partially restored '83 300z, 2+2 5 speed for sale or trade
09-19-2011, 11:38 AM
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partially restored '83 300z, 2+2 5 speed for sale or trade
NOTE:BECAUSE OF MY FAT FINGERS, THAT SHOULD SAY 86
Name: brad
Location: richmond
Means of contact: email or text-- bradgamlin@gmail.com or 804.349.3220
Price: $1200 obo
Description: Hey all, I bought this Z as a toy, now realizing with a new baby I dont have the time to properly restore it, and using it as a daily driver doenst make much sense because I just realized the baby seat will not fit in the back seat. I have been driving it daily for the past few months and have loved it. It gets a lot of attention, people stopping to talk about the car. It has high miles (250), but I am the second owner, and it has been expertly maintained. Here is a list of recent maintenance and modifications.
the good:
first of all, it is adult owned.
Repainted (2010), base color and clear coat
timing belt replaced yearly (comes with extra)
new power steering pump (6-11) (comes with another one)
all front end bushings (except control arm, but have them, will include) replaced (6-11)
e-brake cable replaced (6-11)
cold air intake with Z32 throttle intake (have stock)
new tie rods (6-11)
I basically rebuilt the entire front end in June
new brake pads (6-11) (comes with extra set)
aftermarket oil cooling fan
Has not lost compression; just put it through a chemical compression rebuild
new(ish) tires
brand spanking new inspection
3"exhaust with new turbo muffler (sounds great without being obnoxious)
Ttops do not leak
no cracks in the dashboard
fast and fun to drive
5 speed, tight clutch
idles smooth
The Bad:
has a tape deck almost as old as I am
the gas gauge talks to you even when you have gas (annoying, but easy fix)
the rack and pinion leaks a little, it is an easy fix, needs new high pressure supply hose. easy to get from a junkyard for $6
has a very slight vacuum leak somewhere (only notice while accelerating when the engine is cold, once it warms up it goes away, could be this or the oil temp sensor, havent looked at the ECU to diagnose yet--isnt that big of a deal)
related to the last, the vacuum to the heater isnt working--it heats, just cant tell it where to blow (was on the list, jsut havent gotten to it)
Drivers door trim has some cracks
no AC (compressor was removed to make room for the increased throttle body
Is a perfectly capable daily driver, or with a little TLC could be a real show stopper.
breaks my heart to sell, but new baby, cant get the car seat in it. Looking to get a maxima, wrx wagon or GTI.
Pictures:
Name: brad
Location: richmond
Means of contact: email or text-- bradgamlin@gmail.com or 804.349.3220
Price: $1200 obo
Description: Hey all, I bought this Z as a toy, now realizing with a new baby I dont have the time to properly restore it, and using it as a daily driver doenst make much sense because I just realized the baby seat will not fit in the back seat. I have been driving it daily for the past few months and have loved it. It gets a lot of attention, people stopping to talk about the car. It has high miles (250), but I am the second owner, and it has been expertly maintained. Here is a list of recent maintenance and modifications.
the good:
first of all, it is adult owned.
Repainted (2010), base color and clear coat
timing belt replaced yearly (comes with extra)
new power steering pump (6-11) (comes with another one)
all front end bushings (except control arm, but have them, will include) replaced (6-11)
e-brake cable replaced (6-11)
cold air intake with Z32 throttle intake (have stock)
new tie rods (6-11)
I basically rebuilt the entire front end in June
new brake pads (6-11) (comes with extra set)
aftermarket oil cooling fan
Has not lost compression; just put it through a chemical compression rebuild
new(ish) tires
brand spanking new inspection
3"exhaust with new turbo muffler (sounds great without being obnoxious)
Ttops do not leak
no cracks in the dashboard
fast and fun to drive
5 speed, tight clutch
idles smooth
The Bad:
has a tape deck almost as old as I am
the gas gauge talks to you even when you have gas (annoying, but easy fix)
the rack and pinion leaks a little, it is an easy fix, needs new high pressure supply hose. easy to get from a junkyard for $6
has a very slight vacuum leak somewhere (only notice while accelerating when the engine is cold, once it warms up it goes away, could be this or the oil temp sensor, havent looked at the ECU to diagnose yet--isnt that big of a deal)
related to the last, the vacuum to the heater isnt working--it heats, just cant tell it where to blow (was on the list, jsut havent gotten to it)
Drivers door trim has some cracks
no AC (compressor was removed to make room for the increased throttle body
Is a perfectly capable daily driver, or with a little TLC could be a real show stopper.
breaks my heart to sell, but new baby, cant get the car seat in it. Looking to get a maxima, wrx wagon or GTI.
Pictures:
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