I got to have a look at Ben Ellis' DAT-240 at JMS today. It is pretty neat.
And from what I saw at the drags the other day - it really moves too!!!
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From: Denzil Palmer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, February 26, 2001 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: Buying a Z car
> Well from my experience the 280ZX's are dogs of handlers compared to the
> 240/260/280z models. The interior plastic disintegrates in sunlight as
well.
>
> I have owned a couple of 240Z's and can tell you conclusively that they
are
> nowhere as robustly built as the 510. They become tatty very easily and
> appear to have been built to a price. They are still great cars though!
>
> Make sure you pay more for a good original condition one that hasn't been
> messed over. You won't regret it.
>
> Denzil Palmer
>
> ----------
> >From: "jessica Downes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >Subject: Re: Buying a Z car
> >Date: Mon, 26 Feb 2001 10:51 AM
> >
>
> > Julian,
> >
> > Dont listen to these guys!!!! A 280zx is the way to go! Trust me
they
> > are stunning and eat up the road. The only major problem with them would
> > have to be a weak gearbox and a tendency to run hot, Also the targa's
are
> > very expensive to replace.... Anyway,just think, what girl in her right
mind
> > can pass up a guy with a sports car???
> >
> > 280 all the way!!!!!
> >
> > -Jess.
> >
> >>From: Julian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >>To: OZDAT <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >>Subject: Buying a Z car
> >>Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2001 19:52:16 +1100
> >>
> >>What do you look for when buying a 240/260/280z.
> >>
> >>My brother is looking at one, hes not sure whether he wants to buy a
> >>good condition one all registered and RWC or buy a cheap unreg one and
> >>fixing it up.. it depends on whats around but we have time to look.
> >>
> >>Any specific rust spots? or inherent probs?
> >>
> >>Is there problems buying a targa 280z? Out of a 280z or a 260z a 280z
> >>with targa roof would be preferred but at what cost? Of course a good
> >>condition 240z would be preferred over the later models..
> >>
> >>thanks
> >>- Julian
> >>
> >
> >
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