ok thanks. worried about that rust is a poblem, especially if i might
have to drive it in the winter, if i foudn a car that has little rust,
and then got a rust proofing job done on it woudl that help? i heard
somewhere theres a saying that these cars were made from old beer cans
cause they rust so much lol
Hi-Soft wrote:
> Hey Dave,
>
> I own a beatiful all orig ( 60,000k,) 2+2 Australian model...and my dad
also
> had one when i was a kid too...and i can say that these cars are
fantastic
> to own...and very reliable too...but obviously that does depend on the
life
> it's had...
>
> So a lot will depend on the mileage, and the service records (
definitely
> better if it has service history )...that way you have at least some
idea of
> the way it's been treated over the years...
>
> The main ( comon ) problem area with these cars is RUST...!..It's the
number
> one killer....so check it over carefully...places like the sill of the
rear
> hatch door, and around the base ( and top ) of the front windscreen, as
> well as the more obvious areas like the dooors, front 1/4 panels etc..
>
> Also, check out the interior, as they tended to get a bit brittle over
time
> if exposed to a lot of harsh sunlight....
>
> I absolutely love my 280zx...and i use it as a daily driver too....never
> lets me down....and i get to travel in individual, retro style :)
>
> --
>
>
> cheers,
> Brian C
>
>
> "dave349" <davester_349@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
> news:1167431147.502207.88310@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > hey, im new here. i'm thinking of buying my first car soon, and right
> > around the corner from my place there's a used car dealer****p that
> > specialises in datsuns, mainly 1983 datsun 280zx. so i'm thinking
about
> > getting one because they're fairly cheap and also in good condition.
so
> > i'm wondering, would it be a good first car for a 16 year old? and
also
> > how reliable are these cars,like do they break down alot? and what are
> > commen problems with them. also how good are they in the snow (i live
> > in canada)?
> >
> >
> > thanks dave
> >
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