SeanDezart
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Would you wear that in your Z ?
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240Z - price level?
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Would you wear that in your Z ?
uk66fastback
Club Member
Not a chance but then I wouldn't have a wood-look one in the 944 either ... I love my 944 ... if the 240Z is early 70s go-cart then the 944 is 20 years on and slightly softer but capable of huge mileages on that great engine.
SeanDezart
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I always preferred a 924S myself - not keen on the Starion arches.
uk66fastback
Club Member
A bit less power and the horrible square dash?
Just why ... ? I'm not sure it weighs that much less either ... the 2.7 is not the horror story an unloved S2 or a Turbo is and they both cost decent money for a good 'un.
2.7 oval dash is best of both (all) worlds! Cheap as chips (french fries)!
Just why ... ? I'm not sure it weighs that much less either ... the 2.7 is not the horror story an unloved S2 or a Turbo is and they both cost decent money for a good 'un.
2.7 oval dash is best of both (all) worlds! Cheap as chips (french fries)!
SeanDezart
Well-Known Forum User
I thought that prices were rising, pulled by the 911 craze ?
Power isn't everything - ask why someone prefers a very early 240Z against a 280Z....as I said, I juts can't live with those arches - personal taste and the dash is still better than an early RX-7s.
uk66fastback
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Prices might be rising but not to 911 or 356 levels! (thank god) ...
What arches? You mean the actual ones from the factory?
What arches? You mean the actual ones from the factory?
johnymd
Club Member
I'm sold on the 944/968's after going round brands hatch recently in a track prepaired car. Handle and go superbly. The one I went out in was in great condition and had proper suspension, cage, track tyres and the 3.0 engine. Plus it was just purchased for well under 10k. Got me looking and the prices of 968's as they are not quite out of reach yet. Now thats a good investment IMO.
Alphabettispaghetti
Club Member
They've increased by about 2.25x in the past 3 years.
chrisvega
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Kenneth Bon
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Thanks for all your replies. Let me try to sort out:
1. I look for a car that is fun to ride, has a good sound, is not in the garage all the time (like my Mini Cooper...) and also does have some fun acceleration skills (top speed is irrellevant in Denmark).
2. I also look for a car that preferably maintains its value. I am not sure the 280 will do that. The 260 will to some extend (maybe also rise), and the 240 for sure will and already has risen quite a lot.
3. There is almost no Z cars in Denmark and no experts on these models. There are quite som 944's - and I do know some experts on the Porsche subject, which makes this a bit easier for me to research. The Alpine knowledge is also quite reasonable in Denmark, but I've ruled it out several times as I really don't fancy that design, so I don't think I'll go this way.
4. I'm looking for an original car. I don't want to rebuild with other transmission or other stuff. For me originality and history is a big part of owning a classic car. And my experience is that an original car preserves the value better.
I've tried the 944. The 2,5 is nice. The 2,7 requires more revs to be fun. The 944 does however lack the sound and design of the Z.
But once again thanks for your input. I'll continue to look for solid, European 260 2+2's. I would prefer paying for a good model rather than buying what needs to be partly restored.
1. I look for a car that is fun to ride, has a good sound, is not in the garage all the time (like my Mini Cooper...) and also does have some fun acceleration skills (top speed is irrellevant in Denmark).
2. I also look for a car that preferably maintains its value. I am not sure the 280 will do that. The 260 will to some extend (maybe also rise), and the 240 for sure will and already has risen quite a lot.
3. There is almost no Z cars in Denmark and no experts on these models. There are quite som 944's - and I do know some experts on the Porsche subject, which makes this a bit easier for me to research. The Alpine knowledge is also quite reasonable in Denmark, but I've ruled it out several times as I really don't fancy that design, so I don't think I'll go this way.
4. I'm looking for an original car. I don't want to rebuild with other transmission or other stuff. For me originality and history is a big part of owning a classic car. And my experience is that an original car preserves the value better.
I've tried the 944. The 2,5 is nice. The 2,7 requires more revs to be fun. The 944 does however lack the sound and design of the Z.
But once again thanks for your input. I'll continue to look for solid, European 260 2+2's. I would prefer paying for a good model rather than buying what needs to be partly restored.
SeanDezart
Well-Known Forum User
I believe that a 280Z 2+2 is better value for money (at the time of purchase) and in the long term also than a 260Z 2+2.
SeanDezart
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All that said, I know this car, the owner and the previous one too !
http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/932408579.htm?ca=12_s
http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/932408579.htm?ca=12_s
Kenneth Bon
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Nice color. However with a replacement engine, I am afraid that is not one for me. Looks like it also need some TLC (more than I can give)
SacCyclone
Club Member
Ok, with all this talk of 2+2's, I need to start looking for nice solid cars here in Cali. The 260 was only offered in the states for one year (74) so they are pretty rare and the 2+2 even more so, not sure that I have even seen one. The 280Z 2+2 are much more plentiful and very inexpensive compared to the 2 seaters.