[Roadsters] very new to datsun

[Paul Courson]

So I  take it the seller hasn't had it for more than a few hundred miles.

Does he offer a test drive?

Why selling?

Rust is rust. Bring your magnet.

On Jun 11, 2012 9:29 AM, "David Bentz" <davidbentz at gmail.com> wrote:

> wow.
> you guys are really awesome. in less than an hour i've had at no less than
> 10 responses. That's awesome to see that there is so much enthusiasm for
> this board and these cars.
>
> For those that have asked, all is well w/the 2002. it's an awesome little
> car (still has the 4 speed, 38/38 weber, strong compression engine) that is
> a family member. This car came up and I'm just kicking it around. Also I'm
> in Pittsburgh, PA.
>
> I littteraly JUST got an email back from the buyer on the condition of the
> car and what i should be expecting. He did send some pics and as soon as i
> can upload them i will and send out a link..as a quick glance, here is what
> i can see from them (My comments are in italics). Obviously I'll need to
> get under the car to see how 'bad' the floor is, but it's at least what i
> know for now.
>
> His asking price is ~$3200 and is very negotiable. I've been trolling
> craigslist, and ebay (not the greatest...i know) just to get a gauge on a
> reasonable price. Please lmk what you think.
>
> Thanks again!
> Dave
>
> Car info:  Minus's:
>
> - no body side molding *(Non existent at all. Actually still have the
> 'grayness' left behind by them)*
> -drivers front fender attachment point at base near door needs repaired -
> not sure how extensive
> -rockers are solid/holes in fender liner near rocker in front of both rear
> wheels[common area]
> -I have the radio
> -drivers side floor is "soft" for lack of a better term *(This kind of
> worries me. I'm sure I'll need to get something from a parts car, and east
> coast shipping is going to be a few bucks.)*
> -no console
> -seats need re-padded *(I'm ok w/the interior work. It's an old car. It
> happens.)*
> -interior needs restored
> -dash cracked [pretty normal for age]
>
> Pluse's:
> -clear PA title in my name
> -I do not believe it has ever been in an accident
> -new top
> -all glass is good
> -motor & trans supposedly were rebuilt approx. 400 miles ago but have no
> hard documentation to prove it
>  -motor# matches data plate
> -frame# matches data plate & dash plate
>
> I also have several misc. parts + a complete 1600 engine with carbs & 4 spd
> trans.
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 9:03 AM, Ronnie Day <ronnie.day at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> > David,
> >
> > As Paul suggested, check out <www.311s.org>. I seem to remember a
> "buyers
> > guide" somewhere on that site. The Wiki tech section is really excellent.
> >
> > Enjoy,
> > Ron
> >
> >
> >  On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 7:58 AM, Paul Courson <cour.jpeg at gmail.com
> >wrote:
> >
> >
> >>  Yes it will be at least as fun as a 2002!
> >>
> >> Welcome.
> >>
> >> Will write you directly .
> >>
> >> Also see 311s.org
> >>
> >>  On Jun 11, 2012 8:18 AM, "David Bentz" <davidbentz at gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> > Hello,
> >> >
> >> > I've always had a place in my heart for the 240z. Even as a kid
> growing
> >> up,
> >> > i dreamed of having one. As i got older my fondness started towards a
> >> 510
> >> > and then the roadsters. Time passes and I get into the bmw scene
> having
> >> a
> >> > 1972 bmw 2002, which is just an awesomly fun car.
> >> >
> >> > As luck would have it, a 2000 popped up locally that i in the process
> of
> >> > going to look at. Does anyone have a 'puch list' of things to look at
> >> when
> >> > going to purchase a roadster? From what the current owner told me,
> >> There is
> >> > some rust in the main subframe or into the trans tunnel. I'm use to
> >> more of
> >> > the uni body of the 2002, so this is kind of new groud for me.
> >> >
> >> > Thanks for your help and direction. I'm hoping the Roadster will be as
> >> much
> >> > fun as the 2002 and as an added bonus a roadster!
> >> >
> >> > Dave Bentz
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