2biguns
07-21-2005, 02:41 PM
I think I'm going through a mid-life crisis but know better than buy a motorcycle. I owned a 1976 280Z throughout college and law school and have the hankerin to buy another one.
I have a neighbor who has a 1977 silver automatic for sale. Only has 51,000 verified miles and is absolutely perfect. I really would prefer a 4 or 5 speed but being able to walk around the corner and buy it and not have to worry about getting in too deep on repairs and modifications is a big plus. He wants $5k. Old geezer owns it and told me today to hop in and he take me for a jaunt down the Interstate and guarantee me it would run 140 mph. I politely declined and said that I'd just have to pass for now.
I'd prefer a 2+2 from a practical standpoing so Stella can ride with us. On the other hand, I like the way the 2 seater looks better and it will force Amy and me to take some one-on-one trips (sans the baby) which would be good for us.
Any thoughts/experiences? I was within 4 seconds of buying a 2+2, 1977, 4 speed with 67,000 miles on it last night on e-bay but lost in end. I'd easily have over $5,000 in that car once I got it shipped here and got it running. The local car needs nothing except gas and a new stereo.
Thanks for any thoughts.
Steve
I have a neighbor who has a 1977 silver automatic for sale. Only has 51,000 verified miles and is absolutely perfect. I really would prefer a 4 or 5 speed but being able to walk around the corner and buy it and not have to worry about getting in too deep on repairs and modifications is a big plus. He wants $5k. Old geezer owns it and told me today to hop in and he take me for a jaunt down the Interstate and guarantee me it would run 140 mph. I politely declined and said that I'd just have to pass for now.
I'd prefer a 2+2 from a practical standpoing so Stella can ride with us. On the other hand, I like the way the 2 seater looks better and it will force Amy and me to take some one-on-one trips (sans the baby) which would be good for us.
Any thoughts/experiences? I was within 4 seconds of buying a 2+2, 1977, 4 speed with 67,000 miles on it last night on e-bay but lost in end. I'd easily have over $5,000 in that car once I got it shipped here and got it running. The local car needs nothing except gas and a new stereo.
Thanks for any thoughts.
Steve