izzo Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Just scored a 300zx for a friend of mine. It was two houses down with a car cover over it, dunno what year. Only issues were it had a dead battery and a dent in the qtr panel. its gold in color, t tops, owner said it had a "bitching betty" in it.. I fired it up for a minute just to see how it ran, got it for 575. Has 100k miles on it, its pretty clean. New clutch. decent tires.. Question is, im assuming he is meaning this car has that talking thing over the stereo? Whats that about? This model have the digital dash? (i didn't have time to look, just turned key, it fired up i hopped out...) no pics, sorry bishes.. Quote Link to comment
Laecaon Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Which gen 300zx? Boxy for roundish. Yea I do believe it can have the digital dash. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 its got the popup lights. looks just like this one -- http://portland.craigslist.org/nco/cto/2571990029.html Quote Link to comment
bonvo Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 i smell a swap donor Quote Link to comment
hobbes_the_cat Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 He must be talking about the voice reminder thing. A friend with a late 80's maxima said that the higher end nissans had that as an option. she says stuff like " door ajar" or "emergency brake engaged" Quote Link to comment
Sealik Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 owner said it had a "bitching betty" in it.. Hmmmmmm...any Bettys missing in the area....? Check behind the seats.....foul smell? :lol: Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Bleach would know but they started getting complicated with LED speedos and gauges and a voice reminding you your lights on door adjar... w/e and they were just more things to fuck up. Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 i smell a swap donor That's what I would do with it. Quote Link to comment
dvboth Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 those are commonly known as donor cars!!!! Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Just scored a 300zx for a friend of mine. Keep it for yourself. Use the struts, brakes and five speed in your goon. 60 amp IR alternator. 3.545 R-180 sell for cash. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 thanks for the info guys. If she wrecks it or gets tired of I'll see if I can get it for parts. She just needs something to get around town in. If I had the cash I would have bought it. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 tomorrow I'm going to test drive it and look it over. I know to look for leaks, worn belts et c but I am not familiar with z cars at all. What should I look out for Quote Link to comment
metalmonkey47 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Z31 chassis. Those things are pretty cool. I think only '84-85 had what he calls the 'bitching betty' and digital dash. I've never seen a digital dash in one of those that worked right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xH-wF2-34Y Quote Link to comment
Hardwyre Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Z31 chassis. Those things are pretty cool. I think only '84-85 had what he calls the 'bitching betty' and digital dash. I've never seen a digital dash in one of those that worked right. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xH-wF2-34Y I did see a 'new in box' replacement dash for the Z31. Dude had a buy-it-now ebay auction for FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS and the damn thing sold! Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 Ok so it has the bitching betty, but no digital dash. I took it for a run down the back roads and got on it. Shit gets quick! So charging the battery, voltage is right so i know the alt is good. Only things i noticed, its at 115k miles. Not bad! The lifter ticks on it, not sure if its sticky or what. but it sat for 4 months. And the valve cover gaskets leak. Pics coming up Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 ps thats not my ass crack :rofl: Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 YUP, looks like a donor car to me. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 :rofl: Well its my friends car now, if she f's it up or it dies on her im getting the suspension and parting the rest. I dont have the knowledge to do a vg swap, or time etc. I still need to finish my wagon, and patching up this 620 Quote Link to comment
yello620 Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 :rofl: I still need to finish my wagon, Exactly, it doesnt seem to have a VG in it yet. :D Quote Link to comment
The Dat-side Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 When was the timing belt changed last? Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 When was the timing belt changed last? Not sure, it looked in good condition. I did warn her to do a basic tune up on it right away, plugs and wires were new but told her its a good idea to replace the fluids/filters/belts asap. it sat for 5-6 months Quote Link to comment
gwb Posted September 15, 2011 Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 check for rust under hatch area and under carpet. Quote Link to comment
izzo Posted September 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2011 check for rust under hatch area and under carpet. Will do. Only rust i could spot was a little around the passenger windshield pillar, about half way down. no cancer yet tho Quote Link to comment
Jester Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 CHANGE THE TIMING BELT!!! I want a running VG not one with bent valves. Let me know if this goes for parts. I need an engine and tranny for my swap. Quote Link to comment
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