Trade project cars?

bigaudiofanat · 09-22-2010, 12:29 PM

So I have a mercury capri that I have been working on a bit.

I was talking to a friend of mine and he mentioned that his brother works at a car dealer.

I went over just to take a look. What do I find but a 1986 nissan 300zx non turbo with a v6.

Now I was talking to him about this car and he mentioned it does need some care and needs a new power steering pump.

Will need new paint and interior panels and seat covers as well.

What should I do trade straight up for the project car?

shadoquad · 09-22-2010, 12:36 PM

I can't guide you either way on this, but I think I can predict the results, given the site where you've posted it. lol

AK370Z · 09-22-2010, 12:40 PM

If capri is running, keep it. You're trading a running car (capri) with a non running car (and more work needed car) . Sinve you're still a student, I'd keep a car with LEAST maintenace. You'll have plenty of time to buy nice cars and mess with them in future. As a student, you want to keep your options simple.

bigaudiofanat · 09-22-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

I can't guide you either way on this, but I think I can predict the results, given the site where you've posted it. lol

Ya I agree but we shall see.

AK, it is a project car and I understand being able to drive it and all. With a power steering pump and a battery is all that is needed to get it running. I would go either way.

Also the plus is bigger engine bay already has a v6 and is already rear wheel drive makes it easier for upgrades in the future.

bigaudiofanat · 09-22-2010, 06:28 PM

Pics will be up in a bit.

bigaudiofanat · 09-22-2010, 07:28 PM

bigaudiofanat · 09-22-2010, 07:29 PM

Engine started right up and runs very smooth I heard nothing wrong with it.

chuckd05 · 09-22-2010, 07:44 PM

I recently sold a 92 infiniti g20 that ran perfect, ac worked, radio worked.. was ugly but worked great.. sold it for 1k ... purchased a 95 eclipse gsx that " ran " . " ran " until it got home, a turbo, battery, alternator, a few fuses, re-wiring seval things, and a few trips to the welder and its now running and its given me several migraines.. so far has been more $ than what its worth...

Stick with what needs the least work if its your main source of transportation. OR take the 300z and expect the absolute worst and be lucky if it turns out better.

bigaudiofanat · 09-22-2010, 07:46 PM

Either one is just a project car so it would be off the road until I decide to put it on.

SmoothZ · 09-22-2010, 07:47 PM

Keep the Z family alive! Alive, I tell you!

bigaudiofanat · 09-23-2010, 09:14 AM

I think I will keep it alive, think I will do the trade.

shadoquad · 09-23-2010, 10:01 AM

you weren't kidding when you said that thing needs a paint job! Wowzers!

But it's still pretty damn cool

View Poll Results: Keep the car or trade it?
Keep the capri	1	6.25%
Trade for 300zx	15	93.75%
Voters: 16. You may not vote on this poll

09-22-2010, 12:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Trade project cars? So I have a mercury capri that I have been working on a bit. I was talking to a friend of mine and he mentioned that his brother works at a car dealer. I went over just to take a look. What do I find but a 1986 nissan 300zx non turbo with a v6. Now I was talking to him about this car and he mentioned it does need some care and needs a new power steering pump. Will need new paint and interior panels and seat covers as well. What should I do trade straight up for the project car? __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-22-2010, 12:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
AK370Z Administrator Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 9,930 Drives: 09 370Z MB Sports M6 Rep Power: 10	If capri is running, keep it. You're trading a running car (capri) with a non running car (and more work needed car) . Sinve you're still a student, I'd keep a car with LEAST maintenace. You'll have plenty of time to buy nice cars and mess with them in future. As a student, you want to keep your options simple. __________________ The370Z Signature Pictures ll Want to rock our forum decals on your car? Then click here! ll How to Embed YouTube Videos In a Post STOP! (Hammertime) ll Become a Premium Member Click HERE ll F.A.Q. Are You a Nissan Dealer? Click Here to Become A "Supporting Dealer" and Start Listing Your 370Zs In Our Inventory Section My Monterey Blue Z ll My Exhaust --> My Intake --> G3 Nissan's Official Response Regarding Oil Temp Issue: CLICK HERE Need a Set of Cheap Winter wheels /Tires? Then Visit The Banner Link Below and Place Your Order. You'll Help Keep The370Z Alive.

09-22-2010, 06:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Pics will be up in a bit. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-22-2010, 07:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	__________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-22-2010, 12:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I can't guide you either way on this, but I think I can predict the results, given the site where you've posted it. lol

09-22-2010, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Engine started right up and runs very smooth I heard nothing wrong with it. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-22-2010, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	I recently sold a 92 infiniti g20 that ran perfect, ac worked, radio worked.. was ugly but worked great.. sold it for 1k ... purchased a 95 eclipse gsx that " ran " . " ran " until it got home, a turbo, battery, alternator, a few fuses, re-wiring seval things, and a few trips to the welder and its now running and its given me several migraines.. so far has been more $ than what its worth... Stick with what needs the least work if its your main source of transportation. OR take the 300z and expect the absolute worst and be lucky if it turns out better. __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

09-22-2010, 07:46 PM	#9 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	Either one is just a project car so it would be off the road until I decide to put it on. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-22-2010, 07:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
SmoothZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Arrakis Posts: 7,952 Drives: giant sandworm Rep Power: 35	Keep the Z family alive! Alive, I tell you! __________________ "Once you go Asian, you never go Caucasian." "I talk to myself, and when I do that, I know I'm talking to an intelligent person."

09-23-2010, 09:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
bigaudiofanat Car Audio Installer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Magnolia DE Posts: 8,342 Drives: 2012 Infiniti G37x Rep Power: 852	I think I will keep it alive, think I will do the trade. __________________ Need help with car audio or electronics? Let me know!! Need Help Let Me Know Direct email address reimermatt@gmail.com Owner of: Dynamic Mobile Audio Follow me below https://www.facebook.com/Dynamicmobileaudio/

09-23-2010, 10:01 AM	#12 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	you weren't kidding when you said that thing needs a paint job! Wowzers! But it's still pretty damn cool

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