Faults:

Replaced the radiator.

Replaced the brake hoses.

Replaced spark plugs and distributor wires.

Also replaced the points in the distributor with pertronix and replaced the coil with a pertronix flame thrower coil.

Interior is pretty well maintained, dash is cracked which is pretty common and the seats are pretty worn in.

A slight bit of rust on the passenger front fender.

New 205/60r14 tires.

General Comments:

I bought my Z for a mere $2,000 dollars. I got a good deal on it because it was a friend of the family's. It was sitting in his garage for 8 years, it had a few problems, but nothing too big. When I bought it I kept it in my garage and worked on to get it in running condition for about 2 or 3 months. I replaced a few of the major things (ie. radiator, brake hoses, tires). and added a few of my own touches front strut bar, pertronix, flame thrower coil, and a few others as well. Its also funny because people are surprised that a girl drives this car, I get a lot of people wanting to race me.

Too sum things up this car has definitly been worth the money that I've put into it.

Faults:

Replaced the clutch upon purchase.

General Comments:

I bought 2 of these cars at the same time for $1500.00. After replacing the clutch in one of them, I drove this car daily for 2-3 years while working and attending college. Classic Japanese lines derived from analysis of the American consumer and European body styling. The in-line six is pleasing to the sense of sight and sound, especially between 2800 and 4000 rpm in second and third gear. Engineering of the car allowed for easy repairs and replaceable mechanical parts. The cockpit is comfortable and cavernous. Be advised to inspect the floorboards and wheel wells for rust and stick with the original bell top dual side draft carburetors. In sum, the 240z is a good example of what new manufacturers should produce now; a strong, nimble, spartan, economical sport/muscle car with classic lines and a driving personality.

Faults:

Body metal is thin, and dents very easily. It also rusts very readily.

Steering is heavy at low speeds. This is not a car for drinking coffee while driving.

The "flow-through" ventilation system sucks exhaust into the car. I have to run the fan to keep a positive pressure in the car. This was largely corrected on later models.

General Comments:

This is a quick, light car in the tradition of old British sports cars, but far, far more reliable.

Old Z-cars are not for timid drivers. They love to be driven hard, and need a bit of a lead foot to really handle well. No coasting around corners.

Old 240-Zs are not "chick-magnets". I don't know why, but if you want to attract the girls, get a mustang.

For the relatively low price these cars fetch, they are hard to beat.