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Old 08-15-2011 | 09:17 AM
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Hello all! This is my first post here, and of course its asking for some advice. Sorry lol.

Ive had a '93 Twin Turbo for the last four years. I bought it cause it was in great condition at a good price, and because all Ive ever had was a nissan and I love them (had an old sentra, max, and now an '05 Altima SER)...especially the Z's. Unfortunately its just been one thing after another and Ive had some issues with it since Ive gotten it. Ill be as brief as I can but Im looking at getting rid of it.

The raw data is as follows. I am the owner of a 1993 300ZX-TT. It is saphire blue, has 70,000 original miles, 5spd, and has had the 60k tuneup.

After two months of having it we had an unfortunate accident. While driving it somewhat spirtedly I started smelling gas (fuel return line broke lose) and lost power. I panicked and tried to brake but I wasnt paying attention in the confusion and ran over a board with nails sticking up. Tire popped and pulled me into a curb and straight into an upcoming curve. Hopped it at 35 ending my fun with the car lol.

Ever since then I just havent wanted to put the money into fixing it. I replace the whole right side of the suspension but I still need to place the front crossmember(?) piece the the lower control arms bolt to so it can be aligned and given proper camber.

Ill be moving to Florida in a few months (from Ohio) and would like to just part with before then. In the accident it sustained some body dmg (some scratches to the paint) and some other minor things. Im just wondering if I should put the money into fixing it all the way or try to sell it as is (reduced price of course) and how much to offer. Pics can be available if desired...

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Old 08-15-2011 | 09:42 AM
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These pics are accurate of current condition. Pics showing dmg or wear pics will have to be taken later...





I still have the stock bose radio and disc player in working order...




More pics later, any specifics upon request...
Old 08-15-2011 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Code-Red
These pics are accurate of current condition. Pics showing dmg or wear pics will have to be taken later...





I still have the stock bose radio and disc player in working order...




More pics later, any specifics upon request...
Of first time was a fail, lets try again...

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Old 08-15-2011 | 05:35 PM
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come on mods post my new pics please...
Old 08-15-2011 | 06:27 PM
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come on mods post my new pics please...
Done...
Old 08-15-2011 | 06:34 PM
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Thank you Mr. You sure ar nice, although I had a double fail with the last pic oh well...
Old 08-17-2011 | 05:55 PM
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Well im thinking in the ballpark of like 5k if its as is. If I take the time to fix it and clean it up im thinking like 9-10K just so I can move it on the quick. Does this sound accurate? Car still runs fine (except for suspension) and overall is in good almost great condition...
Old 08-17-2011 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Code-Red
Well im thinking in the ballpark of like 5k if its as is. If I take the time to fix it and clean it up im thinking like 9-10K just so I can move it on the quick. Does this sound accurate? Car still runs fine (except for suspension) and overall is in good almost great condition...
Kind of hard to tell when the interior is wet with armor all. That and we don't have pics of the rest of the car, or know what needs to be fixed/repaired.

If everything was in good shape and there wasn't anything that needs attention I would say $7.5k would be a good place to start.

IMHO, that aluminum ebay interior trim kit looks like crap and makes the car look cheaply owned/maintained..
Old 08-18-2011 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by hoov100
Kind of hard to tell when the interior is wet with armor all. That and we don't have pics of the rest of the car, or know what needs to be fixed/repaired.

If everything was in good shape and there wasn't anything that needs attention I would say $7.5k would be a good place to start.

IMHO, that aluminum ebay interior trim kit looks like crap and makes the car look cheaply owned/maintained..
Interior is not wet nor has ever been in contact with armorall. It is the worse thing eve for car leather. I was a professional leather and upholstery cleaner for a while. It gets treated with a two stage process every 3 months or so and is still very supple.

I don't think this is a ebay trim kit as its been on the car for 14 years (before I had the car). Not sure they were listing them on ebay 14 years ago. Never had anyone complain about it before. And ho can you tell its cheepl maintained by that? I would figure after seeing a well mainted cabin and engine bay would show its not been poorly maintained.

I also said in my original post the front crossmember piece where the lower control arms affix is bent on the passeger side and needs replaced. Why is everyone so negative here?
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