6 owner reports for this model.
1970 Datsun 240Z, about 241,000 miles. The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range. It gets better again above that speed. Tires…
1970 Datsun 240Z, about 79,000 miles. There is early surface rust on brackets, fasteners and seams underneath, but nothing structural. For a salt-belt car, what treatment slows it down without creati…
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any…
1970 Datsun 240Z, about 104,500 miles. I have brought the car in twice for the same intermittent warning and both visits ended with could-not-reproduce. I have video and timestamps. What is the best…
The advertised used-car price was competitive, but the worksheet includes protection packages, tracking equipment and other preinstalled items that were not obvious online. How do you compare the rea…
More basic vehicle functions now route through software and central displays. I like the features, but worry about one electronics failure affecting unrelated systems. Where should physical redundanc…
I just crossed 50k miles and want to log maintenance, unscheduled repairs, tire life, fuel economy, dealer visits, annoyances and whether I would buy the same car again.
1970 Datsun 240Z, about 96,500 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks correct. Fans run, but I do not know whether they…
The engine shut off at a stop once, restarted right away, and has been normal since. No warning stayed on. What data or checks would you prioritize before trusting it on a long trip?
1970 Datsun 240Z, about 202,000 miles. Price cuts and incentives are good for new buyers but can hit recent owners resale hard. How much do you consider potential manufacturer price moves when buying…
1970 Datsun 240Z, about 210,500 miles. News says my model year is involved, but the VIN lookup shows no open recall.
1970 Datsun 240Z, about 247,000 miles. There is a low hum that rises with road speed regardless of engine RPM. Turning slightly left or right changes the sound. Is that enough to suspect a wheel bear…
The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a narrow highway speed range. It gets better again above that speed. Tires look normal at a glance. What would you…
1970 Datsun 240Z, about 250,500 miles. The A/C works well with road speed but gets noticeably warmer at long lights, then cools again almost immediately once moving. Does that point more toward airfl…
The car is smooth at the same road speed when I lift off, but under moderate acceleration I can feel a vibration through the floor. What would you inspect first to separate axle/driveline issues from…
High-mileage work means mileage-based intervals arrive constantly. What do you track proactively besides oil, tires and brakes to keep downtime predictable?
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 1970 Datsun 240Z, about 258,000 miles. The car is smooth around town, but there is a noticeable steering-wheel vibration in a…
My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the transactions separate. What are the practical pros and cons?
I want smaller winter wheels for more sidewall. Overall tire diameter can stay close, but I am worried about caliper and spoke clearance. What measurements should be checked before ordering? I am in…
1970 Datsun 240Z, about 217,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how do you budget hidden repairs, title/regist…
