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1983 Datsun 280zx Coupe, Silver, Manual Transmission, on 2040-cars

US $4,999.00
Year:1983 Mileage:193000 Color: bolt
Location:

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Santa Barbara, California, United States
Advertising:

For sale is a 1983 Datsun Nissan 280zx. Reliable daily driver. All work was done by professional mechanics with paperwork on file.  

Recently Remanufactured Parts:
- Power Steering Pump
- Brakes

Recently Replaced Parts:
- Fuel Filter
- Various Hoses
- Fuel Injection

Interior:
- Great condition for its age. Very clean. See photos
- New Console compartment cover
- New interior glove box piece 
- Various new trim plugs
- Dash cracks as pictured. 
- New headliner
- Lock pillar trim is cracked at the screws
- Headliner plastic trim should be replaced as it does not fit perfectly tight to the ceiling. 

Tires:
- Rear tires have lower tread and should be replaced soon.
- All wheels recently balanced. 

Paint:
- Originally a brown 280zx
- Previous owner had it repainted Silver (this is not a showroom quality paint job, and you will see imperfections)

Rust:
- Battery tray area
- Minor signs of rust near exterior windshield trim. 
- Minor rust on rear side window exterior bolt
- Minor signs in various areas (if you require full detail of certain areas please let me know)
- The car looks good visually, unless you get close to inspect

Transmission:
- Manual is functioning if used gently and is reliable as a daily driver, but shows signs of age. Speed shifting will produce gear chirping in certain areas. 
- Recent fluid replacement

Engine:
- Feels very strong. Runs very smoothly. Idle is good. 
- Recently replaced value cover gasket
- Minor leaks, nothing on concrete but some wetness 

Windows:
- Windshield is not original, replaced by previous owner
- Rear window has light tinting applied to protect interior plastic. 
- Power windows work

Doors:
- Driver side door creaks sometimes when opening
- Passender door latch is a little loose, so the door does not close perfectly flush but locks
- Door seals are worn, but do not seem to leak rain 
- Hatch seal is new and great condition
- Hatch lifts are new, tight, and hold the hatch open properly

Electric:
- Power windows work
- Power door mirrors work
- Power locks work
- warning voice works
- Power antenna works
- Alpine stereo works for radio, but cassette player does not. Unit can control the antenna. 
- Have never tried the rear defrosters due to the tint (was concerned it may damage the tint?)
- Heater blows hot
- Air Conditions blows cool, but not ice cold. Sometimes after running it for 5 minutes it stops. Fans are good.
- Aspirator fan was disconnected due to it being noisy

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