300ZX… What to do with it?

icormba · 09-13-2012, 07:27 PM

300ZX… What to do with it?

I have a 1990 300ZX 2+2 that I need to sell, but the State of California won’t let me do it! They won’t even let me give it away! It must pass SMOG first.

The car, in its current condition, will not pass SMOG. What should I do?
Valve seals leaking on exhaust manifold causing smoke and the instant FAIL
Has a High Idle also.

Option 1. Pay “up the rear” to get it fixed, then sell it for a possible/probable loss.
Option 2. Sell it out of State, how do I do this? Is it possible?
Option 3. Sell it to a auto Wrecker/Dismantler for pennies… at least I won’t have to pay insurance on it.
Option 4. Any other options available to me?

dastaco · 09-13-2012, 07:32 PM

Can you do a title transfer for cash/barter? I'm in ohio and have no idea how your wacky California laws work.

icormba · 09-13-2012, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dastaco

Can you do a title transfer for cash/barter? I'm in ohio and have no idea how your wacky California laws work.

I do not know a whole lot, but so far I have found that I can't transfer the title without having the car PASS Ca smog first.

... and yes, wacky laws!!! dang-it

Kingbaby · 09-13-2012, 07:47 PM

Any engine and chassis shots?

Looks to be in great shape body wise?

I would pay someone to pass it with the understanding that it will be sold...I'm sure a local Z club knows someone!

keep searching/connecting

GaleForce · 09-13-2012, 08:00 PM

Maybe part it out? It will take longer, but better than getting nothing for it.

DCNISMO · 09-13-2012, 10:40 PM

You mean valve cover gaskets leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold? If the valve seals were leaking oil gets into the combustion chamber, not the exhaust manifold. If its just valve cover gaskets that should be a cheap repair to do. If its valve seals, that's an expensive fix.

icormba · 09-13-2012, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DCNISMO

You mean valve cover gaskets leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold? If the valve seals were leaking oil gets into the combustion chamber, not the exhaust manifold. If its just valve cover gaskets that should be a cheap repair to do. If its valve seals, that's an expensive fix.

Yeah, I thought that was odd too! The substance is leaking directly onto the Driver side 02 sensor and it DOES NOT smell like burning oil. I thought maybe brake fluid, but Z Car Garage does say it's oil. I could have mistaken valve seals for valve cover gaskets though, Ha!

oh, could a bad EGR cause valve cover gaskets to fail after a while?

LakeShow · 09-14-2012, 01:56 AM

Drive down to Compton, park it and leave the car running and just leave.

Kingbaby · 09-14-2012, 02:01 AM

Then have someone follow you to pick you up to ensure your safety!

icormba · 09-14-2012, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

Drive down to Compton, park it and leave the car running and just leave.

Thought about that... Compton is too far, Richmond/Oakland is closer... I don't think I'd make it out of there alive though. A couple cop buddies of mine didn't think they would make it home after driving through the area!

BGTV8 · 09-14-2012, 02:47 AM

Turn it into a race car !@!!!!!

Huckleberry · 09-14-2012, 03:06 AM

let me pay to pass and hand me the title?

icormba · 09-14-2012, 04:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Huckleberry

let me pay to pass and hand me the title?

I'm your Huckleberry!

I'd really like this car to go to a good home... it has treated me well in the past and it deserves it! If I can't get something worked out in the next few weeks I'll let you know!

Cuban Z · 09-14-2012, 04:55 AM

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Originally Posted by icormba

I'm your Huckleberry!

I'd really like this car to go to a good home... it has treated me well in the past and it deserves it! If I can't get something worked out in the next few weeks I'll let you know!

What are the specs on the car? Mileage, condition, mods, asking price? Got any more pics?

Lug · 09-14-2012, 01:44 PM

Just sell int out of state. Just put it on AutoTrader or similar and stipulate out of state only and why.

View Poll Results: 300ZX… What to do with it?
Pay to Fix it then sell it, probable loss $$	2	20.00%
Sell it out of State "as is"	6	60.00%
Sell it to a auto Wrecker	0	0%
Any other options available to me?	2	20.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

09-13-2012, 07:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
icormba Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Jose, Ca Posts: 113 Drives: GT350, 370Z, JeepSRT Rep Power: 13	300ZX… What to do with it? 300ZX… What to do with it? I have a 1990 300ZX 2+2 that I need to sell, but the State of California won’t let me do it! They won’t even let me give it away! It must pass SMOG first. The car, in its current condition, will not pass SMOG. What should I do? Valve seals leaking on exhaust manifold causing smoke and the instant FAIL Has a High Idle also. Option 1. Pay “up the rear” to get it fixed, then sell it for a possible/probable loss. Option 2. Sell it out of State, how do I do this? Is it possible? Option 3. Sell it to a auto Wrecker/Dismantler for pennies… at least I won’t have to pay insurance on it. Option 4. Any other options available to me?

09-13-2012, 07:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
dastaco Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 348 Drives: Questionably Rep Power: 14	Can you do a title transfer for cash/barter? I'm in ohio and have no idea how your wacky California laws work. __________________

09-13-2012, 08:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
GaleForce A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 21,749 Drives: Varis Arising II Rep Power: 51865	Maybe part it out? It will take longer, but better than getting nothing for it. __________________ >>>GaleForce's Build<<< >>>FaceBook @3GsCustoms<<<>>>Instagram @GaleForce370z<<< Varis Kamikaze-Z

09-14-2012, 01:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Drive down to Compton, park it and leave the car running and just leave. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

09-13-2012, 10:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
DCNISMO Track Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington dc Posts: 995 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 179	You mean valve cover gaskets leaking oil onto the exhaust manifold? If the valve seals were leaking oil gets into the combustion chamber, not the exhaust manifold. If its just valve cover gaskets that should be a cheap repair to do. If its valve seals, that's an expensive fix.

09-14-2012, 02:47 AM	#11 (permalink)
BGTV8 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 03350 Australia Posts: 1,514 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z M6 Rep Power: 39973	Turn it into a race car !@!!!!!

09-14-2012, 03:06 AM	#12 (permalink)
Huckleberry Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Los Angeles Age: 39 Posts: 410 Drives: Z Rep Power: 13	let me pay to pass and hand me the title? __________________

09-14-2012, 01:44 PM	#15 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	Just sell int out of state. Just put it on AutoTrader or similar and stipulate out of state only and why. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs