My son has expressed interest in these cars for his first car. He has $1000 to buy his first car. Dad "might" be persuaded to loan him an additional $1000.

What can you tell me about these cars? What are the main differences between the 240 and 300? Are parts hard to find for these things? Expensive? How about leg room, my 14 year old son is 6' 4" now and shows no sign of stopping.

I understand at this price point some work will likely be needed. He will be doing all his own work, using my tools, shop, hoist etc.

I suspect insurance will be expensive for a young driver (on my policy) since it's probably classified as a "sports car"?

I've only found a couple locally. 89 240sx, 5 speed, second owner, 134k, runs great, $2500 obo.

And this one:
http://classifieds.nwsource.com/auto/detai....cfm?id=4763454

And a 84 300zx, 86K, AT (yuck), $2075

Wayne