Hi everyone!
I need a car in very limited budget. I’m gonna post rest of the queries as follows in short so you can get a quick idea:
Total budget: 200k (maximum, I want to make it in 180-190k)
Use: Daily runner; as a matter of fact the daily use is just about 35 km per day as per my avg use. I calculated it on my previous car, Suzuki Khyber.
Previous experience: I’ve owned; Suzuki Mehran, Khyber, Carry van (the old, low roof) and Daewoo Racer. I’ve spend my weekends in workshops fixing these old cars However, no experience for body work and dealing with rusty cars :0
What do I need? No dashy look
No super quality restoration like this one
https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/d-i-y-projects/131772-restoring-datsun-120y-1974-honda-point-making-dream-come-true-4
But I want to make it looks decent, that’s exactly what I’m gonna do with my car if I start the project
https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/cool-classic-cars-latest/48433-datsun-120y-1979-restoration-2
And I really like the alloy rims of this car
https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/d-i-y-projects/177497-project-datsun-120y-coupe-1974-a-3
I’m gonna keep the engine STOCK as they say it’s very economical maintenance wise and fuel economy is also great; 20 kg/km CNG, up to 16 kmpl petrol (company claimed 17.3 kmpl on rush free highways)
I have time and some money; two days a week free time and want to finish my project in 180k.
Need suggestions:
What should be the REASONABLE price of Nissan Sunny B310 1978 (Datsun Sunny 120Y) with no major accident and rust? Like this one in Rawalpindi/Islamabad
https://www.pakwheels.com/forums/cool-classic-cars-latest/48433-datsun-120y-1979-restoration-2
How much will it co$t to restore? Including engine (overhaul), gear box, wiring, interior service, suspension work, normal paint job (neither professional nor kiddy paint job lolz) and alloy rims, if grill, lights, dashboard and bumpers are in fair condition. Any rough idea? In the link above, this guy had spent 25k in all to fix it, but in 2007 and in Karachi. I need idea for now and in Rawalpindi.
Parts available? Incase it has some body part(s) broken, is it possible to get it in reasonable price or it’s same as VW beetle?
Senior, punga project experts! Please suggest me shall I DO it or DO NOT, suggestions are also welcomed!!!