I couldn't agree with Dan more! It's not a very practical daily driver if
you are seeking reliable transport... things can and do go wrong! I
rarely trust that PO who says the car is "perfect". Hell, even cars that
just come out of complete restorations have had some issues with starters
and heaters! I'd say if your sister has a mild crazy side, not afraid to
take chances and can work on her own car, then driving a roadster as a daily
driver is for her!
I drive a '70 2000 as my daily driver... all year round. Normal
maintenance schedule and replacing parts as time/money/need dictate. I
have my wifes '67 1600 on backup duty and working on bringing up a '68 1600
as another backup. Yeah, roadsters are in my blood!!
Good luck!!
Eric
> Sun, 2 May 2004, Carl Flippin <carlf@perite.org> asked:
> > I'm new to this list but I have a question. My sister is very
> > interested in getting a Datsun 2000 and I'm wondering:
> >
> >Do any of you use a 2000 as a daily driver?
>
> Yep, I do.
>
> >How appropriate is it as a daily driver?
>
> Totally, insanely, inappropriate. But on nice sunny, 75 degree top-down
> days like today, I don't care!! :)
>
> > If any of you use your 2000 in that way, what is the average yearly
> > upkeep for a 2000 if it is bought in good condition to begin with?
>
> Well, I have had years that were like any other Datsun/Nissan I've
> owned -- just tune up and oil change! IF it is in 'good condition'.
> HA Ha ha ha ha!! :)
>
> FIRST, I bet my $.02 opinions below would actually apply to ANY 35 year
> old car:
>
> 'In good condition' is a loaded subject IMO. If you could truly
> FIND one in truly good condition, it probably wouldn't be that bad. But
> most of the problems I've had with my car are attributed to idiot P.O.
> (Previous Owner) 'fixes'. After 35 yrs, who knows what you're really
> getting?
> I've put about 85,000 miles on mine in the 7 years I've owned it. I've
> spent more money that I intended to :) , but the smile-per-mile factor
> has gotten the best of me. Maybe if you get a $20,000 restoration from a
> renowned Datsun wizard, you'll do well on annual maintenance costs, but
> otherwise... count on maintenance. Keep in mind you are not going to pay
> econo-car prices for parts either, although it looks to me like an early
> '70's 911 still beats a 2000 for parts costs.
> Something to consider: I've always had a backup car. Waiting for mail-
> order parts alone (which is how you'll get parts more often than not,
> unless you're across the street from one of our vendors), you'll see 3-5
> days downtime. It can be a daily driver, but I HIGHLY recommend a backup!
>
> dan neff '69 2000
> colorado springs, co
> http://www.wycroc.org
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