Ever drive/own a 300ZX Turbo?

[Bambikiller240]

Hey now, the ZX has a great spot in history. It's just like the 350z.

How do you figure that it's just like a 350Z? I mean I know you own a 350Z, but how are they alike? This I'm interested in hearing.

All of the cars will hold a special place in all of our hearts.

That's a pretty heavy blanket statement. Don't count me under that blanket. I'll be one of the "old timers". Not resisting "any change", just not liking those particular changes. (you know, the changes that almost killed the Z line by 1996)

Different strokes for different folks, Mike.

[JZM]

I think we should just move on.seems to be that some people are taking things abit to strongly.

As someone once stated,'this site is dedicated to the older S30s'

maybe it should just stay that way. completely.

JZM

[daddz]

I have owned both versions of the Z31. The turbo model I owned was a 50th anniversary turbo with the very non-sporting digital dash and a host of other electronics that add weight to an already heavy car. Don't get me wrong it was a fast and capable car but, you always felt the weight. On the other hand I continue to own an '86 Z31 hardtop (analog dash, and no t-tops) which is a nice and capable everyday car. It can be expensive to maintain and unfortunately Nissan had signed off on this car a long time ago and now things like molded vacuum hoses are no longer available from the dealer which is how I choose to maintain the mechanical aspects of my Z's. I have modified the suspension with Tokico struts and springs and the car is a much better handler than when I bought it. With 201k and counting the engine still shows no signs of getting tired yet. The only other thing to keep in mind is that the Z31 was not designed for the driveway mechanic and thus the engine bay is not as friendly to your knuckles as the S30's.

I have also driven a Z32TT from Atlanta, Ga. to D.C. for a friend last year and I wasn't impressed. It was fast and handled well but, you feel more disconnected than in the S30. I surely can't imagine paying the 40k or so when those Z's were new to own one.

If you want a daily driver go for a sentra SE-R or a 240SX SE; if said daily driver has to be a Z then buy a '77 or '78 280Z (fuel injected and easy to maintain) or even a 280ZX (good luck in finding one that is not rusting badly).

Who knows in a few years when depreciation takes its toll a 350Z might be a good used car choice. I wouldn't drive mine as a daily driver because of the weather here in the Mid-Atlantic but, it would be fast enough for sure.

[hls30.com]

I just gotta jump in here lest I be dismissed as a rock. The next non S30 Z I will own is a 300ZZTT, it is the second coming of the Z to me(even though I already own a 280ZX). It is a rather large stray from the 240Z, but what in the lineage isn't. The late 300ZX body style is pleasing to me(easily second to the 240Z), granted all of the Z(x)s up until the curent derivation had unique side views-in that they were not easliy confusable with and audi or an infinty, or any other car for that matter, if only the designer had seen a 240Z instead of an AudiTT moments before he was to draw the finalized 350Z design-even a new Mustang is easily traced visually to its roots!

I appreciate the mecahical and technical advances that each Z(X) has gained over the previous version, it is too bad that the styling has been so hit and miss. In 5 decidedly different body styles there aren't many ques that carried over, nor is there but one other I like, the late model 300ZX!

Will

[Fun_in_my_z]

Im going to test drive a 300zx TT sometime this next week. Guy wants 500 for it.

Says it has straight body with all glass and a 5 speed.

Anyone want to loan me some cash?

[JZM]

Well said will........

JZM

[sblake01]

Im going to test drive a 300zx TT sometime this next week. Guy wants 500 for it.

Says it has straight body with all glass and a 5 speed.

Anyone want to loan me some cash?

If it truly is a TT (Z32) and it runs, and not just another of those single turbo pos Z31s (that's my opinion) about $10-15K later, you might have something there. But, why bother?

[Bambikiller240]

If it truly is a TT (Z32) and it runs, and not just another of those single turbo pos Z31s (that's my opinion) about $10-15K later, you might have something there. But, why bother?

Especially since you already have a Z that needs lots of work ($$$$).

Why wizz away $500 on another money pit?

[hls30.com]

Hate to rub your nose in it Bill,

but...

What Carl said!!!

Will

[Bambikiller240]

I didn't mean to rub his nose in it either, but if he keeps on playing Fred Sanford, he'll never get to play Z Racer, Focus, Bill, Focus!!

[JZM]

Thats funny!

[Fun_in_my_z]

Actualy i was thinking engine swap.....but i dont wanna part with the L28 in the 72...it runs to damn good.

My yards starting to look like a parking lot as it is. The youngest brother is dragging in a 65 mustang this weekend.

Guesss you guys are right.