Hi, I'm new to this Zcar club. I'm not even sure if anyone will read this.

Anyway, I own two 280ZX's both 1983's, silver and orangemist, They are coupes, manual and non-turbo. It seems like 90% of all Z- lovers like the 240, 260, and 280's. I like the 280ZX's the best. I know they are the heaviest and the slowest, but they are still my favorite. I'm sure there must be others like me out there. Thanks, Bill

Welcome to the site Bill:classic: What part of Florida are you from?

Scott

Hi Bill____Welcome to the site. You'll be surprised at how many people will read your posts. And no argument from me on the ZX issue. I own both Z's and ZX's. My daily driver is a 81 NA. It's a great driver and every bit as much fun to drive as the Z.

I'm from the Tampa area, Valrico/Brandon to be exact.

Thanks for asking, Bill

Welcome,

I have both a Z and a ZX as well-I drive the ZX for comfort, and the Z for fun!

They get along just fine!

Will

Welcome, I had a couple of zx's years ago and ever since I was hooked. More recently a 77Z and a Z32.

Same as Will I use the Z32(my daughters favorite) for comfort, and my favorite the 77 for fun.

Hey billsz!! Welcome to the club. And, you will be amazed about how many people actually read your post! All Z owners are family here. So, what makes the 280zx your favorite? The looks, comfort, etc?

Here's some info from Carl Beck's website about the sales of the early Z's and the 280ZX: http://zhome.com/History/Zproduction.html. The Internet Zcar Club is a huge information resource of information about the Zcar and Carl does an excellent job at keeping this information accurate. I recommend a stop by this place when you get some time. Make sure you set aside a few hours because this site is PACKED full of useful stuff...

240z,260z,280z

1969 500

1970 16,215

1971 33,684

1972 52,628

1973 45,588

1974 40,172

1974 2+2 9,499

1975 40,216

1975 2+2 11,594

1976 45,766

1976 2+2 13,792

1977 54,594

1978 62,699 - includes aprox. 750 to 1500 Black Pearl Editions

280zx

1979 86,007 - includes 1001 280ZX-R's

1980 53,687 - includes 3,000 10th Anniversary Editions

1981 73,177

1982 63,855

1983 55,011

I owned a 83 280ZX for about 8 years or so !!! Loved the voice to remind me if I left the door open or the lights on !!! First time I heard the voice it scared the living heck out of me !!!! Also like the system ok signal !!! Power door locks and mirrors and windows if I find a picture I will post it !!!! Welcome to the club !!!!!!!!!!

Hi, Chris is the name, I just bought my second 280ZX home yesterday. The first one died a horrible death in the hands of a very EX-girlfriend. This will be my weekend ride until I get a bugs out of her, It's got a terrible whine in the diff that doesn't go awat until you turn the radio up. It's stock straight up standard, and in pretty good condition for a 26 year old car. It's been resprayed recently, a new roof liner installed, and a new recond motor put in 8 months ago! I'm the 3rd owner according to the log books, which have every cent spent on her recorded.

I will be looking at replacing the wheels and tyres soon to improve the ride and handling, it's got the equilivant of bicycle tyres on it now!

Cheers.

I also have a daily driver 79 ZX. It has been my transportation as such for 16 years now.I do store it three months in the winter. It's a different car than my 240-Z for sure. But I love it dearly.

Bill,

Welcome to the club. A 280ZX is not a bad car at all. I recently drove my '81 back from Port St. Lucie, Fl. to D.C. in one sitting (950 miles) and I left with a full tank of gas and only had to stop twice on the way home. The only problem is in locating soft trim pieces from Nissan nowadays as they have decided not to support the model anymore (same can be said of the Z31).

Having just parted out my '82 280ZX hardtop I can say that if left unchecked these Z cars will rust in places you can't imagine and watch out if you have rust where the rear suspension bolts to the unibody (behind the seats) as that usually sounds the death knell.

Here are some pics of my '81: