1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo review from UK and Ireland

Nothing except a drunk driver wrote it off whilst parked outside my house! Gutted.

Having hit slightly harder times, I had to accept that my Porsche 993 had to go. Tough call, but I waved goodbye with a few quid in my pocket and the thought of getting something exciting at a fifth of the price.

I actually went to look at a 3.0 GTV Alfa, but beautiful as it was... was it going to be reliable? As I walked away, I noticed a Black 300zx rolling out of a garage. Gorgeous gloss black with 18 inch wheels looking stunning. It had just been valeted and was being put on the forecourt for sale. 15 minutes later, after a great test drive, it was mine!

Unsubtle, but great looking twin exhausts gave this car a great soundtrack, and with a gentle, kick down all hell would break loose.

The thing I loved about this car is that as with the Porsche, it just gave you a great buzz driving it, even if some of the trim rattled a bit.

On a damp road you could have plenty of fun, and know that you could flick the wheel and put the back in place just as easily as you made it flick out.

You know if you have a great car, as when you wash/polish it, you learn every line and all the little details, and really enjoy it, much to the annoyance of the lady indoors.

If you are looking for a car that's fast, fun and slightly different, go for a 300zx. You won't be helping the environment as they are thirsty, but for cheap thrills I can't think of anything that's better.