1985 Nissan 300ZX review from North America
"This car is one of the best cars I have owned"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought the car from an elderly couple who owned it since they purchased it from the dealership new in 1986. It sat for about 5 years in their garage when I bought it from them. I ran it pretty hard for the first few months and the timing belt broke and blew the engine. Which was my fault. I put it in the shop and put a brand new JDM Street racing engine in it. Since then I have had no problems with it as far as performance goes.
General comments?
I love the fact that it sits low to the ground and turns on a dime. It drives very smooth and is a comfortable ride for it being the age it is. The seats are comfortable and all the gadgets in the seat still work fine. I love my 300ZX and it is a wonderful car project. It has a lot of potential for upgrades and fixing up.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1986 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 63150 miles |
| Most recent distance | 69035 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Integra |
| Date of Entry | 20th January, 2008 |