1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo review from North America

Had to replace a couple of brittle vacuum hoses... the car idled low prior to the repair.

Replaced the alternator.

Replaced the turbo after developing a vibrating sound while boosting... even though it made this noise, the turbo worked fine... it was more of an annoyance.

I love these cars. The classic lines mean business and the overall sporty look gives it a personality of its own. These cars stand out! I haven't had a day where I didn't get the approving nod, thumbs up or just the plain stare from other people... LOL.

The performance is unbelievable for its age... the engine is easy enough to work on even for a shade tree mechanic like myself. The car handles really well, turbo spools at low rpm's and acceleration is very quick. The turbo gives you the seat of the pants feeling. And most importantly, the L series engine are one of the toughest engines that Datsun has produced. If you want to get the most bang for your money, you won't go wrong with investing in a good running Turbo ZX.

Oh and I forgot to mention that I've surprised many poor unsuspecting souls who try to intimidate my Datsun... this 18 year old GT car still has what it takes to swim with the big fish.