1987 Nissan 300ZX GS review from North America
"To quote the people who made this site the car is a"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Fuel pump, had a short next to the gas tank, had to resoldier the connection and then seal the connection (with hot glue) to keep it from shorting again.
Alternator went out on the way back from buying the car. I believe its bearings locked, as it had been sitting for a while (a month maybe?) and I heard a belt slipping when I got the car, but all of the belts were tight, so the alternator, obviously, wasn't turning. It was VERY hard to find a replacement, as well as very expensive.
Also, the fuel gage doesn't work properly... I may need to clean the fuel gage sending unit to get it to work properly.
General comments?
The aftermarket exhaust on it was interesting sounding.
The aftermarket spoiler made installing a new antenna a pain, and since the power antenna for those things are expensive, I decided to go with a non-powered replacement.
The engine itself performs admirably for a car of its age. It's surprisingly strong as well, I have no fear taking it to red-line and a little beyond.
Its handling is a bit soft for a true sports car, although the springs may be a little shot, or something.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Naturally Aspirated V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 154000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 155000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Thunderbird |
| Date of Entry | 4th January, 2003 |