1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo review from North America
"For $9000 I got a +10 showroom mint 300ZX Turbo five speed prize"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has gone wrong at this time.
The 300ZX is in showroom condition.
General comments?
Not many people will find a 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo in showroom condition with only 29,000 miles. This particular vehicle was stored for sixteen years, prior to my purchase in 2001.
The 3.0 Turbo engine combined with the five speed Borg-Warner is an awesome package, lots of torque, close shift pattern and very solid clutch.
It is very difficult to control your desire for speed with the 300ZX, it begs you with the horsepower and again when the turbo kicks in. It's very hard to remove the smile from your face.
This is a very fun and serious sports car to drive which demands careful control of its power on acceleration, rear end has a tendency to break free on hard turns under full power.
Overall the 300ZX Turbo has a lot of good points- tight body, nice paint, strong motor, comfortable seating for two and with the proper care should give many years of quality service.
I have replaced the following items due to age and mileage - timing belt, spark plugs, spark plug wires, belts, fuel filter and tires.
I would recommend this vehicle to anyone who loves old sports cars that are fun to drive and display at car shows.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 9/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 29875 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Previous car | Jaguar XJ40 |
| Date of Entry | 31st May, 2003 |