1985 Nissan 300ZX GLL review from North America
"Nissan could have made this car so much better"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
High beam switch failed twice.
Had to replace rack n pinion.
Window seals have become unglued.
T-tops leak.
Exhaust system rusted out.
Mass air flow sensor went out at 60k.
General comments?
I've owned several 300ZX's. They all have a lot of common problems, but the engines are bulletproof. I've never had a major problem with the engine on any of them. If you take care of them they'll always bring you home. Great for performance, however, pricey on maintenance. Good base car with lots of potential and a lot of power if tuned correctly.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 1985 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 SOHC V6 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 52000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 70000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 300ZX |
| Date of Entry | 13th March, 2005 |

