Wow. Fantastic Japanese supercar
The air conditioning does not work, needs to be regassed.
Driver's seat is worn slightly.
Tyres it came with are VERY dodgy, the back end likes to be in front!
There's nowhere to put anything in the cabin.
It's quick.
OK, so it's VERY quick.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 15th December, 2001
Superb supercar
Simple everyday problems:
Fuse blown on the cigarette lighter.
Headlamp bulb replacement.
You feel a sense of pride when you see your Nissan ZX parked next to a normal car. Its low curving body and wide wheel arches make heads turn.
It has the power to beat a Porche 911 and the cockpit noise hardly changes through the revs.
Very comfortable seats. The drivers being electric allowing you to move the seat without having to shift your weight about.
The air conditioning is a godsend on a hot day. You can either have the T-Top off, or leave it on and let the air conditioning do the job.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th August, 2001
A soon to be classic
The water pump seems to be a common problem on this model needing replacement at 35000 miles.
Tappets can be noisy, but a good valve cleaner used 200 miles before a regular service seems to help. Fully synthetic oil is a must.
Car sticks to road on bends, but the leather bucket seats seem to allow the driver to slide too much.
The 300ZX TT is one of the fastest cars I've driven and feels solid, even at 155mph+.
Very stylish interior, excellent driving position.
A Porsche beater at Fiesta prices.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 22nd June, 2001
A super car for boring Ford money...
Nothing major in over 3 years. I was told before I bought the car that it would be expensive to repair. I haven't had chance to find out as it hasn't gone wrong!
Without doubt the 300ZX is the best of the 1990's Japanese super cars.
10 years old and it still turns heads. The sheer power, acceleration and grip in the dry just cannot be beaten. Take care in the wet though...
Automatic is best as it allows the turbos to keep spinning flat out through the gear changes. Manual chews gear boxes in about 60,000 miles if driven hard.
Japanese imports to the UK all seem to be lasting better than UK originals due to the lack of salt on Japanese roads.
Check for uneven tire wear before purchase.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 13th May, 2001
I believe the running cost was filled in wrong you may want to take a look at that.
High numbers are good.
Low numbers are bad.
Got it.
That's a bit harsh on the lad eh. even though I'm sure your perfect, its a bit harsh to hassle him about one fault. my 300 could be a 1 if I drove it hard all the time :) had the computer re-done, bigger turbo conversion etc :)
I recently went in the Nissan 300ZX twin turbo as a passenger and that was enough for me, the car gives out 280 bhp and believe me you feel every one of them. The driver put his foot on the gas and it re-arranged my internal organs, the car is as fast as hell and I was thrilled just as a passenger, just wish I was an owner of one of these truly great cars!
I test drove a 92 Import TT for a laugh, I am now grinning from ear to ear. It took 15 minutes to fall in love, and I went to the showroom to buy a RX7.
Its 10 years old and still looks good. Repair bills can be pricey if you go to the wrong place, join the owners club, you will get great advice and a wealth of experience on tap.
My other tip is to buy your parts abroad, they still work out cheaper with the import duty.
Does anyone know what gearbox this car has i. e the code?
Or can anyone tell me if a L4N71B auto transmission will bolt up to a VG30DET with no other mods? Please e-mail me: respectaye@msn.com Thanks.
I own a 90 300zx TT. 150,000 kilometres on a manual transmission and it was driven hard. Gearbox is fine.
Automatic better? I don't agree, manual is ALWAYS better in any sports car situation. without a clutch you are useless.
My question can I convert a normal car into a Targa Top and if so where.
P S UK site only.
Too good to be true......... a truly reliable Japanese super car
Absoulely nothing has gone wrong. Unbelievable reliability for a sports car.... a super car in fact.
This car is the fastest and sexiest car I have ever driven or seen on the road. No other car comes comes close for looks and performance. 7 years old now and it still turns heads, as Nissan have made a fantastic sports super car. I will not be selling this!
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 14th April, 2000
Propshaft UJs had factory fault, causing a "seat of the pants" vibration at 40mph and again at 90mph. Was off the road a total of six weeks at four separate main dealers trying to solve the problem.
Threat of legal proceedings prompted Nissan GB's involvement. Problem never really fixed; although the UJs were replaced FOC, the car never felt stable at high speeds.
Apparently, this fault affects a significant number of UK cars.
Stunning looks - even today, ten years on from its release - mask the fact that you should avoid buying a 300ZX.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No
Review Date: 19th October, 1999
15th Dec 2001, 11:01
THEY ARE TOO HEAVY, not reliable, fast - but not quick from a start, many single turbos can beat them, 5.7 genIII kills them. I have driven a 300ZX TT 2 seater 5 speed with 15psi, many times, believe me, NOT GOOD. If the dealer who should sell you a 300ZX is your friend, he will not let you buy it (happened to me).