Datsun 240Z Reviews - Page 2 of 2

Body metal is thin, and dents very easily. It also rusts very readily.

Steering is heavy at low speeds. This is not a car for drinking coffee while driving.

The "flow-through" ventilation system sucks exhaust into the car. I have to run the fan to keep a positive pressure in the car. This was largely corrected on later models.

This is a quick, light car in the tradition of old British sports cars, but far, far more reliable.

Old Z-cars are not for timid drivers. They love to be driven hard, and need a bit of a lead foot to really handle well. No coasting around corners.

Old 240-Zs are not "chick-magnets". I don't know why, but if you want to attract the girls, get a mustang.

For the relatively low price these cars fetch, they are hard to beat.

Rust!! In the humid Dubai climate, this white car always had brown showing!

Air conditioner controls would stick.

Plug leads were routed through retainers built into the alloy cam-cover. A spray of WD40 was almost mandatory on the most humid days.

Front brake job was tough, you try working on a car at 125 degrees!!!

I loved this car, my first ever sporty model. I only sold it because I had to leave the country. I would buy another in a heartbeat.

This 240Z was driven just on weekends, I purchased the car in 1990 from an attorney, who had the car for 15 years, he had bought it from his best friend, the original owner. Actually, my car was manufactured in 1969. The car had fine compression, but the head gasket appeared to have at one time leaked a bit, so rather than test it, I had a mechanic replace it. The head gasket never leaked again.

This is one fine driving machine, white exterior, sleek long nose, high kamm back end, radical side profile. After the first month, I installed 15x7 inch wide rims, zero offset and 215/60/15 tires and a 1 inch front sway bar and 7/8 inch rear sway bar. Fantastic handling was the result, more taut than a good condition 1988 BMW M3, maybe not as communicative, but the body rolled less. I have driven both. Handling good enough for autocrossing and driving on most free way on-ramps at double the posted speed limit (up to 35 mph= 70 mph) amazing for an inexpensive car. Dead reliable, would get a squeal from the tires on an up shift to 3rd gear at 5500 rpms with the 215/60/15 tires. After I had the engine rebuilt with hi-performance cam, 280z valves, stock carburetor headers, low restriction exhaust, and a shaved flywheel, 3.90 rear end from a 1980 280zx and a 5 speed from a 280Z, it would pull 7400 rpms in 3rd gear with octane booster, run right past 6500 rpms in 4th gear, pulling like an electric motor. Easy to maintain motor, with a power band from 4500 rpms to 6500+ rpms. 20miles per gallon as is. Dream: Triple side draft webers would be the cream.

Easily a super bargain. There is not enough room to tell you about the Tokico 5 way adjustable Illumina shock absorbers and matching springs... just delicious on the track or auto cross.

Routine brake jobs as needed.

Seats are pretty shot, and flattened out.

Gas tank vent lines have needed replacement.

Rubber seals have come to be looser around windows and hatchback.

The car handles extremely nice.

Car is very fast, with good low end torque.

Steering is great, but can be a burden without the power steering.

For as much power provided, the car is very quiet.

Standard carbs were horrible, emission certified things, and replaced with Webs.

I've been in many sports cars. Though many were faster, none were nearly as fun to drive as the 240Z. Excellent handling, with 50/50 weight distribution. Classic looks. The only problem I have with this car is that it was mass produced!