1977 Datsun 280Z Coupe review from North America
"A high Performance cruiser"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car has been very reliable. Other than basic maintenance:
I have rebuilt the engine at 130,000 miles (by choice).
The tranny at 150,000 miles (starting to have problems).
Upped the gear ratio in the rear end at 170,000 miles (needed more torque)
Replaces the interiors carpet and dash.
Seats were worn when I got the car.
New muffler and headers at 180,000 miles.
General comments?
You fit like a glove in these car as long as you are not very tall.
Handles like a dream!
You can get amazing power out of these little cars!
I have nothing bad to report about them except that they are addicting! lol!
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| No other car like it.. |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1977 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8, inline 6, L28series Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 120000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 230000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Supra |
| Date of Entry | 13th October, 2003 |