1977 Datsun 280Z 2+2 review from North America
"AWESOME SLEAK and FAST"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Corroded sensor connections, this is common on these cars and will make them run bad. It is easy to fix, and makes a world of difference.
Dash was cracked, common on most vintage cars, but it has been replaced and looks great now.
The rubber suspension bushings are dried out and will need replacing to improve the cars handling, but it still handles very good with the old bushings.
Watch out for rust, try to find a Z car that has been kept in a garage and has not exposed to road salt.
General comments?
These are awesome cars, they are very fast even as left as stock, but many upgrades are available to improve the handling and power. I don't think that there are many vintage cars that look better than a Z. I will leave my 280z stock and only replace what is worn from age. I absolutely love it!
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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 | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | fuel injected Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 145 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Camaro |
| Date of Entry | 27th April, 2004 |