1983 Datsun 280ZX review from North America
"High performance, reliable, fun car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Digital dash was acting up, it took a while to figure out was that was all about, ended up just being loose wires to the fuel pump.
Body rust is common to these cars.
Replaced the clutch at 240,000km's.
Replaced the rack & pinion at 200,000km's.
General comments?
This car was bought the summer of 1994, by a 16 year old as a second car. Considering the abuse this car has been through, I would have to say it is one of the best made vehicles
This year we have decided to restore it only because of the body rust and all that I keep hearing is that even with 240,000km's, it has a very strong engine that will be reliable for a while yet.
This car is fun to drive, fast, handles like a dream and is overall a pleasure to drive.
Many people are surprised what this old, little car is able to do, I haven't had a problem with at least keeping up with anyone in the city.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1994 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.8 turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 78000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 250000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Honda Accord |
| Date of Entry | 11th May, 2001 |