1983 Datsun 280ZX 2+2 review from North America
"Timeless, fast and cheap"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Stock, the suspension is too spongy. I had to put an Eibach suspension in it just to get it to hold a turn traveling over 70mph.
Lower ball joints are prone to give out at an early age due to poor design. Buy performance ball joints to keep this from happening.
I'm still not sure of the point of the back seat. You can't fit a family of mice in that thing. I guess Japanese people are shorter than I am.
General comments?
They are flawlessly beautiful vehicles. I have it in my will to be buried in mine. They are extremly fast to begin with, and unbelievably reliable. My vehicle has almost 400,000 miles on it. It doesn't burn oil, knock, or ping, and has never left me stranded for any reason.
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| Great looking/performing sports compact for low price |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1983 |
| First year of ownership | 1986 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.8L OHC Straight 6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 2500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 387961 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda RX7 |
| Date of Entry | 1st July, 2002 |