1986 Nissan 300ZX Reviews

Electrically adjustable struts wore out about 95,000. I replaced with nonadjustable Bilsteins on the rear, ? on the front.

AC compressor went out about 120,000. Problems with vacuum operated dampers, vacuum hoses, before that, caused hot air to blow during acceleration.

Inside door latch broke.

Goofy inflatable minispare rubber cracked, and inflator can leaked. Got an extra wheel and tire, but takes a lot of room.

Wipers don't always turn on. I put RainX on the windshield just in case they don't run when it rains.

4 of 5 bulbs burned out in climate control, replaced with SuperbriteLEDs.

Considering that the car is 24 years old with 134,000 miles, the problems have been very minimal. I've had no problems with the drivetrain.

I love this car, it is fast, comfortable, and very fun to drive. It has great acceleration and handling. I love the T-Tops.

Fading interior.

Drive shaft bolts fall out.

My 86 Nissan 300ZX is a non-turbo 2+2.

I'm curious to find out what the thing is over the map/reading light is, on the ceiling of the car.

I have looked in the manual and can't find it. It's black with two (looks like) vent holes, but it's making a slight noise, and when you cover it with your hand, you can't hear it. Anyone know what it is?

General replacement of worn-out parts over the years. Car did not need any major repair services at all for the first 12 years/170,000 miles. Just basic maintenance, tires, etc. Timing belt every 60,000 miles, new clutch about every 70,000. Car has been absolutely amazing.

Quite fast for a non-turbo and extremely reliable. The car has outlived all of the Nissan mechanics who really knew how to work on it - so going to a dealer for repairs is out of the question now. I found a clever, creative mechanic - who works in his own back yard - for most minor repairs, replacements and tune-ups. The guy is amazing in the way he figures out what needs attention and what doesn't.

We intend to replace the timing belt this summer, along with the fan belt pulleys, all the other belts, and also work on the vacuum controls for the heating/cooling dampers, etc.

Amazing facts: Except for the headlights, not a single bulb needed replacement for the first 21 years I drove the car. Then one (1) brake light bulb and the dome light bulb burnt out and needed replacement. Every other bulb is original and works. In fact, every other gadget and feature works as well as it did when I bought the car - except the vacuum controls for the main damper. We will fix that this summer. The T-tops still do not leak after 24 years - and the car has never been garaged!

Rear shocks went bad from age (22yrs old)

Beautiful car, great styling!

Fairly quick, 5 speed is VERY strong, as is the R200 differential.

The VG30E is a VERY VERY reliable and strong engine -- great for modifications

Fairly good aftermarket support, includes suspension and engine parts.

Interior is designed well, leather seats are EXTREMELY comfortable!

Handles VERY VERY well for the stock suspension, and with aftermarket springs, shocks, sway-bars, etc... it handles like its on rails... like a dream come true!

Everyone looks!

With a performance exhaust, it sounds mean!

Capable of 400WHP on Stock internals!

Boost = Fun.

Z31 for life!

As the '80s slogan says..."Awesome!"