Faults:

The clutch was replaced at 119000 miles.

The leather seat on the drivers side is worn on the bolster.

General Comments:

The 300ZX is a blast to drive.

The weight of the car helps keep it planted solidly on the ground, but the 3.0L V6, coupled with the 5 speed manual and rear wheel drive can make that weight get up and move.

The 3.0L engine really doesn't start to move until you hit about 3500 RPM, and likes to be driven in the upper range.

The interior is well laid out, with most controls at your fingertips. However, I recommend replacing the Bose stereo with a newer stereo equipped with a remote. The stereo is a pretty good reach away if the seat is all the way back, and the remote control overcomes that.

The steering wheel does not tilt, which would have been a nice option.

The climate control works well and keeps the car at the temperature you set.

Maintenance is pricey and not for the average do-it-yourself mechanic. Be prepared to pay 30-70% more for parts and repairs than you would a normal sedan.

The 300ZX requires premium fuel, which is a drawback, however I think it's worth the extra cost because the car is so much fun to drive.

I really love driving this car, and highly recommend it.

Faults:

I have replaced the starter and battery three times in 12 years. I seem to have had more serious problems here than most people I spoke to. I replaced the radiator and the clutch after 10 years. The exhaust lasted 12 years. The drivers seat is worn now and riped. The shifter and boot are shot also. The car need paint, but I pass on this. I have replaced the timing belt as needed twice.

General Comments:

I love this car and refuse to give it up. I am spending on average about 1500 a year in dealer repairs, but I drive it every day it starts rain, shine, snow, ice. The car has been great to own and still looks good. It handles like a go cart. I have a BMW 3 convertible that is nice to look at, but does not handle nearly as well as the Z. I intend on driving this car until the wheels fall off. It is by far the best I have ever owned. The engine is as strong today as it was 151K ago.

Faults:

My timing belt auto tensioner failed at 142,000 km.

Right O2 sensor failed at 144,000 km.

My starter failed at 145,000 km.

Several electrical connectors needed cleaning due to corrosion.

General Comments:

This is a true sports car at a bargain price. I love driving it, washing it, working on it and just looking at it.

This is not the car for you if you don't have extra cash or the ability to repair it yourself.

The driving experience is awesome. It has tones of torque at any rpm from 1500 to red-line. The steering is precise and has a very strong centering feel and 50 mph side winds go unnoticed. You wish the road would never end.

Faults:

It's overheated.

Bad fuel injector.

Replaced a heater core.

Replaced a thermostat.

Oil leaks.

Power window went out.

General Comments:

The car handles like it's on rails!!!

Very quick starting out.

Average from 30 to 80 mph.

Very top end fast from 80 to 100 mph. I could take on a 5.0 from this angle.

Faults:

Minor things like tires, brake-pads and exhaust.

Alternator went at 57000 miles (I heard this is a common failure).

Timing belt needs to be replaced soon (at 60000 miles), which is expensive.

General Comments:

This car is truly fantastic, it looks very good and it drives very nice also.

The 300ZX NA is not as quick and powerful as a Twin Turbo, but is still very fast.

I can highly recommend this car.

Note: The only problem is to find a good mechanic who knows these cars inside out... most Nissan dealerships seem to be very incompetent at servicing these beauties (this is also the case for the Twin Turbo) and parts are expensive.