1987 Nissan 300ZX N/A review from North America
"Worth the repair troubles. I love it to death!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
1. Car would not start, no crank, no nothing. Had to replace the starter motor. $295.
2. Broke off a plastic bearing for the rearview mirror. $10.
3. Replaced timing belt/water pump/tensioner. $840.
4. Clutch pedal pressure blew out, could not shift into any gears. Had to replace the master clutch and slave cylinders. $330.
General comments?
Purchased the car from a nice lady (2nd owner) who got the car in 1993. It has pretty much been sitting in a garage for the past 16 years.
The car repairs/replacements were COSTLY. Especially for a 21 year old college student.
Have to admit, having no access to the car on three separate occasions (due to being at the mechanics garage) was the hardest part of owning this car. Those days were SLOW.
I love this car though. The body style of the late 80's is beautiful and like no other era. Exterior condition was impeccable when I bought it (and still is!). Even though it is N/A, it is quick and amazing around corners.
It is a blast to drive, and I will be keeping this car until I am FORCED to purchase a sedan when I have a family... Until then, this car will be seeing 200,000 miles! >:D.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | VG30 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 72850 miles |
| Most recent distance | 73600 miles |
| Previous car | Buick LeSabre |
| Date of Entry | 28th April, 2009 |