1990 Nissan 300ZX review from North America
"A high quality, well mannered sporting machine"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Mufflers were bad when I bought it. Apparently this is a common fault; OE mufflers were poor.
Starter is going bad, but is still original for this car.
Automatic antenna does not go down. Probably a simple fix, but reception is not affected.
General comments?
It is expensive to own because of its poor mileage and premium gas requirements. (Although the owner previous to me did not put premium in it and reported no problems.)
It is expensive to own because of the compact engine compartment and replacement parts. The Z is reliable, but an old car will need repairs regardless, and on the Z these will cost more.
That being said, the car accelerates, handles, and brakes very well. It is a good looking car, and is rare, making it even more eye-catching. If you can handle the slightly increased responsibilities of owning one, it is worth every penny.
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| A serious head turner everywhere it goes! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 7 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 99000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Escort |
| Date of Entry | 13th June, 2002 |