1984 Nissan 300ZX review from North America
"A great car and a bargain to own"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Alternator went out at 120000 miles.
Transmission is starting to grind when shifting fast, especially when it is hot outside.
Power antenna lowers, but will no longer go up automatically.
General comments?
I love this car! I live in the mountains and commute in it daily. Great on the twisty roads and plenty of power for passing the slower cars on the road.
Handling is great. I owned a first generation Mazda RX7 for a few years and the 300ZX handles better and is much more stable.
Interior is fairly comfortable and roomy, even for my 6'1" frame. My wife owned a mid-80s Maxima and I could only drive it if my head was sticking out of the sun roof.
Overall a great car and relative bargain to own.
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| For $9000 I got a +10 showroom mint 300ZX Turbo five speed prize |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1984 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 109000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127000 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet S-10 |
| Date of Entry | 29th August, 2004 |