1990 Nissan 300ZX review from North America
"The best sports car that Japan can make"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I race this car every season and here is the only thing wrong with it.
I have replaced the Transmission 6 times every 20,000 miles or so.
Clutch has been replaced 12+ times. Usuallly lasts for about 10,000 miles.
Everything else has been great.
General comments?
I have gotten over 500hp's at the rear wheels.
Top speed has been over 195mph. with a stock block and heads. Only turbo and computer tunning was able to generate almost double the horsepower.
Car still rides smooth as glass. The body style is timeless.
Last of the "real" turbo cars from Japan.
No four wheel, front wheel, or rotary engine junk. Pure Rear Wheel drive "head back to the seat" torque. Drift driver.
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| For the money, nothing else comes close to the Z. |
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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 | 1992 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 twin turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Supra |
| Date of Entry | 2nd September, 2004 |