RE: Nissan 300ZX Turbo (Z32) | Spotted

[S100HP]

I had one. Can't remember exactly when, some time around 2006 I think. Red, UK spec Twin Turbo. Fantastic car. Managed 155 with the roof off on the M3. Sold it to some lad in the army who took it to Germany where it was written off in a flood in 2009.

[ZX10R NIN]

I had one for a short period while having some work done on another car, it was impressive (it wasn't standard) & the exhaust note was very nice.

I think you have to decrease the altitude & put some proper wheels on them at which point for me they become a good looking car:

[cerb4.5lee]

S100HP said:

I had one. Can't remember exactly when, some time around 2006 I think. Red, UK spec Twin Turbo. Fantastic car. Managed 155 with the roof off on the M3. Sold it to some lad in the army who took it to Germany where it was written off in a flood in 2009.

Lovely.

I'd like one in Red as well.

My 200SX was in Red and that looked lovely all polished up.

[biggbn]

Had a red manual one with a bespoke stainless, black leather and a stroesek bodykit. Loved it. Not enough to keep it, obviously

[V8covin]

Remember Top Gear pitching one against a 350z in a drag race and it wiped the floor with it

https://youtu.be/RrO-Phu3Hbw

Edited by V8covin on Wednesday 26th February 18:24

[cerb4.5lee]

V8covin said:

Remember Top Gear pitching one against a 350z in a drag race and it wiped the floor with it

https://youtu.be/RrO-Phu3Hbw

Edited by V8covin on Wednesday 26th February 18:24

That illustrates why I prefer Turbos to NA generally. For outright performance a turbo(or 2) is very hard to beat. Plus they always feel quicker as well for me.

[martin12345]

Always liked these. Think they look good and they go very nicely
The thing I loved when I drove one was how they had made it sound almost like a V8 despite having a V6
Clever bit of engineering to help the car appeal to the US market

[AC43]

s2000db said:

Had one of these for over 8 years, was supremely reliable and relatively cheap to run (aside from rear tyres). Was sorry to see it go tbh...
It also had hydraulic rear steering, similar in action to what Porsche do now, was well ahead of its time imo...

I loved the look of them at the time and the tech was pretty cool.

Would have loved a 300 but the budget said 200 :-(

[DaveCWK]

I do like the 300zx, and appreciate it's a bit marmite. As with lots of similar cars though, the decent ones are now advertised for just to much money and therefore make little sense

They have a bit more of a following in the USA.

[cybertrophic]

Bladedancer said:

More affordable...
No too long ago 12k would have gotten you a very good R33 GTR and 300ZX struggled to break through 6k barrier. If only that time machine worked.

I came within an ace of buying an r33 GTR in midnight purple that was in great nick and had a modest 600bhp for £14k a couple of years ago. Had to pass it up at the time but saw it sell and immediately resell for closer to £20k. Prices on the Japanese legends have gone mental, but I suppose a good GTR is still a performance bargain, whereas the £20k RS Turbo Escorts and £30k capris doing the rounds now are taking the proverbial.

[dougflump]

Driven 3 of these, 2 were a owned by a pal, both turbo and atmospheric ,highly competent cars, can carry 4 (non Teletubbie people!) at a pinch, nicely balanced and (obviously) on a good set of tyres pretty trustworthy, somewhat underrated however this price seems a little strong ...but then again maybe not!

[Bladedancer]

cybertrophic said:

Bladedancer said:

More affordable...
No too long ago 12k would have gotten you a very good R33 GTR and 300ZX struggled to break through 6k barrier. If only that time machine worked.

I came within an ace of buying an r33 GTR in midnight purple that was in great nick and had a modest 600bhp for £14k a couple of years ago. Had to pass it up at the time but saw it sell and immediately resell for closer to £20k. Prices on the Japanese legends have gone mental, but I suppose a good GTR is still a performance bargain, whereas the £20k RS Turbo Escorts and £30k capris doing the rounds now are taking the proverbial.

Similar here. I was a day late one to buy beautiful R33 GTR which was on sale for 11.5k a few years back. After that I've put the GTR plan on a back burner and when finally came to, the prices were 20k+ for any GTR out there, nevermind very nice and sorted ones in the right color.
It's a lesson not to put things off for too long I guess.

[Reciprocating mass]

I like them great looking car and always admired them
One day maybe I’ll itch the scratch

[rjg48]

dougflump said:

Driven 3 of these, 2 were a owned by a pal, both turbo and atmospheric ,highly competent cars, can carry 4 (non Teletubbie people!) at a pinch, nicely balanced and (obviously) on a good set of tyres pretty trustworthy, somewhat underrated however this price seems a little strong ...but then again maybe not!

The Skyline was a Japanese Legend, The Homer isn't.

Give me a Supra or an RX7 any day of the week over one of these.

[Pamalam]

Loved this car. My Dad had a 1990 TT done up white on white (white leather interior, white exterior and even white wheels). I had a 1986 NA 300zx (not the 2+2). Different models but we were definitely a Z-car house. As others said though, you went through back tyres like water. I think mine was worse with the negative camber in the ‘86. The sound of the 350s, 370s (and GTRs) is so very similar in tone to that 1990 that I can usually pick them out in the distance. Mine had about 200,000miles on the clock when I sold it and it was dead reliable the whole time. Just maintain them and they keep going.

[R400TVR]

Apart from the horribly fragile auto gearboxs, these are reasonably low maintenance cars.
Sadly, mine wasn't. The box slipped in first, wouldn't go when in D but would when the stick was in 1. The starter had stripped some teeth so sounded like an industrial cheese grater having a go at some screws. Eventually the water pump killed it when it failed after a blade went on a jolly around the engine.
Oddly enough, I really liked it! I would have another in a heartbeat, but it would have to be a manual. It sounded great with it's 5" exhausts, especially when on boost. You knew it was a turbo, the Flying Kettle was it's nickname. It seemed to have character, which a lot of Japanese cars don't. It certainly took care to drive it, especially when turning from a T junction and the turbos wake up all at once!

[Moonpie21]

Had a 91? H Reg twin turbo targa auto in a kind of purple. It was awesome. Sub 30 at the time and to me it looked, felt and went like a super car. I realise now more of a GT, but fond fond memories. I still like the design and would happily have one now.