300ZX v 3000GT
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The 300zx is RWD, the 3000GT is 4wd... but you knew that already didn't you 
Oh apparently the 3000GT has all the toys a Lancer Evo has but they cocked it up and it is like driving a computer game. Lots to go wrong and they do... and it's hard to find someone to fix it. (All apparently, from what I've read in decent car magazines.)
Oh apparently the 3000GT has all the toys a Lancer Evo has but they cocked it up and it is like driving a computer game. Lots to go wrong and they do... and it's hard to find someone to fix it. (All apparently, from what I've read in decent car magazines.)
My driving consists of a punt up and down the M1 twice a week and general errands at weekends. So being big and heavy shouldn't be too much of a problem.
Any other recommendations along similar lines for a jap car under £6k, but powerful enough for me to not pine too much over the Cerb or NSX?
Any other recommendations along similar lines for a jap car under £6k, but powerful enough for me to not pine too much over the Cerb or NSX?
Electronics on the GTO are very complex, and a real bitch to fix if they go wrong (long lead time from Japan). Dont know much else.
Nissan 300ZX is a proper GT car with a verty good RWD chassis. 60000 mils service is a biggy though (cam belts), so make sure its been completed. Also check suspension bushes and exhaust (£1000 for full system).
Nissan 300ZX is a proper GT car with a verty good RWD chassis. 60000 mils service is a biggy though (cam belts), so make sure its been completed. Also check suspension bushes and exhaust (£1000 for full system).
I had one of these for nearly 3 years. Great car I only sold it cause I could insure the cerb cheaper!
They are very reliable the only really expensive parts to replace are the electronic shock absorbers. They have all the toys. 4WD, 4wheel steering (goes round corners like its on rails! cruise control even on the manual & adjustable suspension at the push of a button.
All you need is a boost controller (electronic ones start at 100 quid) and you can extract around 340 bhp minimum.
They however weigh 1800kg so not the lightest of cars.
Email me if you want to know what to look out for.
Craig
They are very reliable the only really expensive parts to replace are the electronic shock absorbers. They have all the toys. 4WD, 4wheel steering (goes round corners like its on rails! cruise control even on the manual & adjustable suspension at the push of a button.
All you need is a boost controller (electronic ones start at 100 quid) and you can extract around 340 bhp minimum.
They however weigh 1800kg so not the lightest of cars.
Email me if you want to know what to look out for.
Craig
Thinking of getting a 3000GT as my next car - also considered the ZX and the Supra TT but I think the 3000GT is the better all round package, looks, power, handling, gadgets, comfort etc...
www.gtouk.co.uk is quite a good website if you need more info, I've been lurking on there for a while just trying to learn a bit more about the car.
www.gtouk.co.uk is quite a good website if you need more info, I've been lurking on there for a while just trying to learn a bit more about the car.
I have a 300zx , great fun ,
if you want to look at some nice well kept ones go to www.300zx.co.uk
There's a for sale forum and loads of advice in the buyers FAQ and tehcnical forums.
My car's in the rides section under Trevz.
if you want to look at some nice well kept ones go to www.300zx.co.uk
There's a for sale forum and loads of advice in the buyers FAQ and tehcnical forums.
My car's in the rides section under Trevz.
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