300zx help, Updated: pics on pg 2 Options

[samir0189]

Found a great deal on a 1990 nissan 300zx, t-tops, 2+2, non turbo, mint. 74000 miles on it.

Just wondering if anyone knows what the common problems with this car are? What to look out for, etc?


price is not the issue so don't worry about that.

Thanks in advance..........

This post has been edited by samir0189: Apr 11, 2010 - 8:38 PM

[samir0189]

hi,

nice find,

i own a 1990 300 zx twin turbo t-top until last year, (the car was totaled, someone hit me on the rear when a was stop a light), it's a great car, really fun to drive, but the interior was ugly, the carpet

the engine was realiable for a 20 year old engine , but you have no space to work, check all the rubber under the hood and all the electrical connection, the engine was VERY hot

if you want more info check this site : Z32 you have many info, and the service manual online

and last thing picture of mine... i will have a other one some day.....

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Thanks for the info buddy.

My buddy has two 300zx twin turbo's and we went to look at one that was n/a and it was reaalll slow, I would say wait til you can find a twin turbo, but thats just my opinion. And Im not really feeling the colour either, unless your planning to build it.

I wasn't ever really "looking" for a car or car shopping actually, and technically the car wasnt for sale. I just happened upon this deal. Turbo doesn't matter to me, the 220hp v6 is plenty juice for my needs. Also I read on the 300zx forums the turbos "die" (i dont know much about turbos, so don't beat me up too bad) at around 120k and im not looking for extra expenses.

Have you driven the car fast? I ask because there's really not much 'juice' in the non-turbo model. I remember driving my friend's about 6 years ago and all I remember was it feeling extremely heavy/sluggish. My favorite thing about it was the t-tops, but I was like 16-17 at the time. I don't know much about them but I assume parts for the ZX are expensive (compared to other Nissans). I own a Z now but it'll be under warranty for a long while. I probably wouldn't get one used because these cars can look beautiful on the surface, but they're very easy to abuse. Good luck with your decision.

Keep in mind i daily drive a bone stock 5sfe. lol. It felt pretty quick even with its misfire. i havent driven it fast yet.