Z32 300ZX Advice

loose_unit · Post by **loose_unit** » Mon Jun 12, 2006 11:07 pm

Well, I've owned an old 280zx T Top, and now I'm considering getting a Z32 300ZX... I never liked their looks until recently.

I'm looking to spend around $5k which seems reasonable from what I've seen on TradeMe.

It HAS to be a manual and I'd prefer a non turbo for various reasons.

Does anyone have any advice on the Z32, like, What year is best? issues they encounter and what to look out for in a good one, how many km's do they last for ect.

Also, all opinions are welcome.

mungyz · Post by **mungyz** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 10:19 am

Wellcome to the dark side of the force ha ha ha ha! I could dribble on forever about stuff on these cars but the best thing for you to do would be to have a look at the nz300zx owners club site www.nz300zx.net.nz you will find heaps of stuff on there HEAPS! you made need to take some of it with a grain of salt as not all our members are grease monkeys so you get the odd fairy tail or two but most of it is good stuff.
They are an old car and will have issues with electrical connections that can be hard to find if you arent on the ball, Change ALL the water hoses ASAP the whole lot one small leak can be the end of a vg30de and they arent cheap to fix (try around 7 grand for a simple rebuild)
An awesome car to drive (if its manual) you will love it to biis as long as you look after it.
Good luck finding your next baby.

CLVAGE · Post by **CLVAGE** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 12:50 pm

Hey Loose Unit - there are a couple of Zeds for sale on the 300ZX Forum. I know of one where the guy is looking for about $4000.00 - it is a Burgundy NA - manual and has had major works done on the motor - so apparently is in good order. Good luck - i own two of them 1 x TT Auto and 1 x NA Manual - and would not have anything else.
Cheers
Clvage

Slashman · Post by **Slashman** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:03 pm

Hey Loose Unit,

There are a few things to look out for before buying a new z32, perform an ecu diagnostic check on the car to show up any possible faults, check for cambelt last change and current mileage on speedo. Excessively worn steering wheel and seats (especially drivers one) can be a sign of the cars true mileage. The true production year of the car will be written on the seatbelt tag so check that if unsure as to year. IE 89/90

Easiest thing to do is get someone that knows these cars to look over one you are keen on.

If you need any more info give us a yell.

Slash.

loose_unit · Post by **loose_unit** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 1:17 pm

Cheers guys!

I've signed up for the 300zx forums and will have a browser around later on after work!

Pest · Post by **Pest** » Tue Jun 13, 2006 11:06 pm

CLVAGE wrote:I know of one where the guy is looking for about $4000.00 - it is a Burgundy NA - manual and has had major works done on the motor - so apparently is in good order.

Droool. Burgundy, NA and manual, my three favorite things in a 300zx. Someone stop me before I visit the bank...

nzeder · Post by **nzeder** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 12:25 am

Don't you need a car Pest?

Pest · Post by **Pest** » Wed Jun 14, 2006 9:12 am

Thankfully it looks like my lovely primera will come back to me in one piece (all be it covered in fingerprint dust)

However, had that not been the case I would have very seriously considered it.

My wife says it would be agreeable to own one of each model of zed, so long as she gets to drive the 350

CLVAGE · Post by **CLVAGE** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 12:58 pm

hehe why not have both - LOL - i have two zeds - but that is soooo typical of a female - LOL

loose_unit · Post by **loose_unit** » Fri Jun 16, 2006 3:41 pm

CLVAGE wrote:hehe why not have both - LOL - i have two zeds - but that is soooo typical of a female - LOL

quit hogging all the Zed's

I want one