jimimac

OK i know its not a scoob but ive got chance of a bargain , its a jap import auto 3l V6 twin turbo jap coupe (well T-bar) , comes with things like a/c e/w t-bar, CD and changer ,blitz turbo timer , 17s , 4 pots ,twin BOVs, jap induction kit, leather , tints (light smoke) should be good for slightly more than 300BHP -
Whats your no biased thoughts on this often overlooked car ?

Thanks for the opinions

B9GLY

superb cars imo, i had one a few years back! it will prob kill u tho being an auto!! they are beasts and in the wet the back end is out everywhere and the auto box is unpredictable imo!

B9GLY

oh, and this should be in other marques!

StudentScooby

Engine out to change turbos

sociophobe

Try another forum perhaps.

JayPSC

Have had auto & now have 500hp manual, forget the auto tbh, manual is far better car. Deadly in this weather too unless you have traction control. Also an absolute bitch to work on, even the simplest jobs are a nightmare.
Above all that they are an awesome car to drive, very comfy, very powerful, if you have a bad one they can be a serious money pit. I know 2 people that have spent 10k & 15k just getting the engine repaired

Tobisausage

Why do you want a 300ZX that has a tow-bar? Surely there are better cars out there to tow a caravan?


(joke before someone thinks I am actually being serious)

Rich D

iTrader: (12)

depends how much of a "bargain" it is though, a cheap 300ZX could end up being a massive money pit!


however if it's rwd turbo thrills with a Nissan badge you're after than a 200SX is probably a better option.

cheap to buy, cheap to run, cheap to insure, good on fuel, realiable, easy to work on if something does go wrong, parts are readily available & inexpensive, great tuning potential, etc...

the 300ZX is a lot heavier than the 200SX as well, compared to the S14/14a we're talking well over 300kg difference here!

MattN

had a non turbo manual and it was good. I liked it, plenty of torque and handled very well. Just too damn big!!

Jay m A

iTrader: (2)

Good build quality but getting long in the tooth now, it costs a lot to maintain so if the previous owner has skimped on the servicing you could be in for some serious expenditure.

jimimac

reason i fancy the 300zx over the 200sx is the 200sx is just too common now every would be drfiter has one plus they dont come with 300bhp as standard and twin tubbys and cant be tuned to about 450-500 BHP as easily . plus i love the T-bar roof even if it is a tad hair dresser the rest of the car is tough enough tto get away with it imho DONT YOU THINK? BARGAIN PRICE ? WOULD YOU SAY £550 FOR ONE IMPORT NEEding a new turbo is a good price ?

bbigman2000

awesome, I had a swb tt it was lovely, there is one slight problem with them, there is some box on the front of the engine that fails all the time, and needs replacing but its only £100. otherwise great engines and cars

jimimac

some box ? what is it you know?
Just thought at this price and weith this tuning potential im looking at not too far off 1BHP per £1 spent

B9GLY

the heater matrix went on mine and that is a dash out jobbie to replace! other than that it was a superb car!

JayPSC

To get 450hp you'll need - bigger turbos, injectors, decat, intercoolers, induction kit, boost controller & a chip I would have thought. Not easy or cheap to tune as you need 2 of everything.
Also engine out to replace turbos.

JayPSC

Oh & you'll need new brakes as the stock ones are complete toss & downright dangerous on a 1650kg+ car

jimimac

the brakes on it are large two piece disc with 4 pots and grooved all round , look up to the job ,

bbigman2000

The box is the ignition amplifier If I recall correctly., the connections inside it break down over time due to the boxes poor position in the engine bay.

The new units you buy now to replace faulty ones dont break again.

Rich D

iTrader: (12)

The 200SX is not what I'd call common, I hardly see another on the road, admittedly the 300ZX is rarer, but both are rare compared to a lot of cars.

The 300ZX has 276bhp as standard (not 300bhp), they are very heavy though, 1590kg is a lot of weight to lug about and if you think that it's cheap & easy to get 450-500bhp from the 300ZX then you're kidding yourself...

But it sounds cheap enough, get it bought

ScoobyJawa

300ZX - naaaaaaaaaaah, you want a Supra TT, sooooo much better

bbigman2000

True, ive had a TT supra aswell, auto tho, my Z was a rare manual

Baby Scuff

you'll need a chest wig and medallion as well.

mike_330

nice cars, I'm after a manual gearbox if anybody has one forsale pm me

jimimac

ta all ill repostion the ig amp and it s cheap enough for me to tune up as ive fasmily n friends in trade .

Dark Blue Mark

Horrible things IMO.

You did ask!

MB