Nissan 300zx - Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community

MoNoXiDe_XXX · 09-25-2003, 02:38 PM

Im looking to buy an 87 300zx, anyone have inof on these car? Own one? Reviews?

Thanks

RotEx · 09-25-2003, 05:37 PM

Nice cars....

lots of moulah to fix

but nice cars, should go a little newer like early 90's

Curving_Edge · 09-25-2003, 07:12 PM

geez, where to start.

well, any Z from nissan in my opinion is worth having. They are made with a pleasurable driving experience in mind, they handle well, they are quick, and they are luxorious.

The problem with an 87 300ZX is the power to weight ratio. unless you are getting a turbo model, the car is only putting out something like 150 HP. it also weighs a buttload. If you ever want to make it a weekend warrior, you would need to put it on a nice diet program.

If I were you, I would just wait around for a turbo model. Or puy a Z32 TT. ;-)

bad30th · 09-27-2003, 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Curving_Edge
The problem with an 87 300ZX is the power to weight ratio. unless you are getting a turbo model, the car is only putting out something like 150 HP. it also weighs a buttload.

When I was at the dyno a few weeks ago, an '87 Z with the 3.0 V6 TURBO (yes turbo) put down 153 HP to the wheels, and an '88 turbo put down 160 HP to the wheels. Looked and sounded like a clean/healthy car...sooo..........

I wouldnt but any Z before 1990 for the exact reason of shitty power-to-weight ratio. Not to mention the fact that with a car that old, you can pretty much bet on having to replace EVERYTHING, suspension-wise anyway...

The 1990+, turbo or not, are much nicer/faster/cleaner/ and usually in better shape.

Just my $0.02

JBX · 09-27-2003, 07:17 PM

I had one, Loved it. No Turbo, it was plenty peppy. $$ to fix.

jizzmasterp · 09-30-2003, 02:39 PM

My Bro had a non turbo manual 85. He sold it in 2000. It was still in great shape when he sold it.

09-25-2003, 02:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
MoNoXiDe_XXX Psycho Location: Thunder Bay	Nissan 300zx Im looking to buy an 87 300zx, anyone have inof on these car? Own one? Reviews? Thanks __________________ ------------------------ I may be ugly, But at least I aint got no money!

09-25-2003, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
RotEx Crazy	Nice cars.... lots of moulah to fix but nice cars, should go a little newer like early 90's __________________ everytime i turn around it is an illusion.

09-27-2003, 07:17 PM	#5 (permalink)
JBX Unfair and Imbalanced Location: Upstate, NY	I had one, Loved it. No Turbo, it was plenty peppy. $$ to fix. __________________ "Youth and Strength is no match for Age and Treachery"

09-30-2003, 02:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
jizzmasterp Insane	My Bro had a non turbo manual 85. He sold it in 2000. It was still in great shape when he sold it. __________________ Don't mind the name. It was chosen before I discovered that there were forums that didn't start with "Titty."

09-25-2003, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
Curving_Edge Upright Location: Kansas	geez, where to start. well, any Z from nissan in my opinion is worth having. They are made with a pleasurable driving experience in mind, they handle well, they are quick, and they are luxorious. The problem with an 87 300ZX is the power to weight ratio. unless you are getting a turbo model, the car is only putting out something like 150 HP. it also weighs a buttload. If you ever want to make it a weekend warrior, you would need to put it on a nice diet program. If I were you, I would just wait around for a turbo model. Or puy a Z32 TT. ;-)