5.0L General Discussion This section is for non-tech specific information pertaining to 5.0L Mustangs.

300zx

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-19-2008, 07:02 PM
  #21  
reeeducator
 
reeeducator's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location:
Posts: 3
Default RE: 300zx

As an owner of both a fox and a Z32 300, I'll have to give you my experience. The 300 doesnt break as often, but when it does, its a lot harder to to diagnose and to DIY. The Fox does things the typical american made car does.......oil leaks, body problems, but is a ton easier to work on. Replaced the water pump on the fox recently, dont know if i would have tried it on the z.

Both are exellent cars, beautiful to look at and both very powerful. If you get the 300, get on 300zxclub.com, and they will direct you to many resources that can help you with any problems. Feel free to buzz me for further info.
reeeducator is offline  
Old 02-19-2008, 07:17 PM
  #22  
gearbanger
4th Gear Member
 
gearbanger's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 1,836
Default RE: 300zx

my friend has a 300zx tt and that thing is fast as hell. hes is making 450rwhp with stock turbos still.. but when it brakes down it is a pain
gearbanger is offline  
Old 02-19-2008, 07:21 PM
  #23  
getafewlives
4th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
getafewlives's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,229
Default RE: 300zx

Well I guess I will decide when the guy decides to sell it. He said It will go to highest bidder. He said he only paid 4500 for it too, which seems pretty cheap.... He also said it need new back tires and exhaust.
getafewlives is offline  
Old 02-19-2008, 07:33 PM
  #24  
reeeducator
 
reeeducator's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location:
Posts: 3
Default RE: 300zx

If its a TT then yeah thats dirt cheap. Ive got an NA and i paid 4500 for mine 2 years ago. If you want an NA i wouldnt pay over 4000 for one. Make sure you do3 things if you want the true Z experience.

1. Save your money and get a twin turbo.
2. 5 speed
3. Avoid getting a 1990, go 91 and up
reeeducator is offline  
Old 02-19-2008, 07:53 PM
  #25  
getafewlives
4th Gear Member
Thread Starter
 
getafewlives's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
Posts: 1,229
Default RE: 300zx

1) its a TT
2) its a 5 speed
3)its a 1990 lol. Why they not as good?
getafewlives is offline  
Old 02-19-2008, 08:33 PM
  #26  
cholericfc
3rd Gear Member
 
cholericfc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 580
Default RE: 300zx

On some of them - you have to pull the motor practically to replace a timing belt....

I'd like one with t-tops, late 80's OR early 90's......
cholericfc is offline  
Old 02-19-2008, 08:54 PM
  #27  
dimebag
6th Gear Member
 
dimebag's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: earleville md
Posts: 10,357
Default RE: 300zx

ive been thinking about one as a daily/beater
dimebag is offline  
Old 02-19-2008, 11:08 PM
  #28  
1984Fox
1st Gear Member
 
1984Fox's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: New Mexico
Posts: 102
Default RE: 300zx

Yeah... eff imports, 300z's are sick, but try to do anything in that engine bay... have fun nursing your annihalated knuckles afterwards..
1984Fox is offline  
Old 02-20-2008, 01:05 PM
  #29  
reeeducator
 
reeeducator's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location:
Posts: 3
Default RE: 300zx

There was a problem in 1990 with the heads on the Z32. (New engine, quirks with design) Its not all of em. Mine is a 90 and i havent had any problems, but i have heard tons of my friends in our local Z club that have. Go to 300zx club.com. There is a section that covers problems with the z. Check it out and be careful when you make a selection. If its a good TT, you may end up driving it more than your 5.0. LOL.

Dont get me wrong, I love my mustang. But if someone offered me a TT Z for it i'd trade with no hesitation. Just as much power with 3 times the handling and 4 times the looks.
reeeducator is offline  
Old 02-20-2008, 01:11 PM
  #30  
86 5.0L
6th Gear Member
 
86 5.0L's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 6,882
Default RE: 300zx

and less reliability and parts costing more
86 5.0L is offline  


Quick Reply: 300zx



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:05 AM.