Thinking about getting rid of my 370Z for a 94-95 300ZX TT T-top...
 

Why? well, I may move out of the 48 contiguous states in the next year or 2, and the cost of transporting the 370, well, it may be better if I just buy one there after I move...so for now, I just want something I can play with and ship that one instead and then buy another car when I get there...anyone know the maintenance and troubles with the 300ZX TT?

I have one and they are great cars. (See my gallery for pics) They can easily do 400HP at the crank with just a chip and bolt ons. But they do have issues like the injectors failing due to ethanol and just old age. Also a TT will cost you much more than the Blue Book, and they are hard to find. It also can be hard to find one in good clean shape. Most are thrashed. But I do prefer my 370Z to my 300ZX, even though it's a tad slower...

Awesome cars. Due to their age you can almost guarantee basic maintenance will need to be done on one.

If you're willing to ship the 300ZX, why aren't you willing to ship the 370Z?

save your money.

300 is a nice car, trading a 370 for a 300 is just silly

Not really as the 300zx TT is a timeless design and will kill a 370z in power and looks.

I'm assuming you are trying to save money by getting a 300ZX TT? But as TJ said, you are going to be hard pressed to find a 300ZX TT in good shape for under $17K. Then you have to think about the maintenance on a 20 year old car.
IMO you are better off sticking with the 370z.

:bowrofl: i beg to differ :bowrofl:

LOL.... All true Z Owners that I have met, agree the Z32 is the best looking Z that has been out other than the original 240z.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/279257416_aL6Zh-XL.jpg

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/279274643_PyUXG-XL.jpg

^^ Hey that shot is from Zcon 2009! My old 08 black 350z should be in that pic!

Really? All "true" Z owners?

I don't think I could possibly roll my eyes harder.

Seriously though, the Z32 is the most unique in the sense that it doesn't look anything like the 240. It's a pretty good looking car, but the side profile isn't unique for cars made at the time. It looks like a late 80s early 90s car -- because it is.

I think it looks better than the 350, in my opinion, but not the 240, 280 or the 370.

Also -- to the OP, consider that you are probably going to be paying 16-20k for an unmolested, good condition 300ZX that hasn't been molested/riced/etc.

Also you're probably going to want to touch the brakes and suspension to put them up to current standards. You'd still be out ahead, but probably less than you imagine.

Well, if all "true" Z owners that you have met say so, then I guess that settles it... :icon18:

IMO, the 370Z is the best looking, but it's a real close call between it and a 1978 280Z.

by all true z owners he means the 3 people he talks to and considers z owners...

haha!...

LOL this guy!

Looks are completely subjective and most 300zx's are thrashed ghetto POS cars.

Just not worth the time and money to search for a clean TT. Would I rock one? Hell yes I would, they're freaking sweet cars but they've taken their toll.

I sure as hell wouldn't trade a new car for one a decade and a half old, not unless I wanted to spend a lot of time under it instead of in it.

I love my 300zx and my 370z Nismo. road wish I enjoy driving my Nismo better. But straight line 300zx wins! But keep in mind you cant let your 300zx sit for a long time or you will start having problems with your injectors. Also if you cant do your own engine work due to tools or know how, go ahead and put $1000 down for labor charge on a TT. Just deside what you like more. Both cars are worth ever penny you put in them!

Dangit I'm a false Z owner... :-(

GTFO THEN!!!

lol jk

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So owning a 370Z doesnt make me a true Z owner? The 370Z is way better looking. But its all personal preference some like the old classic style while some like the new designs.

In 1995 sticker on my TT was $45,000. Quite a bit more than this one 15 years later. It was built to a higher standard. Easily the best car I've ever owned.
As far as maintenance, I had few problems. A water pump which I combined with the 60,000 service and all new belts just as a preventative while they were in there. A broken vacuum line twice and a knock sensor. This was my DD for nearly 15 years, and the 370 in the first 4 months has already had more time in the shop than the 300. I long for my old dependable beauty. T top's too.

The 300zxTT is a great car, but most of them will need basic maintenance done. Unless you get one with records in great condition. Look us Seb from Specialty Z (a forum sponsor) He is the guy to talk to about the 300zx (and the 370z). You can sometimes get a "stage 3", ie 400whp+, 300zx for around or even under $10,000.

I'm with you. The build quality of the 300ZX was great. I've had mine 14 years with only a leaky power steering hose and a starter giving me issues over that time.

However, when buying one be thorough. Maintenance can be pricey. At 20 years old the wiring harness may start to become brittle (mine did) and that requires pulling the motor to change. I am in that process now (I take my time, lol) and the upgrades I am doing, by choice, in this project - turbos, injectors, fuel rails, intercoolers - is running upwards of $4000. The turbos and injectors were both at end of life, I would have had to replace them soon.

The result is the car will be fantastic, but I still need a repaint and a new front bumper cover and a few other items to get it completely restored. All that on a car I have owned for 14 years, driven regularly (90,000 miles on car) and kept in a garage. If you buy one I can only imagine the potential maintenance you may have to do. Be diligent!

That being said, some people have 300ZXTT's for sale in great condition. Expect to pay at least $16-$20K for one of those.

Its BY FAR the best car I have ever owned, and I've had 5 Z's.

I say do it!

I can't decide which one I think looks better ;)

http://www.the370z.com/members/tjlaz...ure16999-a.jpg

Actually from Texas Z Nationals of 08. :)

True Z Owners are people who have been into Z cars for years and owned multiple Z cars. I am not talking about new owners of a Z car like the 370z that have only had that car. Because those people will be biased towards THEIR car only and not the previous generations of all the Z's. For that matter, some weren't born when the Z32 came out that might own the 370z.

The 370z is nice, but IMHO, and many will agree with it as they have at many conventions, the Z32 is the cream of the crop. Reason why they are in high demand for TT models now and the prices for one are higher than they should be. Kinda like the Toyota Supra.

Says you :rolleyes:

Look, the guy owns a 350Z. Easily the fugliest Z since the 280ZX 2+2.

Yet when I talk to older Z owners, who have owned over the years and have gone through the many ranks (240-260-etc) all fall back onto the 240z and say the 300 is nice but really not a true Z. Many say it lacked what made a Z a Z, yes the 300 was fast and had a TT from factory, but it missed the mark on style, exterior & interior. They took some pieces out of the equation to make the 300 and it turned out to be a great car but lost much of its heritage to the Z.

Correct and that's why I said 240Z in my original post.

I always liked the looks of the 300. But any OLD CAR is gonna cost you thousands of $$$ in maintenance per year.

I've owned many beater cars over the years (current is a smokin' '96 Camry) and they all require at least $1000-$1500 a year. Old rubber, rust, oxidation of various wires, connectors, etc... takes it's toll.

Had. The 350Z was a sharp car, especially the NISMO model. But the 370z is nicer. No need to bad mouth a brother to make yourself feel better about your purchase. Your 370z design came from the 350z in a good portion of it's looks. It was just modified to meet a look of the original 240z.

The Z32 is awesome. My favorite Z of all time. Made the top 25 most beautiful cars list too!

1990-1996 Nissan 300ZX - Latest News, Pictures, and Features - Automobile Magazine

mmm...T-Tops :icon14:

http://pictures.topspeed.com/IMG/cro...ond_800x0w.jpg

There is a difference when talking about which car is talked about having the better looks vs someone saying look, he drives the worst ugliest model Z....

Thats not the car the OP wants. That's the generation before.