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Cheers Lodds...not as impressive as I thought:

1990-96 Nissan 300ZX: Road Test

Review Updated: 02.22.2005

Pros

Acceleration, Steering/handling

Cons

Fuel economy, Ride, Noise, Visibility, Cargo room

Consumer Guide® Road-Test Evaluation

More sports car than luxury model, the 300ZX does not cheat occupants of comforts or conveniences. In any form, though, the 300ZX emphasizes dynamic stability over comfort and practicality.

Strong low-end acceleration and prompt, spirited passing response characterize the base model, which can accelerate to 60 mph in 8 seconds or less. With the twin-turbo engine, 0-60 time drops to about 6.2 seconds.

An automatic transmission slows down the base car appreciably. Movement off the line is blunted, and only a serious stab at the throttle gets it to downshift for passing. With either transmission, the Turbo simply catapults away from stoplights and springs ahead from virtually any speed.

Gas mileage is passable. We averaged 18.7 mpg with an automatic transmission, and a 5-speed Turbo managed 17.1 mpg. Both require premium fuel.

A low, wide stance yields balanced, confidence-inspiring grip and handling. All models zip around tight corners with admirable agility, virtually no body lean, and commendable grasp--as long as the pavement is dry, that is. Traction diminishes greatly on wet roads. Rain and snow demand caution because it's easy to break the rear end loose, but antilock-equipped braking ranks as commendable.

Sports-car handling produces a penalty in ride comfort. An ally in cornering maneuvers, the stiff suspension fails to absorb most bumps, but simply hammers over them. Rough roads induce little "cowl shake" in the convertible.

Strong performance yields a penalty in fuel economy. Expect less than 20 mpg, except in straight highway cruising.

Value for the Money

For performance and image above all else, the well-assembled 300ZX is a fine choice--but at a high cost. Then again, its principal rivals--the Mazda RX-7, Mitsubishi 3000GT, and Toyota Supra--are not exactly cheap, either.

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Or go out and spend some time looking for a proper 240Z - stick triple webbers on it , and scare the whotsits out of baby porkers, once tried never forgotten. 300 Z good but pretty big !

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Ahh,someone that knows the potency of a good tuned 240Z.

If I could find one in good nick for sensible money I'd have one any day but as time goes on that seems less and less likely!

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Yep - mine is a Samuri - converted from 2.4 to 2.8 , with the afore said triple webbers. Even with a bust head gasket it will (alledgedly) do 150 . smirk.gif

If you do want a solid one get a USA one built up to uk spec (rhd) from one of the specialists and get it to your budget ! Parts are cheap - new wing from NISSAN !!!! £120 deliverd next day !!!!!

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Wait till you hear the GTR - went bullying the other night - did an aston thingy (is it just me or are they becoming common ? ) new shape , not sure if it was a DB whatever but it was new , anyway , killed him completly which surprised me cos SOS had some crap petrol in it !

But my point was - you couldnt hear him , not over the skyline ! The tunnels in Rouen will be fun !

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