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

ninous26 · 10-26-2010, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

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

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.

ImportConvert · 10-26-2010, 06:12 PM

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.

Nismo221 · 10-26-2010, 06:34 PM

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!

TongMan · 10-26-2010, 06:36 PM

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

ninous26 · 10-26-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

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

GTFO THEN!!!

lol jk

6spd · 10-26-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

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

Zsteve · 10-26-2010, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

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.

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.

Mt Tam I am · 10-27-2010, 02:05 AM

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.

induetime · 10-27-2010, 03:19 AM

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.

SiXK · 10-27-2010, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

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.

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!

tjlazer · 10-27-2010, 10:14 AM

I can't decide which one I think looks better

NIZMOZ · 10-27-2010, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by shoopajae10

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

Actually from Texas Z Nationals of 08.

NIZMOZ · 10-27-2010, 11:05 AM

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.

370Zsteve · 10-27-2010, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by NIZMOZ

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

Says you

370Zsteve · 10-27-2010, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

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.

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

10-26-2010, 06:34 PM	#18 (permalink)
Nismo221 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Decatur, Alabama Age: 36 Posts: 489 Drives: 2010 370z Nismo Rep Power: 15	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! __________________ Stillen Gen 3, Motordyne M370 Intake Manifold, 25 row oil cooler, Z1 test pipes, Greddy Ti-C 70mm dual exhaust, 15mm front/20mm rear spacers, RE-11's, V1 detector, LED interior lights, LED tag lights, Password JDM CF engine and radiator cooling covers.

10-27-2010, 02:05 AM	#23 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	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. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

10-27-2010, 10:14 AM	#26 (permalink)
tjlazer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tacoma Age: 53 Posts: 2,496 Drives: Z34, R35 Rep Power: 20	I can't decide which one I think looks better __________________ 2009 370Z Monterey Blue,Nismo Conversion,RE-11's, K&N Typhoon intakes,Blue Kickplates,Homelink,FI 18" CBE,ERZ HFCs,Hotchkis sways, Swift Spec-R, EVO-R Highwing, UPREV

10-27-2010, 11:05 AM	#28 (permalink)
NIZMOZ Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 634 Drives: 07 NISMO 350Z SA M6 Rep Power: 491	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. __________________ SOLD: 2007 NISMO 350Z #0044 Silver Alloy New DD: 2010 Titan Pro4X CC Last edited by NIZMOZ; 10-27-2010 at 11:07 AM.

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induetime Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA Posts: 7 Drives: 1991, Nissan 300zxTT Rep Power: 15	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.