Currently I am obsessed with the thought of a 2+2 300zx, mid engine conversion (rip out back seats) with a VR38DETT and AWD. Many would call me crazy but I think it would be fucking amazeballs.
Great review! I'm a former 300zx TT / Z32 owner myself and you covered it pretty well. Although if I may comment; you should've mentioned how EASY and CHEAP it is to modify the car to get 400 - 420 ish HP at the crank. It's super cheap compared to modern cars (All that's needed is Exhaust, intake, ECU..and underdrive pulley about $1,500 ish?.I remember reading modifications to gain 30 HP on this one Porsche was like $5,000!!!) and if you're a TRUE 300zx TT owner, you know who Greg Dupree is (Owner of Specialty Z and the GOD of Z32's. He personally worked on mine, when I couldn't fix it myself) I had some modifications done and had around 430 - 450 HP and it was a blast to drive. Unfortunately I had to part ways with it...it's a long story. but I digress. Long Live the 300zx TT!
And to add: The VG30DETT motor is very reliable and powerful (stock internals can handle a crazy amount of power) but like with any car, things will wear and tear. And gotta love that cramped engine bay...hah. But I still loved working on it myself (although I swore like a sailor everytime I dropped a tool and it got stuck somewhere instead of hitting the ground like other cars) it also blows when you gotta remove like 20 things to get to one thing. But I still loved my 300zx TT!
+PrometheusOfVideos i agree with you but 1500 is a little too cheap for all that stuff , exhaust 500-1000$, intake (assuming you mean dual selin upgrade) 700$, ecu (chip 100$, new ecu 1500$) lightweight pulley set 400$ .. Things are always pricier than people make them out to be . and those are prices in USD, for a guy like me buying in canada its actually quite expensive to upgrade the Z. but at least we dont need to worry about engine work right !
+Kern O'Leary Heh yeah...I was off on pricing...(It HAS been 9 years so my memory is kinda hazy... ;-) the ECU I got was only around $150 though (Ash Spec..got my ECU reflashed ) I forget the pricing on the underdrive pulley..but I got that and my exhaust system from Specialty Z...And yeah...labor prices in the US are insane..but their pricing was pretty reasonable considering what a PITA labor is on those VG30DETTs.... lol .
+PrometheusOfVideos haha i honestly dont mind the labour on them but im lucky enough to have a buddy with basically a full shop for a garage! i got quoted 2200$ to change a waterpump in the summer by a random shop im not even kidding.... bought the oem part from nissan for 250$ and did it ourselves in an afternoon! Yeah i hear greg is a really awesome guy, im really trying to do absolutely everything to this car myself though :) besides machine work. The guys at CZP and Z1 are pretty good guys too and always willing to answer questions :) . But hey you should get another Z!! ;) if you dont still have yours
I currently have a Z32 TT. Lovely car! Running about 400bhp. Currently rebuilding the engine myself for fun. You may enjoy my channel, just starting up. But will hopefully be adding videos with my 300zx soon!
I've had my 95 NA 2+2 for 15 years and the engine has been rock solid in all that time. Only timing belt change and routine maintenance. I have never owned a more reliable car... And I used to drive a Volvo!
These cars are amazing! This is my third! Yes third Z car from nissan. First I had two Z31s and then after wanting something a little more daily drivable and that's when I found my now five year old 1991 300zx with JDM body. The car hands down is a true drivers car! With everything at your finger tips it's really hard not to drive the car everyday. I will never stop putting money into her. As of now no major problems have occurred. Injectors have been replaced with new style and timing/120k service has been done. Stage 3+ clutch with some other goodies and only 128k on her. 5spd swapped this thing is like driving a 200K car. It still turns heads and I love that. The car is an attention whore while I hide behind the tint. If you can work on the car yourself your save a lot of money and will almost make it affordable to the true car guy
I remember when this car first came out...my father owned a Nissan dealership in the early 90,s and when the first one came in we took it out and hammered on it..it was quick
First let me say...nice video to honor a truly great car. Next let me say that although you may not be an expert on the car, I thought you did a good job paying tribute to it and highlighting it and in no way did I think you stated you were an expert. In fact, you did say you had only driven it once or twice. From a long time Z lover since I was in high school, you either love the Z's or not. I don't think there is much inbetween. I have owned a 1985 300ZX turbo and a 1986 300ZX turbo and loved every minute of both of these cars. My first one unfortunantly was lost to me in an accident but I will tell you that car saved my life! The second one I had to let go in 2003 due to an innept mechanic frying my electrical system. Otherwise both of these vehicle for all the years and miles I owned them were very reliable and a true pleasure to drive. I have wanted to buy another and though now in my 50's, went on a search to find another since my heart still skipped a beat everytime I saw a survivor on the road. My search came to an end early this year and I bought a 1995 300ZX twin turbo and have not regretted a minute of it. Yes, there are issues know to this vehicle like the valve covers always leak but as in anything in life you need to take care of it and do your research first and know what you are getting into if you are not the first owner. Yes, buying a used car does come with issues you may need to address on the Z's but after 20 plus years on these cars, I feel it is to be expected and not a negative. I also think any sports car is going to require maintenance and expense. I will tell you my husband never loved my earlier Z's and hated the turbo lag they had. He loves this Z and feels the 1990-1996 300ZX's are far better than the 1984-1989 one's and no turbo lag. That's not to say I think it's perfect. They made several changes in the 90-96 version I don't like, like not having as much cargo room, no tilt wheel and smaller glove box than in the Z 31's but I feel the Z 32's are better in many other ways. I also feel this is the last great Z also for many reasons and one is the T-Tops which are a joy to have. I have long felt that Nissan needs to redesign the Z and go back to it's roots. No one has to agree with me and I know I am prejudiced when it comes to any year of the Z's. I truly love them all and they will always be for me, my heart car. I just wanted to say Thank You for making a nice video representing a truly classic car. I am enjoying every minute of having a Z again and yes, my heart still skips a beat everytime I open the garage door.
Steering takes some getting used to from the adaptive steering, It "tightens" and "loosens" the steering depending on speed. I had a 2+2 and loved every second of it. Waiting to move where I have a garage so I can get another '93 2+2 in Silver or White only. Awesome cars for everyday drivers or to baby in a garage. If you wanna know anything just ask, the community is pretty awesome and I know a fair bit as well
My uncle had 2 of these cars, his first one was white but automatic and his next one was black and manual, but both were rhd too and it was quite a unique car where ever he drove it...miss those days
Pretty neat, i always loved the z32. Im not sure what defects alot of z32 owners have. But we have a infinity j30 with the na version of this engine and its the exact same engine the z32 has. And the only thing we've had to really spend some money on was getting the timing belt replaced. Since then the typical things like changing oil, plugs, fuel filter, o2 sensors etc are the only things that have went out. But we have had this car for over 10 years.
My maintenance has been easy! Oil change every 3 months, new battery and tires every 5 years. Of course, only 17k miles since new helps ;) Great video!
I just got a 93 NA convertible Z32 and I’m loving it! My one buddy had a 240sx and the Z32 is it on steroids. The exterior looks great , interior clean its aged well this 25 years. I’ve had a lot of dif cars over the years. I’ve owned a 928 Porsche, 99 turbo Mitsubishi eclipse, 97 turbo Acura integra, Kia Forte 1.8 (prettymuchaCivic), and a Honda S2000 2.0L. Long story short I had the S2k for ten years and then had to sell it. I was sad and wanted to get a replacement car. I found the Nissan 300zx. Its feels like the Honda S2k even though the Z32 is over 3k pounds. It’s not as fast as the Honda but it reminds me of it on a winding country road, it whispers to me “push me more through the corner”.
Kevin Minato haha thanks Kevin! It's funny because the original song we were going to use for the intro got flagged for copyright and we had to pull it down. I'm glad our replacement worked out!
My 1995 2+2 T-top manual shift is still going strong after three paint jobs and three engine changes. I call it my 3+3. These cars sold for $50K way back in 1996!
Preventative maintenance is a z32 owners second best friend, engine wire tuck and deletes are his/her first! Lol if you keep an eye out and you know what to look for you can avoid any trouble in many cases. Problem is how cramped the engine bay is and how many wires there are, the cramped area encloses the heat which after 20+ years of constant barraging can make all the wiring quite brittle. So you delete what you dont need to open up space and get rid of useless wires to stop wiring problems in the future and youre set :) should be every z32 owners first diy job!
Had mine for a long time. After working with Harry ZTuner. The car runs like a dream at 330hp to the wheels. This car can do way More... But replacing all gaskets, hoses, regular maintenance on a 26 year old car should always be first. Then you can enjoy a reliable ride
Great video. You guys for sure deserve more subscribers. Too bad you couldn't drive a Z with some power, but you got another twin turbo Z32 owner subscriber.
Man, at 3:12 you kind of jam it into first before it's at a stop. It takes like half a second (as you say "the transmission and the") for the first gear synchros to speed up the input shaft to match your 10 mph. Do you do that to prove that the transmission is sturdy or do you do that to every car?
Nissan didn't make a Twin Turbo Z 2+2 for the US market & only 50 soft top US spec Z's were Twin Turbo. Canada Spec Z32 maybe get 2 more seats with 2 turbo's Stock
This video is awesome. Keep up the good work, well produced, good music, good review! My z32 hasn't broken down at all yet, however i do a lot of maintanence and keep it in good shape, which you need to do to any 25 year old car.
Roads Untraveled Your channel will explode soon with this level of production :) Also you should put a lightweight flywheel in the car, i found it improves mountain driving a lot.
I'm 16 and have a 1990 TT. It is a great car! Mine is making around 400whp and is a thrill to drive. It was so worth saving for years too get. Not currently driving it as it needs a rebuild. #6 cylinder's ring were, from my best guess, fuel starved which worethem out. However this gives me time to take a step back and go through the finer things. Suspension, brakes, tires, and a fully built motor. I can't wait. Anyway, great review! It was very accurate and the best one I have see on UA-cam to this date. I just wish you had gotten to review a regualar TT. They have HICAS and adjustable suspension. Super nice leather interior too!
Nice vid. Not that it is a big deal, but Nismo never made a Z32 300ZX. The front bumper was standard on all '99-'00 model Z32's & the wing was standard on the 2+2 models of that era. The version R 2+2 also had sideskirts.
The maintenance really isn't that bad. You just can't treat it like a honda and expect to last. There's a big difference between an economy car built for endurance and a sports car built for performance.
Oh for sure. If the average Joe picks one of these up and drives it and ignores it like he would his Civic, he's gonna have major issues, just like with any enthusiast-focused car.
Have you guys ever reviewed the Nissan Gloria/Cedric? Looking at getting one (Gloria GranTurismo Ultima). Very decent looking large luxury sedan. With the VQ30DET powerplant.
Greetings from across the Big Pond! I just wanted to congratulate you on a fab video. It's totally awesome. I WILL own one of these beautiful cars... one day! But I have to ask... why didn't you film this on a nice day? Surely it would have made your video even better?! 😊
Oh and btw if you're patient I would be willing to let you review my z, maybe this fall or late summer. It is a fair bit more modified than this so i think it would be interesting as a comparison :) I'd still love to get a near stock TT someday though. I'm in the GVRD
Watched the video. It's not. But a Z with the full 2K bodykit without being riced is pretty incredible. I crashed one of these oversteering out of a corner, can attest to that.
This is the greatest car ever for the working man. There are greater cars, but you have to have a 6 inch thick wallet to own one. The 1996 330ZX is a bullet proof buggy & will get you as many $300 tickets as you wish you could afford. It is easy to get into, easy to drive & comfortable. Best ever IMHO....
I want to say I disagree with one of the comments the 300ZX can be super reliable once you replace all the parts that normally have wear-and-tear being such an old car, that being said I've owned mine for 8 years now with no problems the only thing I've had to do is replace the clutch so I upgrade it with the second stage and yes one of my injectors are starting to fail so I've already ordered the new style injectors
You seem to fail to understand what a huge step was the Z32 back in 1989! Until the supra A80 came in 1992 this car had no rival, apart from the Porsche 928S4/GT.
You really need to find a nice Z31 and do a review I hate how it's the underdog to this and all the other z cars even though it's pretty quick and holds up on the road.
Pretty good review video all things considered. I owned the previous generation ('85) 300zx 2 seat t-top NA. I always liked the version reviewed, but I have never driven one. I personally like the look of the car (stock 'ish) less as time goes by. I think the newer cars are also good cars. I wouldn't say this one is the last great one IMO. But if we look at where the cars were vs their competition at the time of production.... then this Z wins over a newer Z cars. This car needs some decent tires ASAP. Hard to find a better bang for the buck than tires.
I should've re-phrased the way I said that in the video. The car actually does have really good summer tires on it, the problem was the rain. If we had had winter tires on the car it would've been a completely different story
Roads Untraveled my summer tires are ridiculously awesome in the rain (way better than the crap all seasons I have had before), but if I had a better tire like an r comp or something approaching that then they'd be horrible in the rain I'm sure. I have zero experience with snow tires. I'm in middle Tennessee. Not much snow. No idea how snow tires perform in the rain.
Z32 owners will disagree Dave lol. The z33 and z34 are good.. But theyre by no means great. I would have no problem owning either, both are fun cars with good engines (except maybe the 1st z33 with the vq35de) and offer a great platform to build off of for low cost. But think back to 1989 if youre old enough, and remember the kind if cars the z32 tt could be compared to. 911's, countaches, 348's, zr1's etc.. They truly started the era of the "japanese supercar" if you will. The definition if greatness in people imo is somebody who is not only good on their own but makes the people around them better. Well the z32 was good on its own, but because of it the Fd rx7, the mk4 supra, the 3000gt vr4, and the nsx were all conceived. The s30 is great for the same reason, it gave the world a whole new outlook on japanese car makers and it gave japanese car makers a new outlook on how to be successful in a very european dominated performance market. Just my two cents. And i dont mean to talk down in the z33 or z34 at all i love both, but they could never do for Nissan what the z32 did. Especially when considering the z32's IMSA dominance.
Some Body maybe my comment reads wrong. What you said is pretty much what I said at the end. The Z32 compared to its competition when it was new vs the newer Z cars compared to their competition, Z32 sons hands down no discussion necessary. But I do think the newer cars are great cars.
Nathan Tillotson if you can find a clean one pay whatever they want.. its the most desirable year. The 96's are sorta oddballs because of the OBD-2 emissions regs.. So if you can find a clean and stock 94 or 95 go for it. They dont really depreciate below 10,000 because they're considered classics. the turbos anyway. The n/a cars cost less.
ok maybe it's me but at one point he said he's driven a 300ZX Twin Turbo before then a few minutes later he says he's never driven one before but he loves it? I'm just saying...
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Like I said in the video it's a 1991 :D It's a twin turbo swap. If you check out the other feature video we did with this car it's on our channel as well! The cars entire story is there!
I had a limited edition 89 TT 2+2 AUTO came with drivers side electric recaro race seats same seats were also found in some R32s.They were rare as hens teeth.People tried telling me the seats were not factory but clearly they were you can tell from the factory wiring loom that went to the seats.... I'm still yet to see another one. I sold it 4 years ago and I miss it dearly. Best car ever .one of my biggest regrets getting rid of it....I have a video of it on my channel... damn that thing was tuff!
they look great these cars. I owned two a few years back. A Black 2+2 TT and a silver 2 seater TT. BOTH of 'em kept catching fire! Somehow oil kept leaking onto the still spooling turbos and whoah! Never again. Actually never a turbo of any kind ever again. N/A all the way!
The 300zx is a amazing car even to this day. You mention the 300zx has alot of flaws however the information you used to make this review is flawed. First off the 300zx 2+2 does not come with a twin turbo version. Second the twin turbo has a HICAS which makes it much more agile than the 2+2. Typical review from a guy who wants to sound like he knows whats he's talking about but he really doesn't. From the way he talks in the end, he sounds like just one of those typical kids who just wants a car that goes and know nothing about maintaining a car. Well I guess thats the kind of attitude you get when mommy and daddy maintain your car for you.
If you watch our other feature on the channel you'll find out it's a twin turbo swap and this car has a fantastic story to go with it. If you follow @roadsuntraveled on Instagram you can keep up with what i'm doing, as well as what maintenance i'm doing on my Toyota MR2. Not too sure if you know me or my parents? Sounds like you know absolutely nothing about me lol. Listen to the Roads Untraveled podcast every Monday as well where we talk for an hour a week on cars, engines, mods, and everything.. It's a pretty great way to get to know me better before making assumptions!! No ones forcing you to watch the video, man. Thanks for the view! :)
Roads Untraveled A converted 2+2 will not give you the drive that a true twin turbo would of given you. You mention that the car is losing traction. If you knew the car, you'd know that a twin turbo runs wider wheels on the rear than the 2+2. Plus you were driving in the rain so traction is already impaired due to the conversion and the weather. My 300zx is has been completely reliable and still on the road. I've taken care of my car with regular maintenance so your claim that the car is unreliable is completely absurd. But like I said, kids today let their parents maintain their cars and start acting like brats when their cars break down when they've done nothing but neglect it. Also if the car is losing traction, it might help not to put cheap tires on it.
Phantom650 *sigh* We only had this car for two days and I thought it would be awesome to do a review on it, that's all :) no need to get sour about it. I wasn't saying that the loss of traction was a "point" against it or anything, I was simply talking moment by moment and narrating. Also, I never claimed the car was unreliable. Go back and watch the video. The car does not have cheap tires on it, it's got very good ones. They're performance tires though so in the rain they're not much help :p Like I said in the video it's not my car, I was just extremely excited to get a chance to drive one. Anyways, thanks for your thoughts :D
Phantom650 300zx came in a 2+2 twin turbo from the factory just not in the US, mostly in Japan and Europe. and the Hicas is a Joke and very dangerous. Nothing is more scarier then going around a nice curve while accelerating and have it engage to have the rear end come loose. also the tires were probable good tires, but driving a RWD car even on Dunlope ZII you will break loose on wet pavement.
+thecharlessmith (instagram) Yes they are reliable if you know what you are doing. People that tend to complain are mostly that had no knowledge on cars or only say this because of the cramped engine bay.
Mine is actually super reliable I've had it for 8 years now and I've only replace the clutch solenoid operated it with the second stage, and just now starting to have one of the injectors go out and I've already ordered the new style injectors this is not the failure of the car this is because when they were designed in Japan they were not designed to run with ethanol
Currently I am obsessed with the thought of a 2+2 300zx, mid engine conversion (rip out back seats) with a VR38DETT and AWD. Many would call me crazy but I think it would be fucking amazeballs.
Got an update?
See JoZ for your dream come true. Also, don't use the phrase "amazeballs."
Great review! I'm a former 300zx TT / Z32 owner myself and you covered it pretty well. Although if I may comment; you should've mentioned how EASY and CHEAP it is to modify the car to get 400 - 420 ish HP at the crank. It's super cheap compared to modern cars (All that's needed is Exhaust, intake, ECU..and underdrive pulley about $1,500 ish?.I remember reading modifications to gain 30 HP on this one Porsche was like $5,000!!!) and if you're a TRUE 300zx TT owner, you know who Greg Dupree is (Owner of Specialty Z and the GOD of Z32's. He personally worked on mine, when I couldn't fix it myself) I had some modifications done and had around 430 - 450 HP and it was a blast to drive. Unfortunately I had to part ways with it...it's a long story. but I digress. Long Live the 300zx TT!
And to add: The VG30DETT motor is very reliable and powerful (stock internals can handle a crazy amount of power) but like with any car, things will wear and tear. And gotta love that cramped engine bay...hah. But I still loved working on it myself (although I swore like a sailor everytime I dropped a tool and it got stuck somewhere instead of hitting the ground like other cars) it also blows when you gotta remove like 20 things to get to one thing. But I still loved my 300zx TT!
+PrometheusOfVideos i agree with you but 1500 is a little too cheap for all that stuff , exhaust 500-1000$, intake (assuming you mean dual selin upgrade) 700$, ecu (chip 100$, new ecu 1500$) lightweight pulley set 400$ .. Things are always pricier than people make them out to be . and those are prices in USD, for a guy like me buying in canada its actually quite expensive to upgrade the Z. but at least we dont need to worry about engine work right !
+Kern O'Leary Heh yeah...I was off on pricing...(It HAS been 9 years so my memory is kinda hazy... ;-) the ECU I got was only around $150 though (Ash Spec..got my ECU reflashed ) I forget the pricing on the underdrive pulley..but I got that and my exhaust system from Specialty Z...And yeah...labor prices in the US are insane..but their pricing was pretty reasonable considering what a PITA labor is on those VG30DETTs.... lol .
+PrometheusOfVideos haha i honestly dont mind the labour on them but im lucky enough to have a buddy with basically a full shop for a garage! i got quoted 2200$ to change a waterpump in the summer by a random shop im not even kidding.... bought the oem part from nissan for 250$ and did it ourselves in an afternoon! Yeah i hear greg is a really awesome guy, im really trying to do absolutely everything to this car myself though :) besides machine work. The guys at CZP and Z1 are pretty good guys too and always willing to answer questions :) .
But hey you should get another Z!! ;) if you dont still have yours
I currently have a Z32 TT. Lovely car! Running about 400bhp. Currently rebuilding the engine myself for fun. You may enjoy my channel, just starting up. But will hopefully be adding videos with my 300zx soon!
I've had my 95 NA 2+2 for 15 years and the engine has been rock solid in all that time. Only timing belt change and routine maintenance. I have never owned a more reliable car... And I used to drive a Volvo!
would you say it is a good first car to own?
That engine note is addictive. This car has so much personality and charisma.
These cars are amazing! This is my third! Yes third Z car from nissan. First I had two Z31s and then after wanting something a little more daily drivable and that's when I found my now five year old 1991 300zx with JDM body. The car hands down is a true drivers car! With everything at your finger tips it's really hard not to drive the car everyday. I will never stop putting money into her. As of now no major problems have occurred. Injectors have been replaced with new style and timing/120k service has been done. Stage 3+ clutch with some other goodies and only 128k on her. 5spd swapped this thing is like driving a 200K car. It still turns heads and I love that. The car is an attention whore while I hide behind the tint. If you can work on the car yourself your save a lot of money and will almost make it affordable to the true car guy
the twin turbo 2+2 was never sold in the us. that must be a swap. that would explain the lack of boost gauge at 5:24
If you check out our feature on the story of this car on our channel you'll find out! :D thanks for watching
just looked it up. didnt realize that was the same car. nice story
Old King Cole I was wondering the same thing.
You are absolutely right no turbo gauge. That's is the first thing I noticed when got a look at the dash.
This Is my dream car
Good thing there only like 20k
The most beautiful sports car on earth
are you from Birmingham or do you have a beard?
Still think the 2 seater looks soooo much better than 2+2. 2+2 looks like an after thought. the 2+0 looks like what the car should look like.
I agree
The hill and corners at 5:48 are so much fun to take with a bit of speed but very unforgiving! Love the videos dude!
Thanks man! Yah it's a good, quick little section.
I remember when this car first came out...my father owned a Nissan dealership in the early 90,s and when the first one came in we took it out and hammered on it..it was quick
I own I very not stock 300zx na and it is by far the best car I've ever driven and I'm proud to own it.
First let me say...nice video to honor a truly great car. Next let me say that although you may not be an expert on the car, I thought you did a good job paying tribute to it and highlighting it and in no way did I think you stated you were an expert. In fact, you did say you had only driven it once or twice.
From a long time Z lover since I was in high school, you either love the Z's or not. I don't think there is much inbetween. I have owned a 1985 300ZX turbo and a 1986 300ZX turbo and loved every minute of both of these cars. My first one unfortunantly was lost to me in an accident but I will tell you that car saved my life! The second one I had to let go in 2003 due to an innept mechanic frying my electrical system. Otherwise both of these vehicle for all the years and miles I owned them were very reliable and a true pleasure to drive. I have wanted to buy another and though now in my 50's, went on a search to find another since my heart still skipped a beat everytime I saw a survivor on the road. My search came to an end early this year and I bought a 1995 300ZX twin turbo and have not regretted a minute of it. Yes, there are issues know to this vehicle like the valve covers always leak but as in anything in life you need to take care of it and do your research first and know what you are getting into if you are not the first owner. Yes, buying a used car does come with issues you may need to address on the Z's but after 20 plus years on these cars, I feel it is to be expected and not a negative. I also think any sports car is going to require maintenance and expense. I will tell you my husband never loved my earlier Z's and hated the turbo lag they had. He loves this Z and feels the 1990-1996 300ZX's are far better than the 1984-1989 one's and no turbo lag. That's not to say I think it's perfect. They made several changes in the 90-96 version I don't like, like not having as much cargo room, no tilt wheel and smaller glove box than in the Z 31's but I feel the Z 32's are better in many other ways. I also feel this is the last great Z also for many reasons and one is the T-Tops which are a joy to have. I have long felt that Nissan needs to redesign the Z and go back to it's roots. No one has to agree with me and I know I am prejudiced when it comes to any year of the Z's. I truly love them all and they will always be for me, my heart car. I just wanted to say Thank You for making a nice video representing a truly classic car. I am enjoying every minute of having a Z again and yes, my heart still skips a beat everytime I open the garage door.
Drop dead gorgeous, comfortable, utilitarian, reliable, economical....this car's got it all.
Steering takes some getting used to from the adaptive steering, It "tightens" and "loosens" the steering depending on speed. I had a 2+2 and loved every second of it. Waiting to move where I have a garage so I can get another '93 2+2 in Silver or White only. Awesome cars for everyday drivers or to baby in a garage. If you wanna know anything just ask, the community is pretty awesome and I know a fair bit as well
Video composition was put together very well and alot of information thank you great video and thumbs up!
Nice video as always Marcus, and cheers to the rest of your team as well!
:D
My uncle had 2 of these cars, his first one was white but automatic and his next one was black and manual, but both were rhd too and it was quite a unique car where ever he drove it...miss those days
Owned 11 now. 6th slicktop
2nd 2jz conversion. 1 ls2 conversion. Never tire of them. Edit, I lost track of how many Ive had, its 11, not 8 😑
still a beautiful car. wish the gtr looked more like this.
Your reviews are always so great !!
Pretty neat, i always loved the z32.
Im not sure what defects alot of z32 owners have. But we have a infinity j30 with the na version of this engine and its the exact same engine the z32 has. And the only thing we've had to really spend some money on was getting the timing belt replaced. Since then the typical things like changing oil, plugs, fuel filter, o2 sensors etc are the only things that have went out. But we have had this car for over 10 years.
My maintenance has been easy! Oil change every 3 months, new battery and tires every 5 years. Of course, only 17k miles since new helps ;) Great video!
sweet video and great review, and in vancouver!
a gonz Thank you! :D
Roads Untraveled vancouver bc? or vancouver washington?
+Jon Lenin - BC.
My hometown : )
One of my favorite cars!
I just got a 93 NA convertible Z32 and I’m loving it! My one buddy had a 240sx and the Z32 is it on steroids. The exterior looks great , interior clean its aged well this 25 years.
I’ve had a lot of dif cars over the years. I’ve owned a 928 Porsche, 99 turbo Mitsubishi eclipse, 97 turbo Acura integra, Kia Forte 1.8 (prettymuchaCivic), and a Honda S2000 2.0L.
Long story short I had the S2k for ten years and then had to sell it. I was sad and wanted to get a replacement car. I found the Nissan 300zx. Its feels like the Honda S2k even though the Z32 is over 3k pounds. It’s not as fast as the Honda but it reminds me of it on a winding country road, it whispers to me “push me more through the corner”.
Very well spoken review man, really know how to hype up a car with some poetic speech. Dig it.
Great music in this episode
Kevin Minato haha thanks Kevin! It's funny because the original song we were going to use for the intro got flagged for copyright and we had to pull it down. I'm glad our replacement worked out!
There can only be one! XD
My 1995 2+2 T-top manual shift is still going strong after three paint jobs and three engine changes. I call it my 3+3.
These cars sold for $50K way back in 1996!
Preventative maintenance is a z32 owners second best friend, engine wire tuck and deletes are his/her first! Lol if you keep an eye out and you know what to look for you can avoid any trouble in many cases. Problem is how cramped the engine bay is and how many wires there are, the cramped area encloses the heat which after 20+ years of constant barraging can make all the wiring quite brittle. So you delete what you dont need to open up space and get rid of useless wires to stop wiring problems in the future and youre set :) should be every z32 owners first diy job!
Great music and review it really fit the the vid
A car and driver top ten list car from 1990 to 96 , on the trot. How great is that!
Great work with the review i really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work!
Awesome video, like always :D
the oversteer is actually due to the Hicas 4 wheel steering. It only activates at 40+mph
Great review!
+Trandana this car doesnt have hicas. its an NA with a tt swap look at all the clues
Had mine for a long time. After working with Harry ZTuner. The car runs like a dream at 330hp to the wheels. This car can do way More... But replacing all gaskets, hoses, regular maintenance on a 26 year old car should always be first. Then you can enjoy a reliable ride
omg this is in glen valley/fort langley, really cool to see a local doing car reviews
:D thanks man. One of our favourite spots
Great video. You guys for sure deserve more subscribers. Too bad you couldn't drive a Z with some power, but you got another twin turbo Z32 owner subscriber.
I love my Z32! I have two 90 tt and 93 vert, they are great cars! Enjoyed your video hate that it was raining though. thanks
Man, at 3:12 you kind of jam it into first before it's at a stop. It takes like half a second (as you say "the transmission and the") for the first gear synchros to speed up the input shaft to match your 10 mph. Do you do that to prove that the transmission is sturdy or do you do that to every car?
I have the two off them straight from Japan fairlylady z 4 seater and 2 seater love it
Nissan didn't make a Twin Turbo Z 2+2 for the US market & only 50 soft top US spec Z's were Twin Turbo. Canada Spec Z32 maybe get 2 more seats with 2 turbo's Stock
reminds me of the actor that plays the goblin in amazing spiderman
Great review man, got that word play like Shakespeare haha, subbed
This video is awesome. Keep up the good work, well produced, good music, good review! My z32 hasn't broken down at all yet, however i do a lot of maintanence and keep it in good shape, which you need to do to any 25 year old car.
HYPE! alt24 Exactly! and thank you for the feedback
Roads Untraveled Your channel will explode soon with this level of production :) Also you should put a lightweight flywheel in the car, i found it improves mountain driving a lot.
I'm 16 and have a 1990 TT. It is a great car! Mine is making around 400whp and is a thrill to drive. It was so worth saving for years too get. Not currently driving it as it needs a rebuild. #6 cylinder's ring were, from my best guess, fuel starved which worethem out. However this gives me time to take a step back and go through the finer things. Suspension, brakes, tires, and a fully built motor. I can't wait. Anyway, great review! It was very accurate and the best one I have see on UA-cam to this date. I just wish you had gotten to review a regualar TT. They have HICAS and adjustable suspension. Super nice leather interior too!
so would you say that having it as a first car is a good choice?
RX-7 and 300ZX are timeless
Nice vid. Not that it is a big deal, but Nismo never made a Z32 300ZX. The front bumper was standard on all '99-'00 model Z32's & the wing was standard on the 2+2 models of that era. The version R 2+2 also had sideskirts.
My favorite car of all time
The maintenance really isn't that bad. You just can't treat it like a honda and expect to last. There's a big difference between an economy car built for endurance and a sports car built for performance.
Oh for sure. If the average Joe picks one of these up and drives it and ignores it like he would his Civic, he's gonna have major issues, just like with any enthusiast-focused car.
Have you guys ever reviewed the Nissan Gloria/Cedric? Looking at getting one (Gloria GranTurismo Ultima). Very decent looking large luxury sedan. With the VQ30DET powerplant.
Greetings from across the Big Pond! I just wanted to congratulate you on a fab video. It's totally awesome. I WILL own one of these beautiful cars... one day! But I have to ask... why didn't you film this on a nice day? Surely it would have made your video even better?! 😊
Oh and btw if you're patient I would be willing to let you review my z, maybe this fall or late summer. It is a fair bit more modified than this so i think it would be interesting as a comparison :) I'd still love to get a near stock TT someday though. I'm in the GVRD
Where are you located at I own a 91 tt 300zx tuned to 14psi. Not crazy but I love it ;)
Driving that in the rain... death trap. Mine hasn’t ever seen rain
yeahhhh coquitlam, British Columbia ftw
Where's this shot Langley? maple ridge?
Holy hell is this a real 2000 spec? Incredible find
Watched the video. It's not. But a Z with the full 2K bodykit without being riced is pretty incredible.
I crashed one of these oversteering out of a corner, can attest to that.
please stop calling it nismo , there was no such a thing , all 300zx made as a 99 model had those tail lights and front bumper .
+izzy ruiz no such thing? Nismo has been in extisence since 1984.
No such a thing a 300zx nismo . nismo did existed but the 300zx was never sold with a nismo badge
This is the greatest car ever for the working man. There are greater cars, but you have to have a 6 inch thick wallet to own one. The 1996 330ZX is a bullet proof buggy & will get you as many $300 tickets as you wish you could afford. It is easy to get into, easy to drive & comfortable. Best ever IMHO....
Pretty good review
But @5:30 I wonder why the gauge cluster didn’t have the OEM turbo pressure gauge should be opposite of oil gauge🤔
I was thinking the same thing. 🤔
@@crewtang probably a stock NA with a turbo swap
Lamborghini got the Z headlights so Lamborghini looks like a Z :D
Yes, the late 90's - 2001 Diablo got them! ;)
I want to say I disagree with one of the comments the 300ZX can be super reliable once you replace all the parts that normally have wear-and-tear being such an old car, that being said I've owned mine for 8 years now with no problems the only thing I've had to do is replace the clutch so I upgrade it with the second stage and yes one of my injectors are starting to fail so I've already ordered the new style injectors
The last truly great nissan. The gtr is awesome but it never had the visual impact this z had in its day .
i honestly wish this car had pop ups
Not quite a full '99 updating. Missing some expensive headlamp upgrades.
and the side skirts from the 99
You seem to fail to understand what a huge step was the Z32 back in 1989! Until the supra A80 came in 1992 this car had no rival, apart from the Porsche 928S4/GT.
You really need to find a nice Z31 and do a review I hate how it's the underdog to this and all the other z cars even though it's pretty quick and holds up on the road.
if i bought this car would you say its a fun car to drive and worth it
I Love this car. Make me look like a million bucks
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A test drive with out rain would it be better
what year is the one in this vid?
Which year of car was this?
So how many units have u put your hands on.what a freak
What year is that model ???
Pretty good review video all things considered.
I owned the previous generation ('85) 300zx 2 seat t-top NA. I always liked the version reviewed, but I have never driven one. I personally like the look of the car (stock 'ish) less as time goes by. I think the newer cars are also good cars. I wouldn't say this one is the last great one IMO. But if we look at where the cars were vs their competition at the time of production.... then this Z wins over a newer Z cars.
This car needs some decent tires ASAP. Hard to find a better bang for the buck than tires.
I should've re-phrased the way I said that in the video. The car actually does have really good summer tires on it, the problem was the rain. If we had had winter tires on the car it would've been a completely different story
Roads Untraveled my summer tires are ridiculously awesome in the rain (way better than the crap all seasons I have had before), but if I had a better tire like an r comp or something approaching that then they'd be horrible in the rain I'm sure. I have zero experience with snow tires. I'm in middle Tennessee. Not much snow. No idea how snow tires perform in the rain.
Z32 owners will disagree Dave lol. The z33 and z34 are good.. But theyre by no means great. I would have no problem owning either, both are fun cars with good engines (except maybe the 1st z33 with the vq35de) and offer a great platform to build off of for low cost. But think back to 1989 if youre old enough, and remember the kind if cars the z32 tt could be compared to. 911's, countaches, 348's, zr1's etc.. They truly started the era of the "japanese supercar" if you will. The definition if greatness in people imo is somebody who is not only good on their own but makes the people around them better. Well the z32 was good on its own, but because of it the Fd rx7, the mk4 supra, the 3000gt vr4, and the nsx were all conceived. The s30 is great for the same reason, it gave the world a whole new outlook on japanese car makers and it gave japanese car makers a new outlook on how to be successful in a very european dominated performance market. Just my two cents. And i dont mean to talk down in the z33 or z34 at all i love both, but they could never do for Nissan what the z32 did. Especially when considering the z32's IMSA dominance.
Some Body maybe my comment reads wrong. What you said is pretty much what I said at the end. The Z32 compared to its competition when it was new vs the newer Z cars compared to their competition, Z32 sons hands down no discussion necessary. But I do think the newer cars are great cars.
CrazyLazyDave LoL typo. "Sons" should be "wins" LoL. Z32 wins hands down
What year is this car???
Looking to get the twin turbo 1995 version this summer tips any one
Thanks I will
Nathan Tillotson if you can find a clean one pay whatever they want.. its the most desirable year. The 96's are sorta oddballs because of the OBD-2 emissions regs.. So if you can find a clean and stock 94 or 95 go for it. They dont really depreciate below 10,000 because they're considered classics. the turbos anyway. The n/a cars cost less.
Thanks man
This car with pop ups! Muah
too bad you didn't show the beauty of the all leather and suede interiors that were available.
Great video, but man, you picked the worst day ever to shoot!
Trust me, we would've loved to push this car to its limits in the dry, but this was the last day we had the car before it went back to the owner :(
ok maybe it's me but at one point he said he's driven a 300ZX Twin Turbo before then a few minutes later he says he's never driven one before but he loves it? I'm just saying...
What's the song name?
love my car but these engines are a pain in the ass
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in the beginning you said you drove that car before and at the end you said you never drove one of them before. wtf
You sure its twin turbo? I dont see a boost gauge.. and unless its 95 or younger its missing the spoil and twin turbo badging..
Like I said in the video it's a 1991 :D It's a twin turbo swap. If you check out the other feature video we did with this car it's on our channel as well! The cars entire story is there!
Oh nice! Yeah that was I was also thinking as well!
MoonMan Yah I should've clarified that in the video, but it is indeed a TT.. So much fun.
It's not like it's gonna have a huge boost gauge mounted on the pillar or the dash? It's in the tach.
whats the song
Is this Car yours?
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The last ZX for sure😅
The aftermarket nose and fabric seats really let this car down.
20+ year old car “UnReLiaBle” duhduhduh, yeah what car is not unreliable at that age ? Other than that, good video.
this car never offered a Nismo variaiton... even in jdm spec
I had a limited edition 89 TT 2+2 AUTO came with drivers side electric recaro race seats same seats were also found in some R32s.They were rare as hens teeth.People tried telling me the seats were not factory but clearly they were you can tell from the factory wiring loom that went to the seats.... I'm still yet to see another one. I sold it 4 years ago and I miss it dearly. Best car ever .one of my biggest regrets getting rid of it....I have a video of it on my channel... damn that thing was tuff!
they look great these cars. I owned two a few years back. A Black 2+2 TT and a silver 2 seater TT. BOTH of 'em kept catching fire! Somehow oil kept leaking onto the still spooling turbos and whoah! Never again. Actually never a turbo of any kind ever again. N/A all the way!
and your in Canada its a ZED X not a ZEE X
Sina Tabrizi lol I've always just called it the Zee X. Rolls off the tongue a bit better :p Also, this was shot somewhere in Surrey/Langley/Delta :D
The 300zx is a amazing car even to this day. You mention the 300zx has alot of flaws however the information you used to make this review is flawed. First off the 300zx 2+2 does not come with a twin turbo version. Second the twin turbo has a HICAS which makes it much more agile than the 2+2. Typical review from a guy who wants to sound like he knows whats he's talking about but he really doesn't. From the way he talks in the end, he sounds like just one of those typical kids who just wants a car that goes and know nothing about maintaining a car. Well I guess thats the kind of attitude you get when mommy and daddy maintain your car for you.
If you watch our other feature on the channel you'll find out it's a twin turbo swap and this car has a fantastic story to go with it. If you follow @roadsuntraveled on Instagram you can keep up with what i'm doing, as well as what maintenance i'm doing on my Toyota MR2. Not too sure if you know me or my parents? Sounds like you know absolutely nothing about me lol. Listen to the Roads Untraveled podcast every Monday as well where we talk for an hour a week on cars, engines, mods, and everything.. It's a pretty great way to get to know me better before making assumptions!! No ones forcing you to watch the video, man. Thanks for the view! :)
Roads Untraveled A converted 2+2 will not give you the drive that a true twin turbo would of given you. You mention that the car is losing traction. If you knew the car, you'd know that a twin turbo runs wider wheels on the rear than the 2+2. Plus you were driving in the rain so traction is already impaired due to the conversion and the weather. My 300zx is has been completely reliable and still on the road. I've taken care of my car with regular maintenance so your claim that the car is unreliable is completely absurd. But like I said, kids today let their parents maintain their cars and start acting like brats when their cars break down when they've done nothing but neglect it. Also if the car is losing traction, it might help not to put cheap tires on it.
Phantom650 *sigh* We only had this car for two days and I thought it would be awesome to do a review on it, that's all :) no need to get sour about it. I wasn't saying that the loss of traction was a "point" against it or anything, I was simply talking moment by moment and narrating. Also, I never claimed the car was unreliable. Go back and watch the video. The car does not have cheap tires on it, it's got very good ones. They're performance tires though so in the rain they're not much help :p Like I said in the video it's not my car, I was just extremely excited to get a chance to drive one. Anyways, thanks for your thoughts :D
Phantom650 300zx came in a 2+2 twin turbo from the factory just not in the US, mostly in Japan and Europe. and the Hicas is a Joke and very dangerous. Nothing is more scarier then going around a nice curve while accelerating and have it engage to have the rear end come loose. also the tires were probable good tires, but driving a RWD car even on Dunlope ZII you will break loose on wet pavement.
No TT 2+2 version??!! realllyyy??? I owned many. 1 was brand new from the factory. You are wrong!!
I own one very nice but you better have money or mechanic knowledge more money mechanic buddy's time space garage more money and patience
+MizrahiWarrior Selah Is it that unreliable? I want to buy one and use it to learn about cars
+thecharlessmith (instagram) they are 20+ year old cars bro thats why
+thecharlessmith (instagram) Yes they are reliable if you know what you are doing. People that tend to complain are mostly that had no knowledge on cars or only say this because of the cramped engine bay.
***** I see, thanks for the reply
Mine is actually super reliable I've had it for 8 years now and I've only replace the clutch solenoid operated it with the second stage, and just now starting to have one of the injectors go out and I've already ordered the new style injectors this is not the failure of the car this is because when they were designed in Japan they were not designed to run with ethanol
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