supraspeed Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 anyone driven/owned one of these? i talked to a few people who have owned both supra tt and 300zx tt (both manuals) and they said that the 300zx handles a lot better and the supras a lot more better off the line but more or less the same from 3rd gear onwards. anyone have info about them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgtX80 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 From what i remember, the 300zx is around 300bhp & just as heavy? So i think supra would be better. 300zx have some nasty interiors..oatmeal & not much scope for engine tuning. cause the engine fills the entire bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeyb10supra Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 there a biatch to work on, not had much driving experience Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 My boyfriend has the zx and i have the supra, he says that the zx is nicer to drive and has a better driving position. Cannot compair on speed because mine is an non turbo Yes the engine is a pita Tuning to around 400 brake is quite easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 They are both very alike to drive but the 300zx seemed to put the power down better than the supra, handling was the same, oem brakes same (shite) 300zx 280bhp standard but easily tunned to 400bhp after that its an engine out job for a turbo upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 280hp was the old rubbish jap gentle man agrement that never happend. Came with 300hp supra and gto 320hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignum Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 280hp was the old rubbish jap gentle man agrement that never happend. Came with 300hp supra and gto 320hp Gto is a different car alltogether my friend, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 My mate has a 300zx puting out just over 400 horses and 400torques,his is a manual my tt is an auto BPU,very close of the line by I'am faster from 70/80 leptons the zx tops out at 160/165 and the supra keeps on going,i would say the 300 handles better but then again I'am not as mad as him on the twistys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSoop Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 anyone driven/owned one of these? i talked to a few people who have owned both supra tt and 300zx tt (both manuals) and they said that the 300zx handles a lot better and the supras a lot more better off the line but more or less the same from 3rd gear onwards. anyone have info about them? Imo, i dont really go that much on them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I've driven well over 40 supra's, but only 2 300z's. Some of the Supra's were worse handling than the 300, most were far better. They're nice enough cars but working on them is an absolute nightmare (and expensive for some jobs) and for that reason alone I'd rule one out. Also there are few well looked after 300's around these days (price crash on all Jap 'supercars' means they get into the hands of people who cannot aford to run them properly, something we're not unfamiliar with here! The 300 is very hard hit as some can be picked up for next to nothing). The engines are no where near as durable a the 2JZ so past ownership history is paramount. http://www.300zx.co.uk is your best bet if you want to find a cared for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Getting on a bit now but i still like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 held up well when I had a drive against one, until very high leptons then started to leave him behind. Must've done some work to it as had full bucket seat and racing harness, and faired pretty well. I still like the look of them btu can be quite dated compared to the soop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampy442 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Mate of mine has had a 300zx, Supra and a r32 gtr Skyline, prefers the big Zed every time. I dont see the appeal personally. Hes currently got a twin turbo manual targa top one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainchaos Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 always thought of them as big boats. Do like them but not too keen on the interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I have driven both in anger and in stock form they are both quick motors, the 300 hasnt aged as well as the supra and the interior looks very dated. I prefer the MKIV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Someone get out that car comparison test thingy, where the Supra outdoes the ZX in pretty much every department. Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 SWB none targa top manual is the one to have. My wife wanted one years ago, but I managed to persuade her to get a Soarer TT instead, thank God. Unless you have some sort of perverse desire to blow money I'd avoid them these days, they are worth sod all, yet cost a packet to run. You might as well buy an Esprit turbo and REALLY blow your brains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex C Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I've owned 2 Zeds, one was great (UK spec) one was pants (JDM). I love them but the Mkiv is better in almost every respect, but not by as much as some might think. BPU vs. BPU speed is very close, handling on the Zed might be described as more fun, but ultimately the limits of the Supra are higher. As mentioned, Toyota used it a a benchmark and aimed to beat it in every area...they succeded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gigerj Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 The 300ZX na isnt a bad car though is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Wilson Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 The N/A is definitely easier to work on, cheaper to work on, and potentially more reliable and longer lasting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mcgoo Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 The 300ZX na isnt a bad car though is it? I love my one, thats why I can't bring myself to sell it. Yeah they are much more reliable than the ZXTT. I think from the front they are lovely, especialy with the late spec front bumper as it gives it a more modern look(see garage). As everyone has said the interior is laid out very well but is very dull. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gigerj Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 How does the build quality of a 300ZX NA compare to a Supra? Whats the mpg and 0-60 on them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becks Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 The zx na is around 6-6.5 to 60 and will only do about 20mpg Here is a pic of Dave's. The driving position of the zx is better and there is alot more space than the soop. but i love my baby soop At the end of the day they are all pritty much the same so it just comes down to taste and which style you prefer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicky Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 The zx na is around 6-6.5 to 60 and will only do about 20mpg Here is a pic of Dave's. The driving position of the zx is better and there is alot more space than the soop. but i love my baby soop http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v215/roberts12345/300ZX/Front1.jpg At the end of the day they are all pritty much the same so it just comes down to taste and which style you prefer i love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest h7ust Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 Both superb cars not much in it between the two. Own both, both stock uk manuals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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