dangerous brain Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Well as the title says really. Mate of mine has a couple of grand to spend and wants a reliable-ish TT 300zx. Theres loads about in that price bracket but really would you??? I have heard alot of bad things about the older ones. The power to money though seems a good idea on paper. Discuss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 MR2 Turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Ads Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Is his heart set on a 300ZX? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 He see's the ZX as a cheap way to 300 odd horses. He likes the shape and styling of it. And for some reason he thinks his mrs will not give him sh*t for buying it cos she will think its eggsottic He only wants it whilst his car is being repaired post a bit of a ding. Then he'll take it back to Norway and strip it for parts out there doubling his money. Well thats his plan anyways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Ever seen the dash??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Better than the MK3 flashy dashy which is the only supra territory you'll get with £2k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 The problem by all accounts with the 300zx, is that any engine work is DAMN difficult and you pretty much need to take the engine out... everything is so tight. (This is what I've been told by some 300ZX owners) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Ever seen the dash??? My m8 has a ZX really nice, but THAT dash is FUGLY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 He see's the ZX as a cheap way to 300 odd horses. He likes the shape and styling of it. Again, MR2 Turbo. Looks as good (read: better ) and you can get close to 300bhp quite easily. The thing is, it will be a LOT faster than the Datsun as it's only little (up to silly speeds anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustGav Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 My m8 has a ZX really nice, but THAT dash is FUGLY Thats the one... looks like someone ran out of space on the dash and just started sticking stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 You've seen a mk3 dash right?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Black Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 You've seen a mk3 dash right?? This? not that bad IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 You've seen a mk3 dash right?? Oi! There's nout wrong with my mk3's dash! A damn site better than that abortion of a dash on the ZX above!!! Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Ah thats not the flashy dash I thought all the 1JZ's had like mine had. Now that was dire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tDR Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Yeah agree about those - any of those flashy dash's are sooooo 80's tack. Inspired by KITT I think! Cheers, Brian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom S Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Bry sell him an Aristo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Bry sell him an Aristo I tried that as there are a load of them that are uber cheap now for what they are but he says he already has 2 family cars he doesn't want another one :shrugs: The MR2 tubby seems a good idea but for 2 grand are you really going to get a decent one?? Same goes in my mind are you going to get a good 300ZX for that money either? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 They are around, it's finding a good one that's the hard bit... nothing more hard work than finding a decent Supra though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edge Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Maybe worth giving paul at SWZ a shout as he knows these things inside and out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 relaible and 300zx do not go together, i was forever working on mine as something would break, if I could go back I would have saved the extra dosh and bought a supra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 relaible and 300zx do not go together, i was forever working on mine as something would break, if I could go back I would have saved the extra dosh and bought a supra See thats all I have ever heard about them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnA Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 One of the reasons the zed looks good is the shape of the bonnet. This is the root of most of the problems as well - cramped engine bay, overheating and no easy access. Can't have everything, eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnd-mkiv Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 + more than likely got to buy two of everything when it breaks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy-No-Knee Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Tell him to get a Soarer TT! Uber reliable and cheap as chips.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted August 11, 2007 Author Share Posted August 11, 2007 Doesn't like the shape of the soarer lol, looks too plasticcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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