300zx Goodbye - The Reluctant Farewell | Everyday Driver

After two years of ownership, and amazing road trip adventures, Todd is selling his 1991 Nissan 300zx Twin Turbo. So he takes it for a last drive and talks about what it's like, the current condition, and the memories made with the car.
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00:00 - 1:34 How we got here
1:34 - 3:35 - Everything Right
3:36 - 4:34 The Downside
4:34 - 6:15 All the things I'll miss
6:15 - Past and Future
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[@slyguyaction]

My very first ride in a "fast" car was around September, 1990. I was 18. A buddy of mine (also 18) had just received an inheritance and naturally, he did what any teenage boy with thousands of dollars did back then - he bought the fastest new car he could afford; a 1991 Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo. I'll never forget that first launch I experienced on an uphill freeway onramp. The rush of power was nothing I'd felt in a performance car up to that point and I'll never forget it for the rest of my life. That Z is a very special car and not only am I glad you got to find it, own it and enjoy it but ever so thankful you brought us along for the ride. Hoping for the very best miles ahead for that Z. Thank you.

[@eekay3646]

I was 16 when I rode in a 300ZX twin turbo, in Nov of 1991. And like you, it was the very first fast car I was a passenger in. I rode in Mustang 5.0 GT's of that time, but they weren't as fast. Again, similar to your story, the guy who owned it was "spoiled" and got this car brand spanking new as a 16 y.o....He grew bored of it after a couple years and also got the FD3S R1 brand new, after selling the 300ZX twin turbo off. I wanted to buy it off of him, but didn't have $18,000 30 years ago as a high school senior lol. Anyways, he was kind enough to let me the drive the RX7 a few times, and hard. Fast forward to 2001 and the fastest car I drove at the time was a brand new C5 Z06 with 385hp. A year after that, the faster car I drove was a 2002 Viper. Those are all my "exploits" with fast cars. I currently own a '95 300ZX twin turbo that I bought 3 years ago.

[@AstroZombie1]

I had a 91 2+2 in highschool and I loved the rush of flooring it at 30-35mph crossing an intersection on a yellow light with a car full of buddies! it wasn't that quick but to us it was and the engine sounded awesome. Would love to get a TT someday as I do see myself collecting cars as time goes by.

[@chrisgarcia5462]

I just turned 52 and I bought a 94 back in 99 with only 32,000 miles. This car to this day is an absolute chick magnet as I can tell by the quick stare's and smiles from the lady's of different ages especially when I have the T tops off. My oldest son just recently graduated from High school and I let him use it for his prom night. He was the talk of the night with everyone including other kids with modern Mustang's, Camaro's. It's never been modified only the wheels that are Volk TE37 with a GoMex body kit . I just past the 85,000 mile mark this past year after all of these years and it still runs absolutely perfect a/c ect.. I wouldn't trade it for any other car in the world.

[@amirghorbani5443]

I’ve had a 1990 since new in the exact same color. It’s one car that I will hold onto as long as I can.

[@Dano-MX5]

I bought this exact car in 1997. It was a 1995 garage queen with 12k miles. Owned by an eye surgeon. In the 3 years I owned it I probably received more comments about it than any other sports car that I have owned.

[@myfakeguuglaccount8307]

I've had my 19k-mile (yes, nineteen) TT since new. You don't get rid of a Z, you keep it and ADD to your collection. I don't think I've ever heard anyone who didn't get rid of theirs say they didn't regret it. Mine will be passed on to my son, so at least it'll stay in the family.

[@ReconcileRedeem]

It's a sad day... This car is the reason I started watching this channel. I bought a '93 300ZX (NA) five years ago. The car's time on the show gave me the encouragement I needed to ensure this will be my lifelong daily driver.

[@EverydayDriver]

Thrilled that you found us and glad to know the trips with this 300zx encouraged you to drive you own! Glad for have you with us!

[@eliasnava4851]

You will regret selling this car. Trust me. There’s nothing like it!

[@johnguanci2316]

So grateful that I get to go along for the ride with you guys. Todd, what an awesome car it is and whoever gets it, please drive it! Would be so cool to see where the old cars you guys have driven are now and how they are doing..."Where are they now?" episodes. Safe and happy trails.

[@andreasbeaufort3594]

I got sad the second I read the title. That car seems wonderful to drive and live with and Todd make me NEED a 300ZX with his videos. Seeing him having to say goodbye to that car was really sad.

[@rosemont83]

I know how you feel man. I sold my beautiful 300zx twin turbo with 50k miles so I could make room for my 997.2 manual 911 turbo. Very bittersweet, loved that car and it was in excellent condition

[@L0rdVadr]

So awesome. It’s weird to say but I’m actually sad to see this car go as well. Strangely enough this was my very first poster car as a kid. I remember when it first came out and the car magazine had a pull out poster in the center and it was this exact car in black. I even built a 1:18 Tomica plastic model replica which I still have btw. Thanks for sharing this car with us. We appreciate it.

[@EverydayDriver]

Thanks for watching!

[@franciscomonterrosa7889]

That last statement. Gave me goosebumps and almost felt tears coming out of my eyes. thanks for making these amazing next level car enthusiast videos.

[@Swermie]

End of an era! I’m excited to see what comes next.

[@rjkStudios]

Sad to see this car go, but thank you so much for sharing it with us! I found EverydayDriver because of this car, and your road trip adventures with this car are my all time favourite KZbin videos. Happy to be sticking around as a now regular EverydayDriver viewer, and looking forward to seeing what's to come. 😎👍

[@EverydayDriver]

Thrilled you found us thanks to the Z! Thanks for being with us and enjoying what we do!

[@griffsmotorthings]

This car suits you SO much. Definitely sad to see it go. As a fellow Z owner, I can ultimately feel through the screen the tiny itch to keep it. But hey, there's always another one, and another car. Thanks for the amazing videos with it!

[@EverydayDriver]

Glad to have this resonate with other Z owners. Thanks for watching!

[@OceanLake66]

I’ve never owned a 300zx but I really empathized with you at the end

[@mkei8973]

Good bye, from Japan!! The car was so nice. It has shared us many shiny experiences by completing each 4way trips!! Thank you. Many chipped damages are the evidence the car has done great drive experiences. Thank you, Todd!

[@LotusOwnersOfTexas]

Sad to see the Z go. It has been fun watching this 90s supercar in your videos. That car rings back a lot of memories.

[@EverydayDriver]

Glad you've enjoyed it!

[@billtaylor8655]

Good luck with the auction! I’m excited to see how high it goes.

[@petermacklin7870]

A wonderful tribute to your "origin story" car. I hope the new owner gets as much enjoyment out of it as you, your son, and Paul got. Cheers!

[@THE-xp3hp]

I love cars like these they have all the qualities that make a car fun and Alive

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

I feel like there is no other car Todd can get that is more Todd than a 300zx. But I expect if this is going, something really special is coming.

[@jza80king]

Todd was gracious enough to let me drive his Z when we were shooting the 90s JDM legends episode. Whoever buys your car is going to love it.

[@EverydayDriver]

Thank you, Edward!

[@zmarko]

As someone who was so excited when you got this (I owned the exact car--except a '90), I'm sad to see this go. A great looking car.

[@StuckOnAFireHydrant]

Its sad to hear this car is leaving and remembering all the episodes of you absolutely loving it. If i was in a better spot myself I'd bet on it, but alas, I'll have to wait before i get to experience t-tops (which i will definitely do ine day!). I think your next project should be owning a 3000gt vr4 the competitor to this car. It'd be interesting to see both sides of the coin from someone who's had experience in both. There's a vr4 sitting outside a mechanic shop for the longest by me and if its still there in spring i think I'm ponying up and asking the guy if the owners willing ti sell it. Never hurts rlto ask; after all, you miss 100% of the shots you don't take!

[@ryanfarrier3052]

Thank you for including us on your journeys with the Z.

[@bryanlatimer7653]

That is an amazing gift of experiences that you have given your son....my fondest and first memory of the joy of driving was riding with my Father(R.I.P.) on a Sunday afternoon spontaneous drive thru the back roads of Arkansas in a Porsche 914 with the targa top removed as I watched the sky and my father row thru the gears.....that's were the joy of driving began for me. I now take my son to car shows often.

[@brandonroberts6471]

So very sad to see this go, I do wish I could bid on it however out of my range. Love the good bye good luck to the new owner!!!

[@NbaMed]

Sad to see the Z go, loved the road trips!

[@stephenjablonsky1941]

I had a 1991 ZX and then a 1995 and loved them both. It was beautiful inside and out and was a pleasure to drive. I still miss them.

[@kayilacin6808]

I have had a 95 nin turbo Brit racing green back in 1998 in college. Such reliable and fun car to drive. The color was not exotic but it was different. I was amazed how such a sporty looking car was so comfortable on long distance trips

[@revnto7k]

Great watch. I love the Z32 so much, it's car I've loved since I was a young guy when it came out. She is nice and clean. Hope the new owner cherishes it.

[@DanG90]

The best part of this from my perspective, is that you enjoyed it! You took it on long road trips, gave your son a new experience and showed us as the audience it can be something we could do too! Have really enjoyed the ride with this series, it's amazing how much of a lasting impression a first sports car can have. I can't believe its been 2 years 😮

[@EverydayDriver]

We’re thrilled to hear the road trips resonated, and we thank you for watching!

[@KenanTurkiye]

In 1995 I had a '76 model muscle car, and a friend bought one of these in red. I always admired it ever since.

[@SleeperHonda]

The last functioning Z32TT. Best Z car hands down.

[@treeskier802]

Wow. What a gear video. I watched it twice. I really enjoy the Everyday Driver videos. There are so many fantastic car reviewers on KZbin but you guys really are my favorite. It’s too bad to see Todd have to part with that car. It’s one of my go to cars in Forza Horizon. And the 928 I know from Risky Business. But I now associate the 300z with Todd and the 928 with Paul. I’d love to bid on this thing. To own Todd’s car would be awesome. But I bet this car sells for like $31.5k. That’s my prediction. I bet a fan will pay for that great history and rightfully so. I wonder what car is next for Todd. I can’t wait to tune in to find out. Keep the great content coming. I’ve started the process of really researching to hopefully get something someday that I’ll enjoy (the RAV4 hybrid is reliable but man I miss having something fun). This site is the go to for me to help me decide. Thank you and I look forward to the next chapter.

[@EverydayDriver]

Thank you for the kind words. We appreciate you watching, and we're glad you like what we do! We're honored to be a part of your process in finding something fun - that's the reason we are here!

[@jrbuch]

It's a shame to see it go, but the road trips you've provided us have been great. I felt for a moment, personally attacked as my Toyota Soarer twin turbo (1JZ, RHD, 6speed manual) sits in the garage at the moment, in perfect condition. But due to little kids, it barely gets used anywhere near like it should. Life does change, but I know if I was to sell it, I would never get another one.

[@pcar928fan]

My goodness Utah is beautiful!! Might have to move there after my parents pass. Beautiful views and beautiful roads!

[@gregoryferris7025]

Still driving my 91 for 26 years (LOVE IT)

[@Nash_Nismo]

Absolutely fantastic cars that have passed the test of time.

[@EverydayDriver]

We think they are aging as well as the e-type jaguar. It will be interesting to see what another 20 years does for them. Thanks for watching!

[@JBsC6]

One of the most beautiful designs and a great sports car.

[@pa60pilot]

Tempting. This was a car I wanted back in the 1990's.

[@infidel900rr]

That is some beautiful country out there. 👍

[@adamunruh8409]

I've been rebuilding mine since 2019 and its definitely a love hate relationship, only put 6 miles on it so far

[@ravipeiris4388]

Beautiful car when I first saw it in 1991, still a thing of beauty in 2023.

[@jimmhb1986]

Looks like a great car. I’m sure Rob will enjoy it.

[@Slays_Media]

I just rewatched all of your 300zx videos this week and I've been considering selling both of my Z's as well. They're neat cars, but they just don't have the performance or practicality to justify owning them longterm. I'm looking into another Porsche, but I worry I may get bored of that too quickly as well. 😩

[@trishbrad00]

Spectacular

[@ianhart8101]

I know the idea is to make some money, but I secretly hope that the discord group is SO good, that they know who the biggest fan of this car is. and that they coordinate to let him buy it for $1. The guy they know will keep it, love it, drive it, rinse repeat.

[@jontucker7494]

Sad to see it go, Todd. It's such a beautiful and fun machine! But, alas, on to new experiences.

[@pressley10r]

You guys have made some great vids and content with this car. I remember how cool these were as a kid growing up in the 90s. Sadly, I don't think the styling has aged as well with the z32 like it has in the FD or NSX or 911 or even the supra among others. Still a very cool car. Hopefully the next owner will have some fun with it.

[@jackbell1784]

Great looking car! Hope it goes to a good home.

[@pimpovic2]

Not every car grabs you and leaves its imprint on your psyche. The special ones never let you go.

[@clubracer6]

Nicely done! Thank you for not titling this “Exit Interview”.

[@tanner1ie]

Very cool! We need a follow up video with the new owner! 😮😀🤘.

[@omgthedonny]

I owned a 1991 300ZX Twin Turbo and it as an amazing car but damn they are a pain to work on and fix yourself, but loved and missed mine :( had to find a specialist as most Nissan dealers won't even touch the car and required the small amount of techs that have has experience on it. when I blew he engine I got the Nissan 300ZX huge official Nissan book and with that it still took me 4 months to pull/rebuild the engine and make sure the maze of vacuum limes and what not were all correct and even then still had issues, like the Super HICAS system that was always breaking and had to be disabled lol so many stores can go on and on about but and the end of the day it was worth it and such an amazing fun care and so many things ahead of its time in the car, was just so awesome.

[@tmh44]

Hope it goes to a loving home and gets another 90k put on it!

[@timvilleneuve7244]

What did the car bring at the auction? Thanks for sharing your story!

[@Martinez271992]

I can't believe its been 2 yrs, Time flew!

[@SvenQ45]

I know how it feels to drive a car (not a Z) for the last time. And the last short time was great. Had to go after 17 years (was 26 years old). And it was still my first car.

[@Julianklaus]

These guys are hustlers 😂😂. Buying, driving and selling.

[@stardragonhellcustom]

Where did buy all the upgraded suspension parts at? Link? Thanks!

[@HoangLe-nw4xg]

Thanks

[@HiFiInsider]

very nice car. I would love to own one.

[@chazb9164]

I've owned 4 Had one for close to 8years was the best driving car I've ever owned.

[@luiscolon-pg5kc]

Same here twinturboray, I’ve had mine since 1996.

[@user-yn4ws5qj5w]

you guys should play around with z31 300zx, Id just love to see the cool 80's quirks on it and how you guys feel about it

[@lorddiaz7744]

I need a video like this, but for the Ralliart

[@CobraShuttle]

This is so funny. I also have a 91 twin turbo. I've had it for almost 18 years and I think it's finally time to let her go too.

[@danziger69]

Grew racing around on the streets with the Z and had a lot of respect for them even though I never owned one.

[@Autopilot_Austin]

Love the z32..

[@dash-ryan]

Keep the car! It's for you!

[@iantownsend500]

Someone is going to get a great buy

[@bjshaffer1983]

Great car! What’s next? Cheers

[@Tony-ui8eg]

nice jdm classics!

[@ArmySigs]

Which has the best handling in stock(ish) form, the 300ZX - Toyota Supra turbo, 90s RX7 or the S chassis Nissans like the S14 or S15???

[@B-zzz]

I sold my zx many years ago, there is no day that goes by that I don't cry myself to sleep. 😜 Ok maybe not but I really wish I had it now.

[@Bruno43086]

That is my favorite Z car model...

[@kramnam4716]

That’s a good buy for someone

[@simonhunt9152]

I love my red 300 and really enjoyed your content especially the road trips. wish you werent selling bevause legit the best z content on youtube featuring driving no load overbearing rock music just some guys enjoying a Z and sharing ther joy. so sad to see it end. thanks for sharing your experience...maybe in a few yrs it will be time for a new one...when you can nolonger bare the regret for selling it lol oh and ive watched the road trips with the z more than once.

[@EverydayDriver]

Thank you for watching! Great to have other Z owners finding the series we did, and we're pleased you enjoyed those road trip films. Huge thank you!

[@herme99]

Making room for another Cayenne? 😂

[@EverydayDriver]

Collect the whole set!!

[@Daniel_B79]

I really empathize with getting rid of that car. The Z32 300ZX has been my favorite car since it came out when I was in high school.

[@TGZ32]

Oh no ! Loved the Z videos ….. I personally think you are going to waaaaaaay regret selling it 😅

[@brianpeterson7139]

love wolfcreek

[@masterjejep1386]

Can you do comparison between volvo s90 vs genesis g80 vs lexus es

[@chrisparr7476]

I would be worried with how hot that engine got. Gaskets. Bearings etc.

[@mattdirks7896]

I do like those wheels...

[@SHiFTDI3S3L]

That's a hard pill to swallow. Having to admit that you can't keep your car, the car that you've always wanted, the car that you kept looking for, and once you had it you have to let it go...I don't know if I'll be able to do that one day. Maybe if I risk becoming destitute, I might.

[@Morm1175]

How much was the final bid ?

[@Tubingenstr]

Love to have it! But I'm in Japan.

[@lennyz1909]

What did it sell for?

[@keith6360]

Upon seeing the thumbnail and without even watching the video, I thought "LOTUS EMIRA" is next!

[@jayczyzyk7607]

Did u fix your overheating problem

[@EverydayDriver]

Yes, as discussed in this video. Thanks for watching!

[@MarkAddy-ky4bj]

How much did it sell for?

[@FoxFan5.0]

Such a cool car, old & Japanese….still reliable. Please return the stock wheels. The new weren’t the best choice & kinda ruin it.

[@RemmikRotus]

I don’t think I would ever sell my 1995 TT. Black beauty and almost completely stock. Definitely original staggered wheels and original radio. Not even tint on the glass. Just needs a paint job for sure. Post 1994 are the best years and 1995 is the last year you want for a TT. Can anyone name the reasons for post 1994 being best and especially why 1995 is the last year you want a TT version?

[@mshahedhussain]

I have a 1994 NA Coupe (not T-Top). The dual airbags, B-pillar seatbelt mounts, and the keyless entry are the main enhancements.

[@myfakeguuglaccount8307]

If you're keeping it stock, the year doesn't matter, other than newer is always better (all else being equal). I wouldn't argue that 95 is the best. The earlier years are lighter, so there's that, and the aftermarket is friendlier to 90-95, though 96 can be modded as well if you know what you're doing. 96 is also the last and most rare, so it's not like you're going to have a lot of choices anyway from that year. Later models had better PTUs, fuel injectors, and electric HICAS, but earlier years had some better-quality materials and features in a few spots (the trunk "carpet" in late models is a joke). A lot of people put a lot of stock in their mods, but when I'm shopping for one (which is right now), I'll pay more for a stock, garaged Z32 regardless of year. If it's modded, I'll likely pass on it unless the mods are tasteful, minor, and can be reversed easily. No garish wings. No dumb fender flares. No poorly-sorted, problematic engine/electronic mods. That's just me.

[@cney2125]

Goin for the Hulkamania haircut?

[@gregsmith1798]

Wish I could afford to be the new owner. I’m liven the WRX life.

[@thirdpedalnirvana]

The 300zx is a pain to fix, bit it also keeps working when broken. I can't say the same thing about RX-7's.

[@robertcampbell1307]

It’s too bad that you can’t keep your 300ZX. I’ve had to part with a few cars, but nobody can take away the memories created in them!