Does the Z32 Nissan 300zx Deserve More Love Than it Gets? Z32 Turbo Review

[@Daniel_B79]

300zx, my favorite looking car of all time.

[@tilduzk]

so proud to own one

[@oscarincabezadecalcetin2800]

@@tilduzk where did you bought yours?

[@tilduzk]

@@oscarincabezadecalcetin2800 Facebook marketplace. I got a 2+2 and plan to TT it in the near future

[@relaxbro7671]

Yep beautiful Car. The Peugeot 406 coupe is also a looker for not a lot of money.

[@florian1523]

Like a beautiful pain in the ass girlfriend.

[@nascarnord2278]

Good video except that facts are wrong. The z not only out sold it's competitors, it won more championships. They delayed the Supra just so they could make sure they had a car to really compete with the z. Motor week gave it the best sports car award every year it was sold in the United States. Hands down the 300zx is still the best amongst the rest.

[@speedracerz300]

Hit the nail on the head Kerby. Love this quote from Automobile magazine in the early 90's: "The 300ZX has strong competition these days, notably from the sharp-edged Mazda RX-7 and the supernaturally fast Toyota Supra Turbo. But only the 300ZX always makes us feel as if we where a better driver than Danny Sullivan - and twice as pretty." -- Automobile Magazine

[@pigroach5789]

I'd agree that it's the best well rounded for sure. Unfortunately it's not all that quick in a straight line when stock, but it'd far from slow also. The Mk4 Supra trapped 108-109mph depending on year/condition in the quarter mile and was definitely the fastest one in the US. The 1994-1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 did 0-60 in 4.8-5.0 and the quarter in 13.2-13.6@101-105mph depending on year/conditions. Though heavy and not as engaging to drive as the Z, it's definitely the faster car stock. I witnessed a race between a 1990 300ZX Twin Turbo "slicktop" and a 1998 3000GT VR-4, they went from 0-150 on a backroad. It was a very long straight road, I was in the Z. The Mitsubishi immediately pulled 3 car lengths from a dead stop. Around 120mph the Z had gained a car length and a half but was still more than a car length in front of us. It stayed that way until the Z hit its limiter with the VR-4 having a car length or more on the Z. Says more about the Z imo considering it has less power/torque, no AWD launch, and a 5 speed.

[@matthewdavisfamily]

Agreed. The Supra and Skyline benefited from the Fast and furious phenomenon. That is why the Z seems to be overshadowed.

[@jtxp5942]

@@matthewdavisfamily the 300zx z32 was nearly the lead car for the first fast an furious, it didn't make the cut because of the design of the t tops 😭

[@marcuslatrent528]

@@matthewdavisfamily agreed

[@jayman7037]

Nothing from the 90s looks or sounds this good today. Kills the supra on style anyday.

[@kaydenxuereb260]

The 300ZX's engine bay is a good opponent to the 2jz and rb26 😂

[@kaydenxuereb260]

@TwinTurbo Ray Yeah that's true it's a pain in the arse to work on a 300zx

[@Yk-nn3qr]

I think this car is legendary - it's styling, sound and handling were amazing. In bone stock form, the 300ZX TT isn't as fast as the '94-'99 Mitsubishi 3000T VR-4 or Supra TT, but it doesn't matter when it easily wins overall best. It takes parts from each of the 4 and combined it into something we will never see again. www.motortrend.com/news/virtual-velocity/ - a fun test with all 4 of them including the FD3. www.google.com/amp/s/www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/amp15112003/1991-chevrolet-corvette-z51-fx3-vs-nissan-300zx-archived-comparison-test/ - going against the then almighty C4 Corvette.

[@kaydenxuereb260]

@@Yk-nn3qr Interesting 😮

[@Yk-nn3qr]

@TwinTurbo Ray I think they're different cars, the 3KGT is faster on paper, in dig races from 0-top speed (the Z was limited to 155mph in the US) as well. I'm talking about the second gen models in the US and GTO MR's from Japan. Links are provided below, the commentary is NOT mine nor is it my opinion. *Japan* Best Motoring is a famous Japanese television show that’s focuses on Japanese performance cars. They’re drivers are actual race car drivers that have WON AWARDS They tested all the performance cars of the era. In 1994 Mitsubishis 3000GT VR4 beat the R32 Skyline GTR a car that weighs 3100 lbs and dynos 270@whp kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKjTpGaKi8h9g68 ! And then in 1996, the GTO MR, which is identical to the 2G VR4, with 67 less pounds, bested an R33 Skyline GTR pulling a 12.8 quarter mile kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5y5pKSIa5ufmqc The 1990 300ZX Twin Turbo got 14.1 to the 1/4m for a TT 2+0 Slicktop, the lightest year kzbin.info/www/bejne/e4jHaGOjmbuZl9E The Skyline GTR was the fastest model Nissan made, their Halo car. The J spec VR4 is identical to the USDM version, how would it lose to a 300ZX Twin Turbo which is a much less powerful and heavier car than the Skyline GTRs above? These videos alone prove how much faster the VR4 is *USDM models* 1994 to 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4, 320HP/315lb.ftTQ, 6 speed manual, 3675-3730 lbs 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXO3qJZunZKWpKs - MotorWeek, 1994 3000GT VR4 0 - 60 in 4.9 and the quarter mile in 13.5@103mph. MW couldn't get the Z faster than 13.7@103, so the VR4 is 3 to 4 car lengths ahead at the same trap speed 2. www.motortrend.com/news/virtual-velocity/ MotorTrend 1995 Virtual Velocity 300ZX Twin Turbo - 13.9@102.0mph 3000GT VR4 - 13.5@101.6 mph The Z is 4-6 car lengths away and moving .4s mph faster - it physically cannot pass up that much ET difference. 3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeoip6dhL-XeZY - Stock 1999 3000GT VR4 quarter mile of 13.2@102.7 This is a thoroughly stock car. It took him over a month to get the launch down. 5. www.motortrend.com/news/mitsubishi-3000gt-vr4/ - The launch was bad for both the Supra TT and VR4, yet the VR4 did 0-60 in 4.8s and tied the Supra TT in the 1/4m @ 13.6s, with the Supra trapping substantially higher (Obviously). 6. archiv.3000gt.org/viewtopic.php?t=2582 - Popular Mechanics 1999 Acceleration Nation 1999 3000GT VR-4 - 0 to 60 in 5.00s, 1/4m in 13.44s @ 101.79mph They could have had a better launch, but who cares, no 300ZX Twin Turbo is pulling a 13.4 ET without bolt ons and definitely slick rubber. 7. Seems the Z32 isn't all it's shaped up to be, it lost to a 250HP Corvette by a SECOND around a track and ran identical numbers. QUOTE: When all was said and done, the Cor¬vette turned laps in the one-minute 38-second range, at an average speed of 64 mph, while the Nissan was almost a second per lap slower. "No big deal," you're saying? On the contrary. It is a big deal in a two-hour race. Far more important, the Corvette-with its hip-hugging seats, smooth power delivery, and neutral handling-is far easier to drive for long peri¬ods at those speeds. To put the Cor¬vette's racetrack prowess into per¬spective, remember that the big V-8 produces 50 fewer horsepower than the twin-turbo terror (LOL) www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a15112003/1991-chevrolet-corvette-z51-fx3-vs-nissan-300zx-archived-comparison-test/ www.300zx.cl/ga2/300zx/images/cvsg4.jpg - 300ZX Twin Turbo - 0 to 60mph 5.6, 0 to 100mph 16.3, quarter mile in 14.6@96mph Car and Driver never got this slow of a time in a 1G VR4 or Stealth Twin Turbo 8. Publications notice the VR4 being markedly faster than the 300ZX Twin Turbo. Since 1996, it became 320 hp and 315 lbft. It feels decisively more punchy than the contemporary 300ZX turbo yet without adding turbo lag -AutoZine Magazine www.autozine.org/Archive/Mitsubishi/old/GTO.html 11. www.modernracer.com/mitsubishi3000gtvr4 -. This site averages out every single time recorded for each car The 2G VR-4 got a 13.5@105.0. Yes, the VR-4 traps higher than the Z most of the time

[@10litehouse]

A timeless classic...

[@conradsealy9603]

Yes. Especially considering that to this day many dont know this about the 300ZX(Z32) kzbin.info/www/bejne/d563kIaFf9SnaNE

[@713vinh]

This was my obtainable dream car when I was in high school. You don't see much of them around anymore, not in this condition at least. Awesome video!

[@EatSleepDrive]

Couldn't agree more!

[@SpeshulFX]

I was 16 in 1990. It was my dream car. I’m absolutely getting one next year. Been in love ever since. Every once in a while I watch the old ads. Especially love the Super Bowl ad. A must watch if you love the Z!

[@cartergarnon6299]

Come to Ohio!

[@ghuulyZ]

i got me a 90 Na 2+0 a couple weeks agoman im barely a senior but it sounds like it needs a new driveline 😅very much my dream car aswell

[@spookerr]

Bought mine in July 2000. Triple black 2 seater 5 speed manual, garaged whole time. Still have it.

[@biriko3938]

Trynna sell it?

[@alex1up599]

Still have it?

[@mattgoodman6161]

6:19: oooh, 911..... Guy in the Porsche: oooh, a Twin Turbo 300!

[@noladude5046]

You don’t see many of these on the road today but honestly, this car still looks good today!

[@carlossony4064]

Typical 90s japanese, so ahead in time. Don't know what happened to japanese automaker's mind later on.

[@JohnSmith-yl8sg]

Sad 😔

[@JohnSmith-yl8sg]

@@carlossony4064 - They lost their minds. Or their minds rotted.

[@AtiCrossfireX]

I love my 91 Z32 tt. this one is a beauty too! 91 is one of the best years for the Z32.

[@dimitrioskalfopoulos3473]

Motor trends best drivers car 1990 to 1996. It was the first of the JDM legends. Under appreciated. My car has 600 wheel horsepower and daily driven in the summer. Buy them now before they are out of reach like the rest of the 90’s JDM cars.

[@Joshua_N-A]

Japan produced them up until 1998 or 1999, Japanese market only.

[@Kacper300ZX]

Damn 300ZX is beauti all day long..

[@trc009]

I bet the Mitsubishi GTO (3000GT) fanboys don't think the Z32 is the redheaded stepchild of the era. :p

[@EatSleepDrive]

Insert spiderman pointing at spiderman meme.

[@rwdoveralls7593]

I owned both, so I guess I'm a double fanboy? The 3000GT was a vastly different vehicle. The first gens were packed with tech and weight and still ran similar times as the Z and FD3. I'm not a huge fan of this gen, but some people love them. After 1994 (second gen) when it got a 6 speed and less weight/more HP&TQ it out accelerated the Z TT and the RX7 TT easily. Even in the US where they couldn't launch it correctly testers got 60mph in 4.8-5.1s and the quarter mile in 13.4-13.6@101-105mph. In Japan the GTO MR, a model that weighed just 67lbs less, beat the R32 Skyline GTR over a mile and ran a 400m of 12.888 beating out the R33 GTR. The R33 V spec beat the GTO, but for awhile the GTO TT and Skyline GTR were the fastest production cars in Japan. Owners have gotten as low as 13.2@102.7mph for stock cars - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHeoip6dhL-XeZY - mine was a stock 1997 VR4 with just a KN drop in and I was able to run 13.3-13.5@101-103mph reliably. With better clutch abuse I probably could have hit 13.2 ET. Some links: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5y5pKSIa5ufmqc kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKjTpGaKi8h9g68 www.motortrend.com/news/virtual-velocity/ kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXO3qJZunZKWpKs The 3000GT VR4 did not translate well to the US market imo - even though, surprisingly, the 3000GT platform sold more that all of its competition - and testers put it up against true sports cars like the FD3 and Z32 TT. Although it was faster than those two, it couldn't handle nearly as well, didn't sound as good, and was generally more bland to drive than those two. The VR4 is truly a GT car, meant to be driven at high speeds in all weather conditions. It should have been marketed against the Porsche 928, BMW 8 series, MB S/CL/CLK coupes, etc. The Z32 is one of my all time favorite platforms. I don't think we need to go over why, but I'm going to anyways. It was the best looking, best balanced, and imo handles the best - I found the FD3 to be a bit squirrelly. Stock they're fast enough to hit high 13s, but minor mods change the whole car. The VG is not only beautiful but also takes well to mods. I miss my Z more. I really want a 2+2 TT. But the VR4 was a misunderstood car. I liked it a lot, especially the acceleration, but it lacked personality.

[@trc009]

@@rwdoveralls7593 I enjoyed all the detail you put into this comment and the throw back to the Best Motoring videos! Unfortunately I've not had a chance to drive any of the turbo versions of these cars but have owned a few NA Z31s and a Z32 2+2. "I miss my Z" - This hit home, my first (non Z) car after my Z31 got parked had a custom plate that read IMSMYZ

[@rwdoveralls7593]

@@trc009 Ah no way! I'd put that on my 370!! I'm always looking for a Z32. It's a subconscious obsession and one that I don't mind since Nissan's design still looks amazing after all these years.The Z32 just has *presence* and more personality than my 2012 370Z. I REALLY want a TT 2+2. I'm jealous you had a 2+2! The extra length, imo, just makes it look even better and adds more utility. I'd sell my 370 for a clean swap or J spec in a hot second. I enjoyed your content!!! Thanks for reading my comments I appreciate that!

[@Firion13]

I have owned 4 Z32's. I love the chassis. It's far more capable than my s13 ever was. The VG is the achilles heel of the car for sure. They are expensive to maintain, they are not easy to work on and overly complicated. They are very capable of making crazy power, but they are not easy to modify.

[@sugerhitman1295]

No they weren't...very complex engine.

[@psiwog]

I've got 2 of them and with basic mods they make good power easily and reliability.

[@myst3rixusl3ftb3hind]

@@psiwog is maintenance cheap ?

[@psiwog]

@@myst3rixusl3ftb3hind if you mean cheap from a parts point of view, I think they are normal to any vehicle. I had to buy engine bearings and valves because of the last owners mess up and they were very cheap. As far as labour cost, I'm a mechanic with a performance based business so I do my own work for free. To put it in perspective I had to do a bunch of work on a customer's 34 GTR and that was very time consuming. I fitted a twin turbo HKS kit which was incredibly fiddly and time consuming because there was so little room for all the manifolds, turbos, heat wrap, aftermarket oil lines and filers, dump pipes and so on. It would have been easier to just remove the engine but I got there in the end

[@banzairunner7860]

I can’t remember the last time I saw one of these on the road. Such a cool car.

[@VeilSideZ32]

It gets a lot of love just from older people! Whenever i fill up my Z i get stopped and asked questions about it sometimes they say it was their dream car. They usually are older. At meets i never see z32s and usually people just say oh unreliable. A lot of these cars recieved poor maintenance so it got a bad rep... sorry for my english

[@davidbutler8096]

They were produced from late 1989 until 2000, but were only available in North America til 1996.

[@caydz32]

Yes, we need more Z32's around

[@joemama9005]

I have 2 if that helps

[@caydz32]

@@joemama9005 hell yeah dude 😅

[@tilduzk]

@@caydz32 i got one:)

[@caydz32]

@@tilduzk me too 😂😈

[@BlaineDownforit]

Me too! 🥰

[@slicktop2jz855]

Im 11 in now. 7 slicktops, 2x I converted to big single 2j. Fave car.

[@toddrobertson1398]

Loved mine. Those rims are perfect. They don’t get near the love they deserved

[@lelandninjaleland7180]

what rims are they

[@SpeshulFX]

Perfect from every angle.

[@SilverScarletSpider]

Honda NSX Nissan Skyline GT-R Toyota Supra Mazda RX-7 Mitsubishi 3000GT Nissan 300ZX Toyota MR2 Turbo Simply Lovely.

[@sergiopereira9546]

tastefully modded zx , 450hp its more than enough for street driving , the interior still intact , not too loud . Its a GT after all and its nice to see it keeps with his dna

[@EatSleepDrive]

Amen.

[@kimdotnet2110]

Tasteful indeed. I hate seeing 'molested' Z's, but those Nismo wheels actually look fantastic.

[@joestuehmer7967]

Its not modded those are all Nissan jdm parts

[@Coneman3]

Great motorway car. So comfortable. Drinks fuel though. Mine did 20 mpg

[@wavymats6128]

OMG this is almost exactly how I want my future 300ZX want it to look like! That wheel in black, Body paint White, same exhaust style, and different front bumper! It’s soooo close, oh ya and my dad also had a 240sx lol

[@PHATJANUS]

Another car of this GT-class was the DSM 3000GT/Stealth chassis. big v6, two snails with AWD. I liked the DMS little brother, the 199x Eagle Talon TSi 4g63 AWD.

[@EatSleepDrive]

Good call out. So much gold from the nineties.

[@alichaudhry12]

Best looking car in its class from the nineties

[@EatSleepDrive]

Especially in this red 😍

[@heavyevo]

Very debatable and ive owned 2 a NA & TT MK4 and FD also. One thing though, 300zx has the best driver's seating position out of all of them. From steering wheel to shifter was a pleasure

[@heavyevo]

@whatever iwantittobe every iconic, collectible car has something about it. Name a car thats iconic that doesnt have a good drivetrain? The 2jz might be the most popular engine on the planet 🤔 if not top 3 but def top 5 just so happens it came in a Mk4 supra

[@KeenanStyles]

Strongly disagree the NSX, FD3S, and S15 vastly trump the Z32.

[@KeenanStyles]

@whatever iwantittobe inaccurate, the JZS147 and 161 were the first production cars avaliable with the 2JZGTE and VVTI 2JZGTE. Its a common pattern that most of the time people who claim these cars are overrated do not have ownership experience and draw their conclusions based on false facts.

[@joedrozdz8853]

Great style and performance. Turns heads all the time.

[@brurof]

What a beauty! Can't wait to have mine back on the road next month

[@EatSleepDrive]

Good luck!

[@officiallistengreatmuzik]

My dad owns a 91 300zxTT and 2 of the 280z's I would say the 300zx is more of the little brother since it came after lol but I'm a Z fan since a kid...Nissan GTR is a dream car to own

[@luishhh32]

I love my z32! I’m working on ls swapping mine.

[@ronwilliams621]

The Z32 doesn't play second fiddle to nothing, you guys hear other people say that, but they don't know what the heck they're talking about either. The Z32 community of owners and fans is very vast and very solid. I have a 1991 twin turbo and when I drive my Z all eyes are on me and my Z.

[@pigroach5789]

The Z32 is an icon. It alone started the trend of high end Japanese performance vehicles. It's looks are timeless. The driving experience is pretty damn good. It's great in corners, HICAS actually does make a difference, the twins have a nice little linear push when you get on the throttle. Great point and squirt car, and can be nodded for the strip or a road course. Does 0-60 in 5.2-5.6 and the quarter mile in 13.7-14.0@99-104mph which isn't blistering but still enough shove to have fun in a straight line. Compared to the Mitsubishi 3000GT VR-4 and Toyota Supra Twin Turbo the Z32 was a tad slower in a straight line. The Mitsubishi does 0-60 in 4.8-5.0s and the quarter mile in 13.2-13.5@101-105mph and the Toyota does 60 in 5.0-5.2 and the quarter in 13.5-13.7@105-109mph. The Mazda FD3 RX-7 was a rare car, but it ran about the same times as the Z32 with less of top end.

[@Joshua_N-A]

Only twin turbo have HICAS, right? There are N/A models without HICAS.

[@pigroach5789]

@@Joshua_N-A Yes only TT models had HICAS

[@Joshua_N-A]

@@pigroach5789 when I search Z32 TT HICAS on YT, the first several videos appeared have "HICAS delete" in the title. Any reason why people remove it?

[@pigroach5789]

@@Joshua_N-A To save weight mostly. HICAS also makes the Z wheel hop really bad on launch, which is another reason

[@Coneman3]

A 300zx still holds a speed record since the 90s based on engine size. That’s impressive.

[@konataedwards2317]

We'll said brother this is the best looking 90s sports car never know what love was until I bought myself one

[@pigroach5789]

They're great cars. Handle like a dream, iconic looks and they're a legend. The only issue is that they aren't very fast stock. We used to call them "sheep in wolves clothing" back in the 90s. But hey thats what mods are for. The VG30DETT could have had way more power. I love it, it may be the slowest of the 4 but it's the best balanced 👌

[@FadedOxide]

Nothing like 90s JDM cars

[@rwdoveralls7593]

Beautiful car with a great personality. Had a 1991 TT 5 speed coupe and loved it. This red one here is cherry; if I get another I'd love it to look like that.

[@st_clairz1677]

I have the exact wheel setup lmgt4

[@malcolmar]

I have always been a fan of the 300ZX. Well done and thank.

[@EatSleepDrive]

Cheers!

[@Pube83]

Wow, love your channel but you have gotta equalize your audio. Have to be at max volume to hear your voice, then the exterior flybys and ads are practically blowing out speakers.

[@EatSleepDrive]

Noted! I had some issues with the audio and I tried to save it for this video. Next one will be better!

[@Slays_Media]

Ahhhh those old school recaros have me mad jelly. I need a pair of those in my Z.

[@ThRedZ32]

i got a 1990 about 9 months after he posted this video. I can confirm the price has tripled since i purchased it . i got a smoking deal though and now i could probably almost quadruple my money if i found a die hard buyer

[@is4life862]

Very nice car in its time! 👌

[@jonathandoe69]

You forgot to link the build sheet.

[@EatSleepDrive]

My bad! Here it is: Engine: -Refreshed heads with Z1 valve stem seals -OEM headgasket -ARP head studs -Z1 GT555R kit (Garrett GT2854 ball bearing turbos) -Turbo coolant lines are all silicone -BDE cam gears -BDE Low Profile engine mounts -BDE valve cover studs -Unorthodox Racing accessory and crank pulleys -AMS Max Flow Exhaust Manifolds -Thermal Zero turbo blankets w/OEM manifold heat shields -SpecialtyZ 3" split downpipes -3”-2.5" test pipes -SpecialtyZ 2.5" X-pipe -Greddy SP exhaust -Z1 Full Flow braided oil lines -Earl's oil cooler -Greddy thermostatic oil sandwich adaptor -AshSpec V3 Massive Intercoolers w/ 2.5" piping -TiAL BOVs -AshSpec 2.5" Planar Intakes w/ AEM Dryflow filters and pre-filters -Z1 throttle bodies and ported intake manifold -AshSpec radiator with SPAL fan and shroud -Z1 silicone coolant and heater core lines -Nismo 740cc injectors -NGK one-step colder Iridium plugs -Plenum coolant lines and EGR deleted -Link G4+ standalone ECU -Link CAN Lambda wideband 02 sensors -Link 3-port electronic boost control solenoid -Link 3-BAR MAP sensor (car converted to speed density) -Link IAT sensors -Link XS expansion looms -Autometer fuel pressure sensor -Z1 battery cable -Evap delete Suspension/Steering: -All suspension and steering bushings replaced with Energy Suspension urethane bushings -Rear suspensions fully powdercoated -Stillen FUCA -SPL all rear suspension pieces -Stillen F&R sway bars -Powertrix aluminum steering coupler -Powertrix coilovers -Powertrix endlinks -Powertrix F&R strut tower braces -New OEM steering knuckle -Full HICAS delete -NA power steering rack -Z1 high-pressure power steering line -Z1 silicone power steering hoses -New tie rod ends and steering boots Brakes: -Akebono big brake kit F&R -Drilled and slotted rotors -Stoptech Street pads -Goodridge stainless braided lines -DOT 4 fluid Wheels/Tires: -Nismo LMGT4 18x8F and 18x9.5R -Bridgestone Potenza S-04F and S-007R Transmission/Driveline: -Z1 short shifter -Southbend Stage 3 Daily clutch and steel flywheel -Stainless steel clutch line -OEM upgraded clutch fork and upgraded pivot ball -Z1 aluminum trans mount -Z1 aluminum one-piece driveshaft Interior: -Recaro seats with Planted seat slider brackets -Aluminum pedals -Nismo shift knob -Black suede and red stitching shift and ebrake boot -Clock delete plate -Alpine headunit -Polk speakers and rear subwoofer -Amp -Ortiz triple gauge pod -Defi oil pressure and oil temp gauges -SARD boost gauge -Blue LED gauge lights -Chrome gauge rings -Full suede interior swap Exterior: -Shaved rear wiper -TwinZ rear spoiler -JDM tail lights -Fog light intake duct -Front badge delete nose panel

[@sunilayya8948]

It has won more awards in the usa in its day than the supra,rx7 or 3000gt. Combined. 7 yrs on the car and driver top 10 list, listed as one of the most beautiful cars by automobile and GQ magazines. In comparison the supra and rx7 are butt ugly. This looks so beautiful even in 2020.

[@bryanclark7608]

Jeremy Clarkson loved it IIRC

[@Da89soup]

They are starting to get worth money now! I was lucky to get mine when I did at a affordable price. I drive mine about 500 miles a year on nice nights in the summer. I don’t know if it’s respected but just the sight of it seems to piss off Corvettes and every other other American V8 car.

[@landon5104]

How much did you pay? There’s one near me non turbo for 8k Canadian in really good condition and some modifications done. Is this a good price?

[@Da89soup]

I payed $6500 3 years ago and mine is super clean. At this point a clean NA should bring $8k and a clean TT should be $15k IMO.

[@DannyDVeteranO5]

I purchased a 1990 Twin Turbo modified and clean inside and outside for $13,500. Can be tuned from 500-700 hp with boost increase. They will be soon going for by summer or end of the year.

[@Adrian-ek9ne]

That car is done well.

[@BrianRomsdal]

Proud owner of a 1991 300Z TT. I want those wheels 18s?

[@turbogears900]

The lexus sc300 doesn't get any credit and its a great car .you should drive 1 if you can and do a video on it

[@meqamarcial]

Stock vg30dett's can take over 700whp and still be pretty reliable. Plenty of power potential with these engines.

[@sugerhitman1295]

Of course...they had forged pistons, crank and rods.

[@meqamarcial]

@@sugerhitman1295 I know that, not a lot of people are aware of that.

[@omegabiker]

I owned two, one clean NA with leather interior and one cigarette smell abused dirty tweed TT manual, I enjoyed driving the NA more just because of how clean it was, little things make all the difference, if you see a bad one or drive a bad one it will leave a bad impression but they don't need much work to enjoy them.

[@conniggit]

Thats in I.H. ?

[@avantgardedntl]

Definitely YES.

[@clintearlston7806]

Love my 92 RHD 2+2 TT.

[@EatSleepDrive]

Nice choice!

[@ansarafsar6268]

I noticed the red Porsche,very nice

[@ericpericolopez5870]

Hello that 300z is for sale?

[@scottharris9755]

I had a metal widebody swb tt manual. Was super fast but super scary to drive as any mechanical issue could have emptied my wallet.

[@sugerhitman1295]

I owned the 95 version...the best of them.

[@jamiegumm4398]

Nah...95 was. Go check out twinturbo.com

[@tonymejia2345]

Very clean z, The z is still a contender still in 2021 I'm cruising my streets in my small collection of z's it depends on what psi I want to hit lol...

[@Flow-it8qe]

i would consider it one of the best sportscars ever made, until today!

[@EatSleepDrive]

Let's not get toooooo carried away. I think it's great, but best ever made is a stretch IMO.

[@andrewmcintosh9832]

@@EatSleepDrive It was the only car out of the turbo cars from Japan (Supra, RX7, 3000GT) to win Import Car of the Year 7 straight years in a row!

[@cartergarnon6299]

There’s no way it’s outside of the top 10 though. Cars I’ve sold: gated V10 R8, every M car including an E46 M3 CSL, mkiv Supra, and all of the Porsche GT cars (never had a touring nor a 911R though but 1 in the same or both are definitely top 10, & Spyder4.0 on the way) and always kept my Z32. I don’t think you can do better under $50k than a done Z32 at roughly $25k all in.

[@Flow-it8qe]

@@cartergarnon6299 i love my Z32!

[@timfulmer5156]

Mine is nearly new...I just turned 10k miles. The ergonomics are simply amazing. It’s just such a perfect GT car. I find that the over engineering this car had is awe inspiring for it’s time.

[@ay-ay-ron4071]

It was my first car I bought in high school and had it for 9 years. Sold it to pass it on an i regret it ever since. Ill have one again soon.

[@Cruising200]

Better get it ASAP, they are trickling up in the price! They will be collectible at some point.

[@EatSleepDrive]

I imagine a lot of people will have this story and want these in the near future for nostalgia sake.

[@ay-ay-ron4071]

@@Cruising200 I know I've been looking for one, but for now I've been dailying my super clean 93 nissan 240sx no rust 1 color etc with mildly built sr20det in it. Had it for 2 years now and plan on never letting it go. It'll do for now lol

[@Cruising200]

@@ay-ay-ron4071 that sounds like a nice build!

[@ericsykes3632]

Wow those BOV's sound amazing compared to the HKS on my build. I may have to switch! What model TiAL?

[@Matucks]

IMO, the first I seen a Z in the 90's and observing how car enthusiast feel about it, it pretty much comes down to personal preference when it comes to a Z. Its oddly unique, stands far from the comp, thorough R&D, its a sleeping Beast, its the SIGMA for sports car, its not an Alpha and Never a Beta, its a thrill and always will be, it is capable of outperforming super cars, its excellence...

[@branhub]

I think you forgot how much of an impact The Fast & The Furious had on car culture. The 300zx is highly renowned as it was banned from the GT racing class it originally competed in and also won at 24hr at Le Mans!

[@Cannonpersona]

wish you reviewed a stock 300 most of them dont have the back end slip out and they handle alot like the skyline considering they share similar chassis and the r32 shares the same front suspension and the r33 is similar to the rear suspension

[@mg_streetkandi]

Z32 is well built car..small engine bay with square motor was its down fall..bad fuel injection system and fuel rails..but in all its a very good car.

[@fusioneer84]

The credits for Supra, RX7, Skylines, EVO 8 etc. came mostly with the Fast & Furious movies. Before that movies, somehow only Gran Turismo 1 (PS1) players knew all these JDM sports cars exists.

[@fscott7840]

This vid is from 3 years ago. Not sure how many look at it these days. I would gather the bulk of the people looking at this vid are present, current or hopeful future owners. I have a 90 2+2 which is now a swapped out tt with stick. For info purpose only, I purchased this car off lease from a police officer. I know this because I pulled the glove box out 6 months after owning it and found a old insurance card. Looked in the phone book and found him. Called him and found out that my car was "babied". Pearl white with Tan gut. I love the tweed. 30 years later, I can tell you some more "FACTS" as to why people think this car is not as "respected" as others. I purchased the car from a dealer. I negotiated till they gave up. We settled on the car price and new tires. They asked if I wanted a sales job at their dealership. I said no. 3 weeks later I was laid off from a union job in NYC. I called and for the next 7 years I was their manager of finance and sales. It was a mall and I took Toyota as my store. We had Nissan, Toyota, GM. I loved this car. Why? because it looked like the nicest, meanest, beautiful(you can fill in the rest________) I ever saw. And it was cheaper. A win win. Numbers matter. For z32 production run for US. 82,912, That number is not exact as demo's and corp cars, and every corporate and manager took one, messed with this number. It is close. For Supra 13000 with the same demo and corp car issue. Why the difference? Money. Supra was way more in cash terms. I had 5 on the lot and I could not get rid of. 3 Anthrosite Brown, I red and 1 Black. I would not give up the black for a dealer swap unless I got a black in return. I did and it was TT that had a 54k sticker. In 1994 dollars. It was nice and the looked good but nothing like the Z32. I am biased and I could have purchase a used Supra also but I wanted the Z. The factory rebates on the Supra got as high as $5000 customer money back and low (wait for it.....) for 60 months. To the dealer there was another $5000 back. That's 10k! And it got worse for the dealer. There was a limit on how long you could keep it as it just killed your floorplan. Floorplan is the interest the dealer pays the bank to hold the car. So some old school dealer talk. My store would take any offer that was NET NET of tissue and deep into the hold back and flat $500 to the salesman. We made money on the first 6 or so as the enthusiast pre orders were moved out and for the rest of them, if I could it to another dealer to swap it, it was cash or another car other than a Previa or Supra.. Now you know why this car is "undervalued". Supply and demand. And guess what? The enthusiast are back. Both cars are great. Both cars are Japanese and built to the 9's. I liked the Supra. My daily driver since 2003 is a 2001 Lexus IS-300 with of course a 2jz. Never a problem 384k with it.Yes normal maintenance done and some leaks in seals and hundreds of o2 sensors but it's my best car I ever own. Will take me to work tomorrow. My Z is the love of my car life. This is my My z. copy and paste 1990 Nissan 300ZX 2+2 (Turbo...Manual swap). Sliding off her throne.

[@19hundoc47]

I’m glad it doesn’t get much credit. It’s let me buy two of these before they skyrocket. Beautiful cars that people drool over when I drive them.

[@TheJoshcarp81]

Anyone know exactly what the wheel and tire specs are? This is the perfect offset and tire width to create what I think of as the perfect stance. No stretch on the tires. Wheels slightly tucked.

[@MegaTechpc]

Am I the only one that hates most Z32 mods? To me the Z32 was almost literal perfection in stock form. Maybe a wheel-upgrade to a larger size but that’s about it for me. I just hate the typical mods you see on these iconic cars (like the cheesy A-pillar gauges, the aftermarket taillights, the over-styled body kits etc) which, granted, are all cosmetic mods, but even mechanical mods (to me) are largely unnecessary on the Z32 because the stock car was already perfectly capable as-is. I could see a brake upgrade and perhaps coil overs and a tasteful exhaust upgrade for better looks and sound (the stock tips are pretty weak and small tbh). That said, a bone-stock Z32 will still get my attention today every single time, even after 30+ years! It really is my favorite 90’s Japanese sports car, and that’s saying something considering the fact that basically EVERY 90’s Japanese sports car was iconic IMO in their own way (The 91 300ZX TT, 93 Supra Turbo, 93 RX-7, 90 Acura NSX, 94 3000GT VR4, and even the 91 MR2 Turbo). Just keep these classic icons stock IMO…

[@jgreen6139]

What size/offset for wheels and tires?

[@pjs12464]

Regardless of price, would you buy this or that red 911 you passed as a weekend driver?

[@EatSleepDrive]

911.

[@kirksmith1696]

These cars look a lot smaller irl then real life

[@midas7394]

I have owned both the 300zx TT 2 + 2 manual & a 2004 Skyline 350 gt manual Track version with deadly breaks. ha-ha & fully loaded with all the bells & whistles. The 300 zx was more fun to drive with it's bigger interior & it's hatchback configuration ....... driving felt better on average roads. Personally I thought the 300zx was faster but can't vouch for that. I will admit that my Skyline was very quick to spin tires. Suffice to say that I still miss my 300zx TT & would consider buying another one while I feel that I have had my turn with the Skyline 350 GT & don't want to own another one. ha-ha

[@crs290]

I've not seen that these cars get any less love. I think that they were much more expensive than most of the other offerings from Japan at the time and the repairs and maintenance were out of the reach of most enthusiasts, both when new, and used. Kind of like the 944, lusted after when new, but the rumored cost of ownership just put people off of buying used. IMO, of course.

[@wingspantt]

I always thought the 944 maintenance costs were overstated. Then Everyday Driver did that challenge where they bought a bunch of sub-$8k cars, all in comparable shape, and looked at costs to bring them up to completely normal condition. The $300zx cost about $3k to bring up to normal condition. The 944 cost almost FORTY THOUSAND DOLLARS.

[@crs290]

@@wingspantt I wonder how much of that $40K was just deferred maintenance and how much was correcting lousy repairs from previous owners. Interior/exterior trim and parts are much more expensive for the car from Stuttgart.

[@bobestep2003]

you can tell you were too young to know this car new. It was NOT underappreciated, it was considered better looking than the Supra, and the RX7 was considered the "bare bones" model compared to the Supra and Z32. The Supra was considered a slightly better performer if you didn't mind the lumpy look. The 3000GT and Stealth did not get the respect back then (for whatever reason).

[@ttt69420]

These days you can make anything fast. I think it's a great looking car. I'm not a huge fan of the headlights, though.

[@zpkpk]

You missed the gto.

[@huntingwolf20]

I never knew a single person that had a Skyline, and only 1 that had a Supra. Maybe it's just what area you're in. The 300ZX wasn't exactly common, but many more of them than the Supra. I didn't even think the Skyline was legal in those days, or in the USA?? It was the Nissan 300ZX and the Mazda RX-7 with the inline 4 cylinder.

[@benoitlevante7467]

Magnifique 300zx

[@zzxx33mh]

Yes,head if it time..Real FairLady with no makeup..born simply beautiful..I owned one ,..lots of $ and still engine had issues 🙄, I should replace it to other..sold it ,I didn't have the experience that time,now wish for have one but they get little $..on my mind..now 280ZXT in house..

[@florian1523]

Love my 90 NA. It's a time machine. She's not a race car she's a time machine. Should have picked a more stock model for an evaluation video.

[@enochster7964]

She was beautiful then, and she's still beautiful now.

[@Mr.SharkTooth-zc8rm]

Still sweeter looking than anything on the road right now, anything. The interiors were also a study in subdued elegance. Having owned a couple of these, the main problem is that in 2024-25 any maintenance and parts replacement is going to be EXPENSIVE. If you have deep pockets or you have a GOOD auto mechanic buddy then you are good to go. Otherwise stay away.

[@elcasho]

Who lives in suburbs like that!? Beautiful. Fences should be banned everywhere

[@hartsickdisciple]

I'm confused. The Z32 has always gotten a ton of love. The problem is what a pain in the ass they are to work on.

[@verdict1163]

I don't agree that Z32 don't handle well or feel like GT cars. About the only GT thing is the excellent stock seats. The rest of the car from the steering ratio to the high stock spring rates to the short wheelbase is pure sports car. They feel very nimble and have very quick steering, even compared to modern cars

[@letsgocryptos]

nissan should based the new z more on the z32 instead of the 240. idk what they were thinking.

[@カズボー-y7p]

berry good！

[@Paios]

aaaay z31 boy over here can i get them disc brakes plz? lol jk but seriously though wtb z32 calipers. they're the sickest

[@dann4561]

==---== Z Gang =----= Present for Attendance lol

[@lofi5992]

no because i don’t want the price to go up higher than what it is now.

[@powertoyz]

Im glad its not as popular thank god the market hasnt found out yet

[@douglashall2030]

Volume is way too low bro

[@RetroMotiveAdventures]

Gorgeous body style but I wouldn't want to work on that engine any day of the week... I'd take my mid engine MR2 cramped bay over the 300ZXs...

[@Zed32_Customs]

Im addicted to these dumb ass cars. Theyre so cool.

[@The300ZXGuru]

so much misinformation it isn't even funny. wow.poor handling? yeah hicas bro. this car is a world recorder holder on the Bonneville salts in 1991 and remains unbroken today. Speed was unmatched even by the almighty 2jz motor. doesnt even come close to the VG motor. NEXT

[@laptimzmotorsports8359]

Dude I love watching your videos but i literally can't hear them....I'm not exaggerating...content is incredible though

[@EatSleepDrive]

I had some issues with the audio on this one, sorry! It will be fixed for the next one!

[@Vgk36]

Build sheet parts list alone is like 30k !!!! FACK

[@lordvader3208]

The zed 32 is as capable a platform as any of Nissan's chassis's. But it doesn't get the respect... why I'm not sure but I suspect it's possible because the z32 was a true sports car and the rest weren't. ..🤷‍♂️