Why do I own a 1991 300ZX in 2018? 10 reasons why.

[@Gexxon]

As an owner of a Z especially a Z32 for over 27 years. I Approve This Message. :)

[@jegibbs3854]

That's great Sir....how many miles do you have now....I have over 200grand I'm a 93 owner!

[@yo_eddie2576]

Z32 was my first car. Have a lot of fond memories of it.

[@ZombieGaming212]

this is exactly what i wanna do. you got any tips for buying or maintenance?

[@yo_eddie2576]

@@ZombieGaming212 It's been 14 years since I had that car so I'm guessing it's hard to find any of these in decent condition these days. Mine always had overheating issues (which I hear is common) and it was a pain to work on as the engine bay is notoriously cluttered and not a lot of room to maneuver. It was scary to drive in the rain too because the tail would slide out pretty easily if I took a turn too hard haha. With that said, I would still go through all that again. Great memories cramming mates into that thing and going to parties or just cruising. Some of the happiest memories I've had in my life were around the time I owned a z32.

[@300zxttswap6]

Ha! Im on my 4th z32 tt! Theyre timesless. Stock they're a bit slower than the 3000GT VR4 / Supra TT, but thyre easily upgraded and become giant killers. Timeless beauty, and out of the 4, theyre the best all around by far imo. I own 2, a stock 91 and my modded 95. Yours is beautiful !

[@branhub]

bro im gonna sound stupid saying this bc you're the one who owns them but out of the factory the z32 was definitely faster than the supra

[@ujhomeimprovements]

Had this car for almost 20 years. Just passed it down to my son, Definitely a diamond in the rough

[@jza80king]

98 Supra owner here and i approve of your decision to drive this bad ass car.

[@Firion13]

The VG... Pain in ass engine. I'm a fellow Z enthusiast, I've owned every US trim level and configuration of the Z32. But the VG Nissan v6 definitely is not my favorite. It big, heavy, complex, hard to work on, has many things that should have been factory corrected or just plain should have been deleted, they are expensive to maintain, and they don't make power as easily as some of the Z's competition did. It takes a very dedicated or (in most cases) crazy person to be a true Z32 enthusiast. We can admit and correct it's faults while still Loving the car even though it destroys our bank accounts lol.

[@tonyh347]

So much this. That knock sensor... ugh.

[@FREE_WILL_DEFENDER]

My reasons are its rare as fuck where i live buffalo ny, its a forgotten japanese icon. The technology in the car was ahead of its time, twin turbo, unique look, OWNED in racing short but very successful racing history, removable t-top roof comes standard

[@AttheApex]

All good reasons :)

[@midas7394]

Nice z32. Like most car enthusiasts say, the z32 is a timeless beauty that still turns heads 34 years later. The fact that it's economical to boost & maintain much higher horse power than standard, just makes the experience more exciting. When cruising, you don't need to have ridiculous power to enjoy the drive as even the std TT comes alive when you push the motor. When car lovers look at my z32 2+2 TT, they have no idea how much power my baby has waiting to be unleashed (ha-ha) ........ which just adds to the mystique surrounding her.

[@creeker81]

Those t-tops!! Gotta love it

[@jerryryan36]

Great video.. I also love my 1990 300ZX Twin Turbo!!! :

[@yamilz32]

A truly japanese icon!

[@robertcaron9181]

First time and by accident that I put my eyes in one was in a dealer show room, honestly my heart beat really fast, that was the first time that I felt something really different for a car!

[@daytonglitch]

I love the design of my z, but why can't manufactures make designs like it again? is it because engines are too large?

[@bmbmunoz2]

headlights are glass which are not allowed on newer cars. but for some reasons manufacturers are making the cars bigger for some reason, maybe safety but to me they just look bloated. That's why I prefer the 300 over the 350z.

[@bnjmnwst]

Beautiful car! I remember where I was the first time I saw one. It had quite an impact on me.

[@AttheApex]

Ben West thank you very much! I was 10 years old when the Z32 hit the streets. Totally was mesmerized.

[@bnjmnwst]

I was a little older. I worked at a grocery store, and I spent more time than I probably should have in the magazine aisle, reading car magazines, but I somehow missed the car in the magazines. To this day, I have no idea how that happened. I was walking through a parking lot once day, and I saw the back end of one of these sticking out of a parking spot. I thought it was a Ferrari or something like that. Just one of the best designs of a mass market vehicle of all time, in my opinion, both at the time and even to this day.

[@SwiZzz338]

I'm so jealous it looks sick af

[@bluexiong3492]

I'm not sure about the most deepest and rich aftermarket parts but yet there's a fair amount of really worthy of mentioning when you own 1 and want to show it off.

[@AttheApex]

Blue Xiong hmmm... I’ll admit I don’t know the aftermarket for all other cars. Do you know some examples of cars with a huge variety?

[@bryonkibildis]

Number 1 really is the feeling you get when pushing it hard.....

[@sylviablittner7041]

Can't believe how far that 300ZX has come from when you picked it up.

[@ezragreene3384]

this channels looking promising man. keep it up hope it gets big

[@AttheApex]

Ezra Greene thank you! There’s a lot of great content coming. Presently reviewing heavily mod modified cars.

[@z31rider24]

Are VG engines better than VQ engines? In regard to turbo charging.

[@rw2396]

Great video, would be good if you could explain the reasons more and point out what you like for next time

[@AngelinaC]

What's the best community forum to join? I own a 1991 300zx.....original owner. Great video....btw....beautiful car.

[@AttheApex]

If you want a plethora of information join twinturbo.net. It’s been around since 1998. But it’s not very active since every topic has been beaten to death. 300ZX Addicts on Facebook is active. Thanks for compliments and your support!

[@PanCakeMixer101]

Such a beautiful car, front and back

[@shaggymason8415]

How reliable are they?

[@jerryryan36]

Shaggy Mason I own a 1990 300ZX Twin Turbo and maybe some people would disagree with me but they are very reliable when you replace the parts that need to be replaced, after all it is a very old car so many parts do you need to be replaced but once you do they last forever if you don't hot rod it constantly

[@yo_eddie2576]

The one I had tended to overheat a lot but no other issues besides that. They're damn scary in the wet though.

[@billmcdonald2445]

Medium. Kept my '91 for 20 years. Like all older cars they have a few trouble spots, particularly after 100k. But they were pretty well built and fairly reliable if well maintained. When things do go wrong, they might hit your wallet hard. Some mechanics refuse to work on them because of the tightness of the engine bay, esp. theTT.

[@ramonebeaudoin240]

Got a question. I love your videos.? Did you upgrade your interior . It looks new?

[@AttheApex]

Ramone Beaudoin thank you so much! My interior was piece-mealed back to a respectable place. I painted with interior paint the vinyl on the door panels. Swamp out with suede the console and glove box. If you didn’t sub. Please do! Closing in on 1,000. Appreciate your support and kind words.

[@ramonebeaudoin240]

At the Apex yes sir you are great at this on the videos I love the background on the content. Your Stillen upgrade to front bumper can you install another bumper with the intercooler you have installed right now? I have the exact front bumper but I want to change it

[@rodneyvanderveen8376]

Had mine 19 yrs and gonna keep it as terrible resale price. Smooth body easy to vinyl wrap.

[@CINDAAA]

I love my 300zx❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@collinblake9957]

I personally like the stock look of the TT Z32. I don’t like 99% of the body kits people ruin these cars with. Too many owners destroy the looks of the car.

[@AttheApex]

Collin Blake do you like mine?

[@collinblake9957]

It really doesn’t matter if I like it, it’s yours. I prefer the tt oem front end with the gills. To be honest I can dig the front end and the sides skirts but I’m not crazy about the rear. My comment was referring to the garbage of z32 people try to sale after they destroy the beautiful cars, not yours. I’m trying to find one to buy.

[@patrick9761]

Love my Z32 will not sell, dont care about the haters.. its my daily driver

[@nishokmk3]

How do you like it as a daily driver? I'm planning to daily drive mine

[@edow5025]

@@nishokmk3 I have a daily driver Z32 with about 400,000 miles. Love it

[@mohamadnassouli5296]

@@edow5025 how is the maintenance on your zx I’m looking into getting my own for a daily 😂

[@edow5025]

@@mohamadnassouli5296 Just normal maintenance like most cars. I have had 4 Z cars. No problems

[@robertcaron9181]

Where was that Z meeting? I'm from Connecticut and we don't have Z meetings around here, thanks for the video.

[@AttheApex]

Z Con 2013 New Hampshire Motor Speedway

[@CodCats]

I wanted to import one from Japan. Some have low kms and look very, very nice in the pictures but I'm thinking about the risks of doing something like that (not seeing the car, underlying mechanical problems, etc). Would any of you recommend or have experience buying oversees? Or should I just stick to a LHD sold locally. It's just there are such nice cars for sale from Japan and I'd love a RHD.

[@AttheApex]

CodCats I don’t have any experience with JDM Zs. I would say given the cars age it’s hard to truly know if anything is legitimately that pristine unless the record keeping is trustable like car fax is in the US. I remember in the early 2000s hearing and seeing lots of examples.

[@brianheiden6623]

It was actually two IMSA drivers championships and two IMSA manufactures championships, there was never a threat to ban it though you have to win way more than that. I love the car more than anything out there that I can afford but the datsun 240z and 280z's won quite a bit more than the 300zx did. 97 scca victories absolutely incredible! The z32 is more of a grand touring car unless you really drop some weight out of it. Can be a real beast dont get me wrong I have 582whp on 116 race fuel, the thing is a monster! It is a jJapanese icon and well respected hear in the states, had mine 17 years, first car was a 77 280z. My uncle owned a Nissan dealership before passing away so i used to drive these things brand new off the lot. Tons of fun back then, this kind of power was unheard of at the time. As for the Z comunity they can be your best friend or worst nightmare lol.

[@AttheApex]

Brian Heiden Great information, thanks! Sounds like Z cars have been an integral part of your life. We are aficionados. I owned my first one back 2003, loved at the time that power was unheard of at the price point. Please continue to tune-in and provide feedback, more Z and non-content is coming.

[@americanrick9021]

I own one too but I just use it on the track as a drift car.

[@emmanuelvalencia2928]

hey at the apex, I am looking at this car to buy and it would be my first car, Would you recommend?

[@AttheApex]

Emmanuel Valencia if you have spare cash at least 3K ready for things breaking and don’t need it everyday for work or school, it’s a great car. They are old now, most need work.

[@denniskazmierczak7890]

Enjoy the ride

[@troyweaver2492]

Are they expensive do you have any idea how much they will charge ?

[@AttheApex]

Troy Weaver I am not sure.

[@miguell6199]

I let go too many girlfriends, but i never sell my first car 16 years already together love my z32 lol

[@abdelromero3762]

You just love your z...nice

[@generalnando5722]

Which one is better tho in the long run the NA or the TT?

[@billmcdonald2445]

Depends on perspective and your need for speed. The NA is fast enough for most, the TT ridiculous, but harder and more expensive to work on. Both are appreciating, but the TT is appreciating much faster than the NA, thus its the better investment. If you want a great driver, fewer headaches and cruising is more important than racing, the NA is a great car. Mine was a keeper for 20 years.

[@baxterdeberry3463]

I just bought one yesterday lol

[@PowerfuLWarzone]

Are 300zx twin turbo 300 horsepower stock? if someone knows, let me know thanks

[@billmcdonald2445]

TT Yes! The non-turbo is 222hp stock.

[@PowerfuLWarzone]

@@billmcdonald2445 Thanks for the reply man.

[@volodymyrg9300]

Hi what wheels on zx please need size or link please Thanks

[@AttheApex]

Volodymyr Gevko Forgestar F14s. Contact a certified reseller from their website. Mine where spec specifically for me.

[@BrasspineappleProductions]

I feel a lot like you do about your reasons as well. I threw you a sub as well.

[@TBPony]

its awesome, its awesome looking its awesome driving, there mod list is endless, the VG is amazing, its an awesome design and basically an under rated machine, but as far as mechanical work goes, this car will make you want to blow your brains out for something as simple as changing your thermostat, and changing out your turbos requires you to remove your engine. I love it but good luck with that, id rather just have my supra.

[@shefwpesos1531]

I have a 300zx my self I’m 15 years old just fixed a dead cylinder today

[@sadceffyy]

Respect! ❤️

[@mauricio2387]

Do you recommend it as a daily driver?

[@AttheApex]

Mauricio 23 no

[@billmcdonald2445]

No, its not a Toyota or Honda. It's better purchased as an alternative fun car.

[@ImaDjentleman]

I want a rhd slicktop tt

[@AttheApex]

Slick tops are super rare. RHD in the US?

[@ImaDjentleman]

At the Apex yes, I live in Texas and own a 180sx, any estimate on how much a rhd slick top twin turbo would cost?

[@AttheApex]

ImaDjentleman, not sure. Maybe try these guys www.s2carbonworks.com/

[@troyweaver2492]

Do anybody's know a great place to take my 300zx twin turbo in to get fixed , I need body work & motor work ???

[@AttheApex]

Troy Weaver where do you live?

[@jamber787]

I love Zs I bought two !

[@b3ardedragon921]

Yeah Steve millen and Paul newman are why I want a z31 and z32

[@AttheApex]

Fredrick Stroud did you see the documentary on Netflix about Newman’s racing days? It was incredible.

[@b3ardedragon921]

At the Apex I havent. I'm gonna have to check that out man

[@gee1363]

Biggest reason not to own one? Damn expensive to maintain.

[@MikeSmith-cy7jw]

I love my Z32!!!

[@creeker81]

I LOVE Z's!!!!!!!!!

[@sherrielocke9367]

I have a yellow 1991 twin turbo 🙂

[@michaeldavid3973]

@Sherrie Locke me too, mine is a 1990 though. I rarely drive mine. No rainy days. Also own a couple 240z’s 70 & 71 and a great mechanic to keep them running. He knows a lot about the 240 models as well the 300. But I’ve see all kinds of sports cars at his shop. He can work on those as well.

[@Kacper300ZX]

Oh yeah ! : D

[@sharondaburton7126]

T-tops & Titanium key

[@AttheApex]

Sharonda Burton love the t-tops

[@troyweaver2492]

I live in Encino California

[@AttheApex]

Troy Weaver looks like you have Speciality Z within 15 miles. Always hear great things about their builds.

[@justinpearson5666]

Damn I miss mine

[@lsjess4147]

I have two cars on my radar Cadillac xlr and a z

[@gweedo8644]

I have a 91 300zx but I'm too broke to make it look pretty😂

[@AttheApex]

Gweedo I hear that, it cost me over 7K with all paint, body and parts.

[@The300ZXGuru]

You do realize that this car is A WORLD RECORD HOLDER!!!! Come on man do your homework. lol Blitz beat the record just so you know

[@TBPony]

world record holder in what exactly?

[@jerryryan36]

The300ZXGuru it also was considered a Supercar at one point look it up it's on a magazine that you can Google

[@The300ZXGuru]

Still had the same engine as the 300zx of today the VG30DETT. Just built. Not really a super car like todays hyper cars. lol

[@spookerr]

19 years and counting.....

[@tintedferrari5150]

Fuckin. WOULD YA JUST LOOK AT IT

[@calculator5909]

These cars were doomed by those dumbass looking indicators. They have such a nice shape but the bumper design fucks it up.

[@edbartek6550]

Is it cuz your smart? Handsome? Need a wheel barrow to carry your nutz? Those are my reasons for owning a TTZ32.

[@billgvegasc]

Hey! Guess what? THATS NOT A FAIRLADY!!! YOU KNOW WHY??? ITS LEFT HAND DRIVE!!!!!

[@AttheApex]

Bill Key I’m aware. I put that sticker on it. Like it better than the Nissan on left and Twin Turbo on the right.

[@billgvegasc]

I just like calling it out sometimes, bc I'm a butthead, and I actually have an N/A 92 rhd fairlady that I just got about a month ago. Your ride is really sweet though.

[@AttheApex]

Appreciate it. Are you swapping your Z to a TT?

[@billgvegasc]

At the Apex no, I've got another project that's higher on the list. Probably keep the z stock. However my 01 1500 ram is getting an engine upgrade. Just dyno'd the new motor at the crank. 843hp, 740 torque on 15lbs of boost from a vortec supercharger

[@jacobeavers1320]

Manual = slower :(

[@JH-lo9jw]

jaco beavers ??

[@billmcdonald2445]

In 2019, yes. But not true for '90 - '96ZXs. The available slush box was not Nissan's best product.

[@ShrinkWrapping]

yikes, later dude hope u like urs, not for me

[@williamwesterbandjr.7760]

Cause you cant afford a 2018 model.

[@AttheApex]

William Westerband Jr. haha, wouldn’t want the Q60. But there is truth behind that comment would go for a F80 M3 most likely.

[@ozzylaguna7112]

i have a tt 300zx too ur not so special lol jk

[@sherrielocke9367]

Ozzy Laguna I have a yellow one

[@SCtwoSTFU]

Nice 300zx! just wondering what seat brackets are you using for your recaro speed seats?