I have an 85' Turbo myself and how he describes the performance is exactly identical to mine. Looks like you have a front-mounted intercooler and the previous owner raised the boost from stock 5psi to 13psi. Was a night and day difference when I turned up the boost and it was surprisingly fast! Smoked my G35 from there on out. Great video
It was my first time in one. It was fun, and definitely a clean example of one ! (minus the exhaust leak which we laughed about the whole time, he’s fixing that) z32 is still my favorite but that’s what I grew up with. That’s cool that y’all had it that long and were the original owners.
Your dad's 1988 was it a turbo? and what price did he get for a "original owner" 1988 300zx. Do you remember about how many miles? I'm getting ready to sell mine. Thanks
@@shaneomatic91 I'm the odd man out, but the Z32 was my least favorite of any of the pre 350z era Z's. I've got Z car in my DNA having owned 4 so far, but and that bar of soap design just never grabbed me.
@@TheSaturnV lol that’s cool man. Difference of opinions. Z32 is my favorite then the z31 is next in line for me. I’m not big on the 350, 370, or new Z.
Love the car I have also an 87 turbo just like yours same color and all having so issues with the routing on the vacuum lines if you got any help with them I would appreciate it thanks
Question do your back lights stay on? Cause I have an 86 and only the break lights work and I've been pulled over because "they can't see me" even though my plate lights do stay on
Are your front parking lights coming on? That "combo" light switch on your steering column is notorious for going bad and causing havoc with all the lighting functions.
Governed limit of 137mph. With the governor disabled (disconnect one wire) the turbo model will hit 150mph+. I learned this as a young lad who is luckily and astonishingly still alive to convey this information 😅
What a nice car I would definitely Rock 300ZX today.
Thanks for watching 🫡🫡
Man that car screams 80s! Love the digital 80s odometer, and the pop up head lights! Good find!
Thanks man.
I will never stop missing my turbo 5 speed near mint 1988 red Z31.. I will also never stop searching for another one like it.
Damn, well I hope you find one. I’ve gotten other comments of people saying similar things. I’m glad these cars are still special to some people.
You can tell he really enjoys this car. 💯
Ben loves his 80’s, 90’s cars.
I sold my z31 about 5 years ago. I'm getting all emotional watching this video. Definitely gonna get another one some day 🏁
Damn. Well, I hope you find another one. Getting scarce.
I have an 85' Turbo myself and how he describes the performance is exactly identical to mine.
Looks like you have a front-mounted intercooler and the previous owner raised the boost from stock 5psi to 13psi.
Was a night and day difference when I turned up the boost and it was surprisingly fast! Smoked my G35 from there on out. Great video
That’s awesome man.
Love this car!!
My dad had a 1988 Z31, Aztec Red all original...
We were the original owners 1988-2022 of the Z, damn I miss that car.
It was my first time in one. It was fun, and definitely a clean example of one ! (minus the exhaust leak which we laughed about the whole time, he’s fixing that) z32 is still my favorite but that’s what I grew up with. That’s cool that y’all had it that long and were the original owners.
@shaneomatic9188 thanks brother!
Yeah I was 16 years old when my dad bought that car.
Unfortunately I wasn't driving it as much went to a new home..
@@anthonyleathermantonetone4929 hope the new owner keeps it clean and appreciates it as much as y’all did.
Your dad's 1988 was it a turbo? and what price did he get for a "original owner" 1988 300zx. Do you remember about how many miles? I'm getting ready to sell mine. Thanks
Great example! My dad had a red Z31 in the early 90s. I've always wanted do to a TT Z32 project car. One day...
Nice. I’ve always wanted a Z32 as well. That’s my favorite.
I love the 80s cars and the new technology that we take for granted now.
Exactly. Lol I love how the cluster looks like a spaceship 😂
That's great I do too I have an 85 and I enjoyed myself I haven't finished building it but I'm getting there
Awesome man. Enjoy the process. 👍
Super clean Z31, amazing car
Cleanest one I’ve seen in person
The 300ZX turbo (83-89) had the best digital dash of the time. If I could, I would buy a 1986 300ZX turbo.
Yeah it does. It’s pretty sweet. I’ve always liked it. I’m glad his had the digital dash.
The 1983 model year was the last 280zx. I liked the digi dashes in my '83 Turbo and my current '88 Z31, which is still working like new.
@@TheSaturnV very nice. I’m glad to see people appreciate these cars.
That is a really clean z31. Most I’ve seen are clapped out AF.
That was my first thought lol
Nice blast from the past
Yes sir !
i have one mine is just the 86 2+2 model its great this car finaly gets to be in the limelight
Hell yeah badass man. I try to capture all kinds of cars. Even the ones that don’t get much praise. They’re neat cars.
Same thing happened to me Z31 and it took out one of my T-tops as well back in the day.
Damn that sucks.
@@shaneomatic91 It did but I was able to resolve it by going to a salvage yard and trading my one good T-top for two good T-tops and some cash.
Very Very under rated car
I agree. I still prefer the z32 but I’m not counting z31’s out. They’re nice too.
@@shaneomatic91 I'm the odd man out, but the Z32 was my least favorite of any of the pre 350z era Z's. I've got Z car in my DNA having owned 4 so far, but and that bar of soap design just never grabbed me.
@@TheSaturnV lol that’s cool man. Difference of opinions. Z32 is my favorite then the z31 is next in line for me. I’m not big on the 350, 370, or new Z.
Love the car I have also an 87 turbo just like yours same color and all having so issues with the routing on the vacuum lines if you got any help with them I would appreciate it thanks
Nice! If you wanna get in touch with the owner I can give you his IG info if that helps. He may be able to give you some input.
Speaking of the 80's style, the Stereo and climate controls scream Sansui.
That’s my favorite part of it. The cluster, stereo, dash etc.
I want a Z31 so bad. There’s one for sale. 1984 Turbo. 70k miles full CARFAX and stuff. But for 20 k nah 😭
Damn $20k? If it’s clean it’s worth whatever someone is willing to pay I guess.
Buy mine for cheap ;)
Worth it.
Great vid! I have a 1988 Z31 Shiro, pretty much original. Even with the turbo, it is an anemic 205 HP. But God I love driving it!
Very nice. Thanks man. Glad you enjoyed it.
You have an exhaust leak driving me crazy.
Lol yeah he did. It was driving me nuts too. 🤣
Do you know what ben paid for it, trying to get a feel for pricing? I have same year turbo looking to sell soon............
Yeah let me ask him for you man. I’ll get back with you. He hasn’t owned it too long. 👍
He says he paid $5500 and it had 125k miles on it. Was originally auto he swapped it to a manual. Hope that helps you.
@@shaneomatic91 Thanks!
Question do your back lights stay on? Cause I have an 86 and only the break lights work and I've been pulled over because "they can't see me" even though my plate lights do stay on
His didn’t have that issue when I rode in it. Old car problems. lol
Are your front parking lights coming on? That "combo" light switch on your steering column is notorious for going bad and causing havoc with all the lighting functions.
Is 9,000 a lot for a 1987 with 94k miles and no issues and manual
That price seems about right.
Could’ve gotten this car for $2,000
He told me what he paid for it but I can’t remember of hand.
Where?
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The maximiun speed??
I’m not sure honestly
You must go tho the Germany on famous autoban🙂
@@joseaugusto-vd9vg I’d love to. I never been but a buddy of mine has. 👍
Governed limit of 137mph. With the governor disabled (disconnect one wire) the turbo model will hit 150mph+. I learned this as a young lad who is luckily and astonishingly still alive to convey this information 😅
Shane your so cute
🤣🤣 thank you
I wouldnt sell mine not even for 100 grand
If it makes you happy, keep it. 👍
@@shaneomatic91 Yea man i wanted this car since i was three my uncle had all the Zs but the 86 is my favorite.
@@anthonyhernandez9522 wow. That’s neat man. Glad you got your dream car. My favorite part is the instrument cluster. Straight 80’s.
Yes man I was lucky to have a digital dash board maybe when I am don’t with my z you can interview me lol
@@anthonyhernandez9522 If you’re in the Houston area, sure. Lol that would be cool.
DAM THAT THINGS QUICK LOVE TO KNOW THE ENGINE SPECS
It was quicker than I thought it would be lol the engine he’s not too sure about. He bought it like that recently before we recorded it.
still prefer the z32
@@SgtStarSlayer oh yeah me too 100%. It’s Just cool to see a pretty clean Z31.