I also love that he is not one of those douchbags that says things like... "While this car is slow by todays standards...". Or... "This isn't very fast...". He is like "No, this is still damn fast. Maybe not as fast as some of the crazier shit that's out today, but it is exhilarating to drive." And he is right, those are still powerful cars.
@@EverydayDriver Thank you for this video,I was the owner also Z32 twin turbo 2+2 seater in Grey color. Realy nice car with Character and preaty fast for this time early 90s😍
It's not even nostalgia anymore. The 300ZX and the 928 are genuinely good cars, nostalgia or no. If they were made today as enthusiast products, they would sell like hotcakes.
The most under appreciated car of the 90s in my opinion. I had 2 TTs and an NA and they were simply beautiful for their time. A silver TT drove by my bus stop in 1989 that must’ve been one of the first off the line. It’s was magnificent to a 12 y/o boy at the time.
I too bought my '91 300ZX TT in Billings, MT where I grew up. I have owned her for 20 years and multiple stages of modifications. Still looks and feels new with only 80k miles. Mine dynos at over 400hp at the rear wheels and is 100% daily drivable. Nice find!
The Z32 is and has always been my favorite Japanese sportscar of the 90's. And you just made me NEED one! It just looks more and more beautiful every time I see one on a video or photo and more and more desireable everytime I see anyone talking about it!
The 90-96 Nissan 300ZX is one of the greatest sports cars of all time. Read reviews from the era and it was almost always highly praised, even over its main rivals at the time. A world-class effort from Nissan at the time and still holds up today. Very excited to see the content about this car. Cue the Van Halen song!
The 300ZX is my favorite ever car. I've had 2 and want to get another one but I'm afraid of it going up in value and it getting away from me financially. The first one was an NA and I flew down to Miami and drove it back to Chicago. It was a dream. The second was a TT and I was lucky to find it close to home. Now I'm excited for the next TT Z in 2022.
I owned a 300ZX Twin Turbo when it first came out; it remains to this day my favorite car that I've owned. White, red leather, manual, auto climate control, with the wheels painted Miami Vice White to match the car. (It replaced a 2nd Gen RX-7 Turbo II, which was fun, but harsh). The Z was very fast, smooth, great handling, and amazing presence. It was what the Corvette of the day tried to be. I'm so glad that you've got one to enjoy, Todd... and I'm more than a little bit jealous.
In 1992 I started my freshman year at a small university in my hometown of Antigonish Nova Scotia Canada! Antigonish was about as far away from sports cars as just about anywhere, so when a student from the big city of Toronto pulled up to the library in a bright yellow 300zx twin turbo it was like a shot of lightning. I was instantly in love! That set me on a 30 year love affair with a car that I have never even driven, let alone owned. I have vowed to own one someday but with kids and life in general the time has never been right. This video is exactly what I needed to see, someone falling in love with their car crush all over again. Beautifully shot, and presented. Extremely well done!
One of the best looking 90’s cars ever, imo. T-Tops are the best compromise to a open car experience. Nothing else looked like it. Plus, the Lamborghini Diablo used Nissan 300zx headlights. So… yeah. Awesome purchase man! So excited for future videos!
That was one of the first cars to put big horsepower into the hands of regular people, up until then you had to buy a Porsche or Ferrari (or some such!) to get a 300hp car. A game changer when it came out for sure, congrats!
I graduated high school in 1991. My best friend and I would frequently go to the Nissan dealership on the weekend after it closed and drool over this exact version of the Z. Was the most beautiful thing we had ever seen. I especially remember how cool the passenger area was and how the dash wrapped into the footwell. Congrats!
I agree. Nissan hit it out of the park with the 300zx. Hopefully the “400”zx can bring back some of the magic of the 300zx, but that going to be a tall order.
@@rickhunter6513 the 400zx is pretty much a 370'z with a redsport motor and a more aggressive auto trans, hopefully that upgrade makes a huge difference in the experience. I still love my Z34 alot but I might trade it if the 400z is THAT much better.
There's usually a huge gap between what the world tells you you should want and what will actually make you happy. Finding the right car is a special thing that most people won't experience. Congratulations!
90's will go down in history as one of the greatest decades in american history. (along with the 50's). And the 300zx one of the best looking cars out of the 90's.
Congrats on the Z. Timeless design. You’ve got all the great options. I’m in California and this car would have sold for $5000-$8000 more. In 1993 I tried so hard to work out a deal on this car but no dealer would budge. I remember it as the one of the fastest cars I had driven for that era. Because of the lack of a 6 speed, I ended up getting a Corvette but I should have stayed true to my heart and gotten the Z. It’s a diamond….
I’ve been casually keeping an eye out for one in CA for the last few years, and anyone selling a low mileage, clean title, manual, t-top,TT model will want BaT type money for it. “I bet I can get $60k for this on BaT...”
What are you talking about? Gimme $30k I’ll find you 10 of these with under 70k miles, I’ve got some saved rn. Long as you let me pocket the plenty I’d be able to keep. In fact I’ve got a very clean one with 97k miles saved for $10.5k… no clue what you’re talking about my friend.
@@stephen3164 Jesus… look at their last sales on BaT. The TTs fetch 20-30k. The non TTs (arguably the better model) get $10-18k. I don’t get why people talk about stuff they have no knowledge on… like you two just did.
@@edkar7604 - specifically, the combination in the video: TT, t-top, manual, clean title, low mileage - owners around LA selling that combination act like they have a rare unicorn for sale, and price their car to the moon. There’s currently a “rare color” TT, T-top, Auto, 177k mile car on LA Craigslist priced at $39k. There’s also a salvage title, auto, high mileage car at “only” $7k. There is one clean NA though that is surprisingly priced right at $10k, assuming it doesn’t have undisclosed issues.
@@edkar7604 Following up a year later, I'm seeing super clean NA's priced at > $20k. I never thought I'd see the day that they cost this much. Four year old NA's were priced like this in the late 90's. :-)
What a great video! You sure brought back some great memories for me with this vid today! I graduated H.S. in 1991, and while in my first 2 years of university I worked at my local Nissan dealer (my folks had a 1991 Maxima they had bought there), and I ended up buying this same exact car, a 1991 300zx TT in red. Identical. It was probably one of my favorite cars, I did the pacific coast highway 3 times from Canada to Chula Vista in it. I ended up selling it and downgrading to a 91 240sx LE - sad face is sad. I've had many Nissans since then, 2 GTRs now, and I'll be getting a 400 for sure. I've had a ton of fast/sports cars over the years, but none give me fonder memories than my first, my 91 300zx.
370z owner, looking forward to the new Z!! I want some bottom end TQ!!!! Like you, mine has been up to the Wash/Canada border, AZ, CA, and now UT. I can say that getting out of the big cities has made me fall in love with the car again as nothing like a fun windy road!! I was in HS and one weekend one of my family members was looking at cars at a Nissan dealer at the time, this was around 1996. They had a pearl white 300z TT, thing looked so clean!!! I also sat in the FD Rx7, a midnight blue one at a dealership, but I was in HS and a poor kid, but there was just something about those 90's sports cars
@@07wrxtr1 I've had 2 370z and a 350 myself (like I said, a lot of Nissans). Also had a Stealth R/T Turbo back in the mid 90s as well. Never did get the Supra or Rx7, but I drove an Rx7 a lot as my roommate had one, a 94, my Stealth was a 95 (last year IIRC, or at least the last model). I wish I'd kept my last 370, it was my wife's car mostly, but I should have kept it and boosted it, as it was a really good example, built on a Monday I guess.
@@Gman-109 Yeah I love mine, but I bought it when I Lived in the city, with a ton of stop/go traffic, and having owned a wrx with an aftermarket clutch in years past, I went for the 7AT, so the next Z will be the 6-Speed for sure!! Mine gets an obscene amount of attention, I don't know why, I just keep it extremely clean/ceramic coated, and it sticks out like a sore thumb living in a desert/jeep driving area; However, it's just absolute stupid amounts of fun now that I can hit so many roads without a ton of people on them, really, you're just looking out for deer when heading back in the evenings, otherwise I have fallen back in love with the car, and when it snows here, that's what freezers full of meat are for!
This is by far my favorite episode! I worked at McDonalds for 2 years to save for 1990 2+2 300zx. I loved it. Everybody at my high school envied me. Afterward, I purchased a Miata (1994) because 300zx engine failed (my fault). I am now at later point in my life that I want a 90s car, and I want them both! BOTH! I can't decide. The 90s was an awesome decade if you loved Japanese cars.
One of my favorite cars from the 90's. I had a 1992 NA model, white with tan leather. Such a great car and I really wish I would have never sold it. Prices are creeping up on these, especially the twin turbo. Todd is one lucky SOB!
When you mentioned “T tops are awesome on this car” it hit home and brought back fond memories of my 1987 red Nissan Pulsar, no 300ZX but it was to me a blast to drive.
I think the Z32 TT may just be my all-time favorite of the epic 90’s Japanese sports cars! It’s probably because when I was growing up my uncle had a mint 260Z and he took me to the Atlanta car show in 1991 where they had a then-brand new 300ZX that we got to sit in and lust after (as well as the old IMSA race car). I’ve absolutely loved the Z32 ever since and hope to some day find a mint and stock example for myself. Don’t get me wrong, I’m in love with the Supra Turbo, RX7, NSX and 3000GT VR4 as well, but my very favorite remains the Z32. Such an epic design!
Anybody remember the 300ZX Twin Turbo Super Bowl commercial? The Ridley Scott one? I know it's floating around RUclips, somewhere. Still gives me goosebumps. One of the cleanest car designs ever...
More for the "wow" tech list (maybe not wow today but it was when the 300zx came out): Dual Throttle bodies, long individual intake runners, variable cam timing, dual overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, multi-link rear AND FRONT suspensions, variable assist power steering. All of these features were not available on the 1989 and earlier 300zx.
Congrats on the buy !!!! The fact that majority of the Z is stock is awesome. 👌 I would watch almost every day when you guys uploaded "300zx Review" and "Nissan 300zx TT (Zcars Part 1)" back in the day. I wanted one so bad that watching those videos would get me hyped up for the Z32. Then in March 2011 i ended up getting a 1993 300ZX NA. Which i still have but making more power since it's TT and on E85 ! Got couple videos of it on my channel. It's been a journey just like any car project lol But again, congrats on the car and welcome back to the Z32 world !
This 300zx looks better than most sport cars coming out today. Classic design and it still turns heads. So much better than the new "Z"... Wish Nissan made a new version of this car!
Congratulations, Todd! I bought a 1995 Slicktop Z32 from Seattle, WA then drove it home to Warner Robins, GA - roughly 3 years ago!!! I can relate to your story. That car was the best cross-country roadster I've been in. The memories you and your son will have from that trip will last a lifetime. Loved the video. :D
Found this channel because of your old 300zx and a review of a white one. So glad to see a Z32 back on the channel after several years! And you look so happy Todd that the feeling flows to the audience ☺
So glad to see this episode! I was listening again to an older podcast the other day (because why not) and Todd mentioned how much he'd love to have another 300ZX again. Well done sir, enjoy it
Great write up, beautiful scenery. I would love to have the 300 ZX tt as a part of the holy quartet (Supra Turbo, RX7 tt and Mitsu 3000 GT VR4). Good luck with your car, I hope you keep it for a long time and get thousands of miles worth of smiles.
Todd you look so happy driving this car. I honestly think you may enjoy it more than the Elise based off your history and expressions in reflecting on the nostalgia! Of course, now you have both!
I remember delivering one in the exact spec over 30 years ago and a 928 gt in the same week. I still can't make my mind up even now which one drove better. Nice car .
Man, when he says "I just bought this car today. This is my car now!" I feel that so much. Even after several years of owning my dream car, I still get this feeling. I own this. This is my car. This is really mine. Ah, such a great feeling.
Thank you so much for this video! Dude, you are driving my car! I owned a 1991 300zx TT from 1996 to 2016 - red, with the Stillen Level 2 upgrades that included an HKS exhaust system and intake, as well as the hot chip that gave it an estimated 400 horsepower. And, that was PLENTY, for me! That car was a blast to drive. Like you, I would drive for a couple of hours north from Atlanta to drive in the Appalachian mountains on twisting curvy roads. I would generally stay in third gear at about 4000-4500 RPM so I had those turbos on tap whenever I wanted them. That had been my dream car from the time I saw one - a black 1990 twin turbo in the fall of 1989. I knew I would have one, eventually - and, I got mine in 1996 with 59,000 miles on it for $17,500.00. The original owner still had the sticker from when he purchased it from the dealer for $36,580.00. But, like you said, life happens and things change, and I sold it with 98,000 miles on it in April of 2016 - and, bought a Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid. I really needed the 60 mpg and more cargo space for my job. I would like to think I would buy another one - but, realistically, that's not likely to happen. But, I will always remember that car. It's still my favorite car of all time, regardless of price! And, I'm sure you will enjoy yours for as long as you choose to own it!
The 300ZX won so many accolades during its production. I’m sure you could look up specifics, but I remember it being on Car and Driver’s Top 10 list maybe every single year it was sold in North America. They always praised the ergonomics and said it had the most ergonomic interior of all JDM sports cars and overall excelled in that regard.
Great analysis Todd... Cars from the 80s & 90s actually allow you to feel the road without feeling corrupted by electronics. I purchased an '87 Corvette about 5 years ago from the original 90+ year old owner with 39K on the clock. Drove it home from Ohio to Texas. It was a "spirited" drive to say the least with the trucking community providing holes to move in and out of traffic. Now, she has 44K and will be a family heirloom for my son to enjoy once he is licensed. Keep the videos coming with the greatest play by play!
TODD. You're not a crazy person. I have a 300zx, a 533i, an is300, a Suburban, AND I'm actively shopping for an RX-8. And that doesn't count my wife's car. You're not crazy. You're happy and you know it.
Nice find! The unmolested cars are getting so hard to find. Most Z32's now have the god awful body or wide body kits with all kids of tacky decals and tuner mods.
Love the excitement! After not owning a fun car for 15 or more years, this past February I purchased a silver 2010 Camaro SS manual with 41k miles for $17, 250. I drive it everyday it doesn't rain and it never gets old. Still catch my self looking at it out of the window at home. The car came with lowering springs and a cold air intake. Within the first two months of owning it, I added a MBRP axle back exhaust. It sounds so amazing. I am never getting rid of it. I thought I was a little crazy when I bought it at first but so glad I did. I actually had a practical reason for buying it as I was commuting at the time and was looking for a fun and cheap commuter. It does not feel cheap to me. Feels like a car I will own and love for a very long time. I have so much fun every time I go for a drive. I was never even a Chevy guy but this was the right deal at the right time and turned out so perfect!
A childhood friend of mine bought a 1990 TT 300ZX when we were young adults and I'll never forget that first launch up a freeway onramp and feeling the avalanche of power from those twin turbos. It was only 300hp at full boil but man did it feel great and was the fastest car I'd ridden in up to that time. Excellent choice in car and you found a great one. Excellent video Todd. Keep up the great work.
Another masterpiece. Great cars. A friend had the 300 ZX non-turbo version and it was so fun to head out and enjoy. We shared a day long road trip together after losing our jobs to layoffs and it was amazing how it lifted our spirits. Great memories. Thank!
I had a normally aspirated "slick-top" short wheelbase car. It had been converted to manual gearbox and had Kayaba coil-overs and adjustable suspension links. It was a JDM model imported into England. Leather and zero rust. I ran it every day for five years and then gifted it to a friend who was down on his luck. He still runs it and loves it. A truly wonderful and in slick-top (solid roof) configuration extremely rare motor car.
Two great car choices for going back to the roots and avoiding "advances" in technology of the new cars. I have owned two twin turbo 300zx cars. I loved the car so much that I bought it twice. I hope you didn't sell the Lotus 🤠...Cheers
What a great trip to take with your son, making memories as well as being surefire way to turn him into a car nut later in life. I own both a ZX and a 928 so I am very interested in these long-term reviews!
Also one of my original dream cars. I was 21 years-old in 1990 and sat in a 300zx twin-turbo at the dealership. The salesperson knew that I couldn't even afford the 1st months payment, but took pity on me! ;-) I will now live vicariously through Todd!!
I definitely wanted one of these cars and they were highly undervalued for some time. Over the last 18 months the price has come up significantly. So, I ended up with a 1992 3000GT VR4 in nearly identical condition to this 300zx - 73k miles, almost completely original besides a BOV, and also red. I love the car and am genuinely happy with it. Would be a great vehicle to visit with this channel as well!
The way you described driving the car back is exactly the way I felt when I picked up my M3 and drove it back from UT to NC. Loving it within the first few minutes of driving and struggling to believe it was mine.
This was one of my origin cars...I was 21 and bought a 92 in 1996 with 20,000 miles on it, drove it to around 120,000 miles , sold it and bought my first 1996 VR-4 in 1998. I drove it for work, outside sales and travelled between Charlotte and Raleigh NC, pretty much daily. I practically lived in that car...love it. Never owned a Supra, but 3 Rx-7's and 2 VR-4's...300zx and RX-7 were my fav.
I had one of these 20 years ago (1990 twin turbo automatic) so it’s facinating to get a new perspective as I’m probably never getting one ever again . Oh well it’s great to live vicariously through you guys.
My dream car too. The Z32 debuted the summer before I started high school. I instantly fell in love with it. It never left my heart. I bought a '95 tt 5-speed a year and a half ago. Now comes the LS3 swap.
Congrats! I had a 93 300ZX Sapphire Blue Metallic, 5-speed, leather. It was my dream car in college and was my motivation for a long time - to get my degree I mean! After I graduated, life got in the way (student loans, saved up for a home, etc.) but I finally bought one in 2006. I had mine from 2006 (40k miles) to 2012 (46k miles), I sold it to a buddy of mine and I replaced it with a C6 Corvette which (this is gonna sound crazy) but I bought the Corvette as an update homage to the Z32. Dedicated sports coupe, no back seat, hatch back, removable top (glass top for the Z32 open air vibe), manual transmission, driver focused cockpit, nice big gauges and on and on. I loved mine and I still miss it sometimes, always wish I had the garage space for 4 cars instead of just 3. Cheers and congrats again on the gorgeous Z32!
I still remember Todd saying in his very first 300zx review long ago and i quote - “when those turbos kick in, it feels like someone drop kicked you in the a$$ !” .. No one said it better. And during this review, you can see the happiness and excitement in Todds face. Even after having driven 100s of great cars.. this 30 year old 300zx drops kicks you in the a$$ ! Great review.
“Discover the car on the way home” I was terrified of that until I did it with my first 911. Very cool car. Friends of mine had these. I prefer the 928, though🙂
300zx cupholder protip: Take the ashtray out and you can put a small or medium size drink in there. But if it's medium size you have to use only 1st 3rd and 5th gears.
I recently re-purchased my old ‘91 Toyota Celica GT Four Group A Rallye (69/150) after a 15 year hiatus. It’s an absolute Time Machine and I love it. Basically what he said in the video about everything 😁
Great video--and great scenery! I remember taking my 280ZX Turbo into the dealership for some work and they handed me the keys to a new 300ZX (non-Turbo) for a test drive. It was a brilliant car and I am sure that the Twin Turbo is so much better. One of Japan's best-looking cars and a real keeper. And as to buying a car on the other side of the country--I did this with my C6 Corvette and had a five day trip across Canada, my first time actually driving a Corvette. 2 1/2 times the horsepower of my 280ZX Turbo, and uses half the gas so there is something to be said for progress!
Loved my 90’ 300zx twin turbo, a true drivers car. Happy you went back to yours. I met my now wife 16 years ago with mine, we drove as two 18 year olds with the Ttops off, driving all the time with nowhere to go. I own the next best thing now, my Shelby GT350. Will add a 300zx TT to my collection soon!
I totally agree. In the past it was just you & the car, now you have all these computers doing things for you and eventually they break. I have a 02 WS6 and I really like driving it. Thanks for sharing.
I had a 1990 300zx twin turbo, I rebuilt the engine and put bigger turbos on it and relocated fuse box, plus a lot more things, it was a really nice car. Had that for about 12 years. I do miss the car and I definitely missed the t-tops during the nice summer days, wish they built them again. Love it, enjoy it!
Thank you Todd, to high light the mechanical link that is missing today. The part of your vids that I prefer is the explanation of the driver interaction with the steering, the throttle, the mechanical feel and chassis dynamics. Very good work from both of you!
Just subscribed after watching this video. I also bought my z32 tt manual 5 months ago. Also took my sons and wife to pick the car up in Barcelona. The car was in deep need of love, now it is restored and happy after spending more in the process than the price I paid for the car. This was my dream car as a kid, very rare and exotic in Spain. I feel every bit as excited as Todd in this video. A pleasure to watch it. Greetings from Spain!.
I've been watching since 07 and listening to the podcasts for hundreds of episodes and I can say the content and presentation style just gets better every year. Congrats, guys! Oh and many thanks for replying to replying to an email of mine a couple of years ago when you must be inundated!
I have the same car. I've owned it for over 20 years. We've had some up and downs. In 2010 i replaced the engine with a 1995 jdm engine with the new style injectors. I also did some other mods. Anyway, thanks for showing the z some love!
Time machine is an accurate term for these cars. I have owned my Z32 convertible for 8 years and everytime I drive it I am transported back to my youth. Absolutely beautiful ❤️
I feel your excitement. I sold my 90 NA (black, T Tops 5 spd) 4 years ago after 27 years of ownership at 81 000 kms (50 miles) and still feel that I made a mistake. My 2016 370z Roadster is nice, but not quite the same.
I'm a total Z fan, own several, but the 300 is my favorite. Still love the styling above all the models. Same lust when in high school. Sold mine 15 years ago and maybe it's time to find another too
Great car I had one before, a 1990 Z32 TT in white (it was an automatic). The problem is that maintenance is very expensive and very few mechanics know how to fix them (don't try the Nissan dealerships, they have no clue on how to fix them). I'm looking to buy a Z32 NA 2+2 as they are more comfortable and relatively easier to maintain.
I’ve always loved the 300zx TT and was looking to buy one several years ago. However, throughout all my research, I found this car was an absolute maintenance queen. That tight engine space is a real bitch to work on. It scared me off because I knew trying to find someone to work on it was going to be tough and very expensive. Still wish I had a Z though ….
Yeah you almost have to have the car shipped to a reputable shop somewhere in the country. Just certain areas have few experts. I can say that East Valley in Mesa AZ and Red Rock in G Junction have done a great job on my 370z, but obviously that's apples / oranges vs. the much nicer/older classic. There are Nissan dealers to be avoided, that have super high turnover and for critical work, avoid at all cost.
Such a great pure sports car. My best friend has a 1989 Z32 twin turbo Japanese right hand model. He has spent the last decade restoring and basically perfecting the chassis along upgrades to the engine, tranny and clutch. Bigger turbos, upgraded intercooler. The car is insane now and is about 600bhp now.
While I genuinely appreciate you guys giving the 300ZX TT some well-deserved recognition, please don't give it TOO much recognition as I haven't bought one yet!
I did the same thing for the same reasons a couple of years ago. Found a TT manual with 370whp and loved it for a year. Sold it and moved on to the next car on the bucket list. Enjoy yours!
Kuddos for sticking with the dream - and taking your kid along on the ride. This is the most good-looking Z car (bar maybe the new 400), the headlamps will forever remind me of the poor Lambo who "borrowed" them with a truly Italian charm for the Diablo. Well done for the car and greetings from Latvia.
I love this long term challenge for you guys so much, especially with how enthusiastic you both are about your origin cars. Todd, your smile around 7:20 just speaks for the whole video. Also, glad to see Todd on brand yet again buying a car with an aftermarket exhaust. Hopefully this one is actually good; it sounds nice in the video.
Man, I'm 18 and have been looking for one since I was 15, I love these cars because to me, they're the most underappreciated 90s JDM car, and got overshadowed by the Skyline and Supras. I love watching videos about them, and everyone I watch I get even more excited. Sucks the prices are slowly going up(ignoring the used car markup) and I hope by the time I can afford a nice one, they're not too expensive by then. Wish me luck!
I love Todd's taste in cars. Never pretentious. Just a genuine car guy that likes engaging vehicles of all makes and shapes. Well done, sir!
Thank you! - Glad to have you watching. There's a lot to come with these cars!
I also love that he is not one of those douchbags that says things like... "While this car is slow by todays standards...". Or... "This isn't very fast...".
He is like "No, this is still damn fast. Maybe not as fast as some of the crazier shit that's out today, but it is exhilarating to drive."
And he is right, those are still powerful cars.
I am buying a BRZ because of Todds experience with his FRS
@@michaelthebarbarian3380 sooo true!
@@seanlundin-weston2479 I bought (and owned over 4 years) my Toyota 86 and never stopped smiling.
Enjoy yours
I love Todd's enthusiasm ("I bought this car today!") and can relate. That is one reason I enjoy following Todd and Paul.
So cool seeing you guys get back to your origin cars. The nostalgia is so much fun!
Good to see you here The Topher :)
topher is going back to his brz 20 years from now.
Glad to have you watching! - So much craziness to come...!
@@EverydayDriver Thank you for this video,I was the owner also Z32 twin turbo 2+2 seater in Grey color. Realy nice car with Character and preaty fast for this time early 90s😍
It's not even nostalgia anymore. The 300ZX and the 928 are genuinely good cars, nostalgia or no. If they were made today as enthusiast products, they would sell like hotcakes.
The most under appreciated car of the 90s in my opinion. I had 2 TTs and an NA and they were simply beautiful for their time. A silver TT drove by my bus stop in 1989 that must’ve been one of the first off the line. It’s was magnificent to a 12 y/o boy at the time.
If say 3000gt more so than Z32
"The most under appreciated car of the 90s" Yeah...that's why he paid 24k for it...soooo under appreciated.
@@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS Fair point.
@@transtubular Supra TT w 60k just went for $137,890 on BAT yesterday. One of these would prob need to be under 1k miles to even hit 50k.
@@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS nah
I too bought my '91 300ZX TT in Billings, MT where I grew up. I have owned her for 20 years and multiple stages of modifications. Still looks and feels new with only 80k miles. Mine dynos at over 400hp at the rear wheels and is 100% daily drivable. Nice find!
Good for you man.
20 years and only 80k miles???
@@maximillianrhodes8338 72k here, 1996.
The Z32 is and has always been my favorite Japanese sportscar of the 90's. And you just made me NEED one! It just looks more and more beautiful every time I see one on a video or photo and more and more desireable everytime I see anyone talking about it!
The 90-96 Nissan 300ZX is one of the greatest sports cars of all time. Read reviews from the era and it was almost always highly praised, even over its main rivals at the time. A world-class effort from Nissan at the time and still holds up today. Very excited to see the content about this car. Cue the Van Halen song!
The 300ZX is my favorite ever car. I've had 2 and want to get another one but I'm afraid of it going up in value and it getting away from me financially. The first one was an NA and I flew down to Miami and drove it back to Chicago. It was a dream. The second was a TT and I was lucky to find it close to home. Now I'm excited for the next TT Z in 2022.
Do it!!!
I owned a 300ZX Twin Turbo when it first came out; it remains to this day my favorite car that I've owned. White, red leather, manual, auto climate control, with the wheels painted Miami Vice White to match the car. (It replaced a 2nd Gen RX-7 Turbo II, which was fun, but harsh). The Z was very fast, smooth, great handling, and amazing presence. It was what the Corvette of the day tried to be. I'm so glad that you've got one to enjoy, Todd... and I'm more than a little bit jealous.
In 1992 I started my freshman year at a small university in my hometown of Antigonish Nova Scotia Canada! Antigonish was about as far away from sports cars as just about anywhere, so when a student from the big city of Toronto pulled up to the library in a bright yellow 300zx twin turbo it was like a shot of lightning. I was instantly in love! That set me on a 30 year love affair with a car that I have never even driven, let alone owned. I have vowed to own one someday but with kids and life in general the time has never been right. This video is exactly what I needed to see, someone falling in love with their car crush all over again. Beautifully shot, and presented. Extremely well done!
One of the best looking 90’s cars ever, imo. T-Tops are the best compromise to a open car experience. Nothing else looked like it. Plus, the Lamborghini Diablo used Nissan 300zx headlights. So… yeah. Awesome purchase man! So excited for future videos!
That was one of the first cars to put big horsepower into the hands of regular people, up until then you had to buy a Porsche or Ferrari (or some such!) to get a 300hp car. A game changer when it came out for sure, congrats!
I graduated high school in 1991. My best friend and I would frequently go to the Nissan dealership on the weekend after it closed and drool over this exact version of the Z. Was the most beautiful thing we had ever seen. I especially remember how cool the passenger area was and how the dash wrapped into the footwell. Congrats!
I loved these cars. The best generation of the Z.
Amen. I tried to like the 350Z and the 370Z, but they simply didn't measure up.
I agree. Nissan hit it out of the park with the 300zx. Hopefully the “400”zx can bring back some of the magic of the 300zx, but that going to be a tall order.
I have a 2008 Nismo and it’s an amazing machine, but doesn’t put a smile on my face like the 300ZX.
My favorite also. Would love to get my hands on an un-molested twin. We can dream right…. Still love my 03’ 350
@@rickhunter6513 the 400zx is pretty much a 370'z with a redsport motor and a more aggressive auto trans, hopefully that upgrade makes a huge difference in the experience. I still love my Z34 alot but I might trade it if the 400z is THAT much better.
There's usually a huge gap between what the world tells you you should want and what will actually make you happy. Finding the right car is a special thing that most people won't experience. Congratulations!
90's will go down in history as one of the greatest decades in american history. (along with the 50's). And the 300zx one of the best looking cars out of the 90's.
Loved the look of the 300ZX since the 90:s... :) Has aged REALLY well, still looks beautiful! Remember drooling over this and the Mitsubishi 3000GT...
I love how Todd is talking to his son and to us! What a great road trip!
Congrats on the Z. Timeless design. You’ve got all the great options. I’m in California and this car would have sold for $5000-$8000 more. In 1993 I tried so hard to work out a deal on this car but no dealer would budge. I remember it as the one of the fastest cars I had driven for that era. Because of the lack of a 6 speed, I ended up getting a Corvette but I should have stayed true to my heart and gotten the Z. It’s a diamond….
I’ve been casually keeping an eye out for one in CA for the last few years, and anyone selling a low mileage, clean title, manual, t-top,TT model will want BaT type money for it. “I bet I can get $60k for this on BaT...”
What are you talking about? Gimme $30k I’ll find you 10 of these with under 70k miles, I’ve got some saved rn. Long as you let me pocket the plenty I’d be able to keep.
In fact I’ve got a very clean one with 97k miles saved for $10.5k… no clue what you’re talking about my friend.
@@stephen3164 Jesus… look at their last sales on BaT. The TTs fetch 20-30k. The non TTs (arguably the better model) get $10-18k. I don’t get why people talk about stuff they have no knowledge on… like you two just did.
@@edkar7604 - specifically, the combination in the video: TT, t-top, manual, clean title, low mileage - owners around LA selling that combination act like they have a rare unicorn for sale, and price their car to the moon. There’s currently a “rare color” TT, T-top, Auto, 177k mile car on LA Craigslist priced at $39k. There’s also a salvage title, auto, high mileage car at “only” $7k. There is one clean NA though that is surprisingly priced right at $10k, assuming it doesn’t have undisclosed issues.
@@edkar7604 Following up a year later, I'm seeing super clean NA's priced at > $20k. I never thought I'd see the day that they cost this much. Four year old NA's were priced like this in the late 90's. :-)
My favorite car!! You don’t see many of them and that’s what I love about them!!
I own 4 300ZX TT's and I've been a Z32 owner for 21+ years and this video made me want to buy one more Z32, lol. I freaking love these cars!
What a great video! You sure brought back some great memories for me with this vid today!
I graduated H.S. in 1991, and while in my first 2 years of university I worked at my local Nissan dealer (my folks had a 1991 Maxima they had bought there), and I ended up buying this same exact car, a 1991 300zx TT in red. Identical. It was probably one of my favorite cars, I did the pacific coast highway 3 times from Canada to Chula Vista in it. I ended up selling it and downgrading to a 91 240sx LE - sad face is sad.
I've had many Nissans since then, 2 GTRs now, and I'll be getting a 400 for sure. I've had a ton of fast/sports cars over the years, but none give me fonder memories than my first, my 91 300zx.
370z owner, looking forward to the new Z!! I want some bottom end TQ!!!! Like you, mine has been up to the Wash/Canada border, AZ, CA, and now UT. I can say that getting out of the big cities has made me fall in love with the car again as nothing like a fun windy road!! I was in HS and one weekend one of my family members was looking at cars at a Nissan dealer at the time, this was around 1996. They had a pearl white 300z TT, thing looked so clean!!! I also sat in the FD Rx7, a midnight blue one at a dealership, but I was in HS and a poor kid, but there was just something about those 90's sports cars
@@07wrxtr1 I've had 2 370z and a 350 myself (like I said, a lot of Nissans). Also had a Stealth R/T Turbo back in the mid 90s as well. Never did get the Supra or Rx7, but I drove an Rx7 a lot as my roommate had one, a 94, my Stealth was a 95 (last year IIRC, or at least the last model). I wish I'd kept my last 370, it was my wife's car mostly, but I should have kept it and boosted it, as it was a really good example, built on a Monday I guess.
@@Gman-109 Yeah I love mine, but I bought it when I Lived in the city, with a ton of stop/go traffic, and having owned a wrx with an aftermarket clutch in years past, I went for the 7AT, so the next Z will be the 6-Speed for sure!! Mine gets an obscene amount of attention, I don't know why, I just keep it extremely clean/ceramic coated, and it sticks out like a sore thumb living in a desert/jeep driving area; However, it's just absolute stupid amounts of fun now that I can hit so many roads without a ton of people on them, really, you're just looking out for deer when heading back in the evenings, otherwise I have fallen back in love with the car, and when it snows here, that's what freezers full of meat are for!
That exact TT Z spec is one of my favorite cars, ever. It advanced the sports car scene into another dimension. So jealous.
This is by far my favorite episode! I worked at McDonalds for 2 years to save for 1990 2+2 300zx. I loved it. Everybody at my high school envied me. Afterward, I purchased a Miata (1994) because 300zx engine failed (my fault). I am now at later point in my life that I want a 90s car, and I want them both! BOTH! I can't decide. The 90s was an awesome decade if you loved Japanese cars.
One of my favorite cars from the 90's. I had a 1992 NA model, white with tan leather. Such a great car and I really wish I would have never sold it. Prices are creeping up on these, especially the twin turbo. Todd is one lucky SOB!
When you mentioned “T tops are awesome on this car” it hit home and brought back fond memories of my 1987 red Nissan Pulsar, no 300ZX but it was to me a blast to drive.
I too had a red '87 Pulsar NX (as well as a blue DOHC '89 model)!!
That thing was so rad!! It was like a lil' Transformer....
I think the Z32 TT may just be my all-time favorite of the epic 90’s Japanese sports cars! It’s probably because when I was growing up my uncle had a mint 260Z and he took me to the Atlanta car show in 1991 where they had a then-brand new 300ZX that we got to sit in and lust after (as well as the old IMSA race car). I’ve absolutely loved the Z32 ever since and hope to some day find a mint and stock example for myself. Don’t get me wrong, I’m in love with the Supra Turbo, RX7, NSX and 3000GT VR4 as well, but my very favorite remains the Z32. Such an epic design!
That’s a gorgeous car. One of the best car design period! still looks great til this day.
Love seeing how excited Todd is! This is such a cool twist on the challenges you guys have been doing.
Thank you - Glad to have you with us!
This Z and the 1st gen NSX are the sexiest cars ever made. The NSX is the greatest car I've driven. Wish I could drive your Z!!
Anybody remember the 300ZX Twin Turbo Super Bowl commercial? The Ridley Scott one? I know it's floating around RUclips, somewhere. Still gives me goosebumps. One of the cleanest car designs ever...
Pure joy, that's what pure joy looks like.
More for the "wow" tech list (maybe not wow today but it was when the 300zx came out): Dual Throttle bodies, long individual intake runners, variable cam timing, dual overhead cams, 4 valves per cylinder, multi-link rear AND FRONT suspensions, variable assist power steering. All of these features were not available on the 1989 and earlier 300zx.
Yes, the multi-link front suspension was revolutionary on the 300ZX and the Q45.
One of the most beautiful cars. The styling is balanced everywhere you look. A bit of TLV will make even more special. Congrats.
Congrats on the buy !!!! The fact that majority of the Z is stock is awesome. 👌
I would watch almost every day when you guys uploaded "300zx Review" and "Nissan 300zx TT (Zcars Part 1)" back in the day. I wanted one so bad that watching those videos would get me hyped up for the Z32.
Then in March 2011 i ended up getting a 1993 300ZX NA. Which i still have but making more power since it's TT and on E85 ! Got couple videos of it on my channel. It's been a journey just like any car project lol
But again, congrats on the car and welcome back to the Z32 world !
This 300zx looks better than most sport cars coming out today. Classic design and it still turns heads. So much better than the new "Z"... Wish Nissan made a new version of this car!
Congratulations, Todd! I bought a 1995 Slicktop Z32 from Seattle, WA then drove it home to Warner Robins, GA - roughly 3 years ago!!! I can relate to your story. That car was the best cross-country roadster I've been in. The memories you and your son will have from that trip will last a lifetime. Loved the video. :D
this is one of the most beautiful cars ever made
Found this channel because of your old 300zx and a review of a white one. So glad to see a Z32 back on the channel after several years! And you look so happy Todd that the feeling flows to the audience ☺
Glad to have you with us for so long. Thanks for watching!
Saw this car as a child, fell in love with it and still do. I still haven't managed to own one but admire them everyday
So glad to see this episode! I was listening again to an older podcast the other day (because why not) and Todd mentioned how much he'd love to have another 300ZX again. Well done sir, enjoy it
Thanks for listening (And watching) - We're thrilled to be back in these cars!
Great write up, beautiful scenery. I would love to have the 300 ZX tt as a part of the holy quartet (Supra Turbo, RX7 tt and Mitsu 3000 GT VR4). Good luck with your car, I hope you keep it for a long time and get thousands of miles worth of smiles.
4 of my top 5 favorites. Good taste!
That design has aged very well. Love it.
Friend of mine had one of these in high school in the early 00's, he made REALLY good money install car stereos at Circuit City.
Todd you look so happy driving this car. I honestly think you may enjoy it more than the Elise based off your history and expressions in reflecting on the nostalgia! Of course, now you have both!
Todd, as always, GREAT cinematography of the landscape, especially at 12:25. Just fantastic.
I remember delivering one in the exact spec over 30 years ago and a 928 gt in the same week. I still can't make my mind up even now which one drove better. Nice car .
Man, when he says "I just bought this car today. This is my car now!" I feel that so much. Even after several years of owning my dream car, I still get this feeling. I own this. This is my car. This is really mine. Ah, such a great feeling.
Thanks for watching! We hope everyone drives something that gives that’s feeling!
Thank you so much for this video!
Dude, you are driving my car! I owned a 1991 300zx TT from 1996 to 2016 - red, with the Stillen Level 2 upgrades that included an HKS exhaust system and intake, as well as the hot chip that gave it an estimated 400 horsepower. And, that was PLENTY, for me! That car was a blast to drive. Like you, I would drive for a couple of hours north from Atlanta to drive in the Appalachian mountains on twisting curvy roads. I would generally stay in third gear at about 4000-4500 RPM so I had those turbos on tap whenever I wanted them. That had been my dream car from the time I saw one - a black 1990 twin turbo in the fall of 1989. I knew I would have one, eventually - and, I got mine in 1996 with 59,000 miles on it for $17,500.00. The original owner still had the sticker from when he purchased it from the dealer for $36,580.00.
But, like you said, life happens and things change, and I sold it with 98,000 miles on it in April of 2016 - and, bought a Ford C-Max Energi plug-in hybrid. I really needed the 60 mpg and more cargo space for my job. I would like to think I would buy another one - but, realistically, that's not likely to happen. But, I will always remember that car. It's still my favorite car of all time, regardless of price! And, I'm sure you will enjoy yours for as long as you choose to own it!
The 300ZX won so many accolades during its production. I’m sure you could look up specifics, but I remember it being on Car and Driver’s Top 10 list maybe every single year it was sold in North America. They always praised the ergonomics and said it had the most ergonomic interior of all JDM sports cars and overall excelled in that regard.
Great analysis Todd... Cars from the 80s & 90s actually allow you to feel the road without feeling corrupted by electronics. I purchased an '87 Corvette about 5 years ago from the original 90+ year old owner with 39K on the clock. Drove it home from Ohio to Texas. It was a "spirited" drive to say the least with the trucking community providing holes to move in and out of traffic. Now, she has 44K and will be a family heirloom for my son to enjoy once he is licensed. Keep the videos coming with the greatest play by play!
So glad you enjoyed and this resonated with you and your own experience. Thanks for watching!
TODD. You're not a crazy person. I have a 300zx, a 533i, an is300, a Suburban, AND I'm actively shopping for an RX-8. And that doesn't count my wife's car. You're not crazy. You're happy and you know it.
Quite happy actually... and still a bit nuts - Todd
Never change the stock look. There's nothing you can do that would make it look better. Keep the Hicas too.
Nice find! The unmolested cars are getting so hard to find. Most Z32's now have the god awful body or wide body kits with all kids of tacky decals and tuner mods.
A dream car on dream roads, with dream scenery doesn't get ANY better! Congrats!
Love the excitement! After not owning a fun car for 15 or more years, this past February I purchased a silver 2010 Camaro SS manual with 41k miles for $17, 250. I drive it everyday it doesn't rain and it never gets old. Still catch my self looking at it out of the window at home. The car came with lowering springs and a cold air intake. Within the first two months of owning it, I added a MBRP axle back exhaust. It sounds so amazing. I am never getting rid of it. I thought I was a little crazy when I bought it at first but so glad I did. I actually had a practical reason for buying it as I was commuting at the time and was looking for a fun and cheap commuter. It does not feel cheap to me. Feels like a car I will own and love for a very long time. I have so much fun every time I go for a drive. I was never even a Chevy guy but this was the right deal at the right time and turned out so perfect!
A childhood friend of mine bought a 1990 TT 300ZX when we were young adults and I'll never forget that first launch up a freeway onramp and feeling the avalanche of power from those twin turbos. It was only 300hp at full boil but man did it feel great and was the fastest car I'd ridden in up to that time. Excellent choice in car and you found a great one. Excellent video Todd. Keep up the great work.
Another masterpiece. Great cars. A friend had the 300 ZX non-turbo version and it was so fun to head out and enjoy. We shared a day long road trip together after losing our jobs to layoffs and it was amazing how it lifted our spirits. Great memories. Thank!
I had a normally aspirated "slick-top" short wheelbase car. It had been converted to manual gearbox and had Kayaba coil-overs and adjustable suspension links. It was a JDM model imported into England. Leather and zero rust. I ran it every day for five years and then gifted it to a friend who was down on his luck. He still runs it and loves it. A truly wonderful and in slick-top (solid roof) configuration extremely rare motor car.
This heads down is the best vid you have done!
Two great car choices for going back to the roots and avoiding "advances" in technology of the new cars. I have owned two twin turbo 300zx cars. I loved the car so much that I bought it twice. I hope you didn't sell the Lotus 🤠...Cheers
What a great trip to take with your son, making memories as well as being surefire way to turn him into a car nut later in life.
I own both a ZX and a 928 so I am very interested in these long-term reviews!
This video made me smile the whole way through. Like these cars, but love this aspect of the car enthusiast hobby. Congrats.
Also one of my original dream cars. I was 21 years-old in 1990 and sat in a 300zx twin-turbo at the dealership. The salesperson knew that I couldn't even afford the 1st months payment, but took pity on me! ;-) I will now live vicariously through Todd!!
I definitely wanted one of these cars and they were highly undervalued for some time. Over the last 18 months the price has come up significantly. So, I ended up with a 1992 3000GT VR4 in nearly identical condition to this 300zx - 73k miles, almost completely original besides a BOV, and also red. I love the car and am genuinely happy with it. Would be a great vehicle to visit with this channel as well!
The way you described driving the car back is exactly the way I felt when I picked up my M3 and drove it back from UT to NC. Loving it within the first few minutes of driving and struggling to believe it was mine.
This was one of my origin cars...I was 21 and bought a 92 in 1996 with 20,000 miles on it, drove it to around 120,000 miles , sold it and bought my first 1996 VR-4 in 1998. I drove it for work, outside sales and travelled between Charlotte and Raleigh NC, pretty much daily. I practically lived in that car...love it. Never owned a Supra, but 3 Rx-7's and 2 VR-4's...300zx and RX-7 were my fav.
I had one of these 20 years ago (1990 twin turbo automatic) so it’s facinating to get a new perspective as I’m probably never getting one ever again . Oh well it’s great to live vicariously through you guys.
My dream car too. The Z32 debuted the summer before I started high school. I instantly fell in love with it. It never left my heart. I bought a '95 tt 5-speed a year and a half ago. Now comes the LS3 swap.
I can totally empathize your enjoyment of analog driving. Had bought a '95 Jag XJR this year and drove it over 300 miles back home.
Congrats! I had a 93 300ZX Sapphire Blue Metallic, 5-speed, leather. It was my dream car in college and was my motivation for a long time - to get my degree I mean! After I graduated, life got in the way (student loans, saved up for a home, etc.) but I finally bought one in 2006. I had mine from 2006 (40k miles) to 2012 (46k miles), I sold it to a buddy of mine and I replaced it with a C6 Corvette which (this is gonna sound crazy) but I bought the Corvette as an update homage to the Z32. Dedicated sports coupe, no back seat, hatch back, removable top (glass top for the Z32 open air vibe), manual transmission, driver focused cockpit, nice big gauges and on and on. I loved mine and I still miss it sometimes, always wish I had the garage space for 4 cars instead of just 3. Cheers and congrats again on the gorgeous Z32!
I still remember Todd saying in his very first 300zx review long ago and i quote - “when those turbos kick in, it feels like someone drop kicked you in the a$$ !” .. No one said it better. And during this review, you can see the happiness and excitement in Todds face. Even after having driven 100s of great cars.. this 30 year old 300zx drops kicks you in the a$$ ! Great review.
I noticed that I watched this video with an increasing smile on my face. Thank you for this! Livin' the dream.
“Discover the car on the way home” I was terrified of that until I did it with my first 911. Very cool car. Friends of mine had these. I prefer the 928, though🙂
300zx cupholder protip: Take the ashtray out and you can put a small or medium size drink in there. But if it's medium size you have to use only 1st 3rd and 5th gears.
I recently re-purchased my old ‘91 Toyota Celica GT Four Group A Rallye (69/150) after a 15 year hiatus. It’s an absolute Time Machine and I love it. Basically what he said in the video about everything 😁
Great video--and great scenery! I remember taking my 280ZX Turbo into the dealership for some work and they handed me the keys to a new 300ZX (non-Turbo) for a test drive. It was a brilliant car and I am sure that the Twin Turbo is so much better. One of Japan's best-looking cars and a real keeper. And as to buying a car on the other side of the country--I did this with my C6 Corvette and had a five day trip across Canada, my first time actually driving a Corvette. 2 1/2 times the horsepower of my 280ZX Turbo, and uses half the gas so there is something to be said for progress!
Loved my 90’ 300zx twin turbo, a true drivers car. Happy you went back to yours. I met my now wife 16 years ago with mine, we drove as two 18 year olds with the Ttops off, driving all the time with nowhere to go. I own the next best thing now, my Shelby GT350. Will add a 300zx TT to my collection soon!
I totally agree. In the past it was just you & the car, now you have all these computers doing things for you and eventually they break. I have a 02 WS6 and I really like driving it. Thanks for sharing.
I had a 1990 300zx twin turbo, I rebuilt the engine and put bigger turbos on it and relocated fuse box, plus a lot more things, it was a really nice car. Had that for about 12 years. I do miss the car and I definitely missed the t-tops during the nice summer days, wish they built them again. Love it, enjoy it!
Thank you Todd, to high light the mechanical link that is missing today. The part of your vids that I prefer is the explanation of the driver interaction with the steering, the throttle, the mechanical feel and chassis dynamics. Very good work from both of you!
Just subscribed after watching this video. I also bought my z32 tt manual 5 months ago. Also took my sons and wife to pick the car up in Barcelona. The car was in deep need of love, now it is restored and happy after spending more in the process than the price I paid for the car. This was my dream car as a kid, very rare and exotic in Spain. I feel every bit as excited as Todd in this video. A pleasure to watch it. Greetings from Spain!.
Great story. Glad you got one and have made it right and made it yours. Pleased to have you with us!
I've been watching since 07 and listening to the podcasts for hundreds of episodes and I can say the content and presentation style just gets better every year. Congrats, guys!
Oh and many thanks for replying to replying to an email of mine a couple of years ago when you must be inundated!
We take that as a huge compliment! We are always trying to improve. Very glad to have you with us!
I have the same car. I've owned it for over 20 years. We've had some up and downs. In 2010 i replaced the engine with a 1995 jdm engine with the new style injectors. I also did some other mods. Anyway, thanks for showing the z some love!
Time machine is an accurate term for these cars. I have owned my Z32 convertible for 8 years and everytime I drive it I am transported back to my youth. Absolutely beautiful ❤️
I feel your excitement. I sold my 90 NA (black, T Tops 5 spd) 4 years ago after 27 years of ownership at 81 000 kms (50 miles) and still feel that I made a mistake. My 2016 370z Roadster is nice, but not quite the same.
I'm a total Z fan, own several, but the 300 is my favorite. Still love the styling above all the models. Same lust when in high school. Sold mine 15 years ago and maybe it's time to find another too
Great car I had one before, a 1990 Z32 TT in white (it was an automatic). The problem is that maintenance is very expensive and very few mechanics know how to fix them (don't try the Nissan dealerships, they have no clue on how to fix them).
I'm looking to buy a Z32 NA 2+2 as they are more comfortable and relatively easier to maintain.
I’ve always loved the 300zx TT and was looking to buy one several years ago. However, throughout all my research, I found this car was an absolute maintenance queen. That tight engine space is a real bitch to work on. It scared me off because I knew trying to find someone to work on it was going to be tough and very expensive. Still wish I had a Z though ….
Yeah you almost have to have the car shipped to a reputable shop somewhere in the country. Just certain areas have few experts. I can say that East Valley in Mesa AZ and Red Rock in G Junction have done a great job on my 370z, but obviously that's apples / oranges vs. the much nicer/older classic. There are Nissan dealers to be avoided, that have super high turnover and for critical work, avoid at all cost.
Such a great pure sports car. My best friend has a 1989 Z32 twin turbo Japanese right hand model. He has spent the last decade restoring and basically perfecting the chassis along upgrades to the engine, tranny and clutch. Bigger turbos, upgraded intercooler. The car is insane now and is about 600bhp now.
While I genuinely appreciate you guys giving the 300ZX TT some well-deserved recognition, please don't give it TOO much recognition as I haven't bought one yet!
I did the same thing for the same reasons a couple of years ago. Found a TT manual with 370whp and loved it for a year. Sold it and moved on to the next car on the bucket list. Enjoy yours!
My dream car in high school. Eventually owned 2 twin turbos over the years, red and burgundy, but practicality and age eventually caught up with me.
This is great!!!!! I love my Z32TT!! Drove across the Country and it is comfy!!!
What a beauty of a car! Loved it, when it came out. Still love it today. Classic good coupe design..
Awesome choice! Very happy for you! 24k was a deal for that sweet time capsule!
Kuddos for sticking with the dream - and taking your kid along on the ride. This is the most good-looking Z car (bar maybe the new 400), the headlamps will forever remind me of the poor Lambo who "borrowed" them with a truly Italian charm for the Diablo. Well done for the car and greetings from Latvia.
I love this long term challenge for you guys so much, especially with how enthusiastic you both are about your origin cars. Todd, your smile around 7:20 just speaks for the whole video. Also, glad to see Todd on brand yet again buying a car with an aftermarket exhaust. Hopefully this one is actually good; it sounds nice in the video.
I remember the exhaust burble and pleasant gear noise the Z32 had. And the beautiful interior. There's nothing quite like it today.
This was my dream car back in HS. I remember in 1998 drooling over issues of Super Street and looking through autotrader.
Man, I'm 18 and have been looking for one since I was 15, I love these cars because to me, they're the most underappreciated 90s JDM car, and got overshadowed by the Skyline and Supras. I love watching videos about them, and everyone I watch I get even more excited. Sucks the prices are slowly going up(ignoring the used car markup) and I hope by the time I can afford a nice one, they're not too expensive by then. Wish me luck!