1986 300zx, Quick Question
1986 300zx, Quick Question
I was driving around yesterday and say a guy selling a 86 300zx. Its been in storage for most its life and has a little over 100k on it. All service has been done at a dealership and has a clean accident repair bill. From what I've gathered from this site it seems to be a z31 v6 n/a with a 5 speed. My family has a few late 80's rx-7's and I've always liked the style from back then. Because of the storage the car is rust free and running great. Do you think that its a good car for a restoration/classic keeper or should I keep looking for a turbo version. Does the car have a strong aftermarket/parts supply following or are spare parts hard to come by? Any feedback would be helpful. Thanks
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Re: 1986 300zx, Quick Question (Lemonoh)
A rust free Z is always a good thing. There is plenty of OE replacement parts available for the mechanicals on the Z. Aftermarket performance... well, we have 3 aftermarket exhausts to choose from. And only two are good choices. So that should give you an idea on that.
Having all the maintenance done and running good is also a great thing. But if you insist on having a turbo, there isn't a shortage of turbo cars, and the conversion isn't hard.
How's the car's condition compared to other Z31s in the area? And plans if you got one? If you want a stock/resto car, and this car is much better shape than the norm, then get it. If you just one to modify and race, then wait for a turbo that is in less than great shape.
Having all the maintenance done and running good is also a great thing. But if you insist on having a turbo, there isn't a shortage of turbo cars, and the conversion isn't hard.
How's the car's condition compared to other Z31s in the area? And plans if you got one? If you want a stock/resto car, and this car is much better shape than the norm, then get it. If you just one to modify and race, then wait for a turbo that is in less than great shape.
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MSA, blackdragon and courtesey aprts are the largest suppliers, pretty much anythign you need they've got
as fro restoration, pretty mucn none of the n/a's are collectibe, there are AEturbo 84 models and SS 88 models taht woudl be desirable as future collectibles, I wouldn't coutn on an n/a being collectible unless it's got like no miles and is in perfect unrestored condition which this one clearly is not
however, if you want a driver, just a clean car you can cruise and enjoy, go for it, the n/a isn't fast but is confortable and as long as you enjoy driving it why not
as fro restoration, pretty mucn none of the n/a's are collectibe, there are AEturbo 84 models and SS 88 models taht woudl be desirable as future collectibles, I wouldn't coutn on an n/a being collectible unless it's got like no miles and is in perfect unrestored condition which this one clearly is not
however, if you want a driver, just a clean car you can cruise and enjoy, go for it, the n/a isn't fast but is confortable and as long as you enjoy driving it why not