Hi Guys, I wanted to get your opinions on these two cars.
240sx, s14 (SE) versus a 96 NA 300zx. Pros, cons? Where pricing isn't an issue.
Thanks
300zx versus 240sx???
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hannibal
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The first Nissan I fell in love with was the 300ZX.
Then I learned how cramped the engine bay was with two turbos and a V6.Then I found out the 240sx was RWD, just like the Z.And I learned the 240 shared its suspension design with the Z.And then I found NICO and learned you can swap a Silvia or Skyline motor in it, or just turbocharge the 240's KA.And finally I got an insurance quote for a Z32 TT.
I still love the shape of the Z, but an S14 is for me!!
Then I learned how cramped the engine bay was with two turbos and a V6.Then I found out the 240sx was RWD, just like the Z.And I learned the 240 shared its suspension design with the Z.And then I found NICO and learned you can swap a Silvia or Skyline motor in it, or just turbocharge the 240's KA.And finally I got an insurance quote for a Z32 TT.
I still love the shape of the Z, but an S14 is for me!!
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Preferance, preferance, preferance. You can make any car fast as long as you want to. I guarentee you if i wanted to and i had the money i could take a Honda Civic and spank everyone's car, thing is i dont want to. I love both cars. The 300ZX is solid, as long as you change the timing belt around 70k miles. Stock vs stock id take the 300Z, but you have to take into consideration how much it costs, how much you want to put into it, and what you are going to do with it. If pricing isnt an issue than id pick neither. If you have money for both id take the 300Z, but a 96 is gonna be alot more than an S14. If i were you id get a 93 or lower 300ZXTT.
they are both really nice cars, but I have to vote for the Z. i'd kill for a nice Z32, albeit only turbo. we all want turbos..........still though, they are a lot sexier than the S chassis and have the namesake of a Z. it's still as tough choice though. I agree w/ 240SXedUp - personal preferance is what it will boil down to.
great, he specifically says "Where pricing isn't an issue." and look what happened!
anyways, i am also curious to compare the front suspension between our macpherson strut and whatever the 300zx has?
im sure you could help us out on that one k6kicker, how does the handling differ from the 240 to z due to the different front suspensions, among other factors
anyways, i am also curious to compare the front suspension between our macpherson strut and whatever the 300zx has?
im sure you could help us out on that one k6kicker, how does the handling differ from the 240 to z due to the different front suspensions, among other factors
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If you are gonna get a 300z, get the twin turbo. If not, get a 240.My buddy just got a '93 NA 300z, and i was not impressed with it at all. We took both of our cars out on some back roads to give em a good rundown, at once point he put his hand out the window and gave me the 'peace' sign like he was going to leave me in the dust. I dropped my car into 3rd, gunned it, and my friend never got away from me. I don't even think he pulled away at all. So get a TT cus NA's arnt worht the hastle (maintenence), money or anything over a 240. Thats just my 2 bits worth though. 
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Hi guys, hehe, I never knew asking such a simple question would stir up such drama. Any who, I havn't bought either car yet. The guy selling the 300zx will get desperate as he is moving, and it appears that there's no real market for it. I told him that I would only buy the car if it was good deal (since it wasn't my first choice) choice #1 goes to the S14.
So, if I find an s14 for a reasonable price, it's bye bye 300zx. (you guys suaded, the s14, price for pound/performance/maintanence is going to be my goal in the long run. If I get the 300zx, I may just hold on to it long enough until I find the S14), I mean I offered the guy below trade in for the 300zx.
So, if I find an s14 for a reasonable price, it's bye bye 300zx. (you guys suaded, the s14, price for pound/performance/maintanence is going to be my goal in the long run. If I get the 300zx, I may just hold on to it long enough until I find the S14), I mean I offered the guy below trade in for the 300zx.
With minimal mods the z32 will outhandle the s-car by a good bit, trust me i would know....The Z does have a heavier feel (although i cant comment on how a factory tt would be liek since mine is a n/a from nissan TT from me ) but its far mroe planted and nuetral...to oversteer a z you need to do something stupid and theres not much understeer with good rubber and suspension
) but its far mroe planted and nuetral...to oversteer a z you need to do something stupid and theres not much understeer with good rubber and suspension-
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Taking acquisition price out of the equation:
ZX advantages:much fastermore comfortablehandles a little betterhas cup holders.
240sx advantages:cheaper to repair/maintainbetter gas mileagecheaper to insure (not considered a sports car)
The ZX is a more upscale car with a bigger engine. It's going to cost more to operate/maintain than a 240. It really comes down to what you want from your car. Both are good. I've had a 240sx and currently have a Z. I consider the 240sx a better commuter. but if you want better performance, and have the money to maintain a V-6 sports car, then the Z may be a better choice.
ZX advantages:much fastermore comfortablehandles a little betterhas cup holders.
240sx advantages:cheaper to repair/maintainbetter gas mileagecheaper to insure (not considered a sports car)
The ZX is a more upscale car with a bigger engine. It's going to cost more to operate/maintain than a 240. It really comes down to what you want from your car. Both are good. I've had a 240sx and currently have a Z. I consider the 240sx a better commuter. but if you want better performance, and have the money to maintain a V-6 sports car, then the Z may be a better choice.
Z32's are not that bad to work on.....the engine bay is cramped though, so most things take a little while longer to do. Timing belt changes should occur every 60K miles and they cost around $500 for OEM parts and labor at Z1 Motorsports. If you are lucky enough to live in GA, I would recommend you visit them. Changing plugs is no big deal either, it takes about 30 minutes for all six. I highly recommend the Z32 in either NA form or TT form. The engines are bulletproof with NA's lasting upwards of 250K miles and TT's will last upwards of 200K miles before they need rebuilding. I purchased my TT last year and it has 140K miles on it and it runs very strong still. I have less than $10K total in the car including purchasing it and the upgrades and it runs low's 12's/high 11's consistently on stock turbos. The only reason I got a 240sx is for the handling factor and the fun to drive factor. You could easily make a Z32 outhandle a S14, but why? The Z32 is straightline acceleration and the S14 is a curvehugger. You decide.
Bubba1 wrote:Taking acquisition price out of the equation:
ZX advantages:much fastermore comfortablehandles a little betterhas cup holders.
240sx advantages:cheaper to repair/maintainbetter gas mileagecheaper to insure (not considered a sports car)
The ZX is a more upscale car with a bigger engine. It's going to cost more to operate/maintain than a 240. It really comes down to what you want from your car. Both are good. I've had a 240sx and currently have a Z. I consider the 240sx a better commuter. but if you want better performance, and have the money to maintain a V-6 sports car, then the Z may be a better choice.
Insurance is not that much cheaper. I pay only $5 more for a my 92ttz than my 93 240sx. I imagine a N/A 300zx would be much cheaper. 300zx don't have cup holders, however you can buy a dual cup holder kit which makes it look factory for $15 or so.