92' 300zx 2+2

[fr0sty]

hello everybody, im a new member and i was looking for some help. im about to check out a 92 300zx 2+2 next week and i was wondering what kind of problems should i look for? i have heard that the lower year models of the z32 has some problems but im not sure. this car has 136k miles on it and its a 5-speed manual transmission. thanks everybody for your time.

[Lecher08]

mainly the 91' had problems. just do you avg. checks belts hoses leaks tires brakes and make she it hasnt been wreck or repainted new paint usually = problems.

[carcrazyguy]

Actually it is the early production (89 built) NA's that have issues with the valves. Even so, I would still consider one (I have had 3). Most of these have been fixed by now whether under warranty or later in life so a test drive should tell the tale.Any NA made from 91 on is relatively similar...the only notable differences are that Nissan did away with the AIV's in 93 and R134A came in 94. However, the later cars are more expensive, of course. Also, they got heavier due to airbags and safety mandates. But then again, if you are considering a 2+2 then you are not worried about weight anyway. Common Z issues are blown Bose amps (contact me on that) and stinky / rough idle (AIV's) and worn struts / bushings causing inside wear of the front tires. These issues are no big deal, just pesky $$ issues, but anything else likely is. It is always better to spend a little more for the better car...$1000 more in the beginning will likely save you several thousand in the log run.

A 300ZX is a rock solid car, or should be. If the car in question has problems, avoid it. The reason you would do this with a Z and not so much so with other cars is because you can find mint examples if you have patience. So on those lines, also avoid a repainted Z car as the other person said. The original paint on Nissans will hold up at least to a decent extent for 20 years, easy, other than the plastic stuff (mirrors, bumpers). So it is very unlikely that the previous owner shelled out a couple thousand for paint only because it was somewhat faded...oh and somehow every repainted car I've ever looked at was backed into "slightly" in a parking lot...doesn't anyone ever have road accidents? I could write a book as to the excuses I have gotten over the years when buying cars. Just be smart...and hold out for the best Z you can find. Let people who don't care have the rough Z's.

[flfuzzz]

Also check the tension rods and brake pads. If the tension rods have a goo leaking out of the bushings, then you know that they'll need to be replaced. Also if you test drive it, be aware of vibrations in the seats and in the steering wheel. If in the seat (if you can feel it in your butt) then the drive shaft may need some work. If in the steering wheel, then it could be the suspension, calipers, or wheels. If you know someone who has a Z then take them with you. They know what to look for.

[fr0sty]

thx for all your help guys. i will definetly be looking for these problems when i check out the car. again. thx to every1 who replied.

[NSR240sxe]

Welcome, welcome! Did you go to check out the car yet? Good luck and hope you become a nissan owner soon

[fr0sty]

thanks for the welcoming NSR240sxe, and yes ive just purchase this z32 yesterday and i must say its very clean inside and out except for a minor interior problems. thx every1 for your help i greatly appreciate it

[fr0sty]

oh yea, btw i got it for 5.7k hope that isnt too much

[carcrazyguy]

oh yea, btw i got it for 5.7k hope that isnt too much

Sorry for the delayed reply - for some reason I get email notices only when a thread is new then no more. Anyway, that price sounds about right for one in average condition, I guess (even though 2+2's often go for a little less).