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Old 03-15-16, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by plex
Prices are getting higher somewhat I listed mine for 9K and was told I was crazy how it was too high for a NA etc...people argued they can get TT's for 3K but those are beat up not well taken care of cars. Majority of people wanting to buy them look for cheapest one and when they do get one they cheap out on mods neglect maintenance and pass it on to the next owner.

The guy that bought it was the only person that came to see it, we closed deal at less than asking price. He previously had a TT and didn't want to go back the VG route. He's not my friend just some guy off craigslist.
I was offered $7k a few weeks ago and I gladly said nope! You can't find a clean coupe like this stock and add all the authentic JDM bumper, lights front and rear, stereo, tint, mods, 19" rims-tires, all the custom bits with service records for $7k. I've seen several mostly stock NA cars on eBay sell for $7k - $9k over the past few months.

And your slick top is rare so damn'em. Unless you really needed the loot! Then sell!!!!😜

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Old 03-15-16, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by GS3Tek
Wow, that is super clean.

From time to time, I get nostalgic and scour the net for a CLEAN, unmolested (stock) 95/96 2+2 manual, black interior Z.
All I find are the F+F, beige ext/tan int.

I managed to cross off my bucket list of the old 90s car: SC400 and NSX.

I have the Z left, maybe a 3000GT and a KITT car
Thanks I always try to keep my cars nice!

Lucky bastard!!! Got an NSX! Love them! Get the ZX over the 3000GT unless it's a Spyder which is super rare And ultra kool!

My other friend just got his bucket list car a 1994 840ci BMW it's a lil rough but the interior is nice. He needs a lil tlc on the body and touch up the paint and cut/buff, fix exhaust, replace lens, tires and its kool. He got it from LA and shipped it to MS. Car was like $5500 & needs about $3k of love. Not bad at all!!!!

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Old 03-15-16, 12:01 PM
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I'm still looking for a HKS ALC as soon as possible... Just a reminder
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Beautiful car! I still have a soft spot for the Z-car. I owned an '82 Datsun 280zx just like this one. The interior was also silver leather with dark blue trim. The car was like a spaceship for its time.

There was an '83 model as well, then they became the Nissan 300zx.
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Originally Posted by plex
The issue with the Z32 was that it sold so well then it hurt them after. The volume of production compared to the other JDM cars of the 90's was very high. The VG was also another downfall, it is a great motor but it's complexity led to a lot of neglect by owners when it came to maintenance. Even some mechanics/shops were not thrilled to work on them. Supply and Demand brought the price way down in the used car market. Imagine if they had a RB30 in it instead of the VG30, no one would pull that motor out for a LS or even a 2jz.
A lot of mechanics and people don't like to work on them because the engine bay is so cramped, there is hardly any room to do anything in the Z32. It is a good motor but not as bullet proof as the Supra motor.
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Originally Posted by The Ikon
Thanks I always try to keep my cars nice!

Lucky bastard!!! Got an NSX! Love them! Get the ZX over the 3000GT unless it's a Spyder which is super rare And ultra kool!

My other friend just got his bucket list car a 1994 840ci BMW it's a lil rough but the interior is nice. He needs a lil tlc on the body and touch up the paint and cut/buff, fix exhaust, replace lens, tires and its kool. He got it from LA and shipped it to MS. Car was like $5500 & needs about $3k of love. Not bad at all!!!!
Your Z32 is very nice, always liked them though I was only really interested in the turbo. I always wondered what the most power someone got from a NA Z32, heard some have tried boring them out. In Europe and Japan they sold a turbo Z32 coupe which I wish they imported here, I would love to get a hold of one of them. I like that Porsche 968 too, just saw a clean one over the weekend.
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This might be one of the fastest naturally aspirated Z32's

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Congrats! I've been slowly working on my 95 Z32 TT. Such a great car. Managed to find one completely unmolested less than a year ago. Definitely stole all the attention away from my 2IS
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Old 03-16-16, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by dseag2
Beautiful car! I still have a soft spot for the Z-car. I owned an '82 Datsun 280zx just like this one. The interior was also silver leather with dark blue trim. The car was like a spaceship for its time.

There was an '83 model as well, ethen they became the Nissan 300zx.
Nice! Really nice. You should get another one. It'll be fun

In 1986 our first Z we had was a manual 81' 280zx turbo. It was black with tan leather interior with the front aftermarket spoiler and black Enkei honeycomb style rims. And of course it had the rear window louvers!

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Originally Posted by The Ikon
I was offered $7k a few weeks ago and I gladly said nope! You can't find a clean coupe like this stock and add all the authentic JDM bumper, lights front and rear, stereo, tint, mods, 19" rims-tires, all the custom bits with service records for $7k. I've seen several mostly stock NA cars on eBay sell for $7k - $9k over the past few months.

And your slick top is rare so damn'em. Unless you really needed the loot! Then sell!!!!😜
I bought a Hardtop Supra as much as I liked the Z and how clean it was couldn't keep both.

Here they are together:





Originally Posted by UDel
A lot of mechanics and people don't like to work on them because the engine bay is so cramped, there is hardly any room to do anything in the Z32. It is a good motor but not as bullet proof as the Supra motor.
Exactly but the hardcore Z32 folks don't want to hear that. You should see some of the stuff they say about 2jz's that it's overrated and overhyped etc.....I thought single turbo VG's would be popular but one maybe 2 people have it. The logic there is 2 turbos better than one because of lag

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This might be one of the fastest naturally aspirated Z32's
That's a friend of mine he lives in NJ, he gets a lot of flak because he didn't stick with the VG but when he got his car it was typical NA Z32 not well taken care of he could have gone TT but wanted to stay NA but have decent power.
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Old 03-16-16, 01:08 PM
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My dream garage has one of these cars in it. nice buy!
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Nice Z dude, I saw you over at 300zxclub.com... good to see a few people here with z32s as well
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Originally Posted by kumquatism
Congrats! I've been slowly working on my 95 Z32 TT. Such a great car. Managed to find one completely unmolested less than a year ago. Definitely stole all the attention away from my 2IS
Rare find an unmolested 90's Japanese sports car!!!! Congrats! Hey are you a member of any 300zx forums if so what's that user name I'm The_Ikon on 4 of them...

Post a pic of the Zcar...
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Originally Posted by plex
I bought a Hardtop Supra as much as I liked the Z and how clean it was couldn't keep both.

Here they are together:

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Nice!!!!!!!!! NA Supra or Turbo? Either way super clean cars...
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Originally Posted by Slash300zx
Nice Z dude, I saw you over at 300zxclub.com... good to see a few people here with z32s as well
Gotta represent everywhere right? Got a pic? Which Lexus are you rolling

Hey are you Slash300ZX on that forum too?
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