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    Default Bout to get a 300ZX

    Can I get all the info on them?VG30DE motor 5 speed,are they fast,what kind of gas mileage,what mods should i get,what is digital climate control,how much trunk space,thanks alot

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    can i get some info on the motor also thanks

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    NA Z.. slow, engine as far as I know is very crowded... doesn't really excel in any area... insurance is expensive... only up-side is that.. makes a good donor car for 240sxs?
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    Digital climate control adjusts the "digital climate" of the car, like radio, sounds, lights. Picture this, regular climate control adjusts the temperature and airflow. Well, digital climate control adjusts light, sound, etc. Hope that helps you make your decision.

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    Quote Originally Posted by brokecivic
    Can I get all the info on them?VG30DE motor 5 speed,are they fast,what kind of gas mileage,what mods should i get,what is digital climate control,how much trunk space,thanks alot
    the car is next to impossible to work on yourself and its

    heavy, slow, eats 2much gas for nothing, and makes you worry if youll make it to your destination.

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    thanks for all your opinions im tradin my 96 240sx plus some cash for it so there slow and hard to work on

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    222hp, 18/24mpg, 3200lbs. They should run 15s, and actually handle very well.

    However:
    EXTREMELY COMPLICATED engines. 2 throttle bodies, 4 cams, etc. The engine is shoehorned into the engine bay. There's pretty much NO room to work on the engine. Minor stuff (oil change, spark plugs) is still easy...but anything beyond that, it's pretty much not worth it.

    On the other hand, even naturally aspirated, they're pretty fun to drive. And you get a TON of stares, even in a stock one!

    (BTW, I'm talking about the Z32 1990-1996 300ZX)

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    Quote Originally Posted by SpecV_Scott
    (BTW, I'm talking about the Z32 1990-1996 300ZX)

    Hey damnit, I sometimes get stares in my Z31.... but its just usually old people reminiscing about the old days

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nemesis
    Hey damnit, I sometimes get stares in my Z31.... but its just usually old people reminiscing about the old days
    haha +1

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    I have had a N/a and now i have a TT the TT is more impressive than the N/a with accel and speed but they both run strong as for working on the these pussys dont know how to work on cars learn how to do motors and you will be straight that is all i gotta say it looks hard but in the long run the same as any other car, but yeah both fun as hell to drive both quick and honestly if i were you i would try and get a tt cause you will regret getting an n/a in the longrun i promise you that
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    i like them z wheels^^ (tree fitty)
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    Quote Originally Posted by topsecret2JZ
    I have had a N/a and now i have a TT the TT is more impressive than the N/a with accel and speed but they both run strong as for working on the these pussys dont know how to work on cars learn how to do motors and you will be straight that is all i gotta say it looks hard but in the long run the same as any other car, but yeah both fun as hell to drive both quick and honestly if i were you i would try and get a tt cause you will regret getting an n/a in the longrun i promise you that
    A) punctuation/grammar works wonders for getting your point across
    B) Are you calling the CARS "pussys," or me?
    C) I've been wrenching on Nissans and Mitsus for over 8 years, and have personally worked on 2 sr20 and 2 rb20 swaps, amoung other things. I think I can tell when a car is a pain in the ass, and I'm pretty sure I've tackled enough projects to not be considered an automotive "pussy"
    D) "learn how to do motors" ....??? If your mechanical skill is half as good as your writing, you are probably a pro at lubing muffler bearings.

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    Quote Originally Posted by topsecret2JZ
    I have had a N/a and now i have a TT the TT is more impressive than the N/a with accel and speed but they both run strong as for working on the these pussys dont know how to work on cars learn how to do motors and you will be straight that is all i gotta say it looks hard but in the long run the same as any other car, but yeah both fun as hell to drive both quick and honestly if i were you i would try and get a tt cause you will regret getting an n/a in the longrun i promise you that
    Scotts right...that is a big sentence. And of course TT is more impressive, it has 2 turbos...Motor has a few inches from every surrounding wall. So good luck...

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    I say go for it if you like it. You've gotten quite a bit of opinion so in the end it's going to come down to whether or not you would enjoy driving/experiencing the car. I've owned both and, in my opinion, both had their ups and downs. For example, the tt being obviously faster (300hp stock) but they're a bit more expensive and getting harder to come by in good condition and the n/a may be slower but you can still have just as much fun in them plus make them look just as good as a tt and they don't have to deal with HICAS (all-wheel steering) unless you get the stillen remover. I think z32s are awesome cars so if you end up getting it, it'll be like buying any other car.. a new experience. Good luck man.

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    No question it's tight under the hood but definitely not impossible. My bro-in-law has a '96 TT in Virginia he's selling for $12,000.00 that is cherry. It's plenty quick too.

    Things to know:
    Eliminating HICAS is a piece of cake. Part costs less than $250.00 but I definitely recommend getting rid of it.
    None of the '96s are as good as the '95s due to Nissan knowing they were going to discontinue the car so they didn't spend alot of time or money on the OBDII change in '96. The '95s are faster.
    Nissan is a sophisticated manufacturer so know what your doing if you decide to work on it yourself.

    Regarding SpecV Scott's comments about grammar and punctuation, he spelled amoung which correctly spelled is among. lmao. I do agree Nissans and Mits are more complicated products so you should be prepared to pay dearly for service.

    Good luck.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cool Cat GTR

    Regarding SpecV Scott's comments about grammar and punctuation, he spelled amoung which correctly spelled is among. lmao. I do agree Nissans and Mits are more complicated products so you should be prepared to pay dearly for service.

    Good luck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by yudalicious
    NA Z.. slow, engine as far as I know is very crowded... doesn't really excel in any area... insurance is expensive... only up-side is that.. makes a good donor car for 240sxs?

    I had one.

    What the hell kinda of car do YOU drive. Slow? HAHA...HA..
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    Quote Originally Posted by brokecivic
    Can I get all the info on them?VG30DE motor 5 speed,are they fast,what kind of gas mileage,what mods should i get,what is digital climate control,how much trunk space,thanks alot
    About 18 City 24 Hwy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpecV_Scott
    222hp, 18/24mpg, 3200lbs. They should run 15s, and actually handle very well.

    However:
    EXTREMELY COMPLICATED engines. 2 throttle bodies, 4 cams, etc. The engine is shoehorned into the engine bay. There's pretty much NO room to work on the engine. Minor stuff (oil change, spark plugs) is still easy...but anything beyond that, it's pretty much not worth it.

    On the other hand, even naturally aspirated, they're pretty fun to drive. And you get a TON of stares, even in a stock one!

    (BTW, I'm talking about the Z32 1990-1996 300ZX)
    Red 1990 Nissan 300zx (Z32) NA POWER

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