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Just having a running 300ZX is impressive. Them and 3000gt owners, mad respect.

The Z32 300ZX was my dream car growing up, and I finally got one a few years back. Some thoughts: The NA may be "slow" but it is still incredibly fun, compliant, and luxurious. You will never win a drag race, but you will have a smile on your face as your twist around turns with the t-tops open. The 2+2 gets crapped on, but fun fact: the 2+2 was the model used for all the Z32's award-winning racing due to its 51/49 weight distribution. Plus it makes the car a usable daily where you can actually fit things in the trunk, by folding the rear seats down. The engine bay SUCKS to work in, just as much as you've heard. It's mechanically easier to replace the intake with a cone filter than it is to change the stock filters. I wish I was joking. The car is heavy. It's not a drift missile and it's easy to put the rear end out. Treat it like a GT car that handles turns with precision but not with the carefree sliding glee of a BRZ/240SX unless you're an expert. You really do have to keep these things expertly maintained. If you don't have both knowhow + time or money + care, don't get one. That said, one that has been taken care of is reliable. I have never once had a mechanical issue on the Z besides one bad pulley at 115k miles. And many Z owners take their cars up to 200k miles. I have heard nightmares about turbos failing, so I consider the TT to be less reliable. This car's design is TIMELESS and you will have people asking you "What is that thing?!?" thinking you own some modern year supercar or some super-Supra they never heard of. These will never age badly. I'm sure in 20 years when people are EV-swapping them, they will feel just as natural as electrics because they look like spaceships already. TL;DR: The car is a pain in the ass in some ways but it MORE than lives up to its reputation. There's a reason it made Car and Driver's "Best 25 cars ever made" list TEN YEARS IN A ROW.

Lambo got their headlights from Nissan not the other way around

Z31 was actually a damn good car that doesn’t get enough credit. Keeping my eyes out to get another one day.

Step 1: Have infinite patience Step 2: Have infinite patience tested

I am literally about to buy a 300zx! Thank you for posting this! It solidifies that I should definitely buy it!

I’ve had my 1990 300zx for 2.5 years now and I bought it as an 18 yr old (my first car). As an absolute AMATEUR who was obsessed with this car I got it knowing the consequences. This car has definitely bent me over the past two years, costing me a few thousand in maintenance. But now I have a fantastic and reliable Z. I’ve learned a lot through this car but if you’re young and inexperienced you may want to steer clear. That being said my car is COMPLETELY stock still after 2.5 years and I’ve been dreaming of doing coils, wheels, tires, etc but as a broke college student all of my cash is saved for when I eventually have to fix something. Be smart and be careful. I love my car so much and have zero regrets. Big plans this summer when I throw some serious money into it.

I am currently 4 years into my Z32 build… and closer to 6 figures spent than I care to think about. Will be the most insane street going, track capable Z32 ever built.

I own a 1995 na for years now and it has been my daily and has never left me stranded and super reliable. I do agree with the maintenance part lol. I had to change quite a few worn out suspension components as is an old car and no matter how good was taken care of, if you going to buy one, know already that you will sooner or later going to change something. Is a price to pay, but nothing beats the look and fun of the 300zx.

Glad to see the team putting out these videos. Gives me nostalgia anytime I hear that intro. Great stuff, Alex, Gels and Dakota!

My friend back in the early 2000s had an dark green slick top N/A manual 300 with 150 wet shot of nitrous and dual 3" exhaust, dumped on some wide 17" wheels. It was sooo much fun and looked awesome!!!

I've owned two of these cars - an NA and a TT. IMO the NA is still very fun and feels a lot quicker than 222 hp (and with an HKS dual exhaust sounds great). The NA was very reliable and, besides a clutch slave cylinder going out, didn't give me any problems at all over a year and a half. The TT was way more problem filled and just never seemed to run 100% right. These cars have a lot of little hoses that like to crack due to the heat of the cramped engine bay so use a smoke machine it helps..it was quick though! My car had a 1 piece driveshaft, slightly bigger turbos, injectors, exhaust and a tune.

Great video Alex! but LET ME SHOW YOU HOW IT'S DONE 😁

These need to stop getting more and more attention before I get one 😂

You're the man, Alex! Thanks for pumping out banger after banger. Looking forward for what is to come!

Underated engines. Got a TT basically all stock but rebuilt. Forge pistons and high flow turbos, nistune making 365whp @ 7psi

2:35 ow, hearing you say blackhawk instead of blackbird hurt in a way I didn't think it would. great vid though, subbed after watching the eclipse one & signed up for the website. glad to see motorcycles included in the manufacturer->model search, even if there aren't any parts for much of them.

tt owner here. The car is a pain but pays back when you drive. thanks for great content! Important mod to make: 2nd gen fuel injectors!

If there are 2 JDM Icons that make you say: If it just had 100 more hp it is the FRS/86 and the NA 300zx.

These videos genuinely make my day when I’m feeling bad. The intro will always make me hyped and emotional at the same time

The video I was waiting for haha, after watching the video I can agree that if you don’t treat the car correctly it’s gonna be a PITA, but it’s a good platform, probably not as agile as a S chassis but still can be drifted or track and a robust motor, but if you aren’t too experienced with mechanic work you should probably look for a specialist of the platform, since it’s king of tricky the engine bay

I’ve owned 1 tt and 3 non turbo z32 2+0. My favorite car by far. And luckily we have one of the best z32 mechanics here in Wisconsin.

I've had a 300z for years and they truly are a handful. Never enough research before doing something.

I have a ‘96 NA. Been loving it since ‘96. Less than 90k on it. Still custom. Great driving car still.

Seeing all the z32 content coming back up makes me miss my first car, a running and driving 92 na. Back 6 years ago I was able to get it for just $2850. Sucks they're so expensive now I would absolutely pick another one up

I own 3 twin turbos. Some advice. Don’t buy one unless you love it. Great cars but they are very expensive to get sorted. I spent 2k just replacing trim alone. Also you pretty much have to pull the motor on these cars anyway so might as well reseal it with a new wiring harness, 120k kit and rear main seal. And yes they are reliable, just alot of them are beat so you are spending quite a bit bringing them back to its glory days.

Step 1 = Have tiny hands Step 2 = Have unlimited budget Step 3 = Never give up, never surrender. Step 4 = Prepare telling everyone it's not a Fiero.

Just got a transmission for my 300z. Sadly it's an NA but I love the content and the timing of the video for me.

I appreciate this episode so much, because I'm in the middle.of rebuilding a 300zx and possibly going to be widebodying it

Z content❤❤❤❤❤❤ always love seeing z32 stuff. Not many people do it such a complex car it's a pain to work on it and film constantly You should mention rust issues 😂 that's the one thing I wish I knew to look for when I got my slicktop. Little did I know the wheel well was extremely rotted behind the chunky tires it had 😅

as a 300zx owner, this is so real

I had a gorgeous blue 1990 NA that I sold years ago, and it is still one of my favorite cars I've ever owned, and I've owned some very cool cars. I really miss it. And it was an auto, even!

That's my car when you get to the tune 💪🏿

This easily one of my top 5 favorite looking JDM cars from the 90’s, also I hope you talk about the 4th/5th Gen Prelude, DSM, Cobalt SS, and C5/C6 next

Got a 93 TT. If you can't wrench onnit yourself these cars are ridiculously expensive to maintain and repair. For me I do all the work myself. Currently at 177k miles and everything works on it. It's tastefully modded 400hp machine. Once you do all the deletes it really ain't that bad to work on lol

Stardate 21,362 I stare out the windows of my vessel, traveling against the stars, wondering when Alex will finally do a video in this series about the Focus ST. Painstakingly, I write this comment once more praying for the day that he'll make my dream come true, to provide myself and others with information to make builds to put others to shame. A man can dream, and will continue to.

I have a full LOJ Nuild in Pennsylvania, come interview your boy, high dollar build.. will be posting content soon

Buy an NA stick shift car. Get a clean one and then do headers and true dual 2.5" flowmasters from your local shop. Unless you want to dump crazy money into one, just be happy with a clean NA model. They drive really nice. I was shocked

@6:31 no hate, but the na and tt motors. vg30de and vg30dett. are EXACTLY the same internally, other then pistons, wrist pins, oil squirters and exhaust valves. everything else is identical. auto and 5 speed had dif cam lobe profiles. the 5 speed being the more aggressive of the two. on a saftey side however, the TT did have the external oil cooler which does help drastically in attempting to maintain reliability on these cars esp with the increase temps of the tt version, compared to the na which did not have this feature. but both motors are built equally as stout. again no hate, i love the channel! and love anything Z32! keep rocking hommie! p.s. everything else, was DEAD on POINT!

Bought my 93’ NA for 3 grand and if I’m going to anything to the car I’ve learned to just make it visual upgrades.. cause it’ll never be fast BUT THATS OKAY CAUSE ITS DAMN COOL LOOKING

I am looking at getting one of these and put a VQ37VHR(these motors are dirt cheap asf rn $1000-1500 for a 350hp NA) it already bolts up to a CD009 and the engine bay is wide enough to where you can add stock R35 GTR turbos unto the VQ. Only thing I am worried about is if the hood will close because the VQ is a very tall motor. I reckon I can get everything done with a standalone doing all the work myself for $12-15k.

I have seen 3 of them in my city. Pretty lucky all really nice 2 of them were customized.❤

if you want one of these, its much cheaper to get an NA manual then TT swap because you won’t have to delete the hicas on the TT model. Also get in touch with someone who knows these cars, MAINTENANCE costs a lot with these since they’re from the 90s, NISSAN and the part vendors tax is insane nowadays. GET ONE NOW BEFORE they go up to like 30k like the rx7 fd, nobody wanted to work on 13b either back then but look how much those worth now.

I love my Z best sports car out there !

my wish has come true 😃the videoi been waiting for

Really like shooting in the garage with the Ferrari and tire rack all black with the conti sign. Looks great.

This guy need to give z31 more credit

I bought mine for 1800 it runs great all stock

Some of these facts are just wrong lol. We don't have Subaru problems like headgaskets lol. Our problems are mostly electronics and wiring like any 30 year old car. Or pretty much like any Nissan usually it's cas related stuff. You don't have to pay that much for one of these NA range is 6k-10k TT is 20-25k. The bubble is going down. Of course the community is trying to push it back up but it doesn't seem like it's going to thankfully. The NA weighs 3200ish The turbo weights 3400ish So it's not that heavy. Lighter than an r34 and mk4 supra and nobody calls them heavy. Brakes are fine. Same brakes are used on the skylines lol. The NA and TT blocks have the same potential. Rods are the weakpoint. Other than that plenty of people in this community have turbo'd their NA with good results. Highest hp was 793 I think. Look out for rust damage near the rockers, battery tray, and t tops. Happy hunting!

Sorry if I missed it but I’d add “upgrade your exhaust manifold studs” especially if you have a twin turbo. It’s a good bit of weight hanging at a funky angle. If you want to make it easier to work on put in a vortec v6 with a carb swap, can even do a blow through carb if you want to twin turbo it again.

I was blessed to find and buy a 300zx TT with 60k original miles for cheap before they went up 😭

I have had 2 300zx and my current one is a TT w/ 130k miles. Love ya Alex, but theres so much misinformation on this video. Also, the NAs are just as strong as the TT. So just boost the NA, you can hold 700whp on a NA-TT if you have a decent tune.

How did I do on my 94 twin turbo JDM motor swap / restomod ? I purchased my fairlady for $7700 while in highschool in mid 2000s

Don't forget about that damn lifter tick!

That ending rant was gold lmao keep it up Alex!

I had few na lol but definitely when I got the twin turbo was my baby until some one hit it 😢😢but definitely working on them it’s not easy

Just went to your website, only an intake (motor wise) for the Del Sol.

Man couldn’t be more correct on how much I love working on my Z

Is there anywhere in Chicago area to get my 1990 TT fixed up and running again ? The motor has big problems. I can never find a shop to build it right

So I got my 300zx na is tune but I got a misfire issue u think u can help me solve my problem I bought a new crank angle sensor feel day work perfect but now when I go high Rpms start to misfire so I disconnect the angle sensor and put it back again and work fine so what is the problem

I've got to admit you guys from the states have got it nailed with styling the Z32 👌 the aftermarket scene in the UK is pants I've always been a skyline man R32 to be precise but I've found myself drawn towards the Z32 recently... In this video there's a red Z32 with white centred work meister S1 chrome lips would anyone know which kit it's got on please It's on @ 5:53 onwards

Hed a Z32 with no major problems. 350z brembo upgrade is affordable. You must have been screwed over by a garbage shop. Super Car ride in side.

All these issues you mentioned are just reinforcing my will to buy the one I am looking at and I have no idea why. Is it a downgrade to go from a 370z to a 300zx tt? I don't think so, my pocket might.

1:44 hey that's me, great video 🫡

I love my z32 TT. And they're not that bad to work on... No it's not the engine bay of 70s pickup you can climb into but it's not nearly as cramped as a modern mini van either.

@alexmatini. Fun fact Lamborghini bought the Z32 headlights not the other way around. Ive owned my Z32 for 24 years swapped NA to TT, modest build with forged internals, nismo 740cc injectors full bolt on options and 370z Akebono on all 4 corners. Its a 5 speed manual with a new 1998 tranny from Japan cause why not.

Got me one of them clean blue NAs and it's reliable as f, never selling

The dopest Z

Not gonna lie I love these videos and I'm just wondering if we can get a "How to Modify the Ford Crown Victoria"😂

You had me until you said “the headlights are from a Lamborghini”😢

Glad to see your still using the word Beto music 🔥🔥🔥

Tooooooon zone 🚗💥💨🔥

Let's Go MartiniWorks!!!💯💪🏽💯

300zx, the car for people with a dominatrix kink

Just spent 1.4K on a ugly one from 94 wish me luck

Gonna need a FRIGGIN sedative after listening to this guy for more than 3 min! 🤔🤔🤯🙄

My 1981 s130 with her bored l28et would destroy your 350 swapped s30. And she'll look damn beautiful while doing it.

plsssssss do evo 3!!!! i have one and i want you to talk about it!! i love you

Lotus: "Simplify, Then Add Lightness."

Got a clean 1990 2+2 model for $10k last year, already spent close to $5k on getting the engine to run properly 🥲 should be relatively smooth sailing from here tho with regular maintenance. Absolutely love this car

Man Dude thanks for the shoutout on the 300zx’s

Can you do a video on the Honda Prelude? Sank sank

Great videos bro !

I love my 94 NA....😢

Whooo i feel seen. My begging was worth it 🤣

R32 ohlins dfv can be used with top hats in front trimmed a bit.

thinking about swapping the engine into a 2006 altima thoughts? would love to make it awd but that'll some money and time i don't have rn

U should make a video of the 1st gen 300zx I think thats the only 300zx I'd actually buy

The non turbo had more compression hence it being more stout than the turbo version, many people get a non turbo to turbo it so it can safely candle 600hp on stock internals. The twin turbo is only a matter of how good your tuner is🫣

Please do the Caliber Srt 🙏, loving these videoss 🐐

need to take mine somewhere in the LA area to get EGR fixed any recommendations

I need that Lexus sc400/300/soarer video🔥🔥🔥😏

I'll take my chances on this 7k 300zx

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280zx is the best, Alex.

lowkey wanna see Alex review some volvo's, like the amazon, 240's,...

Audi B5 S4 next Alex? Since it’s popularity is slowly going up now due to SingleTurboNoggyS4

1) it is a Grand Tourer (GT), not an econo-box or cheap entry level import. Weight comes with the territory. 2) the only dilemma Subaru has is poor manufacturing. Subarus are literal garbage on wheels. The Z32 is not comparable to cheap manufacturing. 3) Lamborghini actually has Z32 headlights. Not the other way around. 4) I have a naturally aspirated Z32 for sale if anyone is interested. Check my channel for the full scoop on it.

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