View Poll Results: 93 300ZX(non turbo) Or a 2K maxima. Both 5spd!!!
93 300ZX 5spd 82K miles. NON TURBO
8
11.59%
2K maxima SE 5spd 80k miles.
39
56.52%
Im stupid for even thinking of getting a Z.
22
31.88%
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Z or Maxima?
11-08-2002, 08:28 PM
#3
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Neither. The Z will be slower and 2k Maxima's are ugly IMO, especially coming from a 4th Gen. 
If insurence isn't a problem, look into F-bodies. You can get the car in my sig for $9200 w/60k miles on it.
But if you have to keep it in the family, get another 4th Gen!
If insurence isn't a problem, look into F-bodies. You can get the car in my sig for $9200 w/60k miles on it.But if you have to keep it in the family, get another 4th Gen!
11-08-2002, 08:42 PM
#4
I'm with Craig, neither. You will be disappointed once you get the NA 300ZX and wish you got a turbo one instead. The 2k Maxima isn't really that impressive too. How about the 2k2 6spd Maxima? I'm sure there are used 2k2 6spd Maximas out there now.
11-08-2002, 08:58 PM
#5
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Re: Z or Maxima?
Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
Should I get a 2K maxima or a 93 300zx NON turbo? Both will have the same miles but the maxima will cost a little more.
Please post your opinions.
Should I get a 2K maxima or a 93 300zx NON turbo? Both will have the same miles but the maxima will cost a little more.
Please post your opinions.
93 300zx cons
-AGE - a 93 is pretty old, you'll have a lot more problems with it than the max
-comfort
-not as fast as a 2k
11-08-2002, 11:31 PM
#8
Originally posted by Craig Mack
Neither. The Z will be slower and 2k Maxima's are ugly IMO, especially coming from a 4th Gen. If insurence isn't a problem, look into F-bodies. You can get the car in my sig for $9200 w/60k miles on it.
But if you have to keep it in the family, get another 4th Gen!
Neither. The Z will be slower and 2k Maxima's are ugly IMO, especially coming from a 4th Gen.
If insurence isn't a problem, look into F-bodies. You can get the car in my sig for $9200 w/60k miles on it.But if you have to keep it in the family, get another 4th Gen!
11-09-2002, 06:07 AM
#11
Get the 2K Maxima, 5 speed SE I hope. add a CAI, Y pipe and B pipe. For suspension, if it is an SE, you can get away with just and FSTB and RSB until the struts and springs wear out. By that time you could go with Eibach,H&Rs, KYB-AGxs, Tokicos etc. Those mods alone should wake up the power/weight ratio and make you not miss the NA 300Zx at all. And, it will be more reliable than the Z.
DW
DW
It's like comparing apples and oranges
11-09-2002, 11:04 AM
#15
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- Maintenance on the Z is expensive if you have someone else do the work. The dealership I go to for parts readily admits that they gouge prices for Z-cars.
- I drove an N/A 300ZX once (the model with the "back seat"). Nothing too special. You can't fit anything in the back, though.
- Ask yourself if you want the following:
- FWD vs. RWD
- Mods (you'll hate the N/A ZX if you want to go for power. Converting to a turbo setup = $$$.)
- Interior space
- Age of car (older cars suck, as my list of things-to-do on my '96 starts racking up)
Good luck with your decision.
- I drove an N/A 300ZX once (the model with the "back seat"). Nothing too special. You can't fit anything in the back, though.
- Ask yourself if you want the following:
- FWD vs. RWD
- Mods (you'll hate the N/A ZX if you want to go for power. Converting to a turbo setup = $$$.)
- Interior space
- Age of car (older cars suck, as my list of things-to-do on my '96 starts racking up)
Good luck with your decision.
11-09-2002, 11:11 AM
#16
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Originally posted by BriGuyMax
Craig...if all you're going to do on here is "talk up the f-bodies"....then go somewhere else...none of us want to hear it.
Craig...if all you're going to do on here is "talk up the f-bodies"....then go somewhere else...none of us want to hear it.
11-09-2002, 11:36 AM
#17
Buy a 89 Supra Turbo and spend $3000 on mods 
But if you really want something fairly new and sporty in your price range...maybe 95 540i 6-speed or an M3. Not as reliable but the performance is there.
But if you really want something fairly new and sporty in your price range...maybe 95 540i 6-speed or an M3. Not as reliable but the performance is there.
11-09-2002, 12:22 PM
#18
Why do people always sudjest the cars that are not on the list???
Whats wrong with Z if its in a good condition? Its looks different and has a sporty feel. I DONT CARE FOR THE SPEED cause its not that slow, I dont care for the trunk space, if I wanted trunk space I would get a f150, who cares that it s not comfortable, like max is any better with KYB/Eibacks.
Well After all this i still want the Z
I love how it looks, its different, an its a 2door sports car that i wanted. tell me Im wrong about this.
Whats wrong with Z if its in a good condition? Its looks different and has a sporty feel. I DONT CARE FOR THE SPEED cause its not that slow, I dont care for the trunk space, if I wanted trunk space I would get a f150, who cares that it s not comfortable, like max is any better with KYB/Eibacks.
Well After all this i still want the Z
I love how it looks, its different, an its a 2door sports car that i wanted. tell me Im wrong about this.
11-09-2002, 12:24 PM
#19
Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
Why do people always sudjest the cars that are not on the list???
Whats wrong with Z if its in a good condition? Its looks different and has a sporty feel. I DONT CARE FOR THE SPEED cause its not that slow, I dont care for the trunk space, if I wanted trunk space I would get a f150, who cares that it s not comfortable, like max is any better with KYB/Eibacks.
Well After all this i still want the Z
I love how it looks, its different, an its a 2door sports car that i wanted. tell me Im wrong about this.
Why do people always sudjest the cars that are not on the list???
Whats wrong with Z if its in a good condition? Its looks different and has a sporty feel. I DONT CARE FOR THE SPEED cause its not that slow, I dont care for the trunk space, if I wanted trunk space I would get a f150, who cares that it s not comfortable, like max is any better with KYB/Eibacks.
Well After all this i still want the Z
I love how it looks, its different, an its a 2door sports car that i wanted. tell me Im wrong about this.
11-09-2002, 03:05 PM
#21
Originally posted by Craig Mack
Why don't you take the stick out of your @ss and stop being little mr. internet patrol. I'm suggesting him my opinion on what he should get. Just becuase I like F-bodies and recommended him as ONE of the options, doesn't mean you have to get all **** about it. He could get a good one in his price range and would love the performance. Maybe your just bitter because you hate FWD soo much?
Why don't you take the stick out of your @ss and stop being little mr. internet patrol. I'm suggesting him my opinion on what he should get. Just becuase I like F-bodies and recommended him as ONE of the options, doesn't mean you have to get all **** about it. He could get a good one in his price range and would love the performance. Maybe your just bitter because you hate FWD soo much?
I don't have a stick in my a$$, I'm just sick of reading about it.
The f-body is NOT one of the options that he was considering...so why even make it an issue? He obviously wants a RELIABLE car.
I'm not bitter about FWD...actually I'm glad I have it right now more than ever since we're going to be getting snow up here in Chicago really soon.
11-09-2002, 10:53 PM
#23
I'll slap you if you throw another car into the equation
just the get ****ing max and be done with it....
the Z will be 3 times older.. insurance will be a LOT higher.. it will give you more problems in the long run, it will be slower, you will be made fun of for having a non-turbo Z, you will feel stupid and sell it in a month and loose $$$..
get the maxima
get the maxima
get the maxima
just the get ****ing max and be done with it....
the Z will be 3 times older.. insurance will be a LOT higher.. it will give you more problems in the long run, it will be slower, you will be made fun of for having a non-turbo Z, you will feel stupid and sell it in a month and loose $$$..
get the maxima
get the maxima
get the maxima
11-09-2002, 10:54 PM
#24
Originally posted by Brendan
I'd def say 300zx, just cause they will only become more and more rare,and one with 82k!! come on now. You will always be able to find a maxima with low miles if you change your mind, but the 300zx you don't see everyday
I'd def say 300zx, just cause they will only become more and more rare,and one with 82k!! come on now. You will always be able to find a maxima with low miles if you change your mind, but the 300zx you don't see everyday
11-09-2002, 11:07 PM
#25
well, i'd personally get the maxima...
the z, you know you'll get raped for insurance for a "sports car" even though that "sports car" is slower than the family 4 door. small inside which means not more than one passenger, which might be a good thing. no big back seat...
it also like they said may not be as reliable...
however, they are badass looking cars and with or without body kit look so much cooler than any maxima...i still heart maximas but zx' style is beautiful.
get whichever floats your boat more...you can always sell or trade in down the line for other car...goodluck!
the z, you know you'll get raped for insurance for a "sports car" even though that "sports car" is slower than the family 4 door. small inside which means not more than one passenger, which might be a good thing. no big back seat...
it also like they said may not be as reliable...however, they are badass looking cars and with or without body kit look so much cooler than any maxima...i still heart maximas but zx' style is beautiful.
get whichever floats your boat more...you can always sell or trade in down the line for other car...goodluck!
11-10-2002, 12:14 AM
#28
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Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
Thank you. Maximas are everywhere but Z is not. whats wrong with a great condtion Z?? nothing. Looks awesome for a 10year old design and pretty quick. And about TT Z. I dont want to deal with turbos right now. I need a more or less a reliable car but fun.
Thank you. Maximas are everywhere but Z is not. whats wrong with a great condtion Z?? nothing. Looks awesome for a 10year old design and pretty quick. And about TT Z. I dont want to deal with turbos right now. I need a more or less a reliable car but fun.
11-10-2002, 12:57 AM
#29
Re: Z or Maxima?
Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
Should I get a 2K maxima or a 93 300zx NON turbo? Both will have the same miles but the maxima will cost a little more.
Please post your opinions.
Should I get a 2K maxima or a 93 300zx NON turbo? Both will have the same miles but the maxima will cost a little more.
Please post your opinions.
11-10-2002, 12:59 AM
#30
If you buy that n/a Z you'll be kicking yourself every day cause you didn't spring for the turbo. Either get the right Z or don't get one... the Maxima would be faster than the n/a Z anyway.
11-10-2002, 07:02 AM
#31
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Originally posted by Weasel
If you buy that n/a Z you'll be kicking yourself every day cause you didn't spring for the turbo. Either get the right Z or don't get one... the Maxima would be faster than the n/a Z anyway.
If you buy that n/a Z you'll be kicking yourself every day cause you didn't spring for the turbo. Either get the right Z or don't get one... the Maxima would be faster than the n/a Z anyway.
The thing that sucks is that the old Z32 NA cant be turbo'ed, and it sucks. The Z is gonna handle better then the Max, It's a sports cars. But it's only 2 seats and not all that fast. The Z also has T-Tops. More fun then a Four Door Sedan IMO. However as far as styling goes, I prefere the Z. I think you should be asking yourself about where u live and the weather conditions u drive in and If a 2 seater RWD sports car is for you. Its a different car then a Maxima. The Maxima IS prob faster stock. But you can still mod a Z32 NA, almost the same as a maxima. Personally I think I would hold out for a TT Z32, and I know how hard they are to find, b/c I was looking at one point. If its not a TT then get the Max.
11-10-2002, 07:32 AM
#32
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Originally posted by Cumalot
I'm with Craig, neither. You will be disappointed once you get the NA 300ZX and wish you got a turbo one instead. The 2k Maxima isn't really that impressive too. How about the 2k2 6spd Maxima? I'm sure there are used 2k2 6spd Maximas out there now.
I'm with Craig, neither. You will be disappointed once you get the NA 300ZX and wish you got a turbo one instead. The 2k Maxima isn't really that impressive too. How about the 2k2 6spd Maxima? I'm sure there are used 2k2 6spd Maximas out there now.
11-10-2002, 07:06 PM
#36
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300ZX TT
300ZX TT - $10k
$5k in mods and you can hang with the big boys
1991 300zx tt
intake/exhaust/apexi avcr/jwt sport 500s/GD down pipes and some other
ricey mods
still slower than a maxima, slightly faster than a civic
$5k in mods and you can hang with the big boys
1991 300zx tt
intake/exhaust/apexi avcr/jwt sport 500s/GD down pipes and some other
ricey mods
still slower than a maxima, slightly faster than a civic
11-10-2002, 07:37 PM
#37
Re: 300ZX TT
Originally posted by [s3]
300ZX TT - $10k
$5k in mods and you can hang with the big boys
1991 300zx tt
intake/exhaust/apexi avcr/jwt sport 500s/GD down pipes and some other
ricey mods
still slower than a maxima, slightly faster than a civic
300ZX TT - $10k
$5k in mods and you can hang with the big boys
1991 300zx tt
intake/exhaust/apexi avcr/jwt sport 500s/GD down pipes and some other
ricey mods
still slower than a maxima, slightly faster than a civic
11-10-2002, 07:48 PM
#38
Re: Re: 300ZX TT
Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
U see I wouldnt want 90-92 300Z cause they have some kind of piston problem or somehting like that, over time they become sharp and then ur engine is fukced. Anyway I picked up a 300Z today.
U see I wouldnt want 90-92 300Z cause they have some kind of piston problem or somehting like that, over time they become sharp and then ur engine is fukced. Anyway I picked up a 300Z today.
11-10-2002, 07:55 PM
#39
Re: Re: 300ZX TT
Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
U see I wouldnt want 90-92 300Z cause they have some kind of piston problem or somehting like that, over time they become sharp and then ur engine is fukced. Anyway I picked up a 300Z today.
U see I wouldnt want 90-92 300Z cause they have some kind of piston problem or somehting like that, over time they become sharp and then ur engine is fukced. Anyway I picked up a 300Z today.
You silly boy, I bet you'd get ***** slapped by the boys at twinturbo.net for saying that.
Good luck with the N/A, you'd be begging for a TT once you drive/ride in one.
11-10-2002, 09:00 PM
#40
Re: Re: 300ZX TT
Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
U see I wouldnt want 90-92 300Z cause they have some kind of piston problem or somehting like that, over time they become sharp and then ur engine is fukced. Anyway I picked up a 300Z today.
U see I wouldnt want 90-92 300Z cause they have some kind of piston problem or somehting like that, over time they become sharp and then ur engine is fukced. Anyway I picked up a 300Z today.
