The 300ZX was the last hurrah in a long line of Nissan and Datsun designs. The embodiment of the '80s and its "sports car for the common man" slogan. I bought my 1984 Z31 brand new, and after owning it for two weeks I knew I would never end up selling the car. Over its 32 year lifetime I've rebuilt the transmission and replaced many a water pump, starter, timing belt, and alternator. Most would count those as consumable parts, and rightly so. I've never had any major issue with the engine or drive train, and the vehicle has fantastic aftermarket support. I've been driving this car daily in all seasons but winter. The interior is what you'd expect from a 1980s sports car, nothing fancy, but definitely comfortable. Nowadays the youth like to tear out the innards and reupholster in leather with large bass-y speakers, but to each his own.

The 300zx has a very elegant look to it. It is sleek, slender, and an absolute blast to drive. The performance is top notch for what you would have found in the price range when it came out new, but for finding used models in good condition for this generation 300zx it can be absolutely phenomenal for under $10,000. The twin turbos really propel this thing forward, and the stock turbos hold up a lot better in the long run compared to the stock turbos on newer cars such as the twin turbo Audi S4's. For the time, the interior is actually very well put together and gives a sense of luxury. The paneling and layout of the center console form a cockpit like area around the driver's seat to make you feel like you really are in a super car. It even has dual zone climate control!

I love the gas efficiency. For an old vehicle to get 28+MPG is astounding. I'm not a fan of the sunroof because I don't like the added glare. The interior is not roomy and the car is very low to the ground and can be a bit of a struggle to enter and exit for a very tall person. However, I love the power, the V6 has some scoot!