hey i was just wonder how much it accucly cost to matain a 300zx i n its good condition.. ive read a few forum about iit, it sounds really expensive, i was just wondering how much expensiver compaire to skyline or supra's maintences.. thanks
I think that with the current exchange rate and fuel prices... ...it works out to $2.47 every 15 seconds.
To be serious A Zed is no worse than any other 10-15 year old car out there. It's probably better engineered than most, but then again, most have probably been driven hard too. Be patient in your selection of a Zed (don't buy the first one you see). If you find what you think is a good one, ask a forum member to come and have a look for you / with you at the car. They are not as cheap as a falcodore to repair, parts are a little dearer and labour may cost you more on some repairs since some of the engine may need to be dismantled to do some even basic repairs or service. A lot of mechanics duck for cover when they see that there is an engine under the bonnet that takes up the whole engine bay. It's an amazing feeling to drive one. From the comfort, power and the looks it gets. Every time I curse the car for something, I just go for a drive, and all is forgiven
All cars are the same... if you dont look after them of course its going to have problems.. a newer type car can cost you an arm and a leg if the warranty runs out on you. The problem is some mechanics say they wont touch a zed becuase of how big the motor is and little space to play with. I find that to be a load of crap, either you want the work or you dont. If they dont oh well thats there problem becuase they just missed out on some more $$$ towards there company. A ford or a holden can still cost you alot of $$$ if the car is not looked after right. The costs of them do add up if you are always getting things fixed.. like i said above it all comes down to how well you maintain your car. Nath
I think it's more about not knowing them and being unable to give an accurate quote as well as the increased chance of breaking something and it actually costing them $.
like i said you either want it or you dont.. its simple... hell my mechanic has never worked on a zed before yet they did the 100k service on my car and its running fine. go figure. There is not alot of mechanics you can trust with your cars, some are there to just rip you off. I supplyed my mechanic with the parts the car stayed there for over a month which it didnt really worry me as i wanted the job done right the frist time. Never had a problem at all with my mechanic with either of my car's. It just dont take 5 mins doing the job it does take time with anything you do. It goes for any type of car either they do it right the first time or the car keeps coming back to them its as simple as that. Its called reading manuals doing updated courses etc alot of mechanics dont do that but there is some out there that do. It dont matter what type of car it is as long as you maintain the car you wont have many problems with it. The cooling system is the most imporant part if you dont look after that then you will have problems. here is something for you, the VL commdore had the RB30 nissan motor in it same motor that was in the R31 skylines. Now the VL had more cracked heads then the R31 why is that? maybe becuase the highest point of the motor was the head so if the cooling system was not 100% then you 9 times out of 10 you would have a cracked head. Most young kids buy VL's dont look after the car and then wonder why they are up for a huge amount to fix the car. Nath
to be more serious I really don't agree. The 300 is pretty expensive to keep going, due mainly to ridiculous parts prices. Add onto that the fact that most mechanics hate them and will charge with that in mind. I can do my own maintenance and some servicing and I do get some strong second thoughts about owning the car due to costs. If you're young and not on a good full time wage I would have to say steer clear until you're a bit older and can afford to fully appreciate the car. All this is going to get shot down by many but these comments are from my experiences and I'll stand by them.
300zx's matain compair Skilyne and Surpa Costs when comparing to the Skyline and Supra are in reality probably very similar .... You will find though that 300ZX owners are honest and have NOT have not shoved their head up their OWN Ar$% quite as much..... There are many other BETTER Vehicles you can go for if you want OUTRIGHT horsepower ... or OUTRIGHT handling ... or OUTRIGHT cheap to maintain ... or OUTRIGHT looks . (Nah you can't beat the looks) ... Now lose just a LITTLE in the other area's (ie. the OUTRIGHT) and you have a 300zx (SLEEK,FAST,GREAT HANDLING,SEXY,ATTRACTIVE).... and to beat it ALL... they are not like AR$%holes .... NOT EVERYONE has one .... :zlove::zlove::thumbsup::thumbsup:
to be more serious I agree. Repairs are a hassle and cost far more than other cars (especially smaller run around cars), parts are also expensive. Many zeds are around 15 years old, hoses and wiring are already reaching the end of their life. In short these cars are expensive to run and maintain. Many here are capable of working on their cars, so might not feel the pinch as much as a student with no mechanical knowlege. The benifits of driving the zed (for me anyway) far outweighs the hassle of getting it fixed. Follow our advice and take your time looking for a car in good mechanical condition.
I think it also has something to do with the flood of cheap 15yo cars arriv arriving recently. People who only just had enough cash scraped together to get the thing landed and complied, and then driving it around until basically it stops functioning. It took me a while to get mine going decently. When it was sick, it stayed off the road til the problem was fixed - which wasn't always easy, because sometimes the problem was hard to diagnose. There were a lot of up-front costs, like timing belt, water pump, etc etc as you all know, but I know a lot of people who wouldn't have done this. Still others who thought "cool, supercar for $10k" driving them around with a leaking turbo line or clogged radiator or something, then that causing major damage, has probably given the cars a bad name. After almost 8 months, mines only just in a position where I can safely give her a bit and be safe that it's not going to overheat/blow a hose/explode etc. That said, the whole "remove engine to access turbines" is a bit of a laugh.
Also, the other thing is, V-shaped engines are different that straight-6 setups like the skyline and supra. There are obviously a lot of things that the v-engine has two of as opposed to just one, and then there's two turbines, two intercoolers, etc etc. I suppose the skyline and supra each have two turbines as well*, haven't seen a TT supra in person but it's not quite so hard to access the turbines on a gojirra. *unless you're talking GTS-t, in which case you might as well get a commodore!:LOL:
that's it, all it takes is one drive to forget the fact that you could have a shitload of other cool stuff if you didn't have the zed. Nothing compares to driving it. Just love it when I have to push a bit into an intersection to make the green arrow, then feed in some throttle out of the corner. that being said i'd still warn someone with a relatively small amount of cash and/or lacking in mechanical skills away from the 300. It's either going to be time or effort or cash at one time or another - probably both.
Chi Sorry to be a pain but if you fill in your profile it will be easier to answer your question. I know it might not seem relevant but knowing where you are we can suggest workshops to talk to, availability (and price) of mechanics in your area who can work on your car etc Zeds are expensive to maintain but provided you have a steady job and don't mind sacrificing lifestyle when neccessary it's certainly manageable. Most members will be prepared to give you a hand (with maintenane not $$ )where and when they can.
in my point of view..... i own the NA Zed, i cannot answer that if u asking about TTZed. But as my Zed, just only the first time service(give them to check my car when i brought it and install the U/D pully as well) , re-gas A/C(im the 1st owner of my Zed in Aus.) and wheel alignment need to give the mechanic to done it. it's not hard to matain the car for me. for my DIY jobs, change: brake pads, engine oil, brake hose, steering rack boot, power steering pump, P/S oil, battery, fuel filter, brake fuel, final gear oil, head light bulb, power steering control unit. install: MP3 head unit, all speakers, AMP + Subwoofer, DIY grounding cable, DIY Hyper Voltage System, Neon in interior, Neon under the car, Alarm immobilize + keyless entry, Adjusting the Throttle Positioning Sensor. all of those are finished by myself. i dont think its too hard for keepin Zed(NA) even that im oversea student and just study in IT. the only thing is matain the Zed must need more time compare with Magna(my last ride Zed is my 2nd) but not really that hard to keep it. im really enjoy to own and drive a 300ZX:zlove: Cheers
point of view Since i bought my Zed she has cost me an arm and a leg...but a point to consider is that a Zed is not just a car "Its a way of life" so live life to the fullest...your Zed will give you the ultimate reward
ive had a r33, 2xs13s,s14,soarer and 2 300zx and the 300zx is by far and away the dearest to maintain, but it really is in a different leauge of performance to the other cars they were all practical cars, the 300 guzzles fuel breaks alot and is hard to fix .its just 2 seats with an engine cramed in,great for going fast , dont buy one unless you have money to burn
Simple rule of thumb Spend more on your outlay for a vehicle which has most work done on it. NOT MODS. Work in this instance will mean, regular maintenance, 100k service....etc. Mods will be secondary. Most "cheap" Zs out there are really lemons. And basically you need to spend heaps to fix it even before talking about "regular" maintenance. Personally speaking, my Z has been pretty "cheap" in the form of maintenance as most work has already been done. 100k service has been conducted on it plus it has a rebuilt engine. And by looking after it (and not trashing it) the maintenance is pretty alright. In conclusion, I think if you have a good car with the major issues addressed (to start with) and you are willing to do or learn to do most things yourself, it is a "slightly above average" car to maintain, as you need better of every thing such as engine oil, petrol....etc. But definately I dare say not beyond affordability unless you really are in a situation where every cent counts. However, if you got a lemon of a car, the only word is good luck, I would not use the word maintenance costs in this instance, but rather fixing it costs. Hopefully this gives you a clear idea of where you would be headed in terms of whether Z ownership is your cup of tea.
I spent a pretty penny when I bought my car, but it was worth it I paid a little more than average for my Z at the time, but *touch wood* It has been a really reliable car, needing no more than the service every 5k and me not being a dickhead with it. Its a bit of a I take care of you and you take care of me arrangement. If you want a thrash-box, please don't buy a Z because it hurts me to see them getting punished. Get an s-13 or se86 or something if you are rarely going to be far off the red-line. Those cars are tried and tested to withstand constant abuse. The Z is a lady and if you treat her wrong she'll kill you in your sleep.:sick: By far the nicest and most enjoyable car I have ever been in though:zlove::zlove:
