hi there

my name is josh and I have just signed up.

i haven’t yet bought a 300zx but was wondering if some of you could give me some of your opinions on them what are their good points and bad points. at the moment i have a 200sx s13 and love it, was thinking of upgrading to a z32

welcome to the club, :D

 

and best thing is to have a look at the buying guides on the site through the search function (gr8 tool) have u been to see any as yet and have u got any idea what u want ie -

 

n/a or tt swb/lwb?

 

chris

ok cheers mate, i haven't gone to look at any but i no i want the tt. what is swb/lwb?

swb is short wheel base /lwb is long wheel base (mine's a lwb or 2+2)

 

there is a fair few quality examples for sale here on the club at the min !

 

u got a rough price in mind?

Welcome to the Club bud :D

welcome to the club

welcome mate

thanks for the welcome. is there any differance between them other than the wheelbase lenght?

swb - 2 seats

lwb - 2+2

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=119305&highlight=swb ;)

i like the thought of a 2 seater any body got any preferences which one performs better?

you can only get a SWB as an impor so insurance will be higher than that of a LWB uk car, you can also get an import LWB car aswell

http://www.300zx.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=119305&highlight=swb ;)

 

Thats a thread on the difference between the door sizes lol

i like the thought of a 2 seater any body got any preferences which one performs better?

The SWB is lighter and nimbler than the LWB, although its not a massive difference. The LWB has praticallaty advantages with the rear seats.

 

All UK cars are LWB TT . Imports were available and LWB & SWB. TT and NA.

 

All LWB's are Targa. Most SWB's are Targa too, although the SWB was also available in Rare Convertible and Slicktop(hardtop roof, not targa) versions.

Thats a thread on the difference between the door sizes lol

 

 

 

i know ,i know :slap:

 

it was more for this than anything though;)

 

 

Wheelbase2450 mm (96.5 in) 2 seater

2570 mm (101.2 in) 2+2

 

Length4305 mm (169.5 in) 2 seater

4520 mm (178 in) 2+2

 

Width1790 mm (70.5 in) 2 seater

1800 mm (70.9 in) 2+2

 

Height1245 mm (49.0 in) 2 seater, standard)

1250 mm (49.2 in) 2 seater, T-bar roof

1255 mm (49.4 in) 2+2

 

Curb weight1610 kg (3550 lb) 2+2

1496 kg (3300 lb) 2 seater

 

:D:D

thanks for the help its really helpfull, think i will go for the uk lwb as insurace is going to be high enough lol.

thanks for the help its really helpfull, think i will go for the uk lwb as insurace is going to be high enough lol.

 

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Check check and check again for rust/corrosion ;)

thanks for the help its really helpfull, think i will go for the uk lwb as insurace is going to be high enough lol.

 

Good choice!, make sure though u thourgl'y check 4 rust as some uk models have not faired well!

 

some i went to view where in need of tlc to say the least!!:rolleyes:

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Check check and check again for rust/corrosion ;)

 

U read my mind there bud, just a bit quicker on the old keyboard:bow::rofl:

ah are they common to rust? where are the main spots prone to rust?

ah are they common to rust? where are the main spots prone to rust?

 

If you use the search button at the top of the page, you will find plenty of threads on it.

 

Its not that they are a bad built car, it is just our crappy weather!

 

Main places are sills and rear arches 'i think'.

 

Please be aware, if you find rust on the outside there is a high possibilty it is alot worse underneath ;) :(

mine is a uk and the rust is all sorted and repaired, they go on the rear sills, the floor (underneath), front crossmember (radiator support bracket) arches and boot lid underneath the spoiler, mine had the arches, the floor, the sills and the crossmember, they have now all been replaced or repaired, and i will be selling mine after christmas

sounds just like a s13 lol. well i will defo keep an eye out for it