View Poll Results: What's the best generation Z car?
S30
78
27.76%
S130
53
18.86%
Z31
41
14.59%
Z32
90
32.03%
Z33
19
6.76%
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Best generation!
03-12-2007, 12:13 PM
#78
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I have had four S30's, and one Z32 NA. With mods I have to say the Z32 NA was a better performing car overall, but to me the S30 has more character. My favorite is my new 71 240z, which in all honesty I haven't even driven yet! I sold the Z32 to be able to afford to make the S30 into the car I keep for the long haul.
03-12-2007, 01:00 PM
#79
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^^^I agree S30s have the most character....and the best looking. Mine has scratches, a lil rust, old paint, no bumpers, etc......and she's STILL beautiful!
And all I can say is there must not be many 350Z owners that get on this thread. I LOVE mine....fast, good-looking, awesome handling and awesome sounds, and IMO the most like the original in character.
And all I can say is there must not be many 350Z owners that get on this thread. I LOVE mine....fast, good-looking, awesome handling and awesome sounds, and IMO the most like the original in character.
Last edited by SportBikeMike; 03-12-2007 at 01:04 PM.
03-12-2007, 06:31 PM
#82
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A mint 1970-71 240Z is worth roughly the same amount as a brand new Z33.
You wont find many S-30s that don't have problems with modern adaptations to their antique tire and suspension technology. But a well sorted out(inexpensively prepped) 240Z can make an impressive showing at any motorsports event.
You wont find many S-30s that don't have problems with modern adaptations to their antique tire and suspension technology. But a well sorted out(inexpensively prepped) 240Z can make an impressive showing at any motorsports event.
03-12-2007, 11:21 PM
#84
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mine to... im just saying, s30 would most likely win in a stock mint condition show off in a judgement. i love teh Z32, i love the s30, to me, those are the only 2 Z's that truly matter, but wee needed teh 250z to keep the Z heritage alive, and the s130 gave us teh turbo motor.... the z31, well.... i guess it led to the Z32 so its good for soemthing huh?
03-13-2007, 02:46 PM
#86
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Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
but wee needed teh 250z to keep the Z heritage alive, and the s130 gave us teh turbo motor....
05-13-2007, 07:41 PM
#89
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Location: Winnipeg, Mb, Canada
Posts: 290
In my opinion, even though I have two s130's, I would rather have an s30. Sorry 280zx guys, but it's true. The early Z's had the most character and in my opinion, time only made the design less characteristic.
This is only MY opinion, so please don't flame.
This is only MY opinion, so please don't flame.
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12-11-2007, 11:21 PM
#93
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Location: Texas
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OMG!
S30 WINS!
It has the best styling, best engine, and is still even winning races today, i see people are crazy over the Z32, yea nice Z, BUT! problematic motor, expensive parts, and is mistaken for a saturn on a regualar basis, but it was a technical feat when it came out, but the S30 was sensational when it came out and still is, the looks of a 240Z done right is unbeatable SEEE! how am i wrong just look at this beutiful beast!
S30 WINS!
It has the best styling, best engine, and is still even winning races today, i see people are crazy over the Z32, yea nice Z, BUT! problematic motor, expensive parts, and is mistaken for a saturn on a regualar basis, but it was a technical feat when it came out, but the S30 was sensational when it came out and still is, the looks of a 240Z done right is unbeatable SEEE! how am i wrong just look at this beutiful beast!
Last edited by Datto240z; 12-11-2007 at 11:41 PM.
12-15-2007, 03:41 PM
#99
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Location: Sprague River, Oregon
Posts: 176
I liek the look of the 240Z's the best, but I like the drivetrain of the 280ZX better. I don't like the cramped engine bay's on the newer V-6 Z's. I looked under the hoods on my friends 300ZX TT, and can't imagine ever working on it without pulling the engine from the car first.
