Faults:

The Turbo died at around 93k, it was a very expensive fix, which came out to be around $3000. They say the Turbo lasts for 70-80k.

Crappy wheel bearings have hit ABS on my car, $100 fix.

Did the Camshaft Timing belt at 70,000.

General Comments:

After 65,000 miles, the car just starts going down hill right away. Even for the later years.

All in all, the car was great when it was young. A popular magazine once said "buy this car for the first 65,000 miles, then get rid of it".

Faults:

Turbo 92,000 (expensive).

Gearbox and transmission 107,000 (expensive).

Fuel injectors 123,000 (expensive).

Various electrical, that were not very expensive as well.

General Comments:

High performance, can't handle the load?

One of fastest cars I have ever owned, but requires a lot of work to keep it running. It becomes expensive very quick.

Faults:

AIV valves, TWICE, once at 64k, the other at 116k.

Transmission went at 122k.

Turbo at 89k (and acting odd again).

General Comments:

I won't lie to you, this car is sweet when it's running well, it's fast. Reliability on the other hand, kinda iffy. I know many will say it's not true (they must be lucky), but two of my friends also have these cars, only slightly newer.. and the same problems occur.

Comfort could be a little better as well.

Don't get me wrong, I like this car, but I won't be very sad when I let it go.

Faults:

Replaced the drive train in 2000 because the car had developed a growl and extra vibration. Only about $900 to repair, though.

Replaced front struts and tie rods last year, as well. Had problems with new Nokian NRV tires - handles great but developed bumpiness, especially when cold. The car is very sensitive to minor tire balance or alignment variations; keep things tuned up!

Otherwise, this car has been extremely reliable and enjoyable. The engine has been flawless.

General Comments:

This is a fun car! I'd love to have the turbo for the extra acceleration, but I drive mostly curvy state highway roads which are ideal for this car (ride's a little harsh on Vermont dirt roads, though. Stick to the fast pavement!)

T-tops are a nice feature.

Faults:

Valve cover gasket needed to be replaced.

O2 sensor had to be replaced.

Throttle position switch had to be replaced.

Power transistor unit had to be replaced.

General Comments:

This car is very responsive and solid.

The car, equipped with Bridgestone Potenza series tires, is very predictable.

Braking is not as good as one would like and should be upgraded for spirited driving.

Faults:

I had to replace the clutch and the center propeller shaft bearing. Both were cheap operations, and would happen with any other car.

General Comments:

It eats gas, but I love it. It's very fast (especially if you work on the exhaust) and takes turns like no other.

It has very good leg room, a perfect clutch, and a perfect trunk for that double 12 inch woofer box that every ZX owner should have.

Faults:

Nothing bad has ever happened to this wonderful car.

General Comments:

This is truly the perfect car, it carries the Z heritage on.

Faults:

Only problem with the car is the manual transmission, synchros in 3rd and 4th are grinding occasionally.

One headlight blew.

General Comments:

Very good Japanese sports car.

For a non-turbo I have found this car to be very quick and handles very well.

The 300ZX really gives you the feel of a true sports car.