Nissan 300zx for $200 | Was it worth it?
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- čas přidán 21. 06. 2018
- Bought this sad 1988 Nissan 300ZX at an auction for $200, saving it from going to the scrapyard.
It sold for cheap because there was no car title. Lucky for us, we found it buried under piles of miscellaneous crap in the Nissan.
Watch as we dig through the piles of garbage to see if this thing has any life left in it.
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the fact that sucker even started at all with all that old gas and crap all in the engine bay just goes to show how reliable these things are XD
gas will stay good longer than you would suspect as long as the fuel system stays pressurized.
Word! It hadn't been on the road in years, but I'm not sure how long since it was started/moved. Fluids looked and smelled okay, but I was still surprised that it started and drove as well as it did.
@@theonomicsbuilds6133 to be honest I was surprised that you were happy to start and rev the engine like that, from cold, without being started for so long.
Glad it ran and hope that didn't wear anything (no time for the nice old thick oil to distribute around the engine so metal on metal lol)
Got me looking at ebay now for a zx again (in the UK)... One on there for £225 ($288) - tempting! Gonna go check if there's any updates on this car now :D
{Edit: No update :( }
On one hand, it's a bit of a shame to see such a nice car abused like this, but on the other hand, it was $200 and the previous owner clearly didn't give a fuck so ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Anything can start with old gas, it'll just run rough.
I would love to see this zx clean and tidy. Please make another video of it!
or LS swap it lol
edit: it was sarcasm, calm down
With the car being owned by that jackass, don't hold your breath.
@@oveidasinclair982 I was thinking the same thing. I bought a 2001 Deville from a police impound about a year ago. I paid $375. It ran but I had to spend $2850 for a new transmission. I have videos of this car and I've put 5,000 miles on it. The car was nasty as hell inside.
Have him wear the vintage glasses and a full white suit like Lance's from GTA vice city.
@ After buying this car. I see so many on the road everyday. To me, it's the best looking fwd Deville. It's my first 32 valve v8 engine and it will run.
uhmm hello? 200 bucks for a 80s japanese flippy uppy boi long story short of course was it worth it
boostedsil40 haha I’m getting one of these for my first car:project car
Speaking as my favourite car for 6 years:
This is also my favourite trim also known as the 'Shiro' special with a turbo and shiro meaning white, this thing was only $200 and only 1000 were made for the US. (im pretty sure its shiro special)
I got one for free today
Had a red 86 digital everything defogging mirrors etc air shocks ahead of it's time... mf was fast as fix damn I miss that sound....
Old does not mean dead, new does not mean best
You clearly want this Nissan to live "all out fking life" 😏
Single doesn't mean loser, married doesn't mean faithful
Voldemort500 You got it!!
True absolutely true
exactly
Damn, i wish i could find a great car like that for $200
I got 1 for sale 87×××××× miles
hell yeah where ya from?
Grand rapids mi
ThatSloMaro Anythings possiple wit the right whiteguy
@@jesuschavira8140 do you still have it? How much
Still plays 80s music
Can you imagine how it might have run with just a few hours, hell one hour put into it? Oil and filter change, remove the old gas and air filter. New fuel filter, clean the plugs and ht leads. That would be maximum 2 hours. $200 the way you're going at it is really bad and sad.
This car is amazing. In my country for this car in same condition you need to pay at least 6000-7000 usd. Take care of this piece of history, it deserves it.
Please dont destroy it! Restore it. If you can't contact Roadkill maybe? just please dont ruin it!!! :D I wanted an 86 300zx for a couple of months last year, gave up because prices were too expensive lmao
Edit: not in the market for one. Not right now at least, lmao
I have an 84 300zx for sale. How much do you want for it
@@YungEagle3k what state and city?
Email me about it jham401@gmail.com
Jacob Roland do you still have one?
Ive got a 86 300zx in va for 1500
I bought an 87 z31t for $500. Barely put $1500 in it and was making 400 horsepower. The VG30et is a super bulletproof engine.
What did you do to it?
@@thegoyanator3256 super long story. Sadly it sits in a junkyard in my hometown now.
I believe it, I've seen people do some sick stuff to these old Nissans. That's probably why it's so hard to find a clean stock one, because they're too much fun to modify.
I have a lot of friends in the Z community. Know people that have done everything from carbed 302 swaps in them all the way up to 750 horsepower RB swaps. You either get the cheap ones that have a lot of problems. Or the over priced ones that are too mint for people to want to mess with. Seems like we had both struck out on our deals. Mine sat in a back yard for 6 years without being ran. After a new battery and starter with some fresh fuel, it started right up and I drove it out of the yard and 8 miles home.
@@deadinside7600 Why is it sitting in a junkyard? Is it done beyond repair?
I swear a manual Nissan Z31 is my dream car...
I just bought a 1986 300zx manual, I'm swapping it with a small block Chevy V8
I bought one a while ago.
It's the 1985 turbo model, with 5 speed manual.
The car and engine right now has 200K miles on it, but the transmission has 60K
Ima focus my time on rebuilding the engine, and making it a twin turbo, as well as restoring the body, and reinforcing the frame for high speeds.
Ima make it my little highway racer.
@@coffinscorpse7754 STOP RIGHT THERE, YOU VIOLATED THE LAW
And watch this jackass turn your dream car into a wet dream, this guy is a total fuck-nut in the video
Lucky for you they are cheap as hell. Mine only cost me 1600 dollars haha
for that price, it's like a free car. In europe these are considered rare cars, and worth many many more. Also you should not start
a car with old fuel , bacause tank is probably rusted, and you risk engine damage.
My buddy had one of these in the driveway for years... We'd fire it up every now and then with a jumper pack.. do a burn out and park it again!! LOL
I can’t even find a 300zx for less than 4K in Canada and they all need so much work
Really? I'm bout to take mines to Canada to sell 😂
Come get a California Z31 they're cheap since not many people like them sadly they all want the Z32 or S30, you can find a crappy beater for about 400 and good condition ones for about 1-3k
Jonathan Cortes wtf , here i am in indonesia buying 150cc bike for around $2,8K
They're a dime a dozen here in the states lol
Same here in midwest us, most z31 here are selling for more than 5k
Hurts my heart they found it. Saddening it's fate is of not restoring, but to be destroyed pretty much. If they only they'd spare mercy to it. It's so clean interior 😪
I owned an 84 z31 before. The 2 switch sequence for the headlights confuses new drivers. It's funny watching someone freak out with the headlights going up and down on their own. Z31's are fun cars but leave a lot to be desired power wise. If I had another I would attempt a VG30DETT swap instead of the stock VG30E.
a little cringe seeing you doing all these burnouts and revving it up without an oil change and basic maintenance stuff.
dude $200
Dude its $200 relax lol
@@TheVeloGav So you buy an F40 for 200$ that justifies pissing out the shit of it ? Not cool to be that rough with that old lady that could be really nice after some minor tlc.
@@TheVeloGav dude fix the car and stop being lazy u Americans that's why ur always in debt
@@SmellsLikeGASOLINE thank you that's why fat Americans are in debt
sad that some let this go this bad, these can be such good sounding and loud cars but others are just left to rot
4:12 that looked so badass
Oh- this hurts my heart! This was my car in high school in ‘86. We ordered it because I got the extended wheel base so that it had the little jump seat in the back so one more friend could ride with me. It was gunmetal gray with a gray interior and I also got the digital dashboard, and they couldn’t find one with those specs in the US- so I had to wait 6 wks or so for it to be made and shipped over from Japan. My God I loved that car. But I kept mine pristine. So sad this one is so filthy. I drove it all the way through college, through my early twenties, when I got married, and until I had my first child and it just wasn’t feasible to put the car seat in the jump seat. Although for awhile the car seat was in the passenger seat (no airbag) and my husband just couldn’t come along. I cried when I finally had to get something the kiddo could fit into. If I’d had more money, I would’ve just kept it. It was SO fun to drive. A girl could not have had a better car in her youth- I was so lucky!
Can you tell me more about the monster truck house boat..
LMFAO YEA WTH
2:00 in, of course it was worth it! Can't believe how good that sounded. What a buy!
802 Garage i had an 86 300zx they were scary quick and really reliable , nissan made a great engine
@@stephenpersic3331 I really love the Z31. Def want to play with one someday.
@@802Garage I love my 85 NA 5spd, turbo conversion happening next spring lol
@@IH8Sn0wFal Where you at? I'll come help hah.
@@stephenpersic3331 meh, the Z31s are the slow step-child of the Z family.
No basic maintenance, redline cold and burnouts...
I know, they're fucking idiots. They get it this cheaply and with title and it runs.... Save the fucking car, don't hurt it.
I love when motors sieze up
That's exactly what I thought. What morons.... 'yeah, it starts, let's rev the piss out of it!'
It made me smile when you brought it back to life and started to rip it around
Dude i get your car was $200 but why would you force it to start on filthy old fluids and blast it like that? Legit question
Word. It hadn't been on the road for awhile, but the seller had done some work on it prior to purchase, so the gas and oil wasn't that old, still smelled/looked fine.
Sweet. Makes more sense
Ancient oil and gas, force cranking the engine anyway, flooring it cold and dumping ether down the intake. All that's left is a few neutral drops in the gravel, bubba! Could have been a pretty cool car. RIP.
fact
This is why Americans want jdms so they can do this
Stop generalizing Americans. We're not all stupid lol
How do you neutral drop a manual?
@@davidmcdonald4367 Dumping the clutch is the equivalent, the shock load on input and output shafts, u-joints, etc. is about the same. Pretty sure that's what he meant
I can’t believe it has radio buttons on the steering wheel! Way ahead of its time!! Awesome car. I can’t believe it started honestly.
Woah, good point! This thing was definitely loaded with options.
Can only imagine that first drive away from the dealership back then, the owner must have felt like the coolest dude on the planet.
the z cars started as a poor mans vette then quickly became a high end tech filled beast by 1983. mine has a digital dash, radio on the steering wheel, great stereo for the time, etc... plus pop up headlights and ttops cant go wrong.
Bought an ‘88 in 2016, had 90K miles, sat in a driveway, everything worked, radio, digital dash, gauges, only things I had to replace were the fuel injectors cus the original Nissan recall was never taken care of. Absolutely love it
@@leviacree4533 Popups for the win. Not a Z car owner, but RX-7 here, 1982.. 2nd owner, garage kept, people love it just as much as I do.
I've had 3 of these things...an 86 2+2, an 86 Turbo and an 88. They're GREAT cars, man. Get it cleaned up and back up and running and it'll run forever. Thanks for keeping the Z31 alive!! Subbed for more!
If you have questions about this thing, let me know.
Found this channel while looking at potential first cars, underrated!
The shot of it appearing through the smoke at 4:10 was drop dead awesome.
I used to drive a 280ZX 2 + 2 turbo and I loved it, totally digging the t-tops dude !!!✌
Hi. Commenting before watching here. If it moves, yes. The scrap yard only gave me $150 for my recently broken car. $200 for something that moves sounds like a good deal.
The 80's edit on music was perfect for this video!
I'm drunk and on youtube and now want a 300ZX
You've got another sub!
I just found this video and I have had a 300zx for about a year or two now it makes me happy seeing another one saved
you bring back great memories
great job
These z models are really under apreciated, they are really awesome cars😢 Try keeping it stock in the outside.
They were fascinating cars especially the later 280ZX with a voice that spoke to you and told you things like your lights were on all your doors open...some of these cars were prone to electrical problems as they got older.. it was also rust prone
This channel deserves alot more subscriptions
yeah wouldnt touch this without a hazmat before a cleanup lmao
i like how the digital dash looks on these
Just sub'd.. would love to see more of this gem
Makes me want to buy one now!
This is worth more than 200 not only because it runs, but it's a manual. I miss my 87. Great find! Great video!
I love these old 80s Japanese sports cars. I’m working on my dad’s FB RX-7 that has been sitting for 20 years and all the pumps and wires seem to be in good condition so I’m pretty pumped
Simply a lost treasure! Im so green with envy! Really techno toyed out and ahead of its time. And it was crazy expensive back in the day..thumbs straight up!
That interior is in surprisingly good condition
4:01 *instant eurobeat*
So no-one's gonna talk about that boat-monster truck thing?
We sure share in the same excitement regarding getting old, forgotten vehicles back on the road! I have a really nice, one owner, original paint '88 300zx for sale for a customer right now in case anyone is looking and able to spend more than $200 :-) No accessory hammer needed for starting though! Thanks again for this video and the fun follow up!
Thank you! It is a great feeling to be able to get an old neglected ride fixed up and running. Good luck helping with that sale, I'm sure it'll go quick, people are crazy for these things.
You still have it.
It's seriously sounds like a "Nissan" engine, sound never changes
I saw one of these for about $400 on craigslist a while back and seriously considered buying it. Now I kinda regret not doing it
I just found a barn find 300ZX Z31! Im so excited!
WORTH IT????? dude this thing is so beautiful, for 200 i would totally buy it, even if it only stood in my backyard as a coach with a glassroof
The Z31 is my favourite Z hands down. Here in the UK they were really rare and cool AF. I'm currently restoring my own Z31 now after years of looking for the right one.
So miss mine, 89 300zx loved it so much.
I'm subscribing to this channel in hopes of seeing this story develop.
My grandpa has one of those car in red.and why people love ❤️ of these old cars
"I am from the future." LMBO! Did a quick Rock Auto parts scan... they have quite a few parts for that 300 and they aren't too expensive. Also, found an LS swap kit in eBay. I think you made a good buy!
I'm dying to see another video!!!
Very nice condition for the year n the price, ya should clean it up real good inside n out and do a revisited video on it, id watch it if you did
There’s one like this just down the street from me. It’s just been sitting like this one but it’s super rusty
Compy 227 go make them an offer , once you have it you always can take your time fixing it up
My neighbor down the street has one FS also, but around here, I fear the prices are outta my ballpark.
For $200 though, I'd be knocking 😄
Car scrap value around here usually goes for around $300-500 depending on weight so any car for $100-200 is a win.
I remember my first z31, with Ferrari red paint job, and 10,000 on engine investments, till in got stolen, I still have dreams of recovering it 😔
:'(
Beauty ;) Great job
Nice! I bought my 1985 Z31 for $100 from a college kid. its been parked with the heads off since 2003. I might go LS...
Look at dropping a Toyota 1JZ into it, they make the engine mounts and bellhousing conversions, then you have plenty of room in the engine compartment to work on it with relative ease.
LS swaps are for lazy ass people. get an RB25 and keep it in the family.
Brad Vicious more like BAD VICIOUS 😂😂🔥💯💯🤣🤷♂️🤷♂️💯💯🔥🔥😎😂🙀🤯🤯🙀😂🙀😂😎💀😎💀😎🙀😂😎😂🙀🙀😱😤🍒😤🍒😱🤠😡😡😅😅😡😝😡😂👍🙃😂🔥💯💯😂😂😂
@@b.luong2 you are so clever! did you think that up all by your self? Bad Vicious - wow can not see how you pulled that out. Not sure what sort of message you are trying to convey with that line of emoticons - I will just chalk it up to tourette's.
I noticed that you had nothing substantive to add to the conversation, other than make an admittedly BRILLIANT play on my screen name. So again, I think they have medication that can help with that run away string of emoticons.
You should try meditation - lower's the stress level and improves mental health. And maybe just maybe (there is hope for you .. I mean Bad instead of Brad - truly inspired) you might post something that adds to the conversation.
Good Luck!
Brad Vicious Why not a 26?
She's a beauty! My aunt and uncle had this exact model when I was a kid!!! Hers was white, and his was burgundy! Started my love of sports cars.
Glad u saved the ol gal ..... I had a six various Z’s over my younger years from the first orange 240 to this version. What fab cars they were. Just fit right into their own unique slot .... personal ... luxury sports car. It was a statement of who you were ... for me anyway ... sporty with the accent on quiet smooth comfort.
My dad had a black one in high school and I have a blue 350z 😂. I’d love to get an old 300zx and a 240z as a collection one day, I love the Z cars.
What a bargain, these will be worth a mint in no time
I like the 80s music, all you need is a white blazer with those sunglasses
You are so cool, thank you for sharing your story
I thought he was a jackass, but if he was cool to you, then you may be every bit the jackass he is .
@@oveidasinclair982 shut the fuck up trolling every comment asshat. Its a pos car that was dirt cheap n they had fun n made a video worth more.
What a beauty even still, i hope it gets some love
id like to see more of this Z
That is gorgeous! They'll be worth a fortune in 10 years
i enjoyed the 80s commercial feel at the end
I had one but mine was a lemon from day one,they looked amazing and when they ran good,they were a dream.
im having flashbacks to when i bought a junker foxbody for 1 dollar haha good times, it was the crappiest car but i never stopped joking and smiling
Did you do it up? Looks like a fantastic car
I want one of these cars they look awesome and are built good from what I've heard
You can take that starter motor off, open it and clean the armature of corrosion, assuming the brushes are good, will be as good as new. Looks like the car's previous owner had mental issues.
Sweet ride!
what an awesome video new subscriber for sure
I want one of these so badly.
Get a title for this baby
This car is a must
Song at 2:22 is “A jungle out there” by three dogs night
Either that or it’s the version from Bonnie Tyler
its been 5 monthes im still waiting on this car
BAD ASS CAR. GREAT BUY YOU EVEN GOT THE RED INTERIOR THATS HARD TO FIND
if i found a car as clean as this for 200 i'd lose my shit
Sounds Awesome
Used to own an 84 300ZX, had that exact same cupholder from Autozone
Hey, this video has pretty much randomly popped up in my youtube home page but am I glad that I have clicked on it!
I think (after converting $200 to my currency) that this was a total bargain - the interior looks pretty decent, just needs a few fixes there and there, the chassis looks good from the outside, but the engine bay is rusty (undercarriage and other parts probably too) - but hey, the engine runs! I am not that familiar with 300ZX overall, but I think that you might spend another sum of money on repairs - the same amount for which you could get this car in a decent condition - but still, a total bargain imho. If you have handy body-repairers (friends) and car guy friends then I think that you might even repair it very cheaply, mabye overall price could be like $1000?
Anyways, I hope that you will fix it ASAP and turn it into a proper beauty! ;)
Glad to hear you enjoyed it, thanks! It is not in great shape, but definitely not ready for the junkyard. A few surface rust spots, but surprisingly clean underneath.
We ended up cleaning and tuning it up, and solid it for a small profit. Have too many other projects right now :(
beautiful Nissan, great save
If the timing belt breaks...The engine is toast.
Was the voice of that narrator for the commercials the same person that did Duke nukem lmao
This car has major potential I think you could make this thing badass
Running through the 90's!
That a pretty good car for that much money
I had that same car back years ago. I did 147 mph in it. I loved that car. Remove the T-Tops and cruise. Reliable car. I had it 16 years and only problem was the fuel injectors which nissan replaced for free. I now own a 2015 Nissan 370Z Nismo which I bought brand new. That 1987 brings back fond memories.
the '84 -thu '88 300zx (Z31)still has the sleekest body shapes of any Sports Car, and for those who bought new and kept it in running shape, have histories of 280K mileage with no body damages but may have experienced head gaskets blown and replaced. I know of another '85 that had good engine block at 245K mileage and then rebuilt his Heads as NEW, and cruzzzezz the beaches of California in his 2 + 2 and burns up the highway to Mammoth Mountain in Winter carrying full SKI equipment inside and still has room for passengers.
city boys like the Clutch models to show the ZIP from red light to red light, EH? Not me !!
U are off on the speed by 10mph
There top speed was 137
137 is there top speed
0:29 when I sees math questions
That is one hell of a find ! M