Thinking of selling my honda
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This decision will entirely be based on what you want rather than our pros and cons. What are your reasons for having either or? Your interests in them? Your plans?
To start, it will also all depends on what year/model 300zx you are looking into getting. Generally for most, if you like the accessibility of the engine bay in a Honda, you will have a really tough time working on a 300zx. Especially with the wrong or limited amount of tools.
I would also advise that if you haven't done your research, to do so before you post.
If you are looking for speed performance, there are better options than a 300zx. Which leads me to ask- If you are looking for speed, why the 300zx?
the turbo is a great car, it did amazing in its day, lots of power and top speed can be had for cheap. lots of swaps fit into it, but the age of the car there will be lots of issues, if you like to tinker this is a great idea. they have a great 80s import look to them, you wont find much support here because most of the members think the honda civic is a great choice for the price, put it this way, its a car that is 6 years older than a civic, it is not wrong wheel drive, it has double the power, it has turbos, and lots of amenities that the civic lacks, its a good buy, just a bit dated on style, you get fewer parts or communities, but there is nothing like owning a z car the owners are cool dudes, well aside from 350/370 drivers, they are all civic boys 
not the age that the issue is. its the condition its been kept... for instance plastics dont hold up well for that long, so a lot of your engine and suspension parts will need overhauling. dont get me wrong its a great car just be aware there are a lot of stupid maintenance things that dont show but require lots of work
I always see people complain about the age of a car, But as long as you take care of it I don't see a problem with the age of a vehicle. My 94 integra has full energy suspension bushing kit, etc. It rides great and doesn't have a single rattle etc. My 92 civic doesn't have a single rattle either. It has a couple suspension bushings that need replaced like the LCA's etc. But it rides as well as a newer civic would. Just take care of the car.
Getting rid of your car for a faster one, I disagree with doing that. If you like your civic you can always make it faster than a 300zx. If you like 300zx's in the way they look than I can understand but trading a car strictly because it's faster I would not do it. Save up money and if/when your d series ever dies get a swap from hmotorsonline.
Getting rid of your car for a faster one, I disagree with doing that. If you like your civic you can always make it faster than a 300zx. If you like 300zx's in the way they look than I can understand but trading a car strictly because it's faster I would not do it. Save up money and if/when your d series ever dies get a swap from hmotorsonline.
if the plastics/rubbers look dried and cracked they will need replacing, a good owner will have proof of new parts. shake the car if it moves a ton, a good sign it needs some work... and no, you will not get a civic to be as fast as this car, the car is a top lemans finisher, affordable, and unique. i say go for it... if you want some inspiration look at adam carollas new z car, it was paul newmans, the car is pretty cool
X2, like I stated above. If you like the accessibility of a civic you will have a hard time even changing a bolt. Considering the age, most 300zx will either be very well kept or a total project. There are reasons for this and if you would like I can explain why. This may also be a supporting reason why onefastgsr and myself advises against getting it just for performance because although it may have the power, it doesn't mean that it will have the proper support to handle it anymore. Suspension plays a big role in the 300zx because it was made for grand touring. Considering the age and the possibility that you will have to do a suspension overhaul amongst other maintenances, you would have already been able to upgrade your civics performance to that near a 300zx if not the same or more. Simply put, the 300zx isn't cheap. You quoted 2300 for a 300zx, a well maintained 300zx is in the range of 5000-6000+ (I have seen them easily rise in price beyond those mentioned but it all depends on condition). If you are going to buy one around 2300, expect to have a big and expensive maintenance project.
I used to be a 300zx owner and kept one for a long time. They are great cars and considerably one of the best. I would choose one over a civic, but this car isn't for anyone. There is a reason why there is such a great gap in price between a well maintained one and the projects. This is why I urged you do extensive research so that you could wrap your head around the expenses of owning one and how to own/maintain one. It isn't a civic, there is too much of a gap to compare. So if you're used to your civic, prepare for a big change that you have to adapt to if you decide to get one. It all depends on what you want, your budget, and the extent to where you are willing to work hard on maintaining it. *Your mentality on it will also play a big role on how you react to the 300zx and how it will react to you. This also goes back to the reason of that gap I mentioned*the turbo is a great car, it did amazing in its day, lots of power and top speed can be had for cheap. lots of swaps fit into it, but the age of the car there will be lots of issues, if you like to tinker this is a great idea. they have a great 80s import look to them, you wont find much support here because most of the members think the honda civic is a great choice for the price, put it this way, its a car that is 6 years older than a civic, it is not wrong wheel drive, it has double the power, it has turbos, and lots of amenities that the civic lacks, its a good buy, just a bit dated on style, you get fewer parts or communities, but there is nothing like owning a z car the owners are cool dudes, well aside from 350/370 drivers, they are all civic boys
X2 Age does not matter as far as the vehicle, but whom the vehicle is mated to does. A 300zx requires a lot from its owner, if you can give yourself to it and take care of it; it will take care of you and show to be extremely reliable. *this is the minimum requirement but also one of the most important for a 300zx*
X2 I wouldn't advise for you to trade your car up for performance, especially if you aren't ready for a car like the 300zx. Which if you are asking "pros and cons" you most likely aren't ready at all and have merely only scratched the surface on what it takes to own one. If you have, and you feel ready and able, then no one can really stop you; But if you do this and you in actuality aren't ready, then that is just one more 300zx to add to a long list of unfinished projects. This, at least for me and my fellow z owners, is about the worst fate a 300zx can be faced with. It doesn't only hurt and tarnish the one you had, but the rest of the 300zx's and their owners as well -both the projects and the well maintained; Not to mention Nissan as well. (and it doesn't do this in just one way, but multiple ones)
A 300ZX owner will have way more than just proof of new parts, I know I did and so did all my fellow z owners. Shaking the 300zx isn't a good way to check at all, it requires deep inspection; But should it just so happen to actually move a lot and continuously...prepare for a big and expensive project. There are many things that you have to look at and cant dismiss when buying a Z, even the slightest scratch can tell you how it has been maintained. A civic can reach the speeds of a 300zx, just not so much the top speeds. *unless you have deep pockets of course, money can fix almost anything* Depending on your perspective, they can be expensive or affordable- so try and figure out where in the spectrum you are-this should help you choose. Definitely a unique piece of artwork, but like all works of art; they require many things to keep it in such a condition. A Fairlady Z can be considered to be a Mona Lisa to some, so I would suggest you really step back and dive in to any and all information you can find before making the decision.if the plastics/rubbers look dried and cracked they will need replacing, a good owner will have proof of new parts. shake the car if it moves a ton, a good sign it needs some work... and no, you will not get a civic to be as fast as this car, the car is a top lemans finisher, affordable, and unique. i say go for it... if you want some inspiration look at adam carollas new z car, it was paul newmans, the car is pretty cool
Again, there are many cars that will fit that description easily. The 300zx is very attractive but not for everyone, so make sure you can handle her - otherwise don't do so. Really read up on everything, there are just as much bad reasons as there are good ones. Most Z drivers are more than just skilled, some are just very careful, others can really push her nicely; But there is a percentage that will get scared of whom the Fairlady can turn into. Its a great GT, but give it the right conditions and you can make a situation go from pleasant and fun to regretting ever driving like that or that night at all amongst other things. The same can go for other rwds but if you are a professional driver *or at least skilled*, you can change the outcome with the others- Its significantly harder on the 300zx and most cannot turn back once she has decided. Im not trying to scare you, but as a former z owner I want to give you the whole picture instead of just the nice superficial part of it. I have seen too many people and 300zxs go through situations that could have been avoided.
Money can do anything, just because he has many doesn't mean they are all in good condition. Let the Fairlady tell you her story. drive her around, hear her out. If everything is good, then you have found yourself a great deal. Whether you get a good deal or don't, make sure youre ready to own her .
I will disagree again, You can make a civic as fast as a 300zx easily, It's all about money. My integra will probably walk most 300zx's that pull up next to me unless they spent alot of money. If I pulled the motor out my teg and dropped it in my civic most things probably wouldn't touch it if I did the supporting mods because the weight difference in the 2 cars.if the plastics/rubbers look dried and cracked they will need replacing, a good owner will have proof of new parts. shake the car if it moves a ton, a good sign it needs some work... and no, you will not get a civic to be as fast as this car, the car is a top lemans finisher, affordable, and unique. i say go for it... if you want some inspiration look at adam carollas new z car, it was paul newmans, the car is pretty cool
Also I just read you talking about "top lemans finisher" That's full on racecar. There's tons of different options to go with when you're talking about spending enough money to be a lemans race car. I was talking about street cars so disreguard, I guess.