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silvias13_180sx · 12-20-2003, 04:56 PM

300ZX or 240SX?

Ghettokracker71 · 01-07-2004, 08:02 PM

Depends on what for .....

But I bet you'll get more people that will say 240sx since this forum is based on the RPS13/S14...

....

For a 17 year old who can't afford high insurance prices? 240sx

nokeone · 01-09-2004, 01:40 PM

300zx for a daily driver if it's turbo...

240sx for a fun drift/track car...

240sx if your budget is limited...

brianglawson · 01-19-2004, 06:41 AM

240sx for handling, looks, weight, interior style
300zx twin turbo, just to make it very very pissyourself fast

97DubTruck · 01-19-2004, 03:22 PM

having a twinturbo z would be badass for cruising the highway but they are hard to work on and heavy as hell. since i have a 240 i guess i'll stick with it....

The ROMAN · 01-19-2004, 04:33 PM

I you get a 300zx TT be sure to get the 5-sp cause the auto is like 30hp less and shifts like crap

driftz240sx · 01-19-2004, 06:35 PM

I gotta admit I'd take a z over my 240. They are heavy, but they are fast as hell and IMO they handle better than 240's and they look dead sexy.

CO S13 · 01-20-2004, 03:28 PM

I just sold my 300 this weekend and still have my 240....You get alot of attention in the 300, but it doesn't performe like the 240.

Ghettokracker71 · 01-21-2004, 01:43 PM

Well I know your Z would own my 240 in straightway acceleration...But I have no clue about corning,I've never driven a Z,or ridden in one thats being ran hard,...I imagine since they are pretty heavy...and since 240's definitely got it going on in the twisties...

Anubis · 01-23-2004, 12:02 AM

300ZX is so fast its beyond words. I love that car to death. Big ass iron mongering turbo bitch. thumbs up

*ca18guy* · 01-27-2004, 09:06 PM

I love my Z

*DSC* · 01-27-2004, 10:03 PM

MMMmmm 300zx tt
I prefer the 240sx because it is light weight and more tossable fun. But DAMN the 300zx is the most amazing car I've driven. t4's at about 16psi push you back in your seat a bit

super flat GT like handling very very fast but not quite as nimble as the 240. I like em both but my vote goes for the 240 and taking the money saved from not buying the Z put into making the 240 faster than the Z

nightwalker · 03-04-2004, 03:07 PM

I don't know why this was asked on a 240 forum?

Ghettokracker71 · 03-04-2004, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightwalker

I don't know why this was asked on a 240 forum?

B/c the forum CLAIMS to be a 300zx/240sx forum...

Key word here:CLAIMS.

nightwalker · 03-04-2004, 11:59 PM

Really? How come nobody told me?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ghettokracker71

B/c the forum CLAIMS to be a 300zx/240sx forum...

Key word here:CLAIMS.

DRFT · 03-05-2004, 12:47 AM

thus it is called Zilvia

Z + Silvia = Zilvia

and plus if memory serves me right West used to have a Z32 and now ahs a 240

Red · 03-09-2004, 11:50 AM

What I want to see is a RB26DETT in a 300zx

But I like 240sx fine for now.

ONYX S-13 · 03-31-2004, 03:29 PM

The fairlady has been my favorite car until the S15 came along,still I'd rather have a z then my 240...It seems like 240's are going the way of the civic (everyone is getting one or has one)..Maybe it's just cause since i own one now i pay more attention to 'em but seriously...I see them everywhere..Z seem more unique to me (Which i like).I rarely see z's especially modded ones...I know they might not be as nmble, insurance will be a lot more, and so will maintenance (then the 240)but I like the styling of the Z more..And the TT's will cost a lot less to make fast.Hell just and exhaust on that thing will make decent power.It might be heavey but you can always put the car on a diet (every little bit of weight lost will help the car be more nimble)...Since i can't have an S15 the next best thing for me will be a Failady Z..

Note: I didn't mean for the last line in this post to rhyme

harlockssx · 02-16-2007, 06:43 PM

I've owned 2 Z32's & 4 S13's. The Z is a lot nicer of a car to start with, if you keep it fairly close to stock. The biggest downside is how damn difficult & expensive it is to work on. There's literally NO room in & around the engine/engine compartment so heat & a lack of quality weatherproof electrical connectors, combined with the high cost of preventive maintenance kills these cars. I sold my two Z's & bought a 180SX when I was stationed in Japan & never looked back once. I totally do not regret it. One of my good friends I was stationed with had managed to bring his USDM 300ZX non-turbo with him to Okinawa. He eventually swapped in a twin turbo setup & after going through 3 engines, took the plunge & had my buddy's shop install an RB26DETT into it. It wasn't the easiest of swaps! The RB is so long compared to the VG that he had to lose all his A/C stuff, gut the core support & still had to cut the front of the hood for clearance on the front of the valve cover. It was cool as hell when it was finished though! He brought it back to the US with him when it was finished. Lucky guy!

PoorMans180SX · 02-16-2007, 10:30 PM

I like the Z better from a styling standpoint. Which is faster/ more nimble I guess depends on your modifying plans. You could always put a VQ or VH/VK engine into the Z and make it a lighter NA car. Or twin-turbo those motors and have a Supra killer. Those t-tops do add a ton of weight. They make carbon replacements for them or you could buy a slicktop if you can find one (sexier in my opinion)

I plan on getting a Z32 someday, and I don't think I'm gonna keep the VG around.

drift freaq · 02-16-2007, 11:38 PM

Ok having owned 10 240z's I can honestly say I was never a super big fan of the 300zx. The 240sx fastback was more true to the meaning of what the 240z was about.
Having said that a 350z to me rocks the world of 300zx. Its just such a superior car its no joke.
A 350z and a GTR are on my short list. I will most likely have a 350z in the next 4 months or so.

articdragon192 · 02-17-2007, 03:34 AM

SPL just put the Z32 back on the map finishing second at the Redline time attack at California Speedway beating out a Porshe GT2 with 600ish hp while the Z only had 450ish in comparison. Don't ever say the Z can't handle. I love my Z.

chr0nik_sm0k3 · 02-17-2007, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drift freaq

Ok having owned 10 240z's I can honestly say I was never a super big fan of the 300zx. The 240sx fastback was more true to the meaning of what the 240z was about.
Having said that a 350z to me rocks the world of 300zx. Its just such a superior car its no joke.
A 350z and a GTR are on my short list. I will most likely have a 350z in the next 4 months or so.

i honestly think nissan went backwards with the 350Z.

***S14DB*** · 02-17-2007, 07:57 AM

I honestly think this poll was started in 2003...

View Poll Results: which do you prefer?
300ZX	19	20.65%
240SX	73	79.35%
Voters: 92. You may not vote on this poll

12-20-2003, 04:56 PM	#1
silvias13_180sx Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: home Age: 35 Posts: 38 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	300ZX or 240SX? 300ZX or 240SX?

01-09-2004, 01:40 PM	#3
nokeone on strike three. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Santa Cruz, California Age: 45 Posts: 3,282 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	300zx for a daily driver if it's turbo... 240sx for a fun drift/track car... 240sx if your budget is limited... __________________ panda; rockin your socks from the Bay to LA to SD, yay! Pink GodziRa

01-19-2004, 06:41 AM	#4
brianglawson Nissanaholic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA Age: 35 Posts: 1,912 Trader Rating: (1) Rides Gallery: brianglawson Feedback Score: 1 reviews	240sx for handling, looks, weight, interior style 300zx twin turbo, just to make it very very pissyourself fast __________________ S15 SR20DET Powered, Kouki S14 http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=578575

01-20-2004, 03:28 PM	#8
CO S13 Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Colorado Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I just sold my 300 this weekend and still have my 240....You get alot of attention in the 300, but it doesn't performe like the 240. __________________ Car collector 97 240sx.............someday sr20

01-07-2004, 08:02 PM	#2
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 37 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Depends on what for ..... But I bet you'll get more people that will say 240sx since this forum is based on the RPS13/S14... .... For a 17 year old who can't afford high insurance prices? 240sx

01-19-2004, 03:22 PM	#5
97DubTruck Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: location, location Posts: 532 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	having a twinturbo z would be badass for cruising the highway but they are hard to work on and heavy as hell. since i have a 240 i guess i'll stick with it....

01-19-2004, 04:33 PM	#6
The ROMAN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ Age: 41 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I you get a 300zx TT be sure to get the 5-sp cause the auto is like 30hp less and shifts like crap

01-19-2004, 06:35 PM	#7
driftz240sx Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Age: 37 Posts: 275 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I gotta admit I'd take a z over my 240. They are heavy, but they are fast as hell and IMO they handle better than 240's and they look dead sexy.

01-21-2004, 01:43 PM	#9
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 37 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well I know your Z would own my 240 in straightway acceleration...But I have no clue about corning,I've never driven a Z,or ridden in one thats being ran hard,...I imagine since they are pretty heavy...and since 240's definitely got it going on in the twisties...

01-23-2004, 12:02 AM	#10
Anubis BANNED Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Age: 38 Posts: 990 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	300ZX is so fast its beyond words. I love that car to death. Big ass iron mongering turbo bitch. thumbs up

01-27-2004, 09:06 PM	#11
ca18guy Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Clearwater FL Age: 41 Posts: 3,226 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ca18guy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I love my Z

01-27-2004, 10:03 PM	#12
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	MMMmmm 300zx tt I prefer the 240sx because it is light weight and more tossable fun. But DAMN the 300zx is the most amazing car I've driven. t4's at about 16psi push you back in your seat a bit super flat GT like handling very very fast but not quite as nimble as the 240. I like em both but my vote goes for the 240 and taking the money saved from not buying the Z put into making the 240 faster than the Z __________________

03-04-2004, 03:07 PM	#13
nightwalker Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Bay area Age: 45 Posts: 2,146 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I don't know why this was asked on a 240 forum? __________________ In life, we often cast the line of hope fishing for the best possible opportunity. Sometimes with enough effort, the things we catch are nothing short of amazing.

03-05-2004, 12:47 AM	#16
DRFT Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pow Pow Age: 40 Posts: 3,744 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thus it is called Zilvia Z + Silvia = Zilvia and plus if memory serves me right West used to have a Z32 and now ahs a 240 __________________ ApexNetwork.Net Sacramento & Norcal Forum

03-09-2004, 11:50 AM	#17
Red Zilvia Addict Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vancouver, WA - Portland, OR Age: 43 Posts: 734 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	What I want to see is a RB26DETT in a 300zx But I like 240sx fine for now. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/509537 http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287415487 http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=21036

03-31-2004, 03:29 PM	#18
ONYX S-13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Laguna Niguel (O.C.) Posts: 1,301 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The fairlady has been my favorite car until the S15 came along,still I'd rather have a z then my 240...It seems like 240's are going the way of the civic (everyone is getting one or has one)..Maybe it's just cause since i own one now i pay more attention to 'em but seriously...I see them everywhere..Z seem more unique to me (Which i like).I rarely see z's especially modded ones...I know they might not be as nmble, insurance will be a lot more, and so will maintenance (then the 240)but I like the styling of the Z more..And the TT's will cost a lot less to make fast.Hell just and exhaust on that thing will make decent power.It might be heavey but you can always put the car on a diet (every little bit of weight lost will help the car be more nimble)...Since i can't have an S15 the next best thing for me will be a Failady Z.. Note: I didn't mean for the last line in this post to rhyme

02-16-2007, 06:43 PM	#19
harlockssx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: APO AP 96367 Age: 51 Posts: 463 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I've owned 2 Z32's & 4 S13's. The Z is a lot nicer of a car to start with, if you keep it fairly close to stock. The biggest downside is how damn difficult & expensive it is to work on. There's literally NO room in & around the engine/engine compartment so heat & a lack of quality weatherproof electrical connectors, combined with the high cost of preventive maintenance kills these cars. I sold my two Z's & bought a 180SX when I was stationed in Japan & never looked back once. I totally do not regret it. One of my good friends I was stationed with had managed to bring his USDM 300ZX non-turbo with him to Okinawa. He eventually swapped in a twin turbo setup & after going through 3 engines, took the plunge & had my buddy's shop install an RB26DETT into it. It wasn't the easiest of swaps! The RB is so long compared to the VG that he had to lose all his A/C stuff, gut the core support & still had to cut the front of the hood for clearance on the front of the valve cover. It was cool as hell when it was finished though! He brought it back to the US with him when it was finished. Lucky guy! __________________ Old School

02-16-2007, 10:30 PM	#20
PoorMans180SX Zilvia.net Advertiser Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Michigan Age: 36 Posts: 5,573 Trader Rating: (16) Rides Gallery: PoorMans180SX Feedback Score: 16 reviews	I like the Z better from a styling standpoint. Which is faster/ more nimble I guess depends on your modifying plans. You could always put a VQ or VH/VK engine into the Z and make it a lighter NA car. Or twin-turbo those motors and have a Supra killer. Those t-tops do add a ton of weight. They make carbon replacements for them or you could buy a slicktop if you can find one (sexier in my opinion) I plan on getting a Z32 someday, and I don't think I'm gonna keep the VG around. __________________ Build: http://zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=643065 Friends don't let friends buy knock-offs.

02-16-2007, 11:38 PM	#21
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02-17-2007, 03:34 AM	#22
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02-17-2007, 07:57 AM	#24
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