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Nissan 300ZX (1986)
for sale

Price: US $200.00

Description:

I am re-listing this car due to a non-paying bidder. Apparently the high bidder didn't factor in any shipping charges, even though he lived 2000 miles away. Genius.
For sale is a 1986 Nissan 300ZX, with 102, 632 miles. This is an extremely well-kept car, and it was a one- owner vehicle until I purchased it last summer. I have put just a couple hundred miles on it myself. I was in high school when this generation Z was introduced, and I liked them back then and still like them today.

Let me do my best to describe this car and how I came to own it. I own a small automotive collision shop and the original owners were customers of mine, and they had bought new cars and wanted to get rid of this one. They are the kind of couple that did not want to mess with the hassle of selling it so they approached me. Once I saw how clean and nice it was I knew it was going home with me. The interior is like the day it was built, with the exception of the drivers seat belt buckle missing a very small piece (see pic), and the tops of the door panels are a little sun faded (barely). The exterior is straight and clean, with all original paint with the exception of the right quarter panel and part of the rear bumper. The quarter panel has been refinished up to the pinstripe and has a paint issue where the body line is. This repair was most likely done many years ago and the paint has shrunk a little in the corners of the body contour. I have been in the collision industry for 32 years so I am describing this as best I can. The paint on this quarter panel is good except for these 2 spots, which are a little bigger than a quarter (see pic) . I am certain it is not rust underneath, just shrunk and released in the corners a little. I have never done any body work on this car. I DID NOT buy this car wrecked, just to fix it up and sell! I got this thing in EXCELLENT condition. It certainly qualifies as a garage queen.


I went ahead and replaced the timing belt, water pump, and all the other belts right when I bought it. Since it had 102, XXX miles on it, it was due for a timing belt as routine maintenance. I also replaced the battery. One of the rear shocks was seeping a little so I replaced those. I do not have the original records on it but this car was maintained VERY well. The original owner gave me 3 new Nissan oil filters for it, as that is the only filter they used. Yes, they actually went to the dealer to get oil filters!

The A/C works as does everything else. It has power locks, power windows, a 2 stage power antenna, AM/FM radio with tape deck (have not tried the tape deck), cruise control, and an air compressor under the seat that allows you to adjust the pressure in the seat as well as the lumbar. This car also talks to you and tells you when the door is open, lights are on, low fuel, and maybe others. I never even vacuumed this interior. It is exactly as it was when I bought it, which is nearly perfect. The spare tire looks as it were never removed, even the original tire inflation can is still in it's place. Also the wheel chocks and jack are like the day the car was born. The interior is unbelievable.


The tires are nearly new, I would say 90% plus. It runs and drives good, probably just about like it did when it was new. There is a rear window louver that I think was an option, and it does make a little rattling noise while driving. It can be easily removed if desired, but I kept it on because I like the look and it has probably helped keep the rear interior in such pristine condition. It has not been rained on since I owned it, and it has been kept in my garage. The bottom of the tires get a little flat spotted from sitting. As I said, I have only put a couple hundred miles on it. When I do drive it there is a vibration for a little while until the tires get a little use.

I know some of these had rust issues on the frame rails and floor boards under the seats. This one does not!!! There are plugs in the door jambs from this car being rust-proofed when it was new.


This may not be the best 300ZX out there, but it is the nicest one of this generation I have ever seen or will ever see. I don't know that I have ever seen a car this age in this good of condition.


The worst things about this car are:
*A small area of damage (1/2 inch) in the windshield, lower left. The windshield is original.


*The seat belt piece as mentioned

*The wheels are clear coated aluminum and not perfect
*The rear hatch struts no longer hold the hatch open. They are no longer available OEM but can be found on Amazon for about $50.


If you are looking for a 300ZX that is perfect in every way, or has been restored, this one is not it. This car was used but is in spectacular condition, especially considering it's age.
There are some chips that have been touched up here and there, but all are very small.

I have never sold a car on eBay before, but this is one that is way above run-of-the-mill. I am in no way a car salesman, but I feel this car deserves national attention because of it's condition. Please don't bid if you are not serious about paying. I am a busy person and don't have time for bidders that are not serious. I have done the best I can to describe this car accurately. I have 100% positive feedback for a reason, and I don't want an unsatisfied buyer. THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION.
Winning bidder please make $500 down payment through Paypal within 48 hours of the end of auction. I will accept total payment through Paypal if desired.


If there are any photos in particular that you would want, please just ask. I will do my best to answer all questions.

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