Which Nissan Z Generation Is Your Favorite?

[FSUZ33]

Looks like you'll have one thing in common with your Z32...lack of space under the hood.

 

[Skytow]

I am absolutely loving my new to me ‘24 6MT but it all started with a ‘76 280. I loved that car and put over 100k miles on it - it had 100k when I bought it! Every time I look at the new ’24, particularly in profile I see that 280. Love it. Also had a ‘72 240 and ‘79ZX.

 

[Thefunk]

I was never really into the z34 body. Z33 yes. Then rz34 came out the rest is history.

 

[Zplz]

I am absolutely loving my new to me ‘24 6MT but it all started for me with a ‘76 280. I loved that car and put over 100k miles on it - it had 100k when I bought it! Every time I look at the new ’24, particularly in profile I see that 280. Love it. Also had a ‘72 240 and ‘79ZX.

It all started for me, many decades ago, when I saw my first 240Z. it became my first dream car. I'm with you, like many others. My posterior is in a '25 Z, though, to a large degree, because Nissan finally woke up and was smart enough to go back to the beautiful, classic look of the first generation.

 

[David Montgomery]

I just don't understand the hate for the S130 and Z31. I get they were plagued by the 80s, but my 81 Turbo with upgraded suspension and FI system is a blast to drive.

 

[trackratZ]

I just don't understand the hate for the S130 and Z31. I get they were plagued by the 80s, but my 81 Turbo with upgraded suspension and FI system is a blast to drive.

I just think the S130 then Z31 was Nissan trying too much to make that Z to be a GT cruiser, all the electronics digital stuff added and the softest sprung of all gens. Exterior was also over-designed, made the Z look heavy.

But then again when properly modified, stiffened suspension, wider wheels/tires to fill the huge gaps, mild tune, makes for a proper ride. So, interested, show us your Z31!

 

[supra93]

 

[wooferocau]

Great to see some appreciation of the old Z32 !!

 

[David Montgomery]

I just think the S130 then Z31 was Nissan trying too much to make that Z to be a GT cruiser, all the electronics digital stuff added and the softest sprung of all gens. Exterior was also over-designed, made the Z look heavy.

But then again when properly modified, stiffened suspension, wider wheels/tires to fill the huge gaps, mild tune, makes for a proper ride. So, interested, show us your Z31!

I have an S130. Here are my two Zs together near lake winnipesaukee in NH