1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo

2dr T-Roof

6-cyl. 2960cc/300hp Turbo SFI

#1 Concours condition#1 Concours
#2 Excellent condition#2 Excellent
#3 Good condition#3 Good

$35,900 CAD*

-2.7%
#4 Fair condition#4 Fair
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-15% for auto.
Adjustments are in USD

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1990-1996 Nissan 300ZX stats
Highest sale
$662,695 CAD
Lowest sale
$2,412 CAD
Most recent sale
$15,436 CAD
Sales
565

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Model overview

Model description

Datsun made its reputation with its Z cars, launched in 1970 with the 2.4-liter 240Z sports coupe. The company followed the 240Z with a string of successes, including the 260Z and 280Z. The product line became decidedly more middle-aged at the end of 1978 with the arrival of the GT- and comfort-oriented 280ZX, so Nissan brought the Z car back to a more sporting model with the U.S. introduction of the 300ZX in 1984.

Known internally as the Z31, the initial Nissan 300ZX would run until 1989. And while the Z31 was an evolutionary extension of the original Z line, the new Z32 iteration of the 300ZX, introduced in 1990, was more of a new beginning. The 1990 300ZX was one of the first cars designed with computer software and featured a host of innovations, including optional four-wheel steering in the turbo versions.

The 3.0-liter engine was the only element handed directly down from the Z31 to the Z32 and even that was revised with variable valve timing and dual overhead camshafts. This new configuration produced 222 hp in normally aspirated form. Most noteworthy was the Turbo model, which was upgraded with twin turbochargers and intercoolers. The 300ZX Turbo now wrung 300 hp out of the 3.0-liter mill, had a top speed of 155 mph, and could sprint to 60 mph in fewer than 6 seconds. Independent suspension on all four wheels ensured handling was superb as well.

On the outside, the 300ZX was strikingly new. Sleek, slinky, and less angular, the car was an attractive and cohesive modern design. Front and rear bumpers were better integrated into the car’s lines, and subtle fender flares and a purposeful stance hinted at the car’s performance potential. With looks to match the drive, critics instantly fell in love with the car and lauded it throughout its seven-year U.S. run.

In 1993, a convertible was presented for the first time in the Z’s history, though most cars were configured with T-tops. The 300ZX was discontinued Stateside in 1996, as the car’s sticker price rose and American tastes shifted towards SUVs. It would be another seven years before the Z name was revived in America in the 350Z.

Nissan’s Z32 300ZX doesn’t have a sizable following today even though it has a fantastic reputation. This can mostly be attributed to the car's relatively young age. For collectors, this is good news as prices remain low, and the fun-per-dollar quotient is just about as good as it gets. Being a modern car, though, the 300ZX doesn’t have same aura as older cars, and it also has plenty of electronics that can be expensive to fix. Like any older car purchase, it pays to perform a thorough inspection and to find an example with lots of documented history.

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Common Questions

The value of a 1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo can vary greatly depending on its condition, mileage, options, and history. Typically, you can expect to pay around $28,400 USD for a 1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo in good condition with average spec.

The highest selling price of a 1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo at auction over the last three years was $138,967 CAD. The highest prices are usually reserved for rare or exceptionally well-maintained examples with desirable features or modifications and excellent history.

The lowest selling price of a 1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo at auction over the last three years was $9,747 CAD. The lowest prices are usually paid for examples that have extensive maintenance needs, differ greatly from their original configuration, or have accident histories or title problems.

In the last three years there have been 14 1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbos sold at public auction.

The most recent auction sale of a 1996 Nissan 300ZX Turbo was $26,847 CAD on July 03, 2024 by Bring a Trailer.

Many factors can increase a car's value including excellent condition, exceptional originality, a recent restoration, low mileage, unique provenance, desirable options, popular or unique color choices, and excellent maintenance records. Upgrades and modifications that enhance performance or aesthetics can also add value.

Factors that can decrease a car's value include unusually high mileage, poor maintenance history, visible wear and tear, accidents or damage, title issues, and gaps in ownership history. Additionally, less popular color choices and extensive modifications that don't appeal to a broad audience can reduce value.

Mileage plays a significant role in a classic car’s value. Lower mileage usually increases value because it indicates a higher degree of originality, is rarer, and suggests less wear and tear. However, cars with exceptionally low mileage may also have maintenance needs due to lack of use. Whether someone should pay more for a vehicle with lower miles will depend on how they plan on using it, and the vehicle's specific condition.

The value of modified cars differs widely based on the type and quality of modifications. While some modifications can significantly increase value, especially performance enhancements and high-quality custom work, others may not add much or could even detract from the car’s value if they appeal to only a limited audience.

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