I came here to see if the guy who owned the red WRX was on here. Seemed like a nice guy. Searched for 300zx to see if he'd mentioned it (thought maybe you had a killed thread or something) and this was one of the few threads that come up.

I like to read what ppl have to say and answer questions a I can, but this guy was getting information based one 3rd and 4th hand sources. How does that help him make a decision? We've had ppl come to our forum to ask about skylines or even Toyota's etc. and we answer there questions if we can but if we don't know we won't make half-assed comments about them having ceramic turbos.

And as for the '93 Impreza comment, that was for the guy saying the 300zx was made in '89. That was when the first model was made and it was revised all the way up until 1999. Just like the Impreza technology evolved. They now have the 350Z replacing the 300zx, but it is a slower car due to lack of turbos and emission requirements causing issues.

Oh and to the guy saying a WRX is faster than a 300ZX. Stock for stock it isn't, a stock STi is probably on par or a touch quicker.

All details taken off either www.subaru.com.au or www.extrememachines.com.au to keep it fair in stock setup.
WRX (07) = 169kw/5600:320/3600 Nm:1415kg :5.9 sec 0-100
STi (07) = 206kw/5600:392/4000 Nm:1450kg*:5.4 sec 0-100
300ZX = 206kw/6000:388/xxxx Nm: 1490kg :5.6 sec 0-100
SC250 = 206kw/6200:362/4800 Nm: 1646kg :6.5 sec 0-100
SC400 = 194kw/5300:360/4500 Nm: 1646kg :7.5 sec 0-100

*couldn't find it's weight, made a educated guess. extrememachines had them listed as higher than 206 (the 300 and SC) but they were 206 as all Jap cars are rated by law. Probably higher, but can't verify numbers.

Oh, and dude who said Lexus are faster, more stylish etc. The SC250 (TT) is the fast version yeah? Yet it doesn't come close to the 300zx or the Subaru. And the V8 "luxury" model is even worse for performance. The 300ZX was designed as a GT too, and the seats are fantastic for long drives so really don't see what the V8 soarer has that the 300 doesn't apart from two extra cylinders and a larger engine.

Come on ppl, I'm not trolling here. I'm giving you a chance to back-up your comments.