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From: barton@hp-pcd.UUCP
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Subject: Re: In the market for a 300 ZX
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Date: Fri, 10-Aug-84 14:30:00 EDT
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Posted: Fri Aug 10 14:30:00 1984
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Nf-From: hpcvra!barton    Aug 21 10:30:00 1984






I purchased a 300ZX Turbo in May and have been very pleased with its  
performance. Having previously owned a `71 240Z, a `75 280Z and a
`80 Turbo Trans Am, I feel that the Turbo Z is by far the best of 
these cars.  The Z certainly has the best acceleration, cornering 
and stopping ability.

In specific answer to the power question, the Turbo version will 
have more power than your present 280ZX. The Turbo puts out about 200    
horsepower max while I think your Z delivers about 140 hp. If you 
decide you want the Turbo, chances are that you will also be forced to
get the digital package also. All the Turbos I have seen have this  
"option" (mine does). Actually, I like the features supplied with the
digital package. The digital MPH is very easy to read, and easier to
interpret than the analog dial. The Tach provides RPM, Turbo boost, and
power torque curve information all at once in an easy to read display. 
The only disadvantage of having the Turbo package that I can think of
is that you will need to have the oil changed every 3,000 miles instead
or 7500 miles. A small price to pay for the dramatically improved 
performance (with the Goodyear Eagle GTs on the Turbo, it actually
stops in a shorter distance than the non-turbo version). 

In summary, I am quite pleased with my Turbo Z and would recommend
it to anyone interested in this style of car.

Barton Brown
hplabs!hppcd!barton