| The 300ZXTT was Nissan's flagship sports car during the time for the United States. The Z is to Nissan what the Corvette is to Chevrolet. Usually a carmaker's top-of-the-line vehicle represents the carmaker's image -- it is a solidly built car. Keep in mind that because it is the flagship and being a flagship, it is well-built, its parts will cost. Not only will it cost more because it's not a run-of-the-mill vehicle, it is a car built for performance. Performance and cheap do not go well together. Lastly, although it is a car that is put together well, you are talking about a car that is 15 years old. It will still be better than your average 15-year-old car, but you can expect to do some restoration. The parts do not cost as much as European imports (BMW, MB, etc) but it is a sports car. At least the parts are less expensive than Toyota parts. What parts seem to go? It really depends on how well it's been taken care of, but usually it's the electronics going first (half the time being corrosion-related). Rebuild? Again, it really depends. If you don't go crazy, the engine won't need a rebuild for a long time. I don't mean to steer you away from the Z, but you did ask for an opinion. If you want it bad enough and have some mechanical skills, go for it.
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