Nissan 300ZX Turbo

1984 to 1989 · Coupe · 150,000 built

A 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo cost $18,950 new. Over the past 12 months, 24 have sold publicly at a median of $11,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $11,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $1,200 to $102,200, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$11,100
High confidence · $4K to $19K
Down 12.0% over 12 months
Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026
Median · 12 mo
$11,000
Sales · 12 mo
24
Original MSRP
$18,950Down 41% since new

The market

Every recorded 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo sale, by date and price
Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer
$17,000 · 108,000 mi · Dark Pewter Metallic
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116 sales · 29 unsoldmedian $11kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo sales with photographs
1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo, sold Oct 2026

Sold $2,700

1988 · Aztec Red · 72,700 mi
Oct 5, 2026 · Cars & Bids
1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo, sold Sep 2026

Sold $15,000

1986 · Hot Red · 32,000 mi
Sep 11, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo, sold Aug 2026

Sold $35,000

1984 · Light Pewter Metallic and Thunder Black · 35,000 mi
Aug 26, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo, sold Aug 2026

Sold $33,000

1984 · Light Pewter Metallic · 33,000 mi
Aug 19, 2026 · Bring a Trailer
1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo, sold Aug 2026

Sold $13,100

1986 · Light Pewter Metallic · 63,400 mi
Aug 12, 2026 · Cars & Bids
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Specifications

Engine
Turbo V6, 3.0
Power
200 hp
Torque
227 lb-ft
0 to 60
6.7 s
Top speed
143 mph
Transmission
Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
Curb weight
3,175 lb
Production
150,000 built
Original MSRP
$18,950
Designer
Kazumasa Takagi

Common questions

How much does a Nissan 300ZX Turbo cost?

A 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo cost $18,950 new. Over the past 12 months, 24 have sold publicly at a median of $11,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $11,100. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $1,200 to $102,200, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $11,100, down 12.0% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 24 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a Nissan 300ZX Turbo a good investment?

It has depreciated 41% against its $18,950 list price. Values are down 12.0% over the past 12 months. Only 150,000 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $1,200 to $102,200, and mileage explains most of that.

How many Nissan 300ZX Turbo have sold?

Shifty has 169 public sales of the Nissan 300ZX Turbo on file. The earliest was on May 17, 2018.

What has a Nissan 300ZX Turbo sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

  • $17,000Oct 30, 2026Dark Pewter Metallic · 108,000 mi
  • $2,700Oct 5, 2026Aztec Red · 72,700 mi
  • $15,000Sep 11, 2026Hot Red · 32,000 mi

About the 1984 Nissan 300ZX Turbo

The Z31 300ZX Turbo marked Nissan's serious entry into the performance car market, establishing the foundation for the legendary Z32 that followed. Kazumasa Takagi's design perfectly captured 1980s automotive optimism with its wedge profile and pop-up headlights. The turbocharged VG30ET V6 delivered 200hp, impressive for its era and a significant leap from naturally aspirated predecessors. While 6.7-second acceleration seems modest today, the Z31 Turbo offered genuine sports car performance at an accessible price point. The T-top configuration became iconic, defining the 1980s sports car aesthetic. With 150,000 units produced over six years, clean examples are becoming increasingly rare as many suffered from poor maintenance or modification. Collectors now appreciate the Z31's historical significance as the car that revitalized the Z lineage. Original, unmodified turbos in good condition command growing premiums, particularly in desirable colors like red or black.

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