Best Nissan 300ZX Year to Buy
There is no single best Nissan 300ZX year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 179 verified sales, the 1987 is the most affordable at $13,400. The 1990 trades most often (49 verified sales). The 1984 has held its value best, now worth 97% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 5 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Nov 3, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 5 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
Nissan 300ZX Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 300ZX | $18,504 | 50% | 9 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 1995 300ZX | $18,779No sale since Oct 2025 | 52% | 6 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1994 300ZX | $15,667 | 45% | 9 · too few to rank | 4 |
| 1993 300ZX | $15,600No sale since Feb 2026 | 47% | 5 · too few to rank | 6 |
| 1992 300ZX | $11,539No comparable sale since Mar 2025 | 35% | 5 · too few to rank | — |
| 1991 300ZX | $11,355No sale since Oct 2025 | 37% | 9 · too few to rank | 3 |
| 1990 300ZX | $15,090 | 55% | 49 | 13 |
| 1989 300ZX | $20,817No sale since Jan 2026 | 109% | 3 · too few to rank | 2 |
| 1988 300ZX | $15,175No comparable sale since Sep 2024 | 84% | 2 · too few to rank | — |
| 1987 300ZX | $13,400 | 80% | 13 | 2 |
| 1986 300ZX | $14,322 | 90% | 37 | 5 |
| 1985 300ZX | $14,123 | 91% | 14 | 4 |
| 1984 300ZX | $14,617 | 97% | 18 | 4 |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
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Best Nissan 300ZX Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Nissan 300ZX year to buy?
There is no single best Nissan 300ZX year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 179 verified sales, the 1987 is the most affordable at $13,400. The 1990 trades most often (49 verified sales). The 1984 has held its value best, now worth 97% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which Nissan 300ZX year is the cheapest?
The 1987 Nissan 300ZX is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $13,400. The most valuable is the 1990, at $15,090.
Which Nissan 300ZX year holds its value best?
The 1984 Nissan 300ZX is now worth 97% of its original MSRP of $15,099, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a Nissan 300ZX worth?
Depending on the model year, a Nissan 300ZX is worth from $13,400 to $15,090 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which Nissan 300ZX year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.