[wpbharry]

This is a long time after the original request, but I just joined recently. Purchased a '96 Z-34 new in Nov. '95; was great for 18 mos. Then all went down the drain. Car started dying either while slowing down or on the fly (ahem). After the 3rd time, which nearly caused a major accident, I traded it in with only 12K on the clock in Aug. '98.

And, the alternator went 3 times in 12K miles, the drive belt went, and the rear discs (which were new on the '96s) were nothing but trouble.

First 2 times the car needed a new computer, which caused it to be in the shop for a week each time, as they had to reset the airbag modules both times, which I guess is a MAJOR pain.

Third time, they finally fessed up and said that the (#2 as I recall) cam was sticking and I'd likely need a new engine shortly. Drove the car from the service area right to the showroom, whereupon it died again!!

But, last time I checked on CarFax, it was in Long Island, NY (a ways from FL), with over 50K on it. I'm convinced to this day that it was resold out-of-state after an accident.

Hope this info is still worthwhile.

P.S. I then bought a new '98 Malibu LS, which has been better, but by no means a bundle of joy.