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Nissan 350Z

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The Nissan 350Z is a sports car to rival any competitor in its class and it does this with style. The 3.5 litre V6 engine gives the 350Z all the power it needs and combined with the car’s superb aerodynamics the 350Z can comfortably reach 60mph from stand still in 5.5 seconds. The interior offers complete comfort and unlike some sports cars the 350Z has a boot you can use.

Nissan 350Z consumer reviews by year of make:   2003  2004  2006  2007 

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Nissan 350Z consumer car reviews

Ian, Lancashire

Nissan 350Z 2004

5 star review

I’ve run my 350Z for 2yrs and about 20k miles now. It was bought with a full Nissan service history and about 40k miles on the clock. It’s fast with plenty of useful torque and it sounds great. The cabin manages to provide the normal japanese quality and logical layout whilst providing a bit of retro fun. Its huge fun as a sports car and manages to achieve the character most jap sports cars lack. Apart from routine servicing mine has had zero defects in 7yrs. It’s still on the same clutch. The engine feels as strong as every and the gearbox and steering are tight. Staggering for a 274bhp sports car. Downsides? The boot is a joke and the Nissan ’need to click "open" twice’ to unlock the passenger side are annoying. Max 32mpg min 18mpg. Tyres last about 15k miles under normal use. Hugely recommended, especially for anyone contemplating a TVR or similar.

Submitted: 12/02/2011 21:37:48 | ID: 7079

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Jason Green, Nottinghamshire

Nissan 350Z 2004

4 star review

I got my first 350z GT yesterday and I am in love already. It feels great, looks great and sounds great. I can’t see myself ever turning back. It’s a delight to drive and is a real head turner. If you’ve not got one then your missing out on a real treat.

Submitted: 23/11/2010 10:43:00 | ID: 6549

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Irwin Montgomery, Northern Ireland

Nissan 350Z GT Coupe 2006

5 star review

Wonderful car, excellent handling, sounds like nothing else on earth. I have had 4 years of trouble free motoring, replace back tyres about 15K if you are relatively easy on the right foot, £300 @ least. Not expensive to service and not for families but wonderfully comfortable. Sadly now sold to be replaced by a 4X4, the only vehicle I have owned that I am truly sad to part with in nearly 40 years driving.

Submitted: 16/09/2010 13:55:12 | ID: 6132

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Mark Beattie, County Armagh

Nissan 350Z Nismo 2007

5 star review

Have had my car 2 years and it rocks, it’s everything a sports car should be, fast, noisy,great looking, and fun. The ride can be a stiff though, my girlfriend always gets out feeling sick. I had a problem with the nismo boot spoiler creasing under the paint but was lucky to get a replaced under warrenty. Thinking of changing to a GTR but heard you lose a bit of fun with the 4 wheel drive! Something you won’t lose with the 350z. If you’re thinking of buying put money aside for rear Tyres, TRUST ME.

Submitted: 07/02/2010 11:24:54 | ID: 4569

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Neil John Kerr, Lancashire

Nissan 350Z 2004

5 star review

I bought my car privately. It was a ’one lady owner’ car with only 13,750 miles on the clock, full service history, five hundred pounds worth of extras ad garaged in pristine condition. She even filled it with petrol! From the moment I drove it home I knew it was my dream car. I have driven all Porsche Boxster models and owned a Porsche for 12 years. The 350Z is a better car and, in my opinion, better made and looking. It is also £pound15,000 cheaper than the Boxster S! The car handles superbly on motorway, locally and country roads. The sheer power and torque are amazing. The Brembo brakes are Commensurate with the whole quality of the car. My car is 276 BHP, the new new 370Z is 330BHP and 120KG lighter; I can’t imagine how that feels! Recently I stayed with friends in New York and we visited a huge Nissan dealership with all the new models. The 370Z was $29,000, approx £10,000 cheaper. I was born in the wrong country!!!

Submitted: 16/11/2009 13:55:53 | ID: 3894

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Alan Cross, London

Nissan 350Z 2004

4 star review

This is a great, great car. 4 stars do it justice though. I have have a couple of issues with mine (listed below) you should consider before buying. 1. Leather - Not good. When I bought mine it was 18 months old and the driver’s seat has already started to crack and wear, rubbing off the tan surface leather layer. By comparison, I also have a 12 year old Mercedes and the seat leather is, even now, in better condition. 2. Wheel Bearings - This is a little known fault that is on most dedicated 350Z forums. Nissan feign ignorance of this issue and fobbed me off when I asked them about a rumbling in the front left (under warranty). I haven’t driven the car much but need to get this seen to as it’s getting worse. 3. Mazda RX8 - If you are considering an RX8 against a 350Z consider this. Forget performance, forget looks, forget mpg, forget colour(!), if you want to be the one sitting in the true driver’s sports car, it’s the 350Z every time. The Mazda has 4 doors, so takes the kids. In 5 years it’s style will be so dated you’ll think you’ve been transported to 1999, and it doesn’t stop traffic the way a 350 does. It’s also too much of an all rounder to be a ’serious’ sports car. 4. Fun - I have driven mine to the south of Spain (a longer, twistier, more interesting route), and I vowed I would NEVER sell this car. My daughter’s arrival has put paid to that, but I will NEVER forget it once it’s gone. Get one, you won’t regret it.

Submitted: 01/04/2009 09:14:28 | ID: 2736

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Ray Scalietta, Hampshire

Nissan 350Z GT Pack 2003

5 star review

Don’t listen to Jeremy Clarkson, I love my 350Z and it’s an early Model. Great fun ... superb looks ... and Top Gear Car of the Year (2004) Sounds Great too. Nice leather seats :D

Submitted: 13/02/2008 17:02:18 | ID: 1028

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John Skinner, Yorkshire

Nissan 350Z Coupe GT pack 2007

5 star review

Absolutely superb! An engine that growls on forever, tenacious road holding and so much power, the traction control struggles to keep it all straight every time in first and second. I have had no problems with the exception of a sticking throttle. That has not spoilt my enjoyment at all. It is a bit thirsty, I am getting about 24mpg and it is small insude but, it’s a genuine two seater sports car, your never going to move grand pianos in it anyway. If your in the "not sure wether to get one" league....get one.

Submitted: 02/01/2008 11:57:31 | ID: 874

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Steve Larkhill, Perthshire

Nissan 350Z 3.5 V6 GT

5 star review

I love it! This car is awesome & keeps hold of its value. Not the roomiest inside, but hey - it’s a sports car at a decent price! Well done Nissan.

Submitted: 26/10/2007 15:24:41 | ID: 380

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