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Nissan Z Z33

350Z2003–2009

Five letters of Z heritage, finally turbocharged again.

25 reviewers · 69 videos · 53 press articles

Generations
Z332003–2009Z342009–2020RZ342023–present
// 00 the verdict

Reviewers strongly agree on its handling and fun to drive, but split on performance and daily drivability.

across 25 reviewers

// where reviewers split
Performance
22 say · liveable

"it revs to 7 500 rpm and a v6 is fantastic great noise great feel"

ShootingCars · ▶ 2:31
1 say · critical

"it's got no power. It's all at the very end very high"

TheStraightPipes · ▶ 10:08
Daily drivability
7 say · liveable

"The Z Roadster delivers a firm but surprisingly smooth ride even on pavement that would tie mini convertibles in knots"

MotorWeek · ▶ 3:44
7 say · critical

"It's actually a very, very impractical car in a very practical country."

ShootingCars · ▶ 6:31
// the categories
// 01

Performance

4.0/525 of 25 reviewerssplit

“it revs to 7 500 rpm and a v6 is fantastic great noise great feel”

positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 2:31

“The Z's V6 engine has a gutsy growl and is all day long strong with Reserve power available across the entire rev Band”

positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 5:24

“The engine's exceptional in this car. I really quite like it. ... I love the way it revs. I love the way it builds power.”

positive · Cult and Classic · ▶ 17:11
// 02

Handling

4.0/525 of 25 reviewersstrong consensus

“a highly rigid Z Roadster exhibits the same sharp precise performance as the 350Z Coupe”

positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 2:52

“Steering though is so good. Everything about this car is like magical.”

positive · Tedward · ▶ 14:08

“everything about it has a nice predictable feel the steering the way you can control the ink the slip angle the back”

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 5:54
// 03

Fun to drive

4.5/525 of 25 reviewersstrong consensus

“it might be one of the most fun cars in the world”

positive · ShootingCars · ▶ 16:31

“This is actually more of a driver's car than almost anything new on the market right now.”

positive · Tedward · ▶ 30:49

“Once you get into a rhythm with it, it's really satisfying to drive.”

positive · TheTopher · ▶ 15:29
// 04

Daily drivability

3.0/524 of 25 reviewerssplit

“The Z Roadster delivers a firm but surprisingly smooth ride even on pavement that would tie mini convertibles in knots”

positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 3:44

“It's actually a very, very impractical car in a very practical country.”

critical · ShootingCars · ▶ 6:31

“So, not only was the car insanely fast, it was also very violent, very bumpy, and there were a ton of dash warnings coming on the dash.”

critical · Speed Academy · ▶ 7:02
// 05

Value

4.5/524 of 25 reviewersconsensus

“I think the 350z punch is above its weight class and is definitely worth a look if you're in the market for an affordable used sports car”

positive · Zygrene · ▶ 11:57

“If you're looking for the most all-around capable car under 10 grand, the 350Z is pretty damn hard to beat.”

positive · Realistick · ▶ 17:33

“those are quite reasonable prices for a car that delivers all the power and prowess of the 350Z Coupe”

positive · MotorWeek · ▶ 5:08
How it stacks up

Hear it in the reviewer’s words

TheTopher
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