Is the 350Z hard to work on?
The Nissan 350z is as inexpensive and easy to work on as any other mass-produced Nissan car has been. They can boast the notorious reliability of the VQ motors and add thousands of miles to the car without having to do more than general maintenance.
Overall, the 350z has much lower 5 and 10-year maintenance costs than most other cars in the same class. The simple design means that the parts are reliable and less prone to failure.
Answer provided by. A Nissan 350Z can work as a first car, but it might not be the best choice. While the 350Z is a good car, it can reach a top speed of 155 mph, which is significantly faster than your daughter should be driving while she's still learning the rules of the road.
They're basically reliable, which means some will have skipped on servicing so a history file is a bonus. Engines will do 300,000 miles without trouble given regular oil changes, but beware high oil thirst – especially on 296bhp unit.
The VQ V6 engine in the 350Z is rock solid.
This motor has a great reputation for reliability, provided you keep up with routine maintenance like oil changes. Some cars do use more oil than might be expected, but even those are likely to do Star Trek mileages provided the oil is kept topped up.
The Nissan 350Z is a stylish, affordable, reliable sports car that represents excellent value for money in the used market so you should definitely buy one if you want one. Prices are low because Nissan replaced the 350Z with the 370Z in 2009 and that means the 350Z is heading towards classic car status.
Generally, 2007 and 2008 are the best years for reliable 350z models. The VQ35HR and other VQ engines produced during this period are considered to be some of the best Nissan engines ever made in terms of reliability and performance. 2008 marked the final year of the 350z.
The estimated cost to maintain and repair a Nissan 350Z ranges from $95 to $1976, with an average of $309.
When I switched to full synthetic oil my car just burned right thru it!! my 2003 350z burns about a quart of oil every 1000 miles, sometimes less. No drips (I have a garage) and no noticeable smoke out of the exhaust, It doesn't seem to hurt anything, I just have to make sure to keep it topped off.
7 The 370Z Is Slightly Faster
The 350Z got a lot of attention through its pumped-up 3.5-liter V6 VQ35DE engine. But the 370Z has a larger engine, makes 32 more HP, 10 lb-ft more torque, takes 0.6 seconds less to sprint to 60 mph (5.1 seconds), has better braking, and takes 1 second less to complete a quarter-mile.
Is the Nissan 350Z practical?
The Nissan 350Z is not a particularly practical car, by extension of the fact that it only has two seats (although it is actually possible to retrofit rear seats into a Nissan 350Z, but we strongly advise against doing so!)
The G35 offers a smoother, more comfortable ride, a 2+2 seat layout, a potential four-door offering, and trunk space. On the other hand, the 350Z provides the typical planted feeling that you'd expect from a two-seater sports car layout with minimal luxuries, no rear seats, and hardly any trunk space.
10 Engine And Power
All of this means the 350Z is powerful and capable enough to perform as the GT car Nissan initially marketed it as, it also means the car can achieve a sub 6 second 0-60 mph time, on its way to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph.
To most people, the versatility is what makes the 350Z the most appealing car in its price range. Its most common use is that of a drift car, this is due to the rear-wheel drive, front engine layout, as well as the more than plentiful power on display.
Conclusion – Are 350Z Fast? Yes, the Nissan 350Z is a fast car. While the general standard in terms of speed/power for performance cars has definitely shifted since the 350Z first launched in the early 2000s, there is no doubt that it is still a quick car.
Nissan 350Z (2002)
The coupé offered five trims – Base, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring and Track – whilst the roadster came in two trims – Enthusiast and Touring. With 21.67% of the vote, the car is a confirmed future classic of both our enthusiasts and experts.
The top speed of a Nissan 350Z with a VQ engine is 155mp/h or 249kp/h. It may have more power under the hood, but the 370Z is capable of exactly the same top speed, so if it's top speed you're after, there's no difference between the two. You can, of course, expect the 370Z to get there fractionally quicker though.
