2004 Nissan 350Z - A great car for the value!
Some people say it's a bit impractical to own a two-seater car and sometimes I agree, especially when I'm buying groceries. However, this car is a solid, fun, practical (most days) kind of car. It's fast even with everything, except for intake, as stock. It's a 6-speed manual and the first one I've ever driven - it's not a touchy clutch. I learned how to drive a manual within 3 days of owning the car. The car, for a two-seater, has plenty of leg room, storage behind the seats, and plenty of little knick-knack/drink holders. Where there are pluses, there are negatives. There are blind-spots within the car (back window, mainly.) The back window doesn't provide enough coverage to fully see everything, so you're relying on both side-view mirrors to guide you. The stock CD player went out o... (more)
Some people say it's a bit impractical to own a two-seater car and sometimes I agree, especially when I'm buying groceries. However, this car is a solid, fun, practical (most days) kind of car. It's fast even with everything, except for intake, as stock. It's a 6-speed manual and the first one I've ever driven - it's not a touchy clutch. I learned how to drive a manual within 3 days of owning the car. The car, for a two-seater, has plenty of leg room, storage behind the seats, and plenty of little knick-knack/drink holders. Where there are pluses, there are negatives. There are blind-spots within the car (back window, mainly.) The back window doesn't provide enough coverage to fully see everything, so you're relying on both side-view mirrors to guide you. The stock CD player went out on me within the first couple of months owning it (one owner before me). Where there is a good amount of storage inside of the car, there's hardly any in the trunk (it shows you how to place a golf bag in there, though!)
Overall, I'm very content with this car. She's fast, sleek, a convertible, and was a fun choice to learn manual on. I can get past certain issues with it because driving the car is super fun!
Learning how to drive a manual in a car that takes off like a 350z! Although very very fun car, probably not the smartest car to learn manual on. I was terrified because the car was so fast, but in the end no wrecks occurred and I'm well aware of how to take a hill in a manual now.
Learning how to drive a manual in a car that takes off like a 350z! Although very very fun car, probably not the smartest car to learn manual on. I was terrified because the car was so fast, but in the end no wrecks occurred and I'm well aware of how to take a hill in a manual now.
Fast
Reliable
Sleek
Enough leg room, even for large men over 6 ft.
Leather interior
Nice stock stereo (Bose)
Electrical everything, including seats & convertible top
Fun to drive (6 sp manual)
Fast
Reliable
Sleek
Enough leg room, even for large men over 6 ft.
Leather interior
Nice stock stereo (Bose)
Electrical everything, including seats & convertible top
Fun to drive (6 sp manual)
Blind spots
Trunk has just enough room for golf clubs
Not a grocery-getter
Blind spots
Trunk has just enough room for golf clubs
Not a grocery-getter
2004 Nissan 350Z - Best car I will ever own!
I love the feeling I get when I step on the gas and the car takes off like a rocket! The driver's seat is comfortable and hugs the contours of my body, making me feel like I am one with my car. The few cons I would mention are a rather uncomfortable blind spot if the passenger seat is pushed back. There is also quite a bit of road noise (that is substantially reduced when new tires are applied!). Also the seat belt hits me a little too high - which I could alleviate by positioning my seat higher in the vehicle.
I love the feeling I get when I step on the gas and the car takes off like a rocket! The driver's seat is comfortable and hugs the contours of my body, making me feel like I am one with my car. The few cons I would mention are a rather uncomfortable blind spot if the passenger seat is pushed back. There is also quite a bit of road noise (that is substantially reduced when new tires are applied!). Also the seat belt hits me a little too high - which I could alleviate by positioning my seat higher in the vehicle.
I drove my car from Miami to Orlando and put it on the Auto Train to come to Northern Virginia. I worried about it the whole trip, but when I got it back, it was fine. I then proceeded to drive it to my friend's house, approximately 35 miles away. That was one of the best drives of my life! Twisty, hilly roads, my car hugging every curve as if they were both magnetized. I had been considering ... (more)
I drove my car from Miami to Orlando and put it on the Auto Train to come to Northern Virginia. I worried about it the whole trip, but when I got it back, it was fine. I then proceeded to drive it to my friend's house, approximately 35 miles away. That was one of the best drives of my life! Twisty, hilly roads, my car hugging every curve as if they were both magnetized. I had been considering getting a more age-appropriate car (I'm 57), but now I'm going to keep this car until I can no longer push the clutch!
This car can't be beat when it comes to responsiveness. Zero to 60mph in the blink of an eye. The body is sleek and streamlined - I liken the appearance to an automobile version of the stealth bomber. The comfort level is also higher than you would expect in such a small car. This wonderful car is also incredibly easy to park - which matters to me quite a bit.
This car can't be beat when it comes to responsiveness. Zero to 60mph in the blink of an eye. The body is sleek and streamlined - I liken the appearance to an automobile version of the stealth bomber. The comfort level is also higher than you would expect in such a small car. This wonderful car is also incredibly easy to park - which matters to me quite a bit.
As previously mentioned, there is a blind spot behind the passenger seat that makes you rely heavily on your passenger side mirror. The mirror has not been enough, though. More than once I have changed lanes without realizing another car was sitting in my blind spot. There is also a plethora of plastic used in this car - a bit disconcerting, given the hefty purchase price. Plastic things break, and this car has seen the door compartment of an AC outlet break, along with other minor trim pieces. The seat belt should adjust lower; I would have my neck broken if hit the right way.
As previously mentioned, there is a blind spot behind the passenger seat that makes you rely heavily on your passenger side mirror. The mirror has not been enough, though. More than once I have changed lanes without realizing another car was sitting in my blind spot. There is also a plethora of plastic used in this car - a bit disconcerting, given the hefty purchase price. Plastic things break, and this car has seen the door compartment of an AC outlet break, along with other minor trim pieces. The seat belt should adjust lower; I would have my neck broken if hit the right way.
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