Nissan 350Z Reviews

"The manual gearbox shifter is delightful to use. It has short, easy throws and the clutch works well with it."

"The Z is agile, limber yet sure-footed thanks to its 18-inch radials, tuned sports suspension and speed-sensitive power steering system that requires just the right driver-in-control effort into and out of corners and sharp twists in the road."

"The steering felt precise and communicative, exhibiting a nice on-center feel."

"Plant the throttle, let the tach swing north and the Z shoves you back in the seat."

"Power delivery is linear and athletic, with the most fun coming on around 4,000 rpm. Redline is 6,600."

"Compared to the bass-heavy rumble of a domestic V8 or the frantic revving of an S2000 or Boxster S, the 350Z's soundtrack isn't as inspiring."

"There's no glove box and the two small storage bins behind the supportive seats are hard to reach."

"...the car has a power-to-weight ratio of about one horsepower for every 11.1 pounds. For reference, this is roughly the same ratio that Mustang GTs and Chevy Camaro Z28s have."

"...even the competition-style Track trim costs much less than rivals such as the Mercedes-Benz SLK, which begins at $39,400, and the Porsche Boxster, which starts at $42,600."

"The three-year tease by Nissan is over. Since the company first hinted it might build a new Z car, we've been anticipating our first turn at the wheel much like Cinderella eyed the ball."