Most of the other members already touched on what I would say.
Zbrah
"Factory paint job is crappy, easily chipped so invest in a clear bra or choose your road wisely."
Tazicon
"The car was fast enough for me on the street. No it wasn't as fast as other cars but I knew that going into my purchase"
TheBoomSpoon
"Myself i prefer the 7at but yes sometimes automatic downshifts are clunky and trying to manual shift up in low speeds is often clunky too"
Wanker..
"Do your research and know what you're getting. A pure sports car at an affordable price. In that regard, the Z is a solid 8.5 out of 10.
All the criticisms of the Z are a result of Nissan trying to keep the cost down. Road noise; heavy weight; lack of rear visibility; no back seat; lack of oil cooler etc. are all cost related. Thus, in many aspects, the Z is a compromise.
In a year of ownership I have not had any mechanical issues. I am very happy with my purchase and have started to like enough things about the current Z that it got me interested in older Z's.
In addition to what has already been said - When it comes to the 370z have realistic expectations of the car. Don't expect to have a Corvette killer + family car + with German quality interior refinements for around 30k.
Also be aware that sports cars come with sports car costs. Your tires are going to cost more than your grocery getter, etc.
Aftermarket is more expensive than domestic.
Overall - I think it is a great value and enjoy the freedom of having aftermarket choices available. Plus I hear that the Z community is full of pretty cool folks.
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