2004 NISSAN 350Z TOURING AT DRIVER

When the weather is perfect and the sun is shining brightly. There are a few days per year when, despite the lack of convenience, poor fuel economy and added weight - owning a convertible is a magical experience. Ever since I've had those 'scares' - I tend to pay very close attention in the rain. In other words, I did not feel the loss of control was warranted based on the driving input. I have had a few occasions where I lost control of the back end in wet conditions under fairly unremarkable conditions. I rarely push it to the limit, but the handling seems to be very adequate. The engine still runs flawlessly and per my mechanic, seems to be in excellent shape.Д¬ompared to my '94 Mustang Cobra, the Z is rock-solid with no body roll and precise steering. The transmission issue was expensive but again, not unexpected for a high mileage vehicle. All in all, I expected some minor issues with a 100,000+ vehicle.

2004 NISSAN 350Z TOURING AT DRIVER

I've had a few annoying minor issues which I have not yet addressed such as the storage compartment on the dash (I do not have navigation) is broken and will not open and the weather stripping on the outside of driver side window is loose. And finally, the transmission needed to be rebuilt at 130,000 miles. The driver's side power window broke which required replacement. The remote fuel filler door actuator stopped working which required replacement. The driver's side door would not latch and required a new mechanism - which ended up being a lot more expensive than I anticipated. The trunk is practically useless but the interior does offer several cubbies some of which require seat manipulation to access.Дuring my three years of ownership, I've had a few minor and one major issue. The way I view it, if i wanted a roomier interior, I wouldn't have purchased the Z. Just by looking at the car, it's obvious it's not going to be as roomy as a Honda Accord. I do find it odd that my 20 with a 5.7 V8 will actually knock down better highway mileage than the Z - but I guess that's the beauty of an 8-speed transmission.ДЄt 6'4', the interior is somewhat cramped - but I tend to prefer smaller vehicles - so it's not a problem for me. That said, I did not buy the Z for fuel economy and it's not a huge issue for me. Around town, I'll get 18-19 MPG which is marginal. I drive 27 miles one way to work and I was slightly disappointed that 23 MPG is the best I can achieve. But in reality, it's not supposed to sound like a Mustang and thank God it does not sound like a modified Civic. Sure it's sort of droney an does not sound like a V-8. The exhaust note is a 'love it or hate it' affair for most folks and fortunately for me, I have no issues with how the Z sounds. The 3.5 liter V-6 is responsive and the power delivery is smooth and satisfying. Overall, the positives far outweigh the negatives.ДЄt 12 years old, she still looks fresh and sharp especially with the top down. Over the ensuing 3 years, I've had many enjoyable experiences and a few bad ones. In the market for a Honda Accord, I noticed her on the used car lot and suddenly had a desire to experience a convertible for the first time in my life. I picked up my silver beauty while looking for a commute vehicle a few years back.

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