2003 Nissan 350Z Consumer Reviews

My second 350Z

Written by: Natasha on 10/09/2006

Vehicle

2003 Nissan 350Z Touring 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

You get the true sports car feeling when driving. I love the highway gas mileage! My second 350Z.

Favorite Features

Navigation, steering, ride, look, and sound.

Suggested Improvements

Paint! Get better paint! The manufacture paint chips to easy. Tires wear really fast due to not being able to properly rotate them. Plastic on seat trim could be improved. Driver seat wears too easly. Bose system over rated. Doesn't have adequate sound quality.

2 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Never going to sell my Z.

Written by: Z Owner on 09/04/2006

Vehicle

2003 Nissan 350Z Track 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Excellent balance of performance and strong good looks, I look forward to many years of driving enjoyment in my Z.

Favorite Features

Performance. Exterior styling. Exhaust note. Reliability. Assortment of aftermarket upgrades/mods.

Suggested Improvements

More torque. Reduced curb weight. Improved Nissan service. Higher-quality center console controls.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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problems

Written by: robert on 08/02/2006

Vehicle

2003 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

the car has had countless trips to the dealer for tranny, clutch, suspension, window motors,and audio....all of it has been replaced once or more times! There is countless tsb's on the vehicle as well, i suggest if you get a z get an 06 because i heard that they have improved most of the problems.

Favorite Features

I love the power and the multipurpose gauge cluster

Suggested Improvements

Stronger tranny (actually whole drive train) and better quality parts to make this car more reliable

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Zagnificent 350

Written by: SM on 06/10/2006

Vehicle

2003 Nissan 350Z Track 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This is one tight car. From shifting to cornering the 350Z has a dynamic racing feel. Your wish is it's command. This is a true sports cars sports car. Highway cruising speeds do not do this car justice. It is extremely smooth and deceiving on the open road and equally capable on curved surfaces. The always illuminated gauges are there to inform you about tire pressure, mpg, temp, speed, rpm max, dte, and more. The practicality of the 350Z is not so much. After all this is a true sports car. It has moderate storage compartments behind the seats and the stabilizing bar in the rear hatch area really reduces your cargo space so pack lite. Bottom line:This is a drivers car that won't dissapoint!

Favorite Features

gauges, steering wheel, overall appearance, heated seats, leather, auto dim mirror w/garage opener, bose sound system, handling, response.

Suggested Improvements

The only request I would make has to do with the seats. They are comfortable relatively speaking. There is plenty of leg room and they are conforming to your body. However it would be more comfortable if there were more options on seat adjustments.

6 out 7 people found this review helpful

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some issues with 2003 model

Written by: Andrew Lustig on 05/27/2006

Vehicle

2003 Nissan 350Z Touring 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I had this car for 3-1/2 years - just sold it today. Loved it for the first two years, but the following bothered me: 1. airbag light kept malfunctioning. 2. front tire problems, which the dealership was supposed to inform me of, but didn't. 3. tires kept losing pressure for no apparent reason (separate from #2). 4. fuel line/filter recall. 5. No Visibility to sides and back of vehicle.

Favorite Features

I loved the performance - tight maneuverability and breaking. This was my first car with a GPS system and I used it often. The Z has great lines.

Suggested Improvements

Re-design the side view mirrors with softer lines/no right "edges." Move the hazard light button - easy to accidently turn on. Take the "creases" out of the hood - they make the car appear too much like a mitsubishi. Raise the front bumper an inch or two - tend to scrape in dipped driveways.

2 out 5 people found this review helpful

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I love my Z

Written by: Alhern67 on 05/23/2006

Vehicle

2003 Nissan 350Z Performance 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Fun car to drive! I love my Z. I had the last 300 before it was discontinued and this by far is a superior automobile. Great off the line you can only appreciate this car in the manual instead of the automatic. Takes curves at high speeds like a cat holding on to a tree.

Favorite Features

Exterior lines are fantastic!

Suggested Improvements

Do not change the bodystyle for another 6 years

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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Slot Car Racer

Written by: zman on 05/19/2006

Vehicle

2003 Nissan 350Z Track 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

The handling with this car is absolutely amazing. It drives like the car is connected to the road similar to the slot cars one had as a child. It rides a little hard but that is expected and desired from the Track model. If you want great performance you can't go wrong.

Favorite Features

The handling without a doubt followed up by its looks.

Suggested Improvements

The look of the vehicle is great and it's heritage shows and allows a dedicated following of owners. However, I'm hoping they make the next model look more like the early 70's kinda like the american cars are doing.

0 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Excellent Vehicle

Written by: dsw on 05/12/2006

Vehicle

2003 Nissan 350Z Touring 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I have had this car for three years. The only problem I have had with it was the tire misalignment that they had with the first year vehicles. Nissan replaced the tires and corrected the alignment after two years of driving for no charge. It is very fun to drive with ample power. Mountain roads are a blast, if traffic cooperates.

Favorite Features

Handling and power.

Suggested Improvements

Noise reduction.

1 out 1 people found this review helpful

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The Fast

Written by: Via on 05/03/2006

Vehicle

2003 Nissan 350Z Touring 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

This car was a surprise, good gas mileage and performance. And it turns a lot of heads for the price.

Favorite Features

Navigation

Suggested Improvements

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don't buy a nissan

Written by: ron on 04/06/2006

Vehicle

2003 Nissan 350Z Touring 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Nothing but problems with the z. Front end problems that nissan didn't repair because they couldn't get the tires to fix the problem.( P.S. dealership sells tires) Air conditioning problems that they temporary fix by recharging the system not stopping the leak. ( they get $90 from me to recharge the system ..nothing if they fix it) Squeaks and flex noises that will drive you insane. And now a fuel hose recall that will need the whole rear end to come off for a fix! Would you take it up to 100 after nissans mechanics got done with it?

Favorite Features

looks

Suggested Improvements

build a car that's safe

2 out 11 people found this review helpful

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