2008 Nissan 350Z Consumer Reviews Page 2

I Love It

Written by: Chyo on 04/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I believe this is the best value for your money if you're looking for some performance. If you're looking for practicality, don't get this car. The trunk can be useless. If those are not an issue, get this car! The engine is fabulous and handles spectacularly. The ride is bearable enough for a long road trip, but the clutch is not to my liking (try it and you will see). Gas mileage can be good if sticking it in 6th gear (26 mpg is my best), and it can obviously drain your wallet fast if driven hard.

Favorite Features

I love the engine and exhaust music at higher rpms. It's my favorite song of all time.

Suggested Improvements

The issue since day 1 continues to today. The interior still stinks. The metallic dials are nice, but still not enough. Also, it's a bulbous machine and too much clutch action. Hopefully these will be non-issues in the 370Z.

14 out 14 people found this review helpful

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True Driver

Written by: NIZZMO on 04/14/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan 350Z NISMO 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

To experience both the normal Z and the NISMO tuned Z, is more than enough for you to quickly decide which is for you. The 2 are very similar interior wise, power wise, and that is where it ends. The nismo, is a much more aggressive/racing type car, yes you can travel, the gas mileage is comparable if you can keep your foot out of it! Good luck with that. The car handles like a dream, you can push it to the edge of your own limits and it still wants more, the stiffer chassis, and upgraded suspension make this car worth the little extra it costs to own, over a normal Z. If you like to drive, and love the road this car is for you!!! If not then I suggest a normal Z.

Favorite Features

Body kit, suspension, wheels, although not too much is different, the interior is nice, storage is ample, a little bit of a pain, one of the larger storage areas (lockable) is directly behind the pass. seat.

Suggested Improvements

Stereo! It is absolutely abysmal, the car is what it is, the stereo should at the very least match to a degree, I wouldn't put this stereo in a car worth much much less.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Great fun

Written by: figgsy4ever on 03/30/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

Great performance car with lots of torque and passing power. The seats are a little stiff but with time should soften up a bit. Audio controls are easy to operate and climate controls are the very best I've seen, I love the auto climate feature with seemingly endless supply of fan speeds. Build quality is excellent and rattles are few. A bit like watching a widescreen movie when looking out the rear window. Gas mileage should improve as the engine breaks in (20 mpg city/highway average now). Nissan left very little room for improvement with this newest version of the "Z".

Favorite Features

Auto climate controls. Low end power. Auto dimming rear view mirror. Style auto up & down Windows.

Suggested Improvements

Better quality tires. Softer seats. Lighter interior color choices. More ergonomic storage between seats.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Pure sports car

Written by: Steve on 03/22/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan 350Z Touring 2dr Convertible (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

Bought a Touring Roadster about two months ago. Here are the pros: powerful, handles great, roomy for a two seater (interior and trunk), great manual transmission, decent bose stereo, easy top operation, nice stock rims. Cons: poor gas mileage, no telescoping steering wheel, road noise, strange rattle over bumps, poor visibility. All things considered, its a great car. The fun factor far makes up for any imperfections. It feels like a true sports car. It has this "brute power" kind of feeling. Its a little heavy for such a little car, but I like that, it makes the car feel solid and planted to the road. I think for the money, it is a great value. I would highly recommend this car.

Favorite Features

306 horse power, 6spd, rims, xenons, easy top operation, handling. The seats are firm and supportive, but im unsure how they would feel after a long road trip.

Suggested Improvements

Telescoping steering wheel, less rattle and thumps. Hmm, always more power :-)

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Perfect match

Written by: Nick on 03/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan 350Z NISMO 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I was searching for a car that was a coupe, zippy, stylish, and unique. I found it all with the Nismo. It's a fun car to drive. Everytime you get in it feels like your going to an auto X. I test drove an STI, G35, and RSX's before I found this, and I beleive it is the fastest and best handling out of the 3. The performance is excellent, hands down. The interior is ok. Not fancy because things like leather and power seats add weight. The car has been purpose built. Its also very bumpy ride, because of the seam welded body. However if you like that feeling of being connected to the road like me you will love this. The exhaust roars FYI too. I tell people it runs on diced lions.

Favorite Features

Handling, speed. (306 HP 268 TQ is more than enough for regular road driving. I still find myself accidently spinning the wheels every once in a while.) Looks great. Aero kit looks good and is functional over 60 MPH. Seamwelded body. Like the rims on the Nismo as well. Interior acceptable.

Suggested Improvements

I would suggest getting your windows tinted, because every wanna be speed racer tries to get your attention at stoplights. Really excellent car considering what it was made for... a track:) I daily drive mine and the front lip clears almost everything, be careful though. Not good in snow.

8 out 9 people found this review helpful

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Love it!

Written by: Tiffany on 02/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan 350Z Touring 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 5A)

Review

I have had my car a year now and I have not had any problems with it. I love the way it handles corners and gets up and goes. It turns heads from the young to the old. At first I did not like the color (Solar Orange) but it quickly grew on me and I have had a ton of compliments. The only reason I got that color is because it was the only 2007 on the lot at the time and I did not want to wait to get it. I have wanted this car for the past 4 years and I am so happy I did. It is worth every penny.

Favorite Features

I love it all!

Suggested Improvements

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So far, so good...

Written by: NerveBag on 12/31/2007

Vehicle

2008 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

I've had my 2008 Enthusiast Z for a couple of weeks now. So far, I love it! Can't say much about reliability yet, of course, but everything else is good. PROS: F-U-N! It is a blast to drive this car. The engine sounds great, too. You get a 300hp, road-hugging sports car for $30k. Best deal out there. And it turns heads. :-) Plenty of headroom (and I'm 6'4") CONS: Clutch is WAY too long. There's, like, 4-6 inches of play before it engages. You can hear every speck of dirt hit the rear wheel wells. Kinda annoying. Wheel doesn't telescope, which would've made a HUGE difference in leg room for me. Stereo's kinda lame. The fun of driving this car easily makes up for any minor nits! Recommend!

Favorite Features

Engine, engine, engine. The exterior design and the kickin' wheels are nice too. Great job on the wheels, Nissan!

Suggested Improvements

Upgrade the stereo or make it easier for the buyer to upgrade. Put some sound dampening on the rear wheel wells. Make the steering wheel telescope! Add keyless entry/start, where you never have to take it out of your pocket.

36 out 38 people found this review helpful

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Touring 6 speed, Nismo exhaust

Written by: OC350Z on 12/18/2007

Vehicle

2008 Nissan 350Z Touring 2dr Hatchback (3.5L 6cyl 6M)

Review

The new Nagaro Red looks awesome and the car handles well. I only have 250 miles but it puts a smile on my face every time I drive it. Had a Nismo cat back exhaust installed prior to delivery and it is the best option you could ever purchase. Sounds awesome, quality build, and is covered by the new car warranty. Looked at vettes and mustangs but their quality was lacking. The extra features like bose stereo, leather heated seats etc are worth the extra money in mp opinion. Drive one and you will buy it!

Favorite Features

Comfort, handling speed, and the optional NISMO exhaust.

Suggested Improvements

32 out 36 people found this review helpful

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