2004 Nissan 350Z

Highlights

• 3.5-litre V6 engine produces 272hp
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Just 42k miles on the clock
• Recent service history
• Great leather interior 

Overview

With their impeccable lineage stretching all the way back to the original 240Z at the turn of the 1970s, Nissan’s Z cars have remained a favourite ever since. The early 2000s saw the release of the 350Z - the fifth generation Z car - with the convertible roaster following shortly afterwards. 

The original concept remains the same in this iteration: front engine, rear wheel drive, six cylinders, and great handling. So you can have plenty of fun on the open road, with the 3.5-litre V6 engine providing a sonorous accompaniment as it punches its way towards 272hp. Couple this with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, and you have a recipe for a great driving experience.

This particular 350Z has only covered 42,000 miles in its twenty years on the road, so it still looks very good for its age. The interior shows only mild signs of use and the body panels look great. It comes with invoices for work carried out, including oil changes and brake servicing. 

History and Documentation

• This car is a JDM import and was registered in the UK on 1st October 2007
• MOT valid until 23rd May 2024, with advisories
• Owned by the current keeper since October 2022
• One key with immobiliser fob
• Only 42k miles recorded
• Several invoices on file for parts and servicing 
• UK V5C in the owner’s name

Interior

• Smart black leather upholstery throughout  
• The leather remains in excellent condition, with only a little wear on the driver’s seat bolster 
• Dashboard and trim plastics well presented
• A few marks and scratches on the centre console 
• The carpets look tidy, with fitted overmats in the footwells
• Original Bose speakers behind the seats 
• Pioneer touchscreen head unit
• Large, clear instruments sit in front of the driver, with the tachometer taking centre stage
• The vendor reports that all the interior features work as they should
• The convertible roof appears to fit snugly 
• To the rear, the boot is spacious and carpeted 
• A spare wheel and jack are stored below the boot floor
• The inside of the bootlid features a handy instruction plate detailing how to store a bag of golf clubs

Exterior

• Beautifully styled roadster body 
• Finished in a fetching shade of silver 
• The paintwork is generally very presentable, with a few chips and scratches as expected for a car of this age
• There is a small crack to the underside of the front bumper 
• Twin-exit exhaust for that sporting look, and sounds great
• The fabric roof looks clean and tidy
• 18-inch black alloy wheels
• The most recent MOT notes some wear and damage to the rear tyres 
• The body panels look straight and tidy, without any significant dents or damage we could see

Mechanical

• 3.5-litre V6 engine produces 272hp
• Top speed of 152mph
• 0-60 in just 5.9 seconds 
• Six-speed manual transmission
• The car is fitted with a Japspeed exhaust
• In May 2023, at the time of the last MOT, the engine oil and filter were changed
• The brake discs and pads were also replaced at this time 
• Differential oil changed in January 2023
• The cooling fan may need attention, as noted on the MOT
• The vendor tells us that the battery was replaced in March 2004

Summary

Fold down the roof, put your foot to the floor, and disappear off into the sunset. This 350Z looks like a great choice for when you just want to enjoy the drive, seeing what those 272 horses can do as they gallop out of the V6 powerplant and head for the rear wheels. 

It benefits from low mileage, recent servicing invoices, and an understated colour palette. So if you’re in the market for a Z car, this might just be the one for you. 

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