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2005 Nissan 350Z User Reviews

2005 Nissan 350Z Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 41 reviews

  • Performance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Appearance:4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars4.8 out of 5 stars 4.8 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Overall:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5

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PROS
"ride" 19 reviews
"power" 17 reviews
"speed" 16 reviews
"handling" 11 reviews
"build quality" 4 reviews
CONS
"expensive car" 5 reviews
"heavy car" 3 reviews
"power" 3 reviews
"space" 3 reviews
"ride" 2 reviews

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Racer_X writes:
2005 Nissan 350Z Base Review
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Great power to weight ratio, 287 HP made this car move fast!, comfortable and supportive front seats, controls/switchgear were straight forward and easy to use, decent trunk space for a sportscar due to the hatchback design, short throws on the 6 speed shifter.  Good brakes. Exhaust note from heaven!

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Cheap interior plastics, 6 speed shifter bolted DIRECTLY onto transmission and made for firmer shift effort + shifter always vibrated, so-so radio, no sunroof, no traction or stability control on Base Model, stability strut in the rear gobbled up trunk space, standard halogen lights aren't bright enough + no fog lights either

Racer_X
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For $25k ...a Good Performing Sportscar With Decent Amenities — While Nissan definitely cut a few corners to keep the 2005 350Z's price down, it was and is a beautiful car that goes fast and handles well. Power is there all throughout ..definitely not a slouch at low RPM's. Nice utility with hatchback, although the rear strut brace takes up a fair amount of space. Output from the standard halogens is sub-par though. Have to step up to the Enthusiast or Performance models to get Stability and Traction Control. Only real problem I had was a strange coolant leak that seemed come out of nowhere..other than that no real issues. Overall, a great performing and handling sportscar with the moves to match its exotic looks!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Infiniti writes:
2005 Nissan 350Z Touring Review
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fast, fun, never disappoint behind the wheel

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only seats 2.

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A Car That Doesnt Get Old Driving, Ya Just Want To Keep Coming Back For More. — this is truely an amazing car. as soon as you climb into it, you have this sensation knowing you are in a true sports car. the sleek interior allows for complete fuctionallity for the driver. plenty of foot room, for even the biggest of passengers. the sheer power of the engine is well rounded, just to tap on the gas is enough to feel the car come to life. with adding a cold air intake it just goads to drive harder over 4000 rpms. its not hard to bring this car into to triple digits speeds without hardly realizing it. The Suspension is truely responsive stock. no doubt you can attack any corner with having minimal body roll. it may not be the fastest down the straight away but when it comes to cornering, this car will have them beat. styling for this car is one to truely stand out. no joke to get heads turning as i drive along in my Z. the aerodynamics of this car very much so take away that wind pushing you along the road, you actually feel how you are cutting through the air, a sheer sense you own the road. as for gas mileage what can you expect from a sports car. im certainly happy with what i get. i run premium quality gasoline through this car only. in town i seem to average 14-16 mpg and 24 once out on the open road. not bad for stock standards. im sure with a few minor tweeks and addons i would be able to inprove this. now im no mechanic bu i certainly know my way around an engine bay, but compared to many newer cars where they have just as much electronics running the engine as they do mechanics. this one is certainly much easier to work around. engine is quite compact and easy to see whats going on. this car is fun to drive. very comfortable as a daily driver, yet sporty enough to feel like you are in control of the road. if you ever get a chance, take a test drive, see what you are missing. even if you get a chance to just cruise along in one. definately one car to check out.

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Edward writes:
2005 Nissan 350Z Performance Review
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Speed, manueveribility, affordable

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limited parts

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350z — It's actually my dad's car but anyways... The car is abosolutely fantastic on acceleration as a 6 speed, you really get a good drive out of this car. The car is topped out from the dealership so it has all the performance body parts. It sold for about $45k which is decently priced. Absolutely love this car, took it on prom and it got countless looks all day/night.

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Mark writes:
2005 Nissan 350Z Touring Roadster Review
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Very fun fast car to drive. Very good torque on the vehicle. Rides smooth and handles pretty good.

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On convertible the corners rip very easily upon opening and closing.  Because it is a rear wheel drive it tends to fish tail when it is raining.  Not comfortable on long drives.

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Fun Fast Exhilerating — The car is great fun ride but definitely not gas friendly. Avg 100 gal for every 20 dollars. Very stylish and a nice smooth ride. Although its definitely not a road trip type of vehicle to use unless you want to make several stops to stretch because it is a stiff ride.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Chris writes:
2005 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Roadster Review
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looks sexy.  decently quick.  not too bad handling.  fun to drift

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no room

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Not Too Bad Of A Car Overall — Not too shabby overall as long as you dont have a family. I like it cause it gets a lot of attention. Havent had a single thing wrong maintenance wise. It gets kinda squiggly around corners if going too quick

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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jgamby5 writes:
2005 Nissan 350Z Touring Roadster Review
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Black on Black

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nothing

jgamby5
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Love It! — Drives great. Powerful. Turns heads! So Fun! Quality built and perform well... when you need to accelerate into a lane change or get ahead of another vehicle... this bad boy will get you there in style. I highly recommend you get one!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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mparrish03 writes:
2005 Nissan 350Z Base Review
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power

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interior is ok

mparrish03
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Great Car — Performance is great. Lots of power. The quality is superb. Nissan really knows how to make a great car. Exterior and interior both look great. Gets decent gas mileage. No real maintenance issues. This car is really fun to drive.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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tony_rolla writes:
2005 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Review
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It's and excellent/fun car to drive and have, comfortable, fast, right to the point!!! A blast!

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None that I know of!

tony_rolla
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It's A Neck Twister! — Perfomance- Acceleration is a blast, not the Brembo brakes so braking takes a little more than prefered, handling is excellent but would go more for s2000 rail type handling. Build quality- Has never needed any repairs up to date, regular brake pads, oil, serpentine belts and tire maintenance. Appearance- The car looks beautiful and speaks for itself, once you get in the interior trim is not as comperable to the exterior. Cost os ownership- I get about 22mpg city and 27 hwy, $40 oil change!!! Fun Factor- Hehe :-) Only comment!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Jason writes:
2005 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast Review
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Extremely Quick and Wants To Rip the rear end around every corner!

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Only reason to avoid this car is if you are a ricer.

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Greatest Import Under 50k — This is by far the creme of the crop when it comes to imports. The only downside is the fact that every single aftermarket part costs about twice as much that a similar part for an eclipse, civic, etc. If you have never driven a z33 (350z) I suggest you do by all means necessary it is by far the most fun you will have behind the wheel of a car!!

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Stephen writes:
2005 Nissan 350Z Touring Review
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great all around car

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power for price

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Get One — everyone has seen my Z, It performes excellent, power, handling, breaking, all amazing. Snapped an Axle at 111,000 but thats been it, looks amazing in and out, 20-30mpg depending on driving, change the oil and drive it. Hell yeah its fun to drive.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Cost $12,966 Average Instant Market Value $13,355 Average Instant Market Value $13,702 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 24 24 28
Horsepower 287 298 210
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 6.8 14.8 12.3
Front Leg Room (inches) 42.6 43.6 42.70

Reviews From Other Years

2009 Nissan 350Z Reviews

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Performance - acceleration, braking, handling Build Quality - has it needed repairs? squeaks/rattles Appearance - both interior and exterior styling Cost of Ownership - gas mileage, maintenance Fun Fa... Read More

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It is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 producing 306 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque!!! so for me the performance is just perfect..Fuel economy, top speed hovering around the 150-mph, Top-class dyn... Read More

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2008 Nissan 350Z Reviews

Sporty Must Have Convertable Low Mileage, Smells New Leather Interior By Roadster14

This car is a must have for the person that wants a sporty fun car to drive. Perfect for driving with the top down cruising the road no worry car. Maintenance free, low mileage, easy handling, hugs ... Read More

Fun, Fun, Fun! By Ninjaneer

This is my 3rd Z dating back to a 1979 280 ZX and a 1990 300 ZX. It is the natural evolution of its predecessors, but unique in its own way too. It retains fabulous Nissan reliability and maintainab... Read More

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2007 Nissan 350Z Reviews

One Of The Cars That You Have To Try Once In Your Life. By saudsas1574

its going to be hard to be apart from this car got so many good memories and was a great reliable car through my journey in the states very fun to drive and easy to handle, perfect car for anyone who ... Read More

My Day In The Sun Car. By dotjames

Great car before I got married. Love the roar of the engine. You sometimes forget how fast you are going though. Handles well in traffic and takes curves easily. Not much storage. Too much power... Read More

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2006 Nissan 350Z Reviews

Very Fun, Very Fast, A Real Head Turner By SPADDA

I like everything about this car. I hard not to drive it like a sports car because it is so responsive. If your in a hurry, don't worry, you don't have to slow down for turns. It is rear wheel driv... Read More

Defiantly A Must Drive. By Torey

Performance- With 387-306 HP (depending on how year and trim) and weighing around 3344 Lbs, I think this car has more than enough power for all but the most demanding car enthusiasts. Build Quality... Read More

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2004 Nissan 350Z Reviews

It´s Good! By Henri

All this car needs more, is little more power and less weight. Well there is (VQ35DE) 3.5 liter engine with good torque. Brembo brakes: good touch and powerful. Car is nice and easy to drive. I real... Read More

Blood Rush By Kathleen_350z

It's hard not to love this car. It's hard not to love this car. It's fast and nimble and and a snug fit. It becomes part of your body. It handles like point and shoot, so that's what you do, point... Read More

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