Used 2024 Nissan Z for Sale nearDurham, NC

How much does the 2024 Nissan Z cost?

Prices have softened 2.29% compared to this time last year, making it a favorable time to shop this model year.

There are 315 listings available, which gives you a modest amount of inventory to compare before you buy.

Is the 2024 Nissan Z a good car?

Yes — the 2024 Nissan Z earns a 4.5/5 user rating and a 6.7/10 expert rating. The model scores 9/10 across Look and feel and Performance.

Owners consistently praise the vintage-inspired design, strong performance, and driving experience that feels like a true sports car. The Z also stands out for its manual transmission availability, which adds to its appeal if you want a more involved drive.

The main trade-offs are limited cargo space and a ride that can feel harsh on rough roads. That fits the car’s use case well: it’s aimed at you if style and performance matter more than everyday practicality.

With 33.0% of listings marked as good or great deals, the market gives you some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2024 Nissan Z reliable?

Owners rate it 4.5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

Owner feedback points to a car that feels dependable in the ways sports-car shoppers care about most: strong performance, a satisfying driving experience, and a design that keeps owners happy over time. The expert review also describes the Z as a focused sports car with a proven rear-wheel-drive layout and a limited-slip differential, which supports confidence in the basic mechanical formula.

The ownership picture is helped by Nissan’s three-year or 36,000-mile basic warranty and five-year or 60,000-mile powertrain coverage. For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about the core formula and more about how hard the car was driven and maintained.

What should I look for when buying a used 2024 Nissan Z?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a vehicle history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially because sports cars are often driven harder than average. Focus on tire wear, brake condition, and signs that the car has been used aggressively or modified. If you’re comparing listings, pay close attention to how the car was equipped and whether the condition matches the asking price.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: Base Z Sport models get 18-inch alloy wheels, while Performance and NISMO models add staggered Rays wheels and more aggressive tire setups. The base trim also uses an 8-inch touchscreen and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the higher trims upgrade to a 9-inch screen with wireless Apple CarPlay, a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a Bose audio system.
• Powertrain: All models use a 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged V6 with rear-wheel drive and a limited-slip differential. Sport and Performance trims offer either a six-speed manual or nine-speed automatic, while the NISMO is automatic only and adds more power, track-focused tuning, and stiffer chassis hardware.
• Safety package: All models include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and forward collision warning. There are no crash-test ratings for this generation.
• Infotainment: The base model has an 8-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Performance and NISMO trims upgrade to a 9-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, but not wireless Android Auto, plus a built-in Wi-Fi hotspot.
• Fuel efficiency: EPA fuel economy ratings for 2024 models weren’t available in the source data.

Which 2024 Nissan Z trim should I buy?

The 2024 Nissan Z is offered in 3 trim levels: Sport, Performance, NISMO.

Here's the short version:

• Sport: This is the entry point, and it gives you the core Z experience with the twin-turbo V6, manual-transmission availability, and the retro-inspired design that defines the car. It makes the most sense if you want the Z’s style and driving feel without paying for extras you may not need.
• Performance: This is the best-value trim if you want the strongest balance of equipment and price. You get the larger touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Bose audio, and upgraded wheels and tires, which makes it the sweet spot for most shoppers.
• NISMO: This is the track-focused choice, with more power, a stiffer chassis, upgraded brakes, and more aggressive tuning. It’s the right pick if you want the most capable Z and are willing to pay for it, but it’s harder to justify if you mainly want street use.

All trims include the same standard driver-assistance features, so you’re not giving up safety equipment by choosing the lower trims.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2024 Nissan Z?

This is a moderate market for selective buyers, so it pays to compare listings carefully.

• Deal availability: 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 315 listings available.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.29% compared with last year.
• Clean inventory: 93.3% of listings are accident-free.

If you find a listing below $41,635, that's toward the low end of the year-round range and worth acting on quickly.

What is the 2024 Nissan Z's resale value?

The current average of $42,540 sits slightly below last year's $43,540.

That softer pricing suggests the market has eased a bit, which can help you as a buyer today but may also limit upside if you plan to resell soon. If you buy at the right price and keep the car in strong condition, you’ll be better positioned to preserve value. The Z’s niche appeal and enthusiast following should help support demand, especially for well-kept examples with desirable equipment.

Vehicles with strong owner satisfaction ratings, like this model year's 4.5/5, tend to retain buyer demand, which supports resale value over time.

Is the 2024 Nissan Z safe?

The 2024 Nissan Z hadn’t received crash-test ratings from IIHS or NHTSA at the time of publication.

It earns a 6/10 safety score from our experts.

All Nissan Z models include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and forward collision warning. That gives you a solid standard safety suite, though there are no published crash-test results for this generation.

Should I buy a 2024 Nissan Z or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2024 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2024 if:

• 33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93.3% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Price trend: Prices have softened 2.29% compared with last year.
• Owners rate it 4.5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• The 2024 model adds an extra dose of performance, including the return of the Z NISMO with more power and track-focused upgrades.

Consider the 2023 if:

• It introduced the redesigned Z and delivers the fresh new-generation look and feel.

The bottom line: If you want the stronger current-year performance story and a healthy used-car market with decent deal availability, the 2024 is the better target. If your priority is simply getting into the redesigned Z at the lowest possible entry point, the 2023 remains worth a look.

How does the 2024 Nissan Z compare to the 2024 Ford Mustang?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2024 Nissan Z:

• Pros: Stylish design, Manual transmission available, Great handling.
• Cons: Not much cargo space, Poor value for money.

2024 Ford Mustang:

• Pros: Powerful engine, Great handling, Excellent value for money.
• Cons: Cramped back seat, Not much cargo space, Noisy.

Our experts score the 2024 Nissan Z 6.7/10 and the 2024 Ford Mustang 7.2/10. The Z leans more toward style and a focused sports-car feel, while the Mustang brings stronger value and a more powerful engine. Both have limited cargo space, but the Mustang’s broader appeal and lower starting price make it the easier buy for many shoppers.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.