Nissan 350z - Everything you Need to Know in Less Than 10 Minutes
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- Опубліковано 5 чер 2021
- Hello, welcome to DA_Garage. I'm taking everyone through a brief yet in depth tour of Nissan's 350z. I'll be going over several points such as history, specs, performance numbers and common issues. Some of the images I used are from a simple Google search - all rights to their respective owners. Majority of the footage is my own. I hope you all enjoy the video and learn something new!
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I've had my 2004 for 6 1/2 years. With 104K miles, I still love driving it.
Even though they're getting older, they're still solid cars. Enough power to be lots of fun, sharp handling and a manual transmission that's excellent to row through.
My '04 just hit 229k miles
@@josiahjackson3757 Wow! That's awesome. Engine still healthy, I assume?
@@da_garage383 for the most part. I may need a new timing chain tensioner.
Is the insurance bad? Or do you pay less?? Im curious because I want this car so bad ☹️
You can't find 350z's for less than 8k now and they usually have over 130k miles
I GOT ONE WITH A JDM MOTOR WITH 50K ON IT FOR 6500 LAST WEEK
I AM A TIME TRAVELER
Flood cars, got mine 5k 44,000 miles, only problem was an airbag sensor
Yeah I’m only 14 but I have wanted a Z ever since I seen Fast and furious Tokyo drift as a kid
There’s one selling for 5k with 120k miles rn
@@sighhvictoria2149 what website you got it on?
I've been driving my 2004 Touring model for 7 or 8 years. It rips and is an awesome car and loves the So Ca. mountain roads..
Oh definitely. It's perfect for that!
Great job with your review! Compact and to the point! 👏👏👏
I love my custom 06 widebody 350z and sitting at 69k miles and enjoy when i drive it. Love the 6 speed
Got mine for 11k and has 44,458 miles on it 👌 they’re out there people
how is it holding up after a year? just got mine with 77k miles. paint and interior has definitely seen better days but i’ve seen much worse. other than that it runs beautifully.
@@neverpointnever I kept it stock and it’s holding up like a dream! Hit top speed a few times and the only problem I had was the alternator once (relatively easy to replace) and the service engine soon light came on once (over a loose gas cap) so besides running through tires like a second job, it’s amazing!
Put an oil catch on it!
Thanks for the guide 👍.
I got mine for a cobalt ss yes its a little rough but plan on fixing it and love this little thing
The rolling ball got me good, excellent video.
I was waiting for someone to point out that part. Haha! Thank you!
Nice video. I can tell u put some time and effort into it.
It was funny that you said it was not a comfortable car. I actually bought mine
because the seats were the only ones that didn't irritate my back. I have
spinal issues and for what ever reason, the ergonomics of my 2004 base 350Z
actually make me feel better and it eliminates most back pain. Where as in other
cars and SUV's my back and neck end up always aching after about 30 minutes or more.
The car does have a stiffer suspension then regular sedans or SUV's but
I find it's lack of wallowing and roll easier to deal with. Also find the hatch back
setup nice for carrying stuff like a gym bag, range bag or rifle case. You'd be surprised
at what and how much can fit in the back. Plus I like that I was able to
get a manual transmission since I have had nothing but trouble with automatic
transmissions in cars I have previously owned.
A very fair and informative video. As you listed the faults I yelled YES to a few of them. 🤣 To replace one of the crankshaft position sensors I had to lay on the engine … so not so simple a fix. 🤣
In Australia we had the choice of Touring or Track. I snagged a Daytona Blue 2003 Track with original Rays Engineering wheels. The picture at 1:07 is just like my baby; I reversed this photo for my screen saver to make it RHD. I’ve had it for 11 years and will never sell it. ❤️🚙
Dang, that sensor sounds like no fun. Sorry it was such a pain for you! I personally haven't had to experience that issue, so I figured it wouldn't be too bad. Your Z sounds gorgeous. I wouldn't ever sell it either!
It’s not bad until you realize the guy before you broke the connector’s clip and you gotta splice wires
Thank you for this. I’m doing my research before I make my purchase. I want an 04-06 convertible so bad. I’m patiently waiting for “the one” to come along!!!
I'm glad you found this helpful. Just stay on the lookout and your perfect Z will come along and that will be an awesome day!
love your video. thanks for this info.
Thank you!
Thank you, glad you like it!
I always wanted a 2008 350z HR and every time I would go to look for one they would either be so badly crashed from people abusing them from racing or people asking way too much for them
I don't care what anyone says 350z is one of the best sport's car to drive and I love mine and have been rocking with them for a long time
I'm on my 5th VQ now! An my 4th Z! Jus bought my 4th Z Last week! 👏👌🤙😎
This is the best 350z guide 👌. I have seen like 15 to 20, I remember watching this like last year but could not find it and finally have found it 👏once more hats of to you bro. I also want to find out if there were 350z with a hks spec or something like that coz I saw one with a hks carbon fibre engine cover is that stock or aftermarket. If u have any idea plz let me know . Thanks😁
Thanks! I'm always glad to hear my work has been helpful or useful for someone. I don't believe there's a stock hks spec. There was a lot of special one-off editions but they were promotional or racing cars. Not anything you could get as stock.
@@da_garage383 I see, like what 1 offs . I think I know of the nismo but not much in detail if u have alot of ideas which I know u do 😂 maybe make a video or if u have made plz share the link
@@azizshaikh330 This has a written description of several different editions of 350z's. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_350Z
@@da_garage383 thank you
This comment is to Bring u back after a yr
Great review! Had a track version in 2003, owned that car for about 4 years. In 2019 I purchased a mint condition 2005 anniversary model that is a weekend toy. Although our daily drives are new high end European cars, I absolutely adore the 350z, It still puts a smile on my face every time. It will always be a special car for me. Cheers From Brisbane
Now days the 350z is getting a bit older, it's not as fast or fancy as new cars, but I think it'll always be a fun, analog, true drivers car.
Nice video. Currently have an Audi TT mk1; these vehicles are often compared to each other…
as a clarifcation the early DE models dont really burn oil asmuch as the DE REVUP , with the DE the main loss of oil is thru leaks like at the oilcooler O ring or the valve cover gaskets
Thank you
Good vid
I remember being in high school (with a 96 Altima) wanting a 350z so bad when they released. But I thought it'd be impossible to attain, like a Porsche or something. Boy what a little knowledge can change.
Lmaoooo I’m in high school and seeing that 400z I want one so bad
What is your size rims and tires? Is yours lowered? Love the clean set up 👍
Thank you! It's actually stock height - just good fitment. The wheels are Rota Torque's 18 x 9.5 My tire sizes are different for front and rear: Front - 255/40 ZR18. Rear - 275/40 ZR18.
I love the 350z 🥹
So do I! 😎
What a good guy you are! You got me confused with the versions because in europe we only got the track version haha.. So its the "base" for us and the only one.. But the 400z will never come to us.
How come your country won't be getting the 400z?
@@da_garage383 whole europe wont cause of emissions..
This car definitely needs someone who can do minor work. Here is what will fail and you will need to do every couple years.
Window motors fail.
Camshaft position sensors.
Control arms.
Plastics will scratch.
The driver seat side will wear out if no seat cover is used.
Convertible model needs motor replaced, possibly top.
The motor is solid but car needs solid maintenance.
spot on with Convertible part)
at an informative tutorial.!!
Picking one up in 2 weeks HR 52k kms on the clock 2007
What are your thoughts on the body kits such as veilside?
Personally I'm not a huge fan of body kits because they don't serve much purpose other than appearance and to make it look good - have it fit professionally and painted costs a few thousand dollars. If I had a few thousand to spend, I'd buy go fast parts! :)
Just a quick note, the point about the front two cylinders and plenum spacer. This point is only relevant for the original DE engine and was fixed with the Rev up and HR
Thanks for the note! I thought the HR had solved that issue but I wasn't sure about the Rev-up.
The revup never solved it, it's the same upper plenum and slightly different lower plenum runners
I’ve been really thinking about getting one and I don’t know if I should of shouldn’t, I hear the tires wear out fast and the insurance is high, just curious on how much you pay for insurance
The tires on an car like this wear out quickly because the compound is softer, so yes that's true and a cost to be aware of. As far as insurance goes there's several variables to how much it'll cost such as your gender, age, driving history and what type of insurance you get. Mine was cheap because at the time I was 25 and had a spotless driving record and I only went for liability (Which I don't recommend!) I was paying about $50 per month. If I went full coverage it would easily double that. So, full answer is it depends... Short answer is yes it'll be more expensive than something plain like a 2005 Civic.
@@da_garage383 awesome, thank you!
I was lucky enough to buy a bone stock enthusiast 350z with aerodynamic package but it came with 18s
Gotta 350z convertible 08 only 70.000 miles on it .looks brand nu drives nu BEST yr no problems with it. Fun car.
what you mean by proper maintenance besides oil changes , changing the transmission oil , brake fluid etc could u list sum
Besides unexpected breaks proper maintenance means the basics like you listed. Oil changes, filters, timing belt and water pump, brakes. Those would be items to regularly check on and thus fulfill the proper maintenance.
Hopefully I can buy this ride in like 3-4 years
Yes, good luck! Looks like prices are starting to come down a bit. Prices got insane for a while back there but it appears they're coming down again now.
i'm going to go crazy if i hear zee another time
Haha! We don't do zed's over here.
How often would you say the tires need to be changed due to being worn out so much?
Tires for cars of this type don't generally last long. It depends on what tires you get but an average for "sporty" tires seems to be around 20k miles. Give or take.
What model years are the cheapest? Please let me know thank you
The cheapest ones are going to be 03' - 04' base model. Higher mileage and auto transmission will bring down the price too. Manuals are a bit more desirable in the used car market for these car types.
Can I customize every 350z models ?
There's aftermarket parts for every model and since the 350z's were so popular it's easy to find parts and mods for them.
I just was gifted a 2005 touring 2 weeks ago from my brother and I want to get it running tip top again any suggestions
Basic maintenance goes a long way on allowing the car to run optimally as well as proloning it's life. You don't have to do anything extensive - check the wheels, tires and hubs. Clean air filter, oil and timing chain plus water pump. Timing chains are improtant to be aware of on these Z's. The guide rails tend to wear quickly.
I think 03-05 is the best stock
So for my first 350z should I get a track ? Or enthusiast
There's not actually a whole ton of difference between the two. All the trim levels of the same years have the same engine. Same suspension. Only differences would be wheels, brakes, TC and minor weight savings and aero. You'd be hard pressed to feel any difference between the two trims. I'd say if you like both, go for the one at a better price.
What rims do u have on the z
They are Rota Torque wheels.
I only get 16.2 per gallon in my 2013 G37 and my G only got 52k miles
Mae escuché "360 grados" de apache
The auto one is good? I found one in a good price
The auto is a good transmission. If it looks like the car was well kept and maintained I'd say go for it.
@@da_garage383 thanks man 🙏
Hi, i found one 2006 74000 miles really clean whats a good price for it?
Prices will vary a little bit depending on location, transmission type and body type but anyway, It looks like current values for a 350z of that year and with those miles should be around $13k give or take. If they're asking 15k or more, that's too much.
Tx 6 speed
anything to worry about soon? have a 2006 with 96k miles
Most likely no, you don't have anything to worry about. You'll want to do your timing belt and water pump soon though. It's always a good idea to do that right around 100k miles.
They have timing chains which you really don't need to change correct me if I'm wrong
Bro the 350z looks so much better than the 370z, I always thought the 370 looked dumb as fuck. I miss my 350 so much, I had one in high school and got so many chicks
I like the look of the 350z more, along with a few other things. You should check out my other video - Is The Nissan 350z Actually Better Than The 370z? I get into all the details there.
im really struggling to tell the difference between a 350 and a 370
This may help. It's a video I made comparing those two. ua-cam.com/video/UuSgTdjah-w/v-deo.htmlsi=Ann1JhoKGwBUUHWX
I found a 2003 73k miles original owner luckily old guy so is never been modify all original for 9k
Wow, very nice! That's a deal you don't want to miss.
GRAB IT ASAP!!!!
@@wesleymeadows3183
I did you won’t believe how many people was trying to offer more than asking price luckily old man wait for me
yeah in europe the prices are really like 10-15k and most of the are the cabrio's. And thats in euros so 12-18k dollars!
I haven't looked recently but I do know the prices for the 350z's seems to be climbing, plus inflation on top of that. At least in my area several months ago it wasn't impossible to find an older 350z for the 5k range.
Sucks. Just bought an 08 coupe MT 177k miles for $7600 and I thought it was a little much. Pearl white. With many upgrades
@@mrpistonrecaro6483 08s are really rare here, they are mostly 15k and up. You literally got my dream 350z because i want a pearl white too! Nice deal tho bro 🙌🏽
Where are you from?
@@petritsalihu9730 Austria 🇦🇹
I found a 2005 with 42k for 16,995. @ a dealership. Should I buy?
That's low miles! It must be immaculate because that price seems a little high to me... Although location plays a small role in pricing and car prices across the board continue going up. I'd try to talk them down to at least $15k.
Curiose, is an 03 z with 170k miles for 6k a bad deal? Also how bad is insurance on these things?
That price seems slightly high, but only slightly. You should be able to talk him down a few hundred $$$. The insurance price will depend on your age and driving history and it can vary a lot. Good driving record and over 25, insurance will be cheaper. Spotted driving record and under 25 is going to get expensive. Also depends on if you get full coverage or liability.
@@da_garage383 for context it's got a few mods, being cold air, exauset,coilovers, basic things
@@da_garage383 also I'm 18 and am looking for a 1st car lmfao, it's this, a 3000gt or a mx5
@@trippydippy4119 it's hard to say what's going to be cheapest to insure because of so many variables. The mx5 possibly is the cheaper option to insure, however if it's newer your insurance provider might make you have full coverage on it which is pricey. With older cars like that 03 350z you probably won't have to have full coverage. But, I don't know for sure. You'll have to ask your auto insurance provider. Also just a note - insurance companies don't like 350z's because they usually go to young guys that wreck them. Decently powerful, rear wheel drive car in the hands of a young dude is asking for trouble. Haha! But yeah, they're more expensive to insure due to that.
@@da_garage383 the miata is 2000 and 3000gt is a 91, both are beautiful cars imo
You missed the grand touring trim
I decided not to include Grand Touring because it's not exactly a separate trim level from Touring. The only difference between Touring and GT was the GT had an optional navigation system. So, mostly the GT was a marketing scheme to make the car sound much more valuable when in reality there isn't anything better about it compared to Touring. Just a nav screen.
@@da_garage383 it had navigation, different options on the seats colors and materials, different rims were and option and also brembos. It was a track but with all the upgrades. So it is another trim.
@@abrahamfrago3728 Technically speaking, still the only difference between the touring and GT was a Nav option. It would be possible to get a touring, then option it with Brembo's and wheels. There can be a lot of variance with all the options. I do have some person experience with it being confusing - When I bought my 06' Z, the paperwork and dealer called it a GT and it had almost every option, but had no nav. So, technically it's just a touring.
He certainly did.
Se parece a my GTR.
The JDM are different i think , i have the base model with VDC
That could be possible. The source I used said base models don't have VDC, but a few people have said the same thing about having it on their base car, so maybe it was an option for some?
@@da_garage383it also has LSD even though it’s the base model but manuals JDM fairlady have LSD standard
3:09 what spoiler is that ?
I'm not sure exactly what spoiler that is but I think a Vader 3 or Extreme Dimensions AM-S wing look similar.
@@da_garage383 thanks for the information 🙏🏽
Why the hell does the 240z look waaaaay ahead of its time
Just a great, timeless design. Some designs never go bad.
looking to get this bad girl as my first car
That'll be a sweet first car!
just got mine out here in japan for $2700. my new daily
Wow! That's cheap! How did you get that deal?
I own a 2008 HR MOTOR 350Z AUTOMATIC... Great car. Trying to sell it though
Why?
Yea why?
Damn lol, I bought my 06 for 15k!! But it’s blue and and has 95k og miles so it was worth it for me 😅
That sounds fairly reasonable to me - at least in this crazy car market. I bought mine in 2017 for $14k. It was super clean, 63k miles, rev-up 06'. Had those nice wheels too!
Whats rev up?
In france a 2003 mode cost at least 15k€ 😂 a 2009 is 23-25
I have a 2005 Roadster with 110 KLMS asking €12750 but in IRL.
damn, imma sell fine in france then, i paid 6k for a 2006 in the uk 90k miles
Aawww I like the name Fair Lady Z 😆
You can call it a Fairlady Z. Any Z car enthusiast will know what you're talking about!
that camshaft crankshaft sensor failure that causes your car to die while driving is just unacceptable
CAn you be a normal person and provide distance measured in meters or kilometers please... (km/h)
350z was discontinued after 2008 not 2009.
Europe got the 350z until mid 2009. For a little snippet of time it was possible to buy either an 09 350z or a 09 370z. In the States and elsewhere yes 2008 was the final year. Also, just as a bonus note - the 2009 350z was only sold as the roadster.
Thanks, sorry i dint now that. Im in the usa that why I thought it got discontinued after 2008
@@rbg2242 No worries. Now you know something new!
get a 370z so you can do a video on them
Sounds like a great plan! Someday I think I'll do just that :) Along with many other enthusiast cars.
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Yes
they go for 8k now
that’s if you want a roadster 😂
@@aaron8196 lol the roadster is the most fun version
@@southernclassik lmfao no it’s not goofball
@@aaron8196 Call me what you want but, I have spent alot of time with both versions and while the coupe is more capable, nothing beats the top down experience. Also the good thing about the roadster is it was part of the 350z's design from the start and it wasn't an after thought, so the rigidity is still intact. Don't knock it until you try it.
Less 10mins and car prices less 10,000$
Selling mine with 48k miles for 18k if anyone wants it I need to get out of debt
2005 btw
I want a 350/370 nismo sooooooooo baddddd with a tomei too!!?? 😩💦💦💦 everytime
Yeah, they're sweet cars! Also with a Tomei exhaust they're ridiculously loud!
18mpg, sure buddy... I get around 13,5...
Haha! Yep, 18mpg on the low end. For regular driving I actually average 23 mpg. I would do the math when I'd get gas and normally it was in the low 20's. My mpg gauge would confirm that. I talked to a guy at car meet with an 03' 350z and he said he was getting only around 13mpg. I learned later that he also had a lead foot...
@@da_garage383 What's the point of owning a sports car if you don't ever cross 3k revs ?
@@Valhalla_Awaits94 I don't know. Ask someone with a sports car that never revs over 3k rpm.
@@da_garage383 getting 23mpg means tou either drive like a senior citizen or you own an automatic. I got that result when I tried hypermiling it, which meant switching gears at 1.5k.
@@Valhalla_Awaits94 Under normal driving I shift at 3k. I've never shifted lower than 2k rpm before. I do drive nicely for the most part - on the street I'm not usually racing and I don't need to prove anything and when I do want to go stupid fast, I'll hop on my motorcycle. My Z has a Magnaflow exhaust so it sounds awesome when you stomp the go pedal and wring out the rpm. I've had plenty of fun with it and I'm extremely lucky I haven't gotten in trouble all the time's I've been rowdy in my Z. I've tracked it and dragged it and done countless pulls and digs... You don't have to accept it, but honestly I haven't gone below 18mpg in my Z.
My 06 base model came with 18 inch wheels so your wrong
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@@da_garage383 my 04 touring had 17s sadly
sold from 2002 I own a 2002 model :) sorry you are so wrong with lots of info
Tell me all about my "lots of wrong info" so I can have it corrected.
It's kind of archaic sport car considering now a days even TRUCKS go 0-60 much faster.
Right, it's unfortunately true. A friend an I talk about that often - how regular modern cars and trucks are as fast as sports cars from the 90's and 2000's. Modern engines and transmissions are getting so finely tuned and engineered that even basic vehicles have become decently quick.
It’s not about acceleration as much as it is the fun factor. It might not be the fastest, but it turns and handles great, and the seating position and maneuverability make it a blast to drive.
@@extraplain That is for sure. My wife's minivan has a better 0 to 60 and is more comfortable on trips. That said, I can smoke her past 90 mph and at 110 she's done. The cornering is wornderful and super fun. I got mine for 4400 but it is a bit of a project. Nothing major but probably 2k to get a new convertible top, new headlamps, some new switches and the like. Beyond that will be performance upgrades if I chose.
@@drrussdc what minivan goes 0-60 in 5.4 seconds
I really have no interest in my Z's 0-60 time, it's quick enough and I drive a manual. But a 60-0 braking distance is much more important to me in real world use.
Unreliable though
Lol, what 350 have you been driving? I got 300k on mine and the only thing I had to do in that whole time was a camshaft sensor.
Bel video!!!!
Passa a guarda il mio video di un Wrap totale di una 350z:
ua-cam.com/video/hOCrVGTI-nY/v-deo.html