Also known as the Fairlady Z version S, the Nissan 350Z is a coupe and roadster byuilt by the Nissan Motor company. The Nissan 350Z was unveiled in August of 2002 as the fifth generation in the Z-car line. The chassis designation for this fifth generation Z-car is the Z33. The 350Z has been a favorite of consumer and critics alike, winning the North American Car of the Year award for 2003.
The 350Z is available in five trim packages: the base, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring, and Track Editions. The Nissan 350Z was priced quite nicely, starting at just $26,000 for the base and upwards of $34,000 for the fully loaded Track Edition of the vehicle. Nissan didn't waste any time providing performance upgrades for the 350Z as soon as it hit the market, in anticipation of the desire for greater performance. In 2004 Nissan released the Roadser variant of the 350Z, which came in two trim packages that were names the Enthusiast and Touring editions. In 2005 Nissan introduced another variant of the 350Z, the 35th Anniversary edition. This Anniversary edition had specia paint options as well as five spoke wheels. The model also came with a six speed manual transmission that provided even more power for the 300 horsepower vehicle.
The 350Z has received a lot of negative attention as consumers and critics both agree that the car is simply too heavy. Because of the heavy weight of the 350Z, it has a very stiff suspension which creates an uncomfortable ride for a good deal of passengers. Others complain about noise being a major issue with the vehicle, in addition to poor quality interior materials used and a general lack of attention to ergonomic design. As much as the 350Z has been criticized, it has also been heavily praised as a fifth generation of the Z-car.
