The Nissan 350Z Was a Great 2000s Sports Car 

If only there was a website to sell my modern enthusiast cars from the 80s and up.

The internet is full of review videos for the new Z today. However, Doug just says “No thanks, I will just review the old 350Z that everyone complains about today”. Doug is an absolute legend. Can’t wait for him to finally review the new Z.

*Doug explaining The Nissan's famous VQ engine* That guy in Infiniti G35: "Here's how it sounds😎"

Doug: "It's a fantastic color" Jeremy: "It's brown."

Doug getting interrupted by a VQ while talking about the VQ made my day 😂 Straight piped VQ's are everywhere where I live

Hey Doug! It’s so great you did a review on this car. I remember in elementary school when one of the teachers bought a brand new black convertible 350z. He would park it away from everyone else. It was sacred at my school. You didn’t dare touch it or even go near it. Just could enjoy looking at it as you drove in or walked by a window. He drove that car up until I graduated high school and left for college. In 2020 I saw it again, this time at the Ford dealership where I worked. It was my teacher trading it in for a Lincoln. I couldn’t believe it! Like you’re going to trade this legend in for a Nautilus? But I understand. He had his reasons. As for me, I bought it that same day! Now it sits proudly in my driveway, 17 years and 200k miles later. Still running like a dream and giving me and my wife a fun time running around town. I love this car am super excited to see what the new Z brings. May end up trading in the legend for one.

It’s amazing to see how well the Z aged. It’s still beautiful almost 20y later, specially in this color. Love it!

Need to say it: The 350Z (and the 370Z as a consecutive successor) are two of the best drivers cars of the last 20 years and if the new one is just half as good as these two were in their time, we are in for a treat.

Although I may prefer the coupé version over this convertible, the fact that it's a convertible intrigued me more.

i’ve driven one of these for the last 5 years, never thought i’d have so much fun driving everyday

"That engine note was EVERYWHERE in about 2005." Sadly it is still everywhere, but a lot more obnoxious. 23:15 My point exactly. xD

This makes me want one. Whoever owned this took extremely good care of it. Plus it’s awesome to see a Z unmodified

Even for a low mileage car, that engine bay looks impressively pristine, thing of beauty! Always loved the Nissan/Datsun Z's, nice to see the 350 get some Doug attention.

Anyone else remember Muranos in this color being EVERYWHERE in like 04?

I worked at my local Nissan dealership when the first one of these rolled off the truck, we all drooled over it and the hype was amazing at the time. About 10 years later I bought my own 350Z and discovered it was the very same one! It was a really low build number, one of the first 500 and I loved it to bits. I only sold it about 18 months ago, best car I'd ever owned.

My favorite Z design by far. The taillights are my favorite part

The “Z’s” and the “squares” this is why we watch Doug’s car reviews

"There are so many Z logos that you cannot even ZEE some of them" So close. Missed opportunity Doug.

still missing a time when Doug would put elevator music in the background as the top went down in convertible cars :(

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I have waited my whole life for this lol

Can't believe you missed the dashboard moving with the steering column. It was one of the biggest quirks of that interior! Also, as you know, the S2000 had an electric roof, not manual, as you said.

As a former 350Z owner, definitely go with model years 2006+. The fact-lifted interior is subtle in difference but it had much more attractive materials. 2006 also got the Rev-up engine which made slightly less torque but more hp and a higher rev range. The new headlights, LED taillights are also a huge plus. 2007-2008 got the VQ35HR engine which had a much more linear power band compared to the rev up. I still think that’s the best engine Nissan/Renault ever made and I think it’s a shame they replaced it with the VQ37 which I always felt wasn’t as balanced. I loved my Z and babied it for 12 years until the terrible day someone on their cellphone rear ended me going 40+mph. I cried off the side of the road - I really loved that car.

Love a fresh new review on the 350z. I have a 2007 350z MT roadster and I'm in love with it. Low mileage 60k miles and it's one of the most fun cars I've driven. Just upgraded the wheels/tires with Enkei GTCs and Indy 500s, brembo brakes. Amazing car for the price point and as Doug suggests the convertible suits this car a bunch. I've let a few people drive it who are all coup people and they say it makes the car even more fun. If anyone is thinking about a 350, pick one up before they continue to go up in price!

This video makes me so happy and Doug waited for the perfect time to review the 350Z😍

When I was younger, my Dad got sold on a Nissan Quest because they told him it has the same engine as a 350Z… 😂🤷‍♂️ Dads are the best entertainment. Miss him ❤️

I love the 350z. It has such a unique look that I’ve always found appealing. It takes risks with its design without being too ostentatious. If Nissan made the 350z their 911 profile, I wouldn’t complain.

This car was really ahead of it’s time still a beautiful car 20 years later

I've got 18 years with my 350, and I've loved every minute

he mentioned that the s2000 has a manual soft top in this but i think he’s reviewed enough of them to know it’s an automatic top as well

I love that Doug mentions the FX. Thank you

Thank the Lord that Doug doesn’t spam ads in his videos, makes his content a lot more enjoyable

"Okay, slow down there Nigel Mansell" 😂😂

People forget just how amazing this thing was. Just remembered how it ate up the TT and Crossfire on the Top Gear group test. Also, very odd that anyone would have something against the door handles. They were one of the reasons why it looked great outside imo.

I *LOVE* the look of the new Z that's about to come out. Enough retro touches to connect it to the absolutely beautiful original one, but modern enough not to look dated. I really think the Nissan designers knocked it out of the park. Hopefully it'll be as reliable as the original Z was -- that remains to be seen.

Hell yeah, I've BEEN waiting for this video! Thanks Doug!

Brought back some memories Doug. I owned the G35 since I needed “backseats”. The exhaust note did sound exotic and never got old!

When these came out, I first saw them in a book at the scholastic fair in elementary school. All my friends were saying how much they wanted one, and there I was, disagreeing because I wanted a crown Victoria instead.

That was exactly like my car that I bought new in 2004!! Loved it for almost 8 years zero problems with it.

My dad once use this car to bring me to school (take note that time I was only 8) and the amount on the kids older than me was at the canteen gate jumping around wondering who's car is it. What a good memory (And he still owns it)

DUDE I WAS LITERALLY WAITING FOR THIS REVIEW FOR SO LONG. Now I can die in peace.

there has never been a bad Z car, can't wait to see the new ones on the road

Finding a stock Nissan 350z in the used market is difficult due to the amount of people who decided to rice it up.

i watched the whole video. awesome review doug!

I remember when this came out I was in 3rd grade. My friend's dad got one and I thought it was so cool. I got to ride in it, and as a little kid it felt like I was riding in a supercar compared to my parents' Plymouth Voyager lmao

The 3 squares motif throughout, according to the book "Lust, Then Love: The Story of the New Z", they are there to represent "Newness, High Quality, and Z-ness" a term coined during the development of the 350 to characterize the spirit of previous Z cars.

Great review. Would've been nice if Doug also mentioned the VQ V6 also has won awards as one of the best engines back then

I love your positivity. Get happy watching your videos! Keep it up! :)

My dad and I had a 1977 Datsun 280Z in the early 2000s. In my opinion, there's never been a bad looking Z.

This used to be my dream car when I was a kid, and by “used to be” I mean I’m gonna get it the second I’m able

The 350z is one of my favorite Japanese sports cars. Good review Doug!

The 350z is my first car and dream car for my 12yr old self. It's an automatic because I daily drive mine and I repainted it from a ugly red to a beautifull ram hydro blue pearl . I absolutely love the car ,the gas mialege isn't the best ,door handles fail alot also the window motors. Mines a 02 350s touring (I thought mine was the enthusiast but later when the dealership worked on it)

I always thought the G35 Coupe was like a baby supercar to me. Amazing cars at an amazing times in the 2000s. Hearing “20 years later” really brings it home that I’m old now :’) I love it

I have a feeling anything rwd with a manual is gonna be skyrocketing in the next 10 years

I love the outtakes Doug!

Always loved the Z but needed a family sedan. So bought the G37S 4 years ago, I still love getting into it every morning.

The Z's still have that "cool air" about them, and a loyal fanbase, i still see them from time to time, coincidentally, one was driving by the other day and he floored it, it made me turn around and look for this "exotic" sounding car, until i realised that it was the Z making that noise, haha, made me feel like you did at the end of this video.

It’s so fitting that G35 rolls by as you’re filming a Z!😂👌🏾

Extra credit for it being a 5 speed roadster. Just add boost 🤘 Another free credit for it being reviewed in HB.

I got my fingers crossed and cheering for the success of the coming new Z. Looks great!

this was like the most badass car in need for speed underground 2. I must have customized it 300 times when I was like 11 😂

A few notes from a 350z geek: -The three dots were a 350z only thing. No other Z generation has them exactly as they are in the 350. -In 2006 the car got interior improvements including a better console, better designed and better looking door panels, 4 cup holders total. In the exterior the headlights were redesigned and added LED tail lights. -From 2003-2006 there was a Track-focused model with Brembos, Rays forged wheels, non-bose audio, Seats were: manual only, cloth, non-air bag (32 lbs each). -2007-2008 Nissan put out a NISMO version with aupdated aero and more power, higher revs (7500rpm engine), Brembos, seam welded chassis, sports tuned dampers, special Nismo forged wheels, red seats. -In its entire 03-08 run the 350z had three different engines to choose from depending on year, trim, transmission configuration: 287hp\275lbft, 300hp\268lbft, 308hp/268lbft.

Hey i never noticed you added blopeers to the end love it 😁

I love my 04 350z and all its tri-dots! Old! 200k miles, but unmodded (which was rare where I'm at) and the only problem was a wheel bearing that I replaced, and haven't had a problem since. Great with fuel and everything! I promised myself that I'd run it as long as I could and make it a project car afterwards!

As a mustang fan I even laughed when he put so much emphasis " And it could turn" when comparing the Z and the mustang

Right when the 400z comes out!! Nice Doug !!

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS FOREVER

Those earlier 03-05 were somewhat reliable due to the burning oil of the vq35de engines. Then came out the 06 rev up models which had more burning oil issues. The 07-08 350z were the most reliable with the high reviving vq35hr engine and very very little burning oil issues.

I have a 350z track edition same color as this! Only 209 in the world and I love mine to death

23:18 my EXACT reaction every time someone does that

Nice review, cheers mate.

bought one a week ago and I love it

I’ve never stopped wanting a Z. You should add more outtakes at the end of your videos.

Doug finally reviewed it now we need him to review the 300zx

I literally bought one of these after watching this video in May 2023. Same color with 80K miles. It is a great fun car and the price is more than affordable now that I am in my 40s. I have no idea why there is only one cup holder, lol.

I had an 06 350Z Touring Roadster in this exact color and with the same seats!!! How amazing! I traded it for an 08 G37 Coupe, but man this was really awesome to see my exact old car on the video

Best 1st car everrr to get as a student.. Damn I had some fun with this beast

I’m so glad Doug shows love to the VQ family:) my 2007 G35x HR made me fall in love with cars in general!

I've always loved the 350Z and I thinks it still looks great today.

Still got mine 06 yup all tuned up with 460hp FAST!!!! Still lovin it to this day 😁👍👌

Doug's attention to detail is legendary.

The newest Z that I love. Thanks, DK! The Z33 is one of the coolest Japanese tuners of my childhood!

As much as I want this car, I will never get the convertible one.

My daily drives are a current Audi TT and a VW Arteon, both really nice vehicles however my weekend toy is a mint condition “ultra Yellow” 2005 35th Anniversary Nissan 350z. My first 350 Z was back in2003 , just loved it!!! Now reliving the dream one more time has not disappointed. It seemed like a big deal back on 03 , a great effort by the whole Nissan team who made it happen. Thanks for the review Doug - cheers from Brisbane.

My good buddy had a silver 05. We had it up to 140mph on a backroad for a few minutes. I was quite impressed.

Doug always sounds like he's on the verge of laughing out loud. I love it!

That engine’s exhaust sound was great, and they used that engine for so many different models. I had that V6 in my Infiniti FX35 and loved the noises it made. Really good value for the money.

Finally a 350z review from you!

"So many Z's in this car you cant even Zee some of them". Not gonna lie that one got me.

I have an '07 Grand Touring Roadster that has 31k on it. I store it in fall and it doesn't come out until May every year. In the upper midwest, there aren't many and it turns heads all the time.People often ask me what it is. And then when I tell them it's a 14 year old car, they can't believe it. It's fun to drive.

Regardless of them not updating these cars for ages they’re just so cool and so fun, always had a soft spot for the 350 & 370

DOUG IS ALREADY LEGENDARY ‼️👌🏾

When I was a kid,I drooled over the Datsun 280z. It had such beautiful lines. Doug should really check one out,the handling was fantastic!🙏🙏🙏🙏

For me one of the more attractive aspects of this car design was the rear lights. I like them a lot. Tons of hours playing NFS witnessing those lights.

Filmed in the Huntington Beach library parking lot. Great review Doug!

I love the outtakes and the end. 🤗🤗

Perfect timing now that we got the new Z car.

Imagine back in the day with car makers made an engine that was reliable and durable. Oh the good old days, never to be seen of again.

The flimsy cupholder....my father’s Infiniti i30 had one as well, right beneath the passengers a/c vent (thus could keep your icy drink a tad colder, if the cup didn’t go flying lol).

I own a 2008 350Z Roadster with a manual transmission and I absolutely love this car. With a 7500 red line, 305 hp, and it even has 4 cup holders. I was considering replacing it with a new two seater convertible sports car but I wanted a naturally aspirated engine, a manual transmission, RWD, Limited slip differential, and over 300 hp and under $60K. Not a Miata fan so it looks like I'm keeping the Z.