2003 Nissan 350Z Touring review from North America
"It's a true sports car for an enthusiast"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Front tires wear prematurely due to bad factory alignment.
General comments?
Factory Bose head-unit has poor sound quality.
Rear speakers produce monotone sound quality.
Upgrading the headunit and rear speakers is recommended.
Using factory Bose amp with aftermarket radio actually produces great sound quality.
Automatic transmission shifts very slowly for tiptronic. Shifts are too soft and lag. Trans-Go reprogramming shift kit is recommended. Stillen's valve body upgrade isn't worth the money.
OEM rims and tires are HEAVY and have terrible traction.
Acceleration is quick, MPG is fair, styling is beautiful, interior is well designed, engine/transmission reliability seems solid, handling is quite nice.
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| A supreme sports car at a great price! |
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| Definetly a high performance BARGAIN |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5660 miles |
| Most recent distance | 11666 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 240SX |
| Date of Entry | 2nd October, 2008 |