In its base configuration, the engine puts out horsepower and lb-ft of torque going to the rear wheels through either a six-speed manual or seven-speed automatic transmission. The Nismo trim bumps the power up to hp and drops the mph time from five seconds down to 4. We highly recommend opting for the six-speed manual with auto rev-matching. The heavy clutch and gear change will keep you more involved in the driving experience compared to the automatic and the 3.
Unless you have been living under a rock since , the Z's interior will feel out of date. But since this is also the case with a brand-new Z, we are willing to forgive the used examples for their interior shortcomings. The biggest option you can get in the Z is a touchscreen navigation head unit, which replaces the base radio. Base cars are equipped with a simplistic radio with a cubby above it while the nicer trims get navigation, Bluetooth streaming audio, and a Bose sound system.
Nissan's navigation system was fine back in but it feels extremely dated by today's standards. In our opinion, you are better off getting the base radio, which can easily be replaced via the aftermarket and includes a handy cubby area to store a phone.
So long as you don't get the convertible - which we don't recommend anyway - the Nissan Z is a pretty practical two-seater. The rear cargo area offers 6. Fuel economy isn't terrible either for a hp car, with EPA rating of mpg in the city and mpg on the highway.
In real-world driving, we achieved over mpg on the highway in a Z. The Nissan Z is one of the most curious used cars we've ever looked at. Unlike most used cars, which sacrifice the latest technology or a major advantage in performance or reliability in exchange for cost savings, a used Z doesn't seem to have any downsides.
Aside from not having a warranty, there is almost no reason to purchase a brand-new Z over a used one. We still enjoy driving the Z and would recommend one as a first sports car but it makes much more sense to buy one that is a few years old. We aren't kidding when we say this car hasn't changed much since It doesn't even have a touchscreen.
There's no Bluetooth streaming audio unless you get the top trim with navigation , no CarPlay or Android Auto, no adaptive cruise control, not even satellite radio - just a cubby hole where you'd expect the navigation to be. The highest trim level comes with a navigation screen but it's the same unit Nissan used way back in , so you are almost better off getting the base radio and swapping in a CarPlay and Android Auto-enabled unit from the aftermarket.
Buying this car is like telling the world "I'm driving, don't talk to me," which is kind of refreshing at first. But then you just really want to make a phone call, the antique voice command system accidentally calls a girl you haven't talked to since college while she is in a work meeting, and you have to explain that it was the car who called her by mistake.
Sorry, Yvonne, it was the Z! In our previous encounters driving the Z, we weren't huge fans of the six-speed manual transmission. But after driving it for a week, the gearbox endeared itself with its short throws, aggressive changes, and excellent rev-matching system.
We left the rev-match system engaged during most of the week and even though it is now 12 years old, we found it helpful during spirited driving. The transmission and clutch can still feel heavy in traffic but we are happy Nissan still offers a manual transmission sports car built with enthusiasts in mind. Despite being on the market for 12 model years, Nissan hasn't even begun to tease what's next for the Z car. Driving a car with a high-revving naturally aspirated V6 producing horsepower is a pretty unique experience in but compared to more modern sports cars like the Supra, the Z's five-second time isn't too impressive.
We'd love to see Nissan continue to build a naturally aspirated sports car but the more likely powerplant for the next Z car is Infiniti's 3.
The Z might be old, it might not be the quickest sports car around, and it may have dated technology, but Nissan still manages to sell around a few thousand of them per year. There are plenty of American options like the Mustang, Camaro, and Challenger, but not everyone likes how those cars look and drive. Nissan knows there is still a market for a sports car in this price range, which is why it hasn't just put the Z out to pasture. It's been on the market since No wonder security experts Thatcham Research awarded the Z five out of five for guarding against being stolen and four out of five for resisting being broken into.
The Z is too rare to have featured in our reliability survey, but Nissan as a brand performed poorly, finishing in 29th place out of 32 manufacturers. For all the latest reviews, advice and new car deals, sign up to the What Car?
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