Nissan 350Z advice

I notice that there are quite a few 2003 to 2005 Nissan 350Z coupes available in the £7k-£8k price range. Some have quite high mileages, one being 158,000 miles, but more typically 60k to 80k.

I don't have a fortune to spend, but, with a couple of years of earning left, I would like to inject some fun back into my motoring. I know that running costs are not cheap, but would a car like this be a money pit and would it be relatively easy to pass on in a year/18 month’s time?

Asked on 15 January 2010 by KW, Isle of Wight

Answered by Honest John

They tend to go through clutches, and tyres of course. Engines don’t take kindly to being thrashed. And you can expect 20 - 25mpg at best. But the 280 and 300 models are generally better than the later 313s.

More here: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/nissan/350z-2003

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