Nissan 370Z Roadster (10 on) - Review

Review by Tim Bowdler on
The 370Z Roadster delivers brutal performance, engaging handling and - as such - you could argue Nissan has managed to achieve a rare feat, which is to produce a sports car that hasn’t been compromised by the absence of a fixed roof. The 370Z drop top is almost a blast from the past: it’s like a good old-fashioned sports car built to put a smile on your face and the wind in your hair. You couldn't call it agricultural though. It features a range of sophisticated and advanced safety systems and the Synchro Rev Control system that keeps the engine revs at their optimum between gear shifts - a sort of automatic heel-and-toe - is particularly effective. In terms of performance it competes with top-end models like the Porsche Boxster, but it represents far better value for money and comes very well equipped too.
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Buying new

The 370Z is superb value for money when you consider the performance, handling and equipment levels. Prices start at around £30,000 which seems a bargain compared to a Porsche Boxster or BMW Z4 with a comparable power output. The Nissan has a better level of standard kit and will always be desirable, so it's unlikely Nissan dealers will be willing to offer huge discounts. Option are limited to metallic paint and the automatic gearbox.

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Buying used

There will be more examples of the 370Z coupe on the second hand market, so it may prove a little trickier to track down a Roadster, especially if you're after a particular colour. It's unlikely to have been abused, but it's still worth checking things such as alloy wheels - scuffed wheels are always the first sign of a car that's not been well cared for. A full Nissan service history is essential.

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Selling

Sports car enthusiasts will seriously consider the 370Z Roadster because it offers a lot of bang for the bucks, the entry level versions, in particular. Automatic versions will be pretty rare but are unlikely to command much more than a manual because most buyers prefer the standard gearbox.