There's a group test in yesterday's AE with 350Z and 3.0l Z4.

The S came third although not by a long way and it did appear to be a fairly balanced review.

Still, I know where my money's going later this year! The 350z is fugly with what I understood to be a cheap interior although the review places it above the S's and the BMW (leaving aside the social implications ) is not value for money compared to the S.

 

I missed the USP of the S (the mental revving engine) too much when I test drove the others. BMW steering and ride also a bit disappointing, although you could get the power down earlier out of corners.

I thought the Z interior was a bit cheapo as well - like they got it from Renault along with the engine

They are all great cars, but from a fun point of view, I think the S is the winner if that's what you're after.

 

350Z and S2000 aimed at different markets and will appeal to different people. We looked at the 350Z and aside from the point that the better half didnt like the "naff" door handles !!! it was a nice car and a good drive. Didnt think the interior was to bad but not as nice or as solid as the S.

In comparison driving the S needs more effort but ultimately was a much better experience IMO it just feels "right" and your getting some very serious engineering for the money

IMO

350Z nice cruiser, big torquey V6, toys, very heavy

s2000, highly engineered enthusiasts "race" car

nuff said

each to their own

 

 

Me too!

Apart from the tacky placky, the 350Z is probably a more sensible choice than its nearest rival, the 350SLK. Probably more reliable in spite of the Reno bits too!

Bit like the S2000and its nearest rival the Elise, I suppose!

 

350Z convertible according to the buyers / sellers section in Autocar this weeks is worth 6 grand over list for a week old one.......

I heard that once about the 500 a year S2000 when it came out....then Honda UK trumpted the fact they were gooing now to get 900 in the first year, & then over a 1000 in the next year, then they announced a price cut, then the Euro made imports a bargain a year later....

I'd sell my 350Z convertible for 6K profit, certainly before Nissan treble their quota!!

 

the AT report moaned about a 'cramped' interior even for passengers in the 'S', but you'd have to be very big/tall for it to be a problem, Jeremy C loves the car and he's 6 feet and a lot and never mentioned that as a problem. The 350Z has a poor quality interior compared to the 'S' while also being very ugly (big fat ass) from the rear.

The Z4 has a poor ride quality (AT should read their own survey) and is 6K more expensive. I guess everyone loves the 350Z cos it's 'the car' of the moment. When JC first reviewed it on TG he slagged it off for poor quality interior and engine noise. I expect even he's changed his mind now!

 

Everyone's entitled to their opinion............................but you're wrong

As for JC complaining about the poor quality interior on the Z, I thought everyone knew that the car he tested was the JDM, which by Nissan's own submission is inferior to the European cars. JC refused to re-test the car and then to rub salt in his wounds (beacuse he's wrong about something) he had to present the 'Car of the Year' award to the 'Z' on behalf of Top Gear magazine.

Both the S2k and Z are fantastic cars in thir own right, which is why we have both in our household

 

Having test driven a 350Z - they rock!

 

I'm never wrong!........IMHO the 350Z roadster is very ugly from the rear and the interior is not as well put together as the 'S', lot's of cheap looking plastic and shiny carpets.
I wasn't knocking the 350Z as a driving experience, test drove a coupe and loved it...one of each eh....lucky lucky boy.