Overview & Reviews
Nissan adds a roadster to the 350Z lineup. Available in Enthusiast and Touring variants, the 2004 Nissan 350Z roadster offers the same performance and handling as the Z coupe but with the added fun of top-down driving. In other news, satellite radio (either XM or Sirius) is a new option this year for the Touring version of the coupe.
- Smooth and powerful V6 engine, excellent handling, available drop-top version, a bargain compared to anything that can run with it.
- Rough ride on Track model, some low-grade interior materials, lack of luggage space, poor rearward visibility.
User Reviews:
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My 350Z - 2004 Nissan 350Z
By Lyle S. - October 14 - 10:00 amThe Z has been a great car to drive. I still get many stares. My complaint is that I have a rattle in the door and considering I bought it last year and it only has 8K miles there should not be any rattles. I would have liked Nissan to have put some more higher grade products for the interior, but that is about the only thing I can say negative about it. It really goes. If you are looking for a fun car that will get you there fast this is the car. You cant beat the amount of car you can get for the money.
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The Quiet Storm... - 2004 Nissan 350Z
By therazzman - June 2 - 10:00 amExhilarating, fun, practical to some degree. Le Mans Sunset color with chrome rims really gets you noticed. For the money, you cannot go wrong. The DVD based navigation is awewsome and accurate. The sound system is okay, burt being an audiophile, I am highly critical.
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Empty nest - 2004 Nissan 350Z
By Z-lover - March 26 - 2:00 amThis is my second Z. This car gets stares every where we go. It is a blast to drive. Very fast! Shifts to second a little rough, and the seats are not comfy for a big guy. All and all, a great car.
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SUEZZZZZZZZZ - 2004 Nissan 350Z
By shakenbake - March 19 - 2:00 amthe bose system is hollow sounding...needs to be trashed.
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Beware - 2004 Nissan 350Z
By BS 2K - September 9 - 12:36 pmWhat a fun car! It goes fast, looks good and it attracts attention. However: 1. The paint is poor quality. Faded quickly and had a few "stains" that the dealer couldnt get out. 2. The brakes and rotors needed to be replace at 30k miles (mostly hiway and hardly used) My Lexus coupe had 130k on the original brakes and still had 40% left on the front when I got rid of it. 3. Electronics: 3a-The auto transmission stopped shifting after a heavy rain. 3b-The auto-up windows go back down rather than stay up. 3c-The airbag sensor went out. 4. Tire wear is only fair. You can expect only 25-30k if you drive the car easy. But, it sure is fun to drive!
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Great ride - 2004 Nissan 350Z
By kwonchoe@yahoo.com - August 2 - 10:00 amGreat car overall. However, a few gripes: Grinding driver window not repaired properly. A tweeter that came from the factory already blown. A loose footrest. Not what youd expect from a $42K vehicle. A bit heavy for this segment. Still, for a car with this level of performance, it would be tough to beat 350Zs combo of power, handling, and price.
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Great first convertible! - 2004 Nissan 350Z
By Phil R. - June 2 - 3:15 pmI was looking for my first convertible as a birthday present for myself and found this 04 with 41,500 miles, platinum with a navy blue top. No dents, no scratches, leather in good shape. Only problem was that the interior plastic seems notorious for looking pretty beat-up, especially around the interior door handles and the center console. Fortunately, my issues were all on the center console. I took the center console apart (PIA), which took a lot of time and care and sprayed all of the black parts with flat black plastic paint (Home Depot) and it came out great. While I had the thing apart, I also installed a back-up camera (make sure your head unit will support this before you go through the trouble) which I got on line for $15. This is very helpful for backing up with the top up! This car is a hoot to drive and holds the road well with the Michellin Pilot Sports its wearing. I am so glad I got the manual transmission as it is much more drivable than the automatics I tested. I have put a little over 4,000 miles on the car and am still really enjoying my toy, and can say the following about performance: The Z holds the road well with the above stated tries (45s up front and 75s rear) but has noticeable body roll. Maybe its a convertible thing. It is quick but not as fast as it seems with the top down. With the right tires my Infiniti G37 will blow the doors off this car in a straight race, and possibly do so on a slalom course. With all its power, the Infiniti also beats the Z for mileage by a long shot. I realize Im comparing apples and aardvarks but, there it is. That said, you just cant discount the "fun factor" of driving top down in this beautiful car on a winding road. To anyone looking for a fun second car, do your homework. Youll find better cars but I dont think youll find a better value.
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gggrrreeeeaaaattttttt - 2004 Nissan 350Z
By lanieg - March 26 - 10:00 amIm always getting compliments even from owners in more expensive cars.
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Fast & Furious - If that is ALL you want - 2004 Nissan 350Z
By overlord - November 6 - 4:06 amI bought mine new in mid 04 so I actually got the 2004.5 model with the softer suspension. Its been traded in thanks to the cops. It was my 3rd Z car. Downsides: very expensive insurance, NO CARGO SPACE AT ALL. I totally hated the car for that as I am a musician so just forget taking ANYTHING with you. Oh lets not forget unnecessary razzing by the cops (got me jail time!). Interior was well put together, and thought out but littered with cheap plastic. When I traded it in after 3.5 years no one wanted it, and those that did wanted to give me $14k when I paid $40k! Car was in the shop a few with bad rear bearings, leaky rear fluid, tire problems, check engine light, & 2 sets of brakes.
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The Z almost right - 2004 Nissan 350Z
By Matt_S - September 11 - 12:36 pmEverything about the Z is great except.... They still havent fixed the tire feathering problem on the 2004, I just turned 10,000 miles and I have the problem. If you search the web a bunch of people still do. Nissan still does not have a proper fix yet. Also Im disappointed that the base model doesnt come with cruise control. A 27,000 dollar vehicle should come with cruise, Im sure it was some jerk in the marketing department who took it off of the base model so people would have to play the extra 2k to get the enthusiast model. Other than that it has been a great car. But I will not put tires on it every 8k miles. Nissan YOU NEED TO FIX THIS!
