2006 Nissan 350Z Coupe

Highlights

• Low mileage
• 3.5-litre V6
• Six-speed manual gearbox
• Rear-wheel drive
• 276 bhp

Overview

The standard-issue remark when discussing Nissan’s Z cars is to lament their discontinuation in the UK market. So you can consider this point thoroughly lamented. Now concentrate your attention on the fact that you can still buy and enjoy a low mileage 350Z here today.

The example offered here has clocked up under 22,000 miles since it was built in 2006, so it remains in excellent condition. Almost-perfect upholstery greets you as you step inside, and the whole car looks like it could have been built just a couple of years ago.

And you can be reassured by the accompanying MOT history. Other than a couple of advisories for old tyres, there are no recorded issues. None. Since 2006. Okay, so you’ll want to budget for a new set of tyres, but that’s not bad for a car of this age. And with 275 bhp and 268 lb ft of torque rushing through them, you’ll be glad of some new rubber.

The cassette player is the only working part of the stereo, but on the bright side you’ll only be able to listen to good music as an accompaniment to the V6 soundtrack, and you can even stream to it if you opt for a cassette-shaped Bluetooth receiver.

Obviously we all hanker after what we can’t have, but given that a brand new Nissan Z is off limits for us in the UK, we think we’ve found the next best option. Besides, with a 350Z you’re getting an extremely capable car which remains a pure driving experience.

History and documentation

• Registered 29 Jun 2006
• Stamped service book with services as follows: Aug 2009 @ 5,329 miles, Oct 2013 @ 9,313 miles, Oct 2014 @ 9,890 miles, Oct 2018 @ 12,854 miles
• A further two services missing from service book: Oct 2023 @ 16,276 miles and Sep 2024 @19,435 miles
• Original document pack including owner’s manual and maintenance record
• Collection of invoices on file for parts and servicing
• Two keys
• Current MOT expires 28 Jul 2025
• V5 present in owner’s name
• Five former keepers
• London ULEZ compliant

Interior

• Supportive, ergonomic bucket seats with cloth upholstery
• The seat covers remain almost as good as new, thanks to the car’s low mileage
• Even the driver’s seat bolster is looking fresh
• Manual seat adjusters
• ‘Z’ branded sill plates
• Black carpets with ‘350Z’ branded footwell mats
• Small cargo net in the passenger footwell
• The door cards are very clean and tidy
• Some wear around the electric window buttons, which has been painted
• Dashboard cubby and centre console storage bins
• Additional storage compartments behind the seats
• Leather-trimmed multi-function steering wheel and matching gear knob
• Climate control
• Dashboard plastics in very good condition, with no obvious cracks or damage
• Analogue instruments, including auxiliary oil pressure gauge and voltmeter
• Original Nissan stereo with CD and cassette players
• The seller informs us that the cassette player still works, but the radio and CD players do not
• Headlining clean and tidy
• Fully carpeted luggage area to the rear, accessed via a hatchback bootlid

Exterior

• Attractive two-door coupe styling
• Understated silver paintwork
• The paint is generally good for its age, with a few chips and scratches
• Body panels well presented, with no significant dents or damage that we could see
• There is a scuff to the front bumper, and a few small blemishes elsewhere
• 18-inch, six-spoke alloy wheels
• All four tyres are noted to be perished on the most recent MOT, and the rears are said to be the original items, so they are best replaced
• There is some scuffing to the alloy wheel rims
• Gold Brembo brake callipers
• Chrome badges front and rear
• Slight clouding to the headlight lenses
• Nearside indicator repeater lens cracked
• Windscreen and window glass in good condition
• The underside is clean for its age, with some surface corrosion
• Twin exhaust tips

Mechanical

• 3,498 cc naturally aspirated V6 engine
• Produces 276 bhp and 268 lb ft
• Six-speed manual transmission
• Rear-wheel drive
• Engine bay clean and tidy
• As standard the engine features forged steel con rods, molybdenum-coated pistons, and variable valve timing
• There is some surface corrosion on the suspension and exhaust components
• Other than the recent notes about aging tyres, the MOT record is supremely clean — barely an advisory to be seen
• There are a few invoices on file for mechanical work, including a couple of oil changes a new battery, and full service
• The seller tells us that this 350Z starts, runs and stops without issue
• It sounds great and is said to drive beautifully, with no unusual noises from the engine or suspension
• No warning lights or mechanical issues reported

Summary

Perhaps as close as you’ll get to experiencing a brand new 350Z, this low mileage example offers high performance V6 motoring with very few signs of wear and tear.

To arrange a viewing, please request this in the Q&A section. You can click through to the seller's profile and use the 'Email Me' function to arrange a viewing privately. This seller is located in Salisbury, Wiltshire.