Nissan 350Z Z33 price

• The original VQ35DE is a 3.5-litre V6. Nissan quotes 280 PS for the Japanese launch car; published UK power figures differ, so use the correct market specification when comparing advertisements. The six-speed manual is the gearbox in the UK guide. Nissan; PistonHeads.
• The Roadster joined the European range after the coupe. A GT Pack added equipment including Rays wheels, leather, heated seats, cruise control and a Bose stereo to relevant UK cars. PistonHeads.
• A higher-revving revised DE arrived around the 2006 model year; the GT4 limited edition used that engine. The extensively revised VQ35HR followed in 2007, identified externally by the raised bonnet and quoted at 313 hp in PistonHeads’ UK guide. Confirm engine type from the car itself, since registration dates overlap. PistonHeads; evo.

The engine phase and condition are central. The HR brings a substantial engine revision and has strong enthusiast appeal. A revised-DE car needs especially careful oil-consumption questioning: Nissan issued a technical bulletin for certain manual 2005–2006 cars when oil level was low or unusual engine noise was present. That bulletin identifies affected North American specifications; use a local dealer and VIN to establish whether any campaign or comparable record applies to an imported car. evo; Nissan technical bulletin.

A genuine GT Pack, a documented GT4, desirable original wheels and an unmodified car with a continuous service record can justify comparison within their own group. The same is true of coupe versus Roadster: inspect the roof and its operation before treating an open car as equivalent to a coupe. Well-documented modifications may suit a specific buyer, but unclear tuning and poor-quality repairs reduce confidence. PistonHeads.

Check the dipstick before starting and ask how often oil is topped up. Oil consumption may not produce obvious exhaust smoke because the catalysts can hide it. On the drive, test the manual gearbox when cold and warm: worn synchromesh can cause a crunch, especially between the lower gears. Check for clutch slip or judder. evo; PistonHeads powertrain guide.

Listen for an exhaust leak near the catalytic-converter junctions and a click from the rear driveline. Inspect front suspension-arm bushes and rear links for wear. Test the hatch or boot release, fuel-filler release, lights and, on a Roadster, the roof. A GT badge should prompt an equipment check, not replace one. Finally, examine tyres, brake condition and the quality of any aftermarket parts; these cars are commonly modified. evo; PistonHeads.

PistonHeads lists servicing every 9,000 miles for the Z33. Keep the oil level under observation between services, particularly on a car with the revised DE. The engine uses a timing chain rather than a scheduled cambelt change, but that does not remove the need to assess engine noise and maintenance history. Budget for tyres, brakes, clutch and flywheel according to condition rather than assuming a low-mileage car has avoided wear. PistonHeads powertrain guide; PistonHeads pocket guide.

How do I tell an HR from an earlier 350Z? The 2007-on HR has a visibly raised bonnet to clear its revised engine. Confirm the engine and production details from the VIN and paperwork as well. PistonHeads.

Which 350Z has the oil-consumption concern? Pay particular attention to the revised high-revving DE. Nissan’s bulletin names certain manual 2005–2006 North American cars; an individual engine still needs an oil-level and history check. Nissan technical bulletin; evo.

What should a manual test drive reveal? Shifts should engage cleanly both cold and warm, without synchromesh crunch or clutch slip. A persistent crunch deserves a gearbox assessment. PistonHeads.

Is a GT Pack car easy to verify? Check all its listed equipment, including wheels and interior items, against the original specification. A badge by itself is insufficient evidence. PistonHeads.

Sources:

• Nissan, Z-car history — checked 4 November 2026.
• PistonHeads, 350Z pocket buying guide — checked 4 November 2026.
• PistonHeads, 350Z powertrain guide — checked 4 November 2026.
• evo, 350Z review and buying checkpoints — checked 4 November 2026.
• Nissan, oil-level technical bulletin — checked 4 November 2026.