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Nissan 350Z

Overall Average Rating - 82.74%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 88th

IT’S clear from this scorecard that life with a Nissan 350Z is one of extremes.

Owners told us that the 3.5-litre V6 engine delivers sizzling performance and the classic rear-wheel-drive chassis provides fantastic handling balance.

On the downside, build quality is poor for a Japanese car while running costs are high. You also suggest the 350Z is far from practical.

Ratings

Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 45th
Build Quality: 91st
Running Costs: 92nd
Performance: 4th
Braking: 30th
Ride Quality: 70th
Handling: 15th
Practicality: 99th
Comfort: 48th
Ease of Driving: 79th

Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 26th)

No change for Nissan, which is 26th for the second year running. Given how many SUVs it builds, a mid-table running costs result is superb. But it needs to improve in all areas to shift up the chart.

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