Nissan

350Z (DE/HR)

2002-2008RWD

280 hp

0-100 in 5.7s

About the Nissan 350Z (DE/HR)

The Nissan 350Z brought the Z-car back as a simple, muscular rear-drive coupe at a time when many Japanese performance cars were getting heavier, rarer or more complicated. Its appeal is not mystery: a naturally aspirated VQ V6, manual gearbox availability, strong aftermarket support and a chassis that is friendly enough for daily use but still lively on track.

HOW DOES IT SCORE?

Reliability82/100

Economy48/100

Insurance Cost64/100

Import Price28/100

Maintenance46/100

Practicality32/100

Parts Availability94/100

Maintenance & Reliability

Wrenching Headache Rating

4/10 · Moderate DIY

VQ35DE is one of the easier modern V6s to wrench on.

Technical Specs

Engine

3.5L N/A V6 (VQ35)

Drivetrain

RWD

Horsepower

280

Torque

363 Nm

Weight

1440 kg

0-100 km/t

5.7s

Production Years

2002-2008

Investment Grade

MARKET ANALYSIS 📈

🇺🇸 USD

$13,080

🇪🇺 €12,000

📅 Last 12 months▲ +8%

📆 Last 5 years▲ +45%

Price history

$9,021

2021

$9,793

2022

$10,566

2023

$11,339

2024

$12,111

2025

$13,080

2026

Investment Grade · Solid

The Nissan 350Z (DE/HR) (2002-2008) sits in a solid mid-tier position, offering bulletproof reliability (82/10) that owners routinely daily-drive paired with low running costs (46/10 maintenance). The RWD platform attracts a steady enthusiast following, and parts remain widely available (94/10). Market-wise values are up a healthy +8.0% year-on-year while a rarity score of 31/100 means there is usually plenty of choice on the market — accessible next to Grade A and S cars, with condition and mileage doing most of the pricing work.

Price estimates are based on market research and recent sales data. Values fluctuate based on condition, mileage, and market demand. Not financial advice.

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