Our Review of the 2003 Nissan 350Z Enthusiast
One of the staples of the Coupe segment is the Nissan 350Z. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the 350Z with five versions: Base, Enthusiast, Performance, Touring, and Track. Sales for the 350Z, especially the 350Z Enthusiast, were brisk during 2003 and 2004. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.
Performance
Nissan 350Z Engine Specs: The 350Z Enthusiast comes outfitted with a 3.5 liter, 6-cylinder motor that uses 24 valves. The engine, manufactured by Nissan, is teamed up with a Jatco 5-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Nissan.
The fuel system for the 2003 350Z is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.
The 350Z uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
350Z Enthusiast Statistics
The 350Z is 169.40 inches long, 71.50 inches wide, and 51.90 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 104.30 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $26,370, with an invoice cost of $24,663. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the 350Z is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2003 350Z gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
The 2002 model began the promise of the Nissan 350Z. The 2003 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Nissan hopes that the 350Z Enthusiast will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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