Vehicle Description
2005 Nissan 350Z Roadster
"This is where it all starts. You. Climb into your new Nissan Z,
and you'll climb into a driver's seat tailored for performance.
Behind you, a seatback sculpted with large wings, helping to assure
a secure driving position during quick lateral acceleration. While
around you, there's a selfish layout of instruments." From the 2004
350Z brochure
For consignment, a 2004 Nissan 350Z roadster with a title verified
38,309 actual miles. This eye-catching roadster appears to have
been produced for a single function, fun. You can't walk by this
car without imagining yourself behind the wheel, carving canyons
from here to Arizona.
Exterior
Not a square panel on this sports car making for a sleek wind
conquering rounded wedge in Super Black. The rear of the car is
distinctly round with a large rear valance that houses narrow
reverse lights and the license plate box, all over a pair of large
exhaust tips. Flared fenders live up front and the width is
enhanced by vertical marker lights that flank a gaping, low grille
below flush mounted headlights that are essentially aerodynamic
elements of the long hood. The 350's door handles are unique
vertical units that resemble billet aluminum and its smooth design
and engraved squares show up in other places on the car. 18-inch 5
spoke Nismo wheels add some raciness to a car that already looks
track ready. A black canvas top is in nice shape and is replaced by
a double humped hard tonneau behind the roll bars. The paint looks
very good on the car with minor imperfections that include some
chips on a rear wheel flare and some on the chin.
Interior
Smooth black door panels include a front cove that simultaneously
holds the door handle and a directional air vent in a clever, if
not artful design. The saddle leather on black mesh bucket seats
are shocking in their contrast and inviting in their design.
Remember that part about imagining yourself behind the wheel? These
seats are like sea bound sirens wooing onlookers to jump in, and
they happen to be in great shape. A race car like cockpit continues
with a thick steering wheel contoured to the hand and a triple
gauge cluster in the pilot's sightline, three more on the top of
the center stack canted towards the driver. The remainder of the
center stack is standard 350 here with an AM/FM/CD radio with XM
capabilities and large A/C knobs. In the center console, an
impossibly short shifter, stout and showing some patina, behind
which are some seat switches. Low pile black carpet is below along
with fitted mats. A deep trunk also wears a fitted carpeted mat and
is clean, awaiting your overnight bag for a trip to the beach!
Drivetrain
A strut tower brace hovers over the clean 3.5 liter DOHC V6 showing
a Nismo air intake and rated at 276 horsepower. That short stick
travels six times for the 6-speed manual transmisison sending power
to the rear axle with 3.53 gearing. Naturally, power disc brakes
fit this sports car and are found on all four wheels.
Undercarriage
Almost belying its mileage, the underside is super clean, dry, and
showing only minimal surface rust. The dual exhaust joins as one
fat pipe, enters the original equipment muffler which sprouts two
tail pipes that end with short wide chrome tips. Suspension
consists of multi link up front and multilink with coil springs in
back where independent configuration is also maintained.
Drive-Ability
The venerable 3.5 V6 is used across the Nissan and Infiniti line
and for good reason. It offers great power in unboosted form and
propels this Z car with confidence inducing acceleration. ZR rated
low profile tires and a low center of gravity keep this bad boy
grounded and the seats hold tight. Ergonomically splendid and a joy
to drive, all functions available operate as they should. While
Classic Auto Mall represents that these functions were working at
the time of our test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions
will be working at the time of your purchase.
You're going to get one of two things at stop lights. Stares from
men, women, and children or challenging revs from wanna be racers.
That's because this is a visually stunning car that just happens to
look fast. And with the Nismo wheels and black paint, even more so.
So, get your knowing grin ready as you'll need it at every red
light. You don't need to prove the car is quick. Be cool. Stay
safe. And give a confident nod as the boy racer chirps his tires
away.
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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