JN1AZ34E13T000001. That’s the vehicle identification number of the Blade Silver Metallic-painted 350Z featured in the photo gallery. In fact, it’s the first production-spec 350Z manufactured by Nissan at the Oppama plant in Japan, a U.S.-spec vehicle that happens to show almost 200 original miles on the odometer.
It’s hard to believe the owner refrained from driving such an exciting sports car since the 350Z left the factory in 2002, but we all know the automotive world works in mysterious ways. “It is a Track Package car and is equipped with Brembo brakes, dual climate control, leather, navigation, lightweight performance Rays wheels and Bose premium audio,” the seller says in the ad.
Listed on Autotrader for $48,500, there’s no denying the price is peppered. Heck, even the 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo Tech is almost $3k less! But then again, the seller has all the right reasons to ask for how much he wants for his garage queen. After all, this is arguably the best-kept 350Z in existence.
Currently in the inventory of Don Davis Nissan in Arlington, Texas, the 350Z features gray cloth seats and gray trim throughout the cabin. Equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, the Japanese sports car further boasts aluminum-dressed pedals and a rear lip spoiler. Being an early model, the car features the VQ35DE V6, which is good for 287 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 274 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm.
Being offered for sale by a dealership in Texas, it’s obvious the car has changed hands at least once during its lifetime. The last known account is from 2012, when Barrett-Jackson auctioned off the 350Z for $47,300. As an investment, then, this particular car makes little sense, especially when compared to the likes of exotic material such as the Ferrari 250 series.
If it were your money, would you spend your $48,500 on this blast from the not-so-long-ago past or would you buy something else altogether?
Listed on Autotrader for $48,500, there’s no denying the price is peppered. Heck, even the 2018 Nissan 370Z Nismo Tech is almost $3k less! But then again, the seller has all the right reasons to ask for how much he wants for his garage queen. After all, this is arguably the best-kept 350Z in existence.
Currently in the inventory of Don Davis Nissan in Arlington, Texas, the 350Z features gray cloth seats and gray trim throughout the cabin. Equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and a limited-slip differential, the Japanese sports car further boasts aluminum-dressed pedals and a rear lip spoiler. Being an early model, the car features the VQ35DE V6, which is good for 287 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 274 pound-feet of torque at 4,800 rpm.
Being offered for sale by a dealership in Texas, it’s obvious the car has changed hands at least once during its lifetime. The last known account is from 2012, when Barrett-Jackson auctioned off the 350Z for $47,300. As an investment, then, this particular car makes little sense, especially when compared to the likes of exotic material such as the Ferrari 250 series.
If it were your money, would you spend your $48,500 on this blast from the not-so-long-ago past or would you buy something else altogether?