Crash Test Rating
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MPG (up to)
17 City / 23 HWY
Horsepower
306
Seats
2
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Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Debbie R
It is fast and is very stylish looking.
I love my car. So fun to drive and it is stylish. It is a convertible so that is fun as well. It is red and a black top.
accountCircle Maria L
Best car if you want to do good things in summer.
When it is cold sometimes I cannot start the car, it is a small car, good looking, expensive when you fix something, it is not a family vehicle, this car does not work in the snow is too small for that and in the cold you have an accident with the tires and it is a really nice car.
accountCircle Hanna K
My boyfriend does all of the work on the car.
My boyfriend fixes everything on the car. He also had it detailed. Comfort is very satisfying. It drives very well. It's smooth, but big bumps don't sound good. It's low to the ground. It's always clean, smells good, and is always up to date on the maintenance.
accountCircle Nicholas d
Beautiful and very convenient
It is a good car. You can use it to trip. And you also can use it to buy the things that you like. It is very beautiful.
accountCircle Melissa R
It's a two door which is hard for people to get in and out of
I really love my vehicle the only problem is that it's a two door and it's hard to get people in and out. It's low profile tires so you go through those a lot but it's a fast awesome car. I have gone everywhere in it. Mine has 130000 miles on it and it's still working like a champ! I highly recommend

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Keith Grayson
Catastrophic wheel failures swept under the rug.
I wish I could rate the car higher, my Dad had three 240 Z's in a row when I was a kid, I had a 280Z that was bulletproof, however recently I discovered a huge issue with 350Z cars, being their wheels crack on each spoke and they break off around the center hub with little to no warning. My girlfriends daughter called her from the freeway saying her tire flew off her car getting on the freeway and passed her up and bounced along the guard railing for about 1/8th mile, luckily it never went into traffic. Upon arrival I see her car with the center of the wheel intact on the car, I expected her lug nuts or studs to be damaged however they were fine as was the center of the wheel, the spokes were all broken around the wheels hub! I investigate this and learn that a motorcycle cop was recently killed by a 350Z wheel that broke off and bounced over the center divider of the freeway and the wheel smashed into the Highway patrol motorcycle officer head on! Nothing he could do. There are many other identical examples of wheel failures all are out of the warranty so Nissan has dodged the ball when by doing so a police officer was killed! And probably other deaths attributable to catastrophic wheel failures, it is just luck my girlfriends daughter's car did not lose control or that her wheel did not enter the freeway and smash into a car and be sent into the opposite side of oncoming traffic! It is not hard to see that coming and it finally did! I thought after that Nissan would do something about this well known design defect, it s a time bomb waiting to go off on every car!

Nissan 350Z Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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306 HP 19 MPG 2 Seats
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306 HP 19 MPG 2 Seats
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306 HP 19 MPG 2 Seats
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2009 Nissan 350Z Owner Reviews

4.25
8 Reviews
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5 stars 63%
4 stars 25%
3 stars 0%
2 stars 0%
1 star 13%
accountCircle Melissa R on August 25, 2020
It's a two door which is hard for people to get in and out of
I really love my vehicle the only problem is that it's a two door and it's hard to get people in and out. It's low profile tires so you go through those a lot but it's a fast awesome car. I have gone everywhere in it. Mine has 130000 miles on it and it's still working like a champ! I highly recommend
accountCircle Keith Grayson on June 16, 2020
Catastrophic wheel failures swept under the rug.
I wish I could rate the car higher, my Dad had three 240 Z's in a row when I was a kid, I had a 280Z that was bulletproof, however recently I discovered a huge issue with 350Z cars, being their wheels crack on each spoke and they break off around the center hub with little to no warning. My girlfriends daughter called her from the freeway saying her tire flew off her car getting on the freeway and passed her up and bounced along the guard railing for about 1/8th mile, luckily it never went into traffic. Upon arrival I see her car with the center of the wheel intact on the car, I expected her lug nuts or studs to be damaged however they were fine as was the center of the wheel, the spokes were all broken around the wheels hub! I investigate this and learn that a motorcycle cop was recently killed by a 350Z wheel that broke off and bounced over the center divider of the freeway and the wheel smashed into the Highway patrol motorcycle officer head on! Nothing he could do. There are many other identical examples of wheel failures all are out of the warranty so Nissan has dodged the ball when by doing so a police officer was killed! And probably other deaths attributable to catastrophic wheel failures, it is just luck my girlfriends daughter's car did not lose control or that her wheel did not enter the freeway and smash into a car and be sent into the opposite side of oncoming traffic! It is not hard to see that coming and it finally did! I thought after that Nissan would do something about this well known design defect, it s a time bomb waiting to go off on every car!

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Bailey W.

Good gas mileage, comfortable interior, Bluetooth, 4wd, off roading, not expensive insurance, long distance, good color, lots of storage space, cup holders, automatic windows, good security features, long battery power.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Bailey W.

Kinda old, smells weird, not environmentally safe, too big, hard to park, sometimes the tailgate does not open, had to replace the window, takes up too much space, too tall, the seats are kind of scratchy.

Ranks #8 Sports Cars by Owners

The 2009 Nissan 350Z has an average owner rating of 4.20 out of 5 which ranks it #8 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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Ranks #5 Sports Cars by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Nissan 350Z has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #5 of 10 other Sports Cars.

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Is The 2009 Nissan 350Z A Good Car?

Yes, the Nissan 350Z is a good vehicle. The maintenance is low cost and does not need to be done often. The vehicle is sleek and drives very smoothly.
Tom M.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Nissan 350Z?

The Nissan 350Z is pretty reliable. It needs very little maintenance and rarely has any issues. Additionally, I have not experienced any mechanical issues.
Bobbie O.

Is The 2009 Nissan 350Z A Good Value?

I believe the current price is around $7,000. It is a good value given the look of the car and the smoothness of the drive.
Lo W.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the nissan 350z shift knob thread size?

Answer: The Nissan 250z has a shift knob thread size of 10 X1.25 mm. This is the standard for all oem shifters. If the shift knob needs to be replaced, You can expect to pay between $7 and $87 for a new part alone. If...

What's the nissan 350z oil capacity?

Answer: The 2006 Nissan 350Z3.5 liter V6 engine holdS5 US quarts of 5W-30. If temperatures are colder but above 0 degrees fahrenheit the owner's manual specifieS-10W-30. Thinner oils move more easily over engine parts...

What's the nissan 350z lug nut size?

Answer: The Nissan 350Z lug nut size is 12 mm X1.25''. The expected cost for a Nissan 350Z wheel bearing replacement is between $499 and $594. Labor costs are quoted between $318 and $399 while parts are priced between...

What are some of the nissan 350z starter problems?

Answer: The Nissan 350Z starter problems are battery is loose and key gets stuck. This piece of the car will eventually become ineffective. The battery will need to be swapped out every 50,000 to 60,000 miles. It will...

How long does a nissan 350z last?

Answer: Longevity really depends on the use case, as well as maintenance and how well the owner has taken care of the vehicle. Generally speaking, You can expect a Nissan 350Z to last around 250,000 miles on average,...

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