2005 Nissan 350Z

This supercharged 2005 Nissan 350Z offers an enticing combination of great looking exterior and powerful drivetrain at a great price. It's also well-positioned to provide miles and miles of driving enjoyment, as it's lightly travelled, with only about 37k miles in its rear view mirror and has benefitted from attentive care and will arrive with a Carfax on board as proof it's avoided any notable collisions. Decked out in its original Sunset orange paint, this is one sharp-looking performance machine. The distinctive shade represents very well, with a nice consistent shine and no serious blemishes to be found. The 350Z debuted to a lot of praise when it was released a few years before this '05 rolled out, as the performance enthusiasts were impressed with its overall finish and smooth aerodynamic shape, and more than a decade and a half later, this is still a very vital and capable looking ride. The aftermarket hood sports an aggressive scoop that provides a custom look, but stops well short of pulling focus from the rest of the car. From all indications, this Z has led a sheltered life - if you step to the front, you'll see that its air dam still has its fresh black color and the signature sloped headlights feature clear lenses. From that vantage point, it's also easy to see how it came by its impressively low drag coefficient - you can just picture it slipping through a wind tunnel almost undetected. The two-tone leather interior has certainly been a major beneficiary of light usage. Zs of this era featured bucket seats that provided a combination of prominent bolstering for support and enough padding to provide comfort in more sedate driving conditions. The pair on display here are great representatives, holding their original shape impressively well and showing no creasing on their surfaces. There's a nice array of interior features on board, including power door locks, power windows, heated power seats, remote door locks, and a steering column that both tilts and telescopes into position to go along with air conditioning. A high-end Bose AM/FM/CD stereo with an auxiliary port stands by to handle your audio needs and the navigation system just above it is a welcome bonus. Despite the 350Z's identity as a nimble, two-seater with performance and handling as main priorities, the storage area in back does provide a welcome amount of usable space to go along with its clean condition. Lift the hood and you'll see a very well-detailed engine compartment that carries a few cues that this is no garden variety Z. A sturdy brace spans the shock towers inside to increase its rigidity and a supercharger sits on top of the engine. The 350Z was already hovering around 300 horsepower in its regular configuration, and with that supercharger on top of the 3.5 liter V6, you can imagine just how potent the acceleration on this specimen really is. The engine pairs with a 6-speed manual transmission that's a complement for inspired driving. Power disc brakes at all four corners provide dependable stops and power steering combines with the Z's relatively wide track and low stance to make it an outstanding corner carver on its 18" chrome Nissan rims that are outfitted with Bridgestone Potenza tires. This supercharged 2005 Nissan 350Z is a thrill to drive and it offers a lot of curb appeal to go along with exhilarating performance.