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Technically, the Nissan 350Z is not a replacement for the turbocharged 200SX coupe, which was axed . Nor is it a substitute for the lovely but lardy 300ZX which went bye-byes in 1996; a coupe still popular with the grey importers. Spiritually the 350Z embodies both those vehicles, and a fair bit of the rich Z-car heritage which stretches way back to the original 240Z.,

Whatever, get used to the 3.5-litre V6 because it’s in our next Maxima, detuned slightly for more luxurious, refined driving. In the 350Z, however, it lets everything hang out. And boy do we like it.

The Z’s steering is described as a precision instrument, responsive to the merest thought or hint. The quick-ratio steering is perfectly in tune with the car, and the low-profile Bridgestone Potenzas have bugger-all tyre wall to dull the process.

Through bumpier corners the front wheels kick back through the steering, but you’ve got to be punting hard to get this. There’s a strong argument for this level of feedback in a motor as focused as the Z. Look at it not as a fault, but rather another form of communication.

.Understand the intention of this motor. It’s a traditionally laid-out sports coupe which gives away little at the altar of comfort and style. The ride is unforgiving and unyielding on rougher roads. The entry in my book says “unashamedly sports-biased” and that’s an apt phrase for the whole car.

The sports seats are bolstered and extremely grippy. A good driving position is accessible through the tilt-adjustable steering wheel – on which the instrument binnacle is mounted, so it adjusts along with the wheel.

The boot area is actually quite big and easily accessed via the hatch, though space is bisected by a massive cross brace housing between the strut towers.

The 350Z is equipped with the usual comforts such as remote central locking, electric windows and mirrors, CD stacker and cruise control. Safety features include dual-front, side and curtain airbags, seat belt pretensioners, traction control and anti-lock brakes. Find one here Used Nissan Cars For sale Laois to suit your needs.

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