The Nissan 370Z is one of the best sports cars you can buy for under $30,000. But is it a good first car?

The answer depends on what you’re looking for in a car. If you’re looking for something that’s fun to drive, has plenty of power and can be modified to your liking, then yes — the 370Z is an excellent choice. If you want something that’s more practical or affordable, then you should look elsewhere.

What is the Nissan 370Z?

The 370Z is a two-door sports car with a front-engine, rear-wheel drive layout. It’s based on Nissan’s Z platform (hence its name), which was used for their previous generation Z cars as well as current models like the Infiniti Q60 and Infiniti Q50.

It comes standard with a 332 horsepower 3.7-liter V6 engine but can be upgraded to 350 hp or 400 hp with optional packages. The six-speed manual transmission comes standard but there’s also an optional seven-speed automatic transmission available for those who don’t want to shift gears themselves.

Last modified: November 7, 2022