350z, anyone with one? looking for feedback Options

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MOST likely going to pull the trigger on one of these cars: AP2 S2000, 350Z, or G35. Most likely the 350z because I absolutely love the body style and power it delivers. I'd probably consider the G35 Coupe too because it has seating for four (3 kids - although still will have the CRV to haul around) with same performance as the Z.

It's going to be a DD with simple mods with some 19x9.5 and 19x10.5 (maybe wider) wheels slammed on coilovers. Really looking for a semi fun, good handling RWD 2 seater.

Anyone here own, owned, or driven one have any feedback on how it drives, problematic areas, better years, etc. Our local club's website has been shut down and I don't feel like joining another forum. I'd peek (or google ) but I figure I'd ask first to see if anyone out there has first hand experience. I'll probably test drive my good friend's brother's 03 350Z this weekend.

THanks!

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280Z's are reliable, especially once you've refreshed it. You could get a really nice one. Also I don't see how the 350Z could be much easier to work on. The 350Z is a cool car in theory, but the whole thing with the manual gearbox kills it for me. Besides, do you really want a sports car with an automatic? That'd be like having a Rolls Royce with a manual. That's just me though, if you're fine with having the automatic go for the years Richee said to get. What kind of car are you looking for? I'm assuming a sporty import, but are you set on RWD? There's also the Hyundai Genesis, I've heard good things about them. Ehhh, then of course the Infiniti G35/37 but it's pretty much just a fancy Z car. Could perhaps go for the 370Z. The RX-8 is junk and Toyota hasn't had anything since the Supra. Have the FR-S and BRZ now, but that means buying a new car. Eh, of course have the Miata too. Really all I can think of as far as newer RWD imports.