2004 Nissan 350Z Coupe New Car Buyer's Guide
For 2004, Nissan adds a soft-top version of the 350Z to its lineup. Highlights of the 2004 Nissan 350Z Roadster, available in Enthusiast and Touring trim levels, include a fully automatic convertible top and a strengthened structure to reduce wiggles and shaking over rough pavement. Enthusiast models feature power seats, a rear wind deflector, 17-inch alloy wheels, Xenon headlights, automatic climate control, and a choice between a five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. The Touring Model adds a premium audio system with six-disc CD changer and seven speakers, leather-appointed heated seats, and heated mirrors. Minor changes for all 2004 Nissan 350Zs include a new, power-operated cover for the navigation system (storage bin cover on models without navigation), pre-wiring for satellite radio, the addition of both driver and passenger knee pads for the center console and a new exterior color called Liquid Aluminum. Listening to the chorals of mournful fans yearning for a serious sports car with a price point south of Porsche territory, as well as the Z-car faithful, Nissan resurrected the 350Z in 2003. Though not quite the bargain it was when the Z set enthusiasts' hearts aflutter in 1970, the 2004 Nissan 350Z is one of the sharpest handlers around, riding on a near-perfectly balanced chassis.
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The Nissan 350Z Roadster Touring model has dual-stage front air bags with seat-belt sensors and side air bags. The seat belts have pretensioners and load limiters. The chassis features Nissan's Zone Body construction, with front and rear crush zones and side reinforcement. The 350Z also integrates rollover bars to prevent head injuries if the car is flipped.