A tuner’s delight, the 350Z is a go-to for many looking to build track cars, drift cars, and show cars. The aftermarket support for this cheap JDM car spans far and wide. Why, you ask? Well, as with many Japanese cars, the 350Z can take a beating and delivers a rewarding drive.
Powered by a naturally aspirated 3.5-liter V6 churning out 287 hp, outputs swelled in later years to 310 ponies. While it matched the Infiniti G35 in this regard, you had a smaller, lighter, more agile car at your disposal. For those who want to mod the motor, there are plenty of options, from turbos to engine swaps, with LS engines from GM not uncommon in a 350Z body.
It’s front-engined, it’s rear-wheel drive, and it’s mated to a six-speed manual transmission – a formula many will argue is the peak of the motoring experience. The 350Z is arguably the best value for money when looking at the cheapest JDM cars for sale, and because of their initial popularity, there are plenty of them on the secondhand market.
