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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The 350Z put Nissan's Z car back on the map, and the Roadster added open-top driving to a package built around a front-mid-mounted V6 and rear-wheel drive.
Model profile
The 350Z (chassis code Z33) launched for the 2003 model year as a coupe, with the Roadster convertible following for 2004. It ran through 2009 before the 370Z replaced it. The most significant mid-life change came in 2007, when Nissan switched from the earlier VQ35DE to the higher-revving VQ35HR, which brought a taller redline, more power and a raised bonnet bulge to clear it.
Powertrain and equipment
Every 350Z uses a 3.5-litre VQ35 V6. Early cars (VQ35DE) made roughly 287-300 hp depending on year; the 2007-on VQ35HR lifted output to around 306 hp with a higher 7,500 rpm redline.
This page covers the Roadster (convertible) specifically. US Roadsters were offered in Enthusiast, Touring and Grand Touring flavours, with the Touring and Grand Touring adding heated leather seats, Bose audio and upgraded wheels.
Vehicle selection
Supply is genuinely good. Because the Roadster was popular as a weekend and warm-climate car, many examples come from California, Florida, Arizona and Texas, states where underbody corrosion is far less of a worry than in the salted north. Mileage varies widely, from pampered garage queens to well-used daily drivers.
Vehicle data
| Body style | 2-door Roadster (convertible) |
|---|---|
| Length | approx. 4,315 mm |
| Wheelbase | approx. 2,650 mm |
| Kerb weight | approx. 1,550 kg |
| Engine (late) | VQ35HR 3.5L V6 |
|---|---|
| Power (VQ35HR) | approx. 306 hp |
| Power (VQ35DE) | approx. 287-300 hp |
| Torque | approx. 363 Nm (268 lb-ft) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual / 5-speed auto |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive, viscous LSD |
| Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Chassis code | Z33 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,498 cc |
| Redline (HR) | 7,500 rpm |
| 0-100 km/h | approx. 5.7-6.0 s |
| Origin | Japan |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The 350Z is mechanically honest but has a handful of well-known issues. Early VQ35DE engines, particularly 2003-2004 units, are notorious for oil consumption, so check the level, look for smoke and ask how often the owner tops up. Rear tyres wear on the inner edge and can feather quickly if the alignment or suspension bushings are tired, a classic sign of a neglected chassis.
Germany and Europe
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
Typical items include converting the rear lighting to provide a compliant rear fog lamp, adjusting the headlights for the correct beam pattern, and confirming the speedometer reads in km/h.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Many buyers prefer 2007-2009 cars with the VQ35HR engine for the higher redline, extra power and refinement, but a documented early car in good order is still rewarding.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
Broadly yes, but early VQ35DE units can use oil; check the level and look for smoke before buying.
Inspect for tears, a clear rear window, smooth power operation and clear drainage channels to avoid water in the boot.
Both were offered. The six-speed manual is the enthusiast choice; automatics suit relaxed cruising.
Modifications are common and each one needs documentation for approval, so a stock car is generally quicker and cheaper to register.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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