[matti]

As I read through the first batch of 350Z reviews, 2 other cars come to mind, both with almost the exact same performance numbers as the new Z - the Porsche Boxter S and the E36 M3. If you've read the mags over the last couple of years, you know that both of these cars were constantly included in comparison tests that they seemingly had no business being in - due presumably to some intangible qualities that they possesed which weren't easily ignored. The new Z strikes me as fitting into the exact same place in the automotive heirarchy. But in the case of the Z, in terms of price/performance, it can also keep the other high performance cars honest in a way that no $55K Porsche ever could.

Ok, confession time. I'm leaning towards picking up a used E36 M3. What can I say, just like there are Nissan guys, there are BMW guys. But I've got to say that the 350Z is making the decision to buy any used car much more difficult than I had anticipated. It's a very exciting car, and best of luck to all of you who are to be among the first to get them.