Nissan 350Z HR Review and Buyers Guide

[@ericsosa11]

Have an 08 350Z HR with a manual trans. Didn't realize what a gem i had when i first bought it. Great car and great/accurate review!

[@jaybee6280]

Absolutely love my 350 HR!!! I can live with any of the faults for the sake of a fun, driver-focused sports car. I hope people start buying cars that they enjoy again!

[@e46m54nissansr20937]

I enjoyed the hell out of my 08 HR enthusiast when I had it. Kept up with cars I never would have thought. Had kids bought a 07 G35S sedan HR and a 07 E92 335i. Love that VQ35HR lovely thing

[@Clint_tha_great]

that 335i is a great car also.. had one myself and I’m back on the market looking for one

[@aresgodofwar0422]

would you say the 350z or the 335i is better, was thinking of buying one for a project but on torn on which i want.

[@inaj27]

Jus bought mine a month ago , I love it

[@GabeItchess]

amazing man , when i’m in that position financially and ready, i’ll get mines 😭🙏

[@jellofuel]

Couldn't agree more. Wish I bought an HR, but they were several grand more when I was on the market several years ago. Most HR's with bolt-on's and a tune will put down around 290-300 whp on a dynojet dyno

[@alexnairn8127]

I HAVE NEVER NOTICED THE HOOD SCOOP BEFORE AND NOW I CANT UN SEE IT

[@pushhrodd01]

-2006 revups came with the CD009 with a external slave which is easier to replace -also the noise in neutral isn’t the throw out bearing. your throw out bearing is under load with the clutch out. it’s the dual mass flywheel. -

[@Izzys_Autos]

I had a lightweight flywheel in my g35 (didn't have the dual mass cuz it was way more expensive to buy) and I still had that same sound 🤷

[@OfficialParkit]

The only way I got rid of the chatter was with a "quiet disk" option clutch

[@DjdeParis]

Had my modified HR for 5 years now, and I agree with all your point

[@KiwikimNZ]

Best 350Z review I’ve seen and I’ve watched a lot. Your great at explaining things. ! Thank you!

[@ghostman76015]

completely agree on the clutch, I have been driving a standard for years but it took me like 6 weeks to figure this thing out. I have 2004 roadster, my mechanical said they only thing I needed to do with it was to drive it. I got a good one, it feels so solid driving.

[@adrianchrupczalski2607]

I'm looking for a 350z HR and this helped me so much man, thank you. Great video.

[@CurzonB]

I absolutely adore my 07 HR GT...the day my folks decide to sell me their C5 I'll buy it for sentimental reasons...my Z is a better drivers car, both being stock. Adding power is the obvious easy point for the Vette over the Z. Aside from that, my Z has better brakes (Brembo's are awesome), better steering, better shifter, and better seats. I do love how much easier it is to add horsepower to anything with an LS based engine...and pop up headlights are so cool.

[@victorrimey77]

I have a 08 HR Grand Touring comes with all the whistles and 6spd power love it til this day

[@davsquaredo79]

Good video man cleared up the capabilities of the hr motor of the 350z

[@slick5894]

Very insightful review. I am looking into getting a HR myself after the lock down is over. Cheers!

[@Izzys_Autos]

You won't regret it !

[@carguy1697]

Got my 2009 hr and love it but be prepared for everybody asking you what type of car is that. Oh and don’t clean the navigation with ANYTYPE of cleaner because I have to replace mine

[@nick_osas]

clean and to the point review, great job man

[@martboy21]

Great review, in the market for an HR version and a very helpful , informative video. Thankyou 👍

[@alyzzer938]

So good review man, best I've ever seen and I've seen a lot of car reviews. Greetings from Sweden.

[@Izzys_Autos]

That means a lot! I appreciate the honesty. This year I will be reviewing some more cars

[@portuguesetraveler5405]

Wicked awesome video Alex, getting good at editing! Great review!

[@simmills8716]

Fantastic video, lots of detail!

[@streetraceshow]

Thank you for making this video. Its very helpful! I am buying a 07-08 HR 350Z soon!

[@Robbin_u.k]

I’m buying a 2008 hr this weekend and your video has really made me want it even more! I have the gt version is that good? It has sat nav and cruise control

[@Izzys_Autos]

Glad to have helped ! Don't forget to sub ;) and yes I have the GT as well. It gives u the leather and staggered rays wheels with the small spoiler at the back. Also adds the cruise control and Bluetooth with Volume dials on the wheel.

[@mercyoro]

How much did you get it for?

[@dopey-tbh3156]

just a tip, your voice is very very quiet compared to everything else in your videos, consider tweaking it if you can :)

[@nd2170]

Thank you so much, this vid was super helpful

[@mrpistonrecaro6483]

Prices for hr manual transmission are up there 10-15k de 5-7k in Houston. low miles demand a higher price tag. 350z is the new 240sx.

[@jeffromoto874]

Laughed at the idea of screwing up a shift and feeling douchebag! That is a timeless truth you speak

[@saint.bambino]

great video man!

[@wavie7655]

about to buy my first one, very informative thank you

[@OfficialParkit]

Did you do it?

[@charliejohnson6752]

Cant find anywhere, did your hr have parking sensors? Cheers great video

[@Izzys_Autos]

No It did not.

[@charliejohnson6752]

@@Izzys_Autos no dramas, saw a few sensor kits that go in the boot retrospectively so maybe an option.

[@byRebuz]

nice review man!

[@Izzys_Autos]

Thank you !

[@Andino.]

5:30 name of that shift knob?

[@theblishknovk]

I wish the z had a straight 6 but i still want one.

[@recheveste31]

My DE 350z has been tracked several times and never had an "oil cooler" problem.

[@se7envstheworld]

Awesome video bro! im looking to get one soon and i’ll keep all this in mind

[@juvroom_]

This was such a good video bro.

[@Izzys_Autos]

Appreciate it my dude !

[@360z_Sean]

You forgot to mention that the DE revup from 2006 had the CD009

[@paperroutea]

No one cares about a rev up lol

[@360z_Sean]

@@paperroutea wym? they’re still great other than the occasional oil consumption problem. I’d take it over any earlier models

[@harisqureshi7469]

Great video! Hope you’re doing well man!

[@Izzys_Autos]

Appreciate it!

[@sliknik1025]

Great review!

[@lauuming]

Great review, 👍 for a local YEG KZbinr

[@Izzys_Autos]

Represent ! Lol

[@georgedj5146]

Tanx man .... good video...👍....i sure will get A ...HR....love the car...😏

[@AU_Jason]

Love my HR. Bought one a couple months back for about 13.5k (AUD) with 100KM on it, absolute smacking deal. Mistake I did was take the throttle bodies off and touch them - DONT do that. Costed me 1.9k for 2 brand new ones from Japan and the tuning from there on... rip

[@Izzys_Autos]

Damn ! Did u remove them to clean them or ?

[@AU_Jason]

Izzy's Autos we took them off to replace the spark plugs, should’ve researched before about the no touching part...

[@AnstrateAstudent]

Thanks for explaining everything well so car noobies like me can understand lol

[@ivemer9541]

Last I check is the Rev Up motor with the worst oil consumption.. the HR practically is a major improvement over the DE & RevUp engines

[@Izzys_Autos]

Yeah the DE is bad for oil consumption. My old HR barely went through any

[@layhosik]

Great video thank you

[@recheveste31]

My DE doesn't burn oil... only leaks coming from the Oil pan LOL

[@Overtimenatee]

Thanks man getting one tomorrow

[@Izzys_Autos]

Your gonna love it !

[@carguy1697]

Update sir!

[@randoautomotive6251]

very helpful i was thinking of a good fun daily to have while i restore my 260z so i was considering either a 350 or second version 300zx i love the interior of the 300zx its kind of like a left hand drive r32 gtr interior

[@Izzys_Autos]

Both great cars, the Z32s are real cool but don't have the best reliability

[@randoautomotive6251]

@@Izzys_Autos and the notorious tight engine bay

[@hartsickdisciple]

I've owned both a 350z HR and a 370z. You would most definitely be able to tell them apart if driven blindfolded. Engine redline is 7500.

[@JeremyDavis-jp4ep]

Which one feels more sporty? Which one do you prefer?

[@hartsickdisciple]

@JeremyDavis-jp4ep I love them both. The 370z is a little bit leaner and meaner. It drives and feels a bit sportier.

[@JeremyDavis-jp4ep]

@@hartsickdisciple Good stuff! Thanks for the response. I love both of these cars. Have not driven either one though. (Longtime, 04 G35 sedan 6MT owner). I've read that the 350 is more "raw", (a trait that I like). Yet the 370 has a stiffer chassis, shorter wheelbase (which should be better unless it makes the car twitchy), etc.

[@alan-vu7bx]

how much should someone buy a 350z HR these days? ive been looking forward to buy one

[@Yumemi_Riamu]

If you’re lucky enough you can find clean ones for under 8k. I got mine for 10k tho. 97k miles, 08, and the last owner took care of it very well.

[@Slxmzyz33]

Sold my De Z for and HR best thing I did

[@OnePunchMan781]

Halogen or Xenon headlight?

[@BenDover-pw5lu]

Trading in my Legacy GT for a 350zHr in a couple weeks. I can’t wait!!!

[@touayaaj84]

Keep the legacy gt if it’s turbo.

[@BenDover-pw5lu]

@@touayaaj84 it’s is the turbo version. But naw honestly too many problems with it. I’ve been wanting a Z for so long.

[@kevbird1892]

Thanks, great video,

[@alexanderfriesen8818]

Im new to the car community and this is the car that im lookin gat getting in about a year. can anyone tell me which year or model od the 350z is best for modifications. I want to do some things like put in a turbo, plenum spacer, cat back etc...

[@Izzys_Autos]

HR is the way to go (2007-2008). More power, more reliability (generally speaking) and just the better option overall.

[@seanparker1759]

The gallery gaskets are really bad for going out on hrs

[@ricardomaldini6508]

Is 96k miles too high for 2007 HR manual car? It has a full service history and no expense spared by its current owner.

[@modsandmissiles3344]

Hr doesn't have cd009 it has the JK Trans

[@abrahamfrago3728]

Cd009 its not in the HR please dont give out wrong information people are out here expending money. Your transmission its called JK41A it has totally different design, it uses a internal concentric slave and the syncros for 5th and 6th are steel and not brass which give you heavy vibrations and even sometimes grinding when over 650whp. Also you should be careful when dumping the clutch since its a concentric internal slave you will break the factory plastic and get stuck in gear. The CD009 was a unicorn from Nissan currently its been swap on all moderns 2Jz swaps because it can take 1000whp with easy the JK41A I wouldn't run it over 600whp. Good enough for FBO.

[@Izzys_Autos]

Oops good to know. A Nissan tech said I had a CD009 so I believed him.

[@Jaredscott89]

JK 6 speeds are used behind VQ37's and MY08+ G's. The HR 350Z had a CD009. It is also not a totally different design. They are almost identical.

[@abrahamfrago3728]

@@Jaredscott89 no hr has a cd009, I invite you to go under your vehicle if you have one z33 and check for yourself or just download a maintenance manual for 07-08 they are not similar either. They have different building materials and design

[@Jaredscott89]

@@abrahamfrago3728 Yes mine had a CD009. As did every single Australian delivered 350Z of that era. The transmissions have very little difference. Cheers.

[@vq35hr3]

HR is a JK41B, internal concentric slave cylinder, the internals are essentially the same same as a CD009 it’s just the HR sits higher and has the internal slave which is what confuses but overall they’re almost identical

[@Adam-xi9fr]

Very good video

[@Izzys_Autos]

Hopefully it helped !

[@johnnyperez3051]

Good stuff. Are you running those lowering springs on the stock suspension? How much of a difference did they make with body roll?

[@Izzys_Autos]

Yes everything else is stock minus the camber arms. It feels a bit more planted when taking turns !

[@johnnyperez3051]

@@Izzys_Autos might as well ask, but what kind of wear and tear will this cause in components being that the balance is being thrown off.

[@Izzys_Autos]

@@johnnyperez3051 it's not as bad as coilovers. I had some on an older car of mine and it definitely messes up the geometry of other suspension components like control arms, axels, etc .

[@cre8tivegarage157]

Nice review

[@nizo6673]

I need that exhaust 😍

[@Raj-dt8lw]

Where did you get the lip and name plz

[@Izzys_Autos]

I bought it with the car several years back !

[@eraski3s289]

Anyone know the name of the lip!

[@20502chris]

I got my DE for 5700, the only reason I didn't go HR. The closest HR for me was 9k. I'm going to do intake work

[@redline350zHR]

just bought an 08 HR for $19k .......some do not understand though this is how things are here in NYC. its a gem the 350 i just bought...low miles one owner all stock clean carfax i love this thing. I used to have a 2006 G35 6MT when it came out new i did a 3 year lease

[@andrerousseau5730]

Can anyone tell me, with the HR automatic where is the red line limit on the tachometer drawn? Thanks.

[@felineflammenwerfer8375]

Where did you get that shift knob? I really like it and want to replace my oem one on my 08 Z.

[@Izzys_Autos]

I believe it was from z car enthusiast

[@Jmoneysparkz]

What are common 350z hr model problems

[@Izzys_Autos]

Not many tbh. Definitely overheating issues if your tracking it (mentioned in the video with solution). But tbh I can't think of many more things. It's a really solid engine

[@ldylkr]

Its beautiful. ❤

[@Izzys_Autos]

Thank you!

[@Salim_shahidy]

Is that a tooooooommmeeeei dawg?

[@44Nail]

I have a 07 HR, its a nice car but now I wish I saved just a little more for a Corvette C6 lol

[@Izzys_Autos]

C8's are wicked cars

[@BriggsEDM]

what is your wheel and tire package?

[@Izzys_Autos]

275 wide, 18 in the back and 17 in the front. +18 offset

[@BriggsEDM]

@@Izzys_Autos 35 or 40 profile all round? 275 up front as well?

[@Izzys_Autos]

@@BriggsEDM yeah it was a square setup. I don’t remember the profile because I sold the car a while back

[@BriggsEDM]

@@Izzys_Autos oh no way! thought you still had it damn. thanks for the reply.

[@nahualollin61]

Wow so beautiful z

[@StylesXP]

When he’s talking about oil coolers does anybody know which one I tried looking it up and there’s oil coolers for the engine and the transmission.?

[@Izzys_Autos]

Engine oil coolers. Mishimoto makes one

[@locoswiftz8656]

We're can I get a used 350z I'm looking to get one when I can

[@OfficialParkit]

Everywhere you cant get a new one anymore

[@THEsimpleThingsFR]

Bro what are your wheel specs 🤌

[@imyourhuckleberry8009]

Just picked one up cheap Z at auction, 2008 HR with 70K miles, some fancy exhaust and 19 inch forged rims make this thing growl. Only problem front tires seem to bottom out ( hit inside top of fender apron) so not sure what to do about that maybe stiffer coil overs ? thinking of wrapping it green chrome haha

[@Izzys_Autos]

Could be that the wheel is too big. Check the wheel and tire size.

[@calvinfall5631]

when accellerating, is it normal to hear a pinging sound? it sounds like it is fuel related but someone i know said the engine just makes that noise

[@Izzys_Autos]

A pinging sound? Where is it coming from? I have never experienced that before.

[@vally6853]

Theirs a adjustable clutch pedal assembly alot of Z owners get but, I forgot what it was called but, i got two tickets back to back so, no new car parts for me🙃

[@MrDaoby]

Rjm clutch pedal

[@vally6853]

@@MrDaoby yes, you have one?

[@MrDaoby]

@@vally6853 sorry for the late reply but no I'm doing the CMAK v2.5 instead to delete my slave cylinder

[@martymcfly882]

What size are you Enkei wheels?

[@Izzys_Autos]

Front 17x9.5 rear 18x9.5

[@johnmay959]

Izzy's Autos what’s the offset & tire specs? This is exactly the fitment I want

[@Izzys_Autos]

@@johnmay959 before I had 17x9.5 with 18 offset. That gives a bit of poke. Not I'm running 18x9.5 in the rear with 38 offset and a 15 mil spacer. It doesn't poke in the rear and kind of helps with rubbing issues

[@TheAIRSICK]

Considering a 195k 07 manual For 4800 😅 motor swapped at 107k wondering to send it

[@Izzys_Autos]

Send it 😎

[@OGYELLOW]

Jk41 is the trans. Cd009 was a de thing

[@vally6853]

My hr doesn’t burn oil at all.

[@sins2344]

So many red flags 🚩🚩🚩 but still buying a 350z hr for my next car.

[@Izzys_Autos]

You’ll love it !

[@ta2107]

What is the 0-100 km/h time?

[@Izzys_Autos]

Mid to low 5 seconds.

[@rickbonilla8308]

So, since you know everything about these cars, or anyone who reads this and knows, i have an 04 350 Z, and I've always put 93 premium unleaded Gas in my car, because on the gas tank it says, use Only premium unleaded gas. I was watching a video the other day of this suped up 350 Z and he was getting gas, and he pressed the 87 regular unleaded gas. I know Premium gas will give your car better performance and all that, but i don't race my car or drive it hard or anything so do you really need to put 93 premium gas in it, or will it be fine if you use 87 regular? I don't want to mess my car up by using regular, but gas is like $5.00 a gallon where i live, and if regular won't hurt it, i'd rather do that.

[@Izzys_Autos]

Let’s put it this way, I have an Audi now and I once put Costco “91” gas in it and it threw a engine code - it didn’t like the gas that was in it so now I ONLY put shell 91. Cars are tuned to use specific gas for performance reasons but also for optimal efficiency as well. It’s an older 350 so at this point I wouldn’t put 93 but I’d still recommend 91.

[@Charles-jo8ub]

350 is tuned for 91 up just use 93 it will burn slowrr 87 will will burn faster so in reality your nit saving money you will be getting 87 more

[@cartertomczak9919]

Are you from Alberta?

[@Izzys_Autos]

Yes sir !

[@cartertomczak9919]

@@Izzys_Autos so am I, review my 08 nismo

[@Izzys_Autos]

@@cartertomczak9919 say no more brother. Message me on IG: izzy_doh

[@jastarnsingh]

I’m wanting to buy an hr but I don’t know if I’d fit in it comfortably, I’m 6’7 and since you own one do you think I’d fit?

[@Izzys_Autos]

Leg wise u should be fine. You might run into issues on head room but given that the roof curves you might actually get away with it. But yeah might be a bit tight

[@landon5104]

Go for a miata

[@soheilzamani17]

I test drove a 370z convertible with power seats yesterday and was shocked that I didn’t have enough legroom. I’m 6 foot tall. Does anyone know if that would be an issue with all power seats versions or was the problem that it was the convertible version?

[@evoLuver]

I found one 2008.95k miles for 7900 is it a good deal ? Or nah

[@Izzys_Autos]

All depends on how the car is overall. What package is it? HR's are definitely the better choice so the 2008 is a good start !

[@recheveste31]

Yes the CD009 Transmission is best transmission compared to the shitbox DE G35/350z

[@Nissan350z33]

G'day from Australia, well you commented about the Bose in your Zed 33. I'll have to disagree, my 08 z33 has magnificent bass reasonable treble and good mid-range. I've heard this from other people and I wonder why they make this comment. Perhaps their Bose was made on a payday?. Cheers mate..

[@Jaredscott89]

No, its just a low quality system.

[@abc_u_hater]

Found an 07 hr with 24,000 for only 8000$ should I be worried he has it so low priced? Or that he's willing to negotiate for so low of a price I'm switching from subaru to Nissan I have no clue about nissan lol

[@Izzys_Autos]

That’s stupid low mileage. But that’s quite cheap tbh. I’d make sure you take a good look at it and check out it’s history. It should be going for a lot more.

[@abc_u_hater]

@@Izzys_Autos he said it's a clean title no accidents... but does not have car fax should I ask him for the Vin? And search it

[@Izzys_Autos]

@@abc_u_hater for your sake, yes I would. Something feels a bit off with it. That said, if it’s a clean title I’d hop on it for that price

[@tylerfrost7394]

Ita sad that your vids are so clean and good but your subscribers are low😭😭😭 im sorry bro

[@Izzys_Autos]

I appreciate the feedback! I do this for fun and for people to enjoy. Maybe one day the subs will climb.

[@notthekhajiturlooking4836]

Getting rid of my 2015 civic for an HR with 50k on it. Wish me luck

[@maneeoocho350]

I want a 350z hr so bad I'm trying to sale my e36 m3

[@Izzys_Autos]

You won't regret it !

[@maneeoocho350]

@@Izzys_Autos honestly the 350z is anything you want it to be,track,drift,daily or just a weekend cruise car its everything plus it has some good power

[@recheveste31]

DE G35 is not the same as a 350z (DE)... They sure have the same engine but the G35 is a Boat

[@Ward413]

Lol what? They literally weigh the same. It’s all the same platform dawg. In fact on the G37, the sedan is lighter than the coupe because of how long the doors are on the coupe so they had to use extra reinforcement. The first gen G35 coupe and 350Z are within a couple hundred pounds of each other.

[@recheveste31]

@@Ward413 g35 coupe is 3500, a 350Z touring model is 3300

[@Ward413]

@@recheveste31 Right, within a couple hundred pounds of each other as I said. Not a boat. Over 4000 is a boat, like a Charger/Challenger. But 200 pounds is the difference between having a passenger and not. You wouldn’t consider a car light but then consider it a “boat” just because a slender six foot fella sat inside it would you?

[@JeremyDavis-jp4ep]

@@recheveste31 G35 sedan 6MT is 3,398...G35 coupe 6MT is 3435, the sedan is a bit lighter, lol! 350Z (depending on trim), is only ~200-150 lbs lighter, the roadsters are heavier than G35's.

[@Foursterrr]

The bruises on the legs... YEAH. 100% LOL

[@rickbonilla8308]

Yep, my left shin almost always is bruised, pisses me off everytime, i thought the hinge was wearing out or something, that's why it always would slam on my leg, also when i go through the car wash, a decent amount of water leaks through the top of the window, so i always keep a rag on my lap to dry the inside when the wash sprays on each side of the windows. Plus my ABS and Brake light sensor wont go off. Just little quirks i thought was just my car, but am finding out it's pretty common on these cars.

[@andrerousseau5730]

You should have poked the borax at the idiot designer who left out the glovebox that NISSAN belatedly rectified with the 370Z by putting one in. So, question: is the 370Z dash/glovebox panel backwardly compatible with the 350Z, ie are they directly interchangeable? Has anyone done the swap? What issues, e.g. the cigarette lighter socket?

[@Henry14141]

Very nice video, I do actually think that the 03-04 350z have 2 more lb-ft of torque more than the HR's not that it will make a huge difference. Also about the sensors, I've heard the ECU on the HR tends to not really react well to small mods which leads to all the day lights coming on. I also think the doors auto close because they are so heavy, and leaving them open for long periods of time can damage the hinges.

[@thedoghandler1]

The z isn't a superfast car it's fun but not superfast a golf r with dsg gear box rev up tune or ford RS will run rings around a standard z as its NA. But the golf or RS won't be any where near as much fun. there's a big difference in the way the hr power is delivered. I was lucky to drive both back to back a de and a hr. You never hear a HRA owner saying they want a DE or Rev up, but you always here DE or Rev up owners wanting a HR. Is the HR worth extra money? well here in the UK there's only 3-4k difference between de and hr so I would say yes. But z cars arnt popular over here i can go months with out seeing one. 370 even less but over the usa they hold there value. The way to look at it is DE good for modding excepts bolt easily. loads of aftermarket parts that are cheap Bad part full bolt ons you will be on standard HR power. DE rev up. Don't bother HR straight out of the box want to keep your car stock fine still bad ass bad part - rubbish to except mods check engine light on for anything. Also more expensive to fix not alot of aftermarket parts compared to the DE models the HR is actually more ln common with the 370z engine wise. All are super fun I would have de z over a golf r or Ford RS yes no where near as fast but way more fun don't have a stupid farty exhuast.

[@Jaredscott89]

The standard for measuring power was changed by Nissan between the RevUp and HR generations. The HR makes more torque than all other previous VQ35's.