caw ee CAR CORNER An Original—Forged By ThoseWith A Passion ForDriving IT’S BACK—With its crisp styling and great performance, the 2003 350Z is a car that captivates the soul of driving enthusiasts. (NAPSA)—Whena popular car achieves the status of a classic, the features that won it a place in the public’s heart should drive on in more than a fond memory. These winning features deserve another day on the road. That is why the new Nissan Z retains all the elements that made the first Z model such a success: crisp styling, great performance and an affordable price but places them in a 21st century landscape. Like the original 240Z, the new 2003 350Z would be a frontengine, rear-wheeldrive, two seat, two-door hatchback. It would also have an affordable target price of $30,000. It would also be a true sports car in terms of performance and driving pleasure. No review of the 350Z would be complete without mention of some of the details that make it so unique: flush-mounted halogen or zenon headlamps, aluminum hood, distinctive vertical door handles, sweeping taillights, short over- and a tuned exhaustnote. There’s a lot under the skin as well, including power-assisted front and rear disc brakes, ABS and molybdenum-coated pistons. Add to this forged aluminum wheels, Brembo brakes, front and rear spoiler, a Bose audio system, leather-appointed seats, power seats, aluminum pedals anda tire pressure monitor and it looks like the 2003 350Z is the real deal. Most of all, the 350Z is a car that captivates the soul of true driving enthusiasts. A car to be driven and coveted. Dja vu all over again.
