2008 Nissan Z

Pros: Acceleration, price, design, handling.
Cons: curb weight, fuel economy.

The Nissan 350z began as a 2003 model and has been changing for the better ever since. The 2008 model now has an all new engine that outputs 306 horsepower. The shifts are smooth and the acceleration is respectable. The performance of the Nissan 350z rivals that of the Porsche Boxster and at half the price, it is a very enticing offer. The only drawback I found was that the car is rather heavy for a sports car. The fuel economy is decent, with an average 18 mpg city and about 22 mph highway. The ride is a sports car ride, so it is not as comfortable as other cars, but for the price and performance the pros outweigh the cons.