Is the Nissan 350Z a good investment?

The thesis

The 350Z's 3.5L VQ V6 delivers 276–309bhp in a characterful, affordable rear-drive package. Often overlooked versus Porsche or BMW, clean UK examples trade for £8,000–£18,000, sitting well below the user's budget but offering entry-level Japanese collector credibility. As the last naturally-aspirated Z before turbo'd 370Z/400Z generations, unmodified manuals with HR engine (2007–09) could see appreciation as JDM hero-car sentiment strengthens. However, values remain suppressed by high supply and modified examples.