Used 2023 Nissan Z for SaleNationwide

Is the 2023 Nissan Z a good car?

Yes — 5/5 from owners and 7.00/10 from our experts. The standout strength is Look and feel at 9/10.

The 2023 Nissan Z is presented as a mostly new seventh-generation sports car that was reskinned and thoroughly updated from the previous Z, and the test-drive impression says it drives like it’s all-new. That lines up with the car’s core appeal: a stylish design, a powerful engine, and strong value for money in a segment the source describes as unpopulated.

The trade-offs are the ones you’d expect from a two-seat sports car: it is noisy, cargo space is limited, and the stereo is lacking. Even so, if you want a distinctive performance car without stepping up to a pricier badge, the Z makes a strong case for itself.

35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals, which suggests there is still some room to shop selectively.

Is the 2023 Nissan Z reliable?

Owners rate it 5/5, a strong signal of long-term satisfaction.

The 2023 Nissan Z is framed as a thoroughly updated version of the previous-generation car, and that matters for reliability-minded used buyers because you’re looking at a familiar sports-car formula with modernized hardware rather than an unproven clean-sheet design. The expert test-drive data also describes the powertrain as delightful and the car as better than the one it replaces, which supports the idea that Nissan got the fundamentals right.

The performance notes also point to a manual transmission that was reworked for smoother, more positive shifts, plus an automatic that is described as relatively fun and efficient. On the ownership side, the cost-effectiveness data notes that Nissan prices the Z as a performance value, which helps offset some of the usual sports-car ownership concerns.

For used buyers, the main long-term risk is less about complexity than about how hard the car was driven and how well it was maintained.

What should I look for when buying a used 2023 Nissan Z?

Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

You should still run a history report and prioritize a pre-purchase inspection, especially because this is a low-slung sports car that may have seen spirited use. Focus on tire wear, brake condition, curb rash, and signs of hard driving or poor upkeep. Since the car’s appeal depends heavily on its performance hardware and cabin condition, you’ll want to make sure the example you choose feels tight, clean, and unmodified.

Key things to evaluate:

• Trim level: The base Sport trim starts at $39,990, while the Performance trim costs $49,990. The Performance trim adds a more upscale and athletic feel, including 19-inch matte-black staggered-width wheels and tires, two-tone paint with a black roof, and a more refined cabin presentation than the base car.
• Powertrain: The Z uses a twin-turbo 3.0-liter V6 with 400 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque. A six-speed manual is standard, and a nine-speed automatic is available at no extra charge. The Performance trim adds launch control, a mechanical limited-slip differential, a throatier exhaust note, larger brakes, a sport suspension, Rays 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, and sticky Bridgestone Potenza S007 tires.
• Safety package: Every Z includes adaptive cruise control with full-stop capability on the automatic, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and parking sensors at each end. The automatic also gets full-stop capability with adaptive cruise control.
• Infotainment: Sport trim gets an 8-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, satellite radio, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and six speakers. Performance trim upgrades to a 9-inch touchscreen, NissanConnect Services, wireless Apple CarPlay, navigation, and an eight-speaker Bose audio system. Android Auto still requires a cable.
• Fuel efficiency: Nissan predicts 20 mpg combined with the manual and 22 mpg combined with the automatic. In testing, the manual returned 22.5 mpg and the automatic returned 27.5 mpg.

Which 2023 Nissan Z trim should I buy?

The 2023 Nissan Z is offered in 2 trim levels: Sport, Performance.

Here's the short version:

• Sport: This is the entry point, and it gives you the Z’s core appeal at the lowest price. You still get the twin-turbo V6, standard manual transmission, digital instrumentation, and the full suite of driver-assistance features. If you want the best value and care most about the basic driving experience, this is the trim to start with.
• Performance: This is the better-equipped and more compelling choice if you want the Z to feel fully realized. It adds the 9-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay, navigation, Bose audio, launch control, a limited-slip differential, bigger brakes, a sport suspension, forged wheels, and stickier tires. It is the trim that best matches the car’s enthusiast mission.

The safety package is standard across the lineup, so you do not need to move up a trim just to get the core driver-assistance features.

Is now a good time to buy a used 2023 Nissan Z?

This looks like a moderate, selective buyer’s market, so you can shop carefully and still find reasonable options.

• Deal availability: 35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Inventory: There are 214 listings available.
• Clean inventory: 93.0% of listings are accident-free.

Is the 2023 Nissan Z safe?

The 2023 Nissan Z earns a 7/10 safety score from our experts.

Nissan equips every new Z with adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and parking sensors at each end. The automatic transmission also adds full-stop capability for adaptive cruise control.

The safety content also notes that the reversing camera is improved and outward visibility is better than before, which should help in parking lots and lane changes. One caveat is that lane-departure warning can be irritating, so you may want to test how intrusive it feels during a drive.

Should I buy a 2023 Nissan Z or consider a different year?

If you're weighing the 2023 against nearby model years, here's how to think about it:

Choose the 2023 if:

• 35.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.
• Accident-free inventory is excellent at 93% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.
• Owners rate it 5/5 — a strong satisfaction signal.
• It delivers a mostly new redesign with a stylish look, strong power, and performance-value positioning.

Consider the 2024 if:

• It adds more performance, including the return of the NISMO with greater track capability.

The bottom line: The 2023 is the better pick if you want the freshest redesign and a strong value proposition in a two-seat sports car. If you’re willing to spend more for extra performance, the 2024 is the path to consider; if price matters most, the 2023 gives you the core Z experience with a more approachable market position.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.