5 Cheap Alternatives To The 2025 BMW Z4 M40i Six-Speed Manual

Until 2018, the Nissan 370Z had a six-speed manual with rev-matching. By then, it was already a 10-year-old car, which we complained about.

Looking back at it now, there’s something special about the 370Z. It has all the classic two-seater drop-top traits we love. First, it was designed to be a roadster from the start, meaning it was engineered with body flex in mind, and its design was roadster-oriented from day one.

There’s something to be said for naturally aspirated cars and their wonderfully linear power delivery. The 3.7-liter engine is old enough to be properly reliable, and it produces 332 hp at a lofty 7,000 rpm. The straight-line performance won’t set your hair on fire, but you’ll have loads of fun finding the limits of adhesion and feathering the throttle through the corners. And because it’s so old, the 370Z predates electric power steering.

The only downside is the noise. The 370Z’s V6 made a noise, but not a particularly enjoyable one from the factory. Thankfully, the aftermarket exists.

You can get a high-mileage 2009 model for as little as $14k, a great sports car bargain. Late model years with 30,000 miles on the clock go for roughly $30,000.