In the link below is an article (American) about the best Nissan Z and I will let you read it before I give my thoughts :)

 

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/articles/which-nissan-z-car-best/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Which+Nissan+Z-Car+Is+Best%3F&utm_campaign=GRMMonthly

For me, all I ever wanted was a 240. Actually I wanted an E type, but the 240Z was similar but affordable(ish). Reality of money meant I 'ended up' with the Z32 and.... I love it.

Biased I am, the Z32 is the 'best' Z car if only for the fact that no complaints can really be levelled against it, other than possibly its weight.

 

The 350Z is an interesting one as even 16 years on, they still look modern and perform well, while the NA Z32s at least are, let's face it, slow. I'm frequently embarrassed by boy racers in Fiestas. Turbos I'm sure are more interesting but still, not all that quick anymore, but not old enough to pull grandad rights. Still better than a Mk4 Supra stock for stock.

 

I'd still give some of my less useful limbs for even a heavily patinated 240Z bit I can't say for sure if I'd sell the big blue Z32 for one though...