[Porsche-O-Phile]

I sorta doubt it. I always found the 350Z (and 370Z) to be overpriced for what they were. They're good cars in their own rights but at their price point you could be into things that I consider to be way better (BMW 3 series, CLK, 996, Audi TT or S3, etc. - if you're willing to go 3-4 years old you can get a Boxster, M3, AMG or a number of other way better cars - and without the boy racer styling). I like the Zs and I test drove one when I got my SLK but I just couldn't fathom paying $4k-$5k MORE for the 350Z than the Mercedes (both similar mileage, options, condition, etc.)

Then again I think too much is made of making car buying a rational decision anyway. It ain't. It's an emotional decision. Accept it. You're GOING to lose money on it unless you're strictly buying a car as an investment (in which case you ought to have your head examined and are VERY knowledgeable about what you're doing) I say just drive what moves you. Passion is rare in this world so if vehicle choice is something you're passionate about and gets your mojo on then why deprive yourself? No good ever came from self-denial and IMHO anything that's not just another soulless beige (or silver) appliance-mobile on the road is a good thing.

Enjoy the car. Just don't expect to make money off of it. You'll only cut losses at best. Just enjoy it.