Good car..... for a 16 yr old???

280z/300zx

I know what I did in my 84 300zx with 160hp when I was 16 (back in 1998) and luckily I was never in a wreck. The key being luckily (still have it to this day along with my 280z that I bought when I was 18). I took a lot of risks back then and know that if I had a car like the 370z I probably wouldn't have been so lucky. I know times have changed a lot since I was a teen but I would still say no to a 370z for a new driver. I would recommend something more like a honda civic or similar. If you absolutely have to have something sporty go for a civic si, genesis 2.0T, etc. Even a 350z is a bit much in my opinion. Yes there are those that will be the exception to the rule but statistically speaking more times than not a new driver in a high hp RWD car will get in trouble.

How about getting a 90's 300zx to start and then after a few years move up to a 370z. Also, one thing I always encourge in accountability. Buy car for a kid and a lot of times they miss the message of ownership. Make the kid accountable for the car, whether it's buying it or making payments or paying insurance, and they tend to value the car more. In the end it's really up to your parents so who cares what we say but since you asked I say NO