Kuro's nice...almost as nice as Sunset
I'm sure you'll have loads of fun with the Z, I almost bought a S2000, but the salesmas was a complete tool, so went for the test drive in the 350Z first... I was hooked. It was also cheaper to insure, which basically sealed the deal.
What I will say is that the Honda's paint quality is better, used to have civic type-r.
It'd be interesting to know if there have been any other failures on a Vtec...you're right though, someone did get a good deal!