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After logging 250,000 miles on my Camaro, I'm at a stage in my life where a 2 seater will work for me again. Back in 1995 when I bought my extended cab Nissan truck, I had thought of getting a 300.
Well, the Camaro is old and I want something new, well... new to me.
I just test drove this 2004 'vert. It has 41k miles and the dealership is replacing the top.
It's in very good condition and drove well.
I don't know if this is the one, but one is coming and when it does, I hope to be active around these parts.
So... 350Z Community. You know more about these cars than me. Since I have options at this point, please tell me...
Of the years Nissan made these cars, are there more desirable features that maybe come on other years of these cars? Anything I must have (I didn't research my Camaro well enough and ended up having to install stuff from newer models). How about bad stuff to look out for.
Any advise to point me in the right direction is greatly appreciated.
Welcome and the most desirable years will be '07-'09 for a Roadster if that's what you're looking for, reason being the VQ35HR motor and CD009 transmission, other model years are just fine however, there were some oil consumption, transmission, etc. issues but nothing major.
As mentioned 07-09 are more up to date with standard GOOD HIDs and actually visible tail lights.
I would just make sure if it's actually a base model, you pay for the base model. There is no cruise control, traction control, steering wheel controls(different steering wheel could be swapped in, so make sure everything works) and the actual worst thing-no VLSD. I got a base and didn't mind not having cruise (I will have it later on) but I had to get a diff. I lucked out and got a low miles unit and threw it in on the cheap, but I still want a 1.5 way.
Good luck, and look for a coupe, imo the roadsters are odd looking.
I got a base and didn't mind not having cruise (I will have it later on) but I had to get a diff. I lucked out and got a low miles unit and threw it in on the cheap, but I still want a 1.5 way.
The base model does not come with the LSD or traction control I believe. The best way to really tell the difference between the Base and other models is with the steering wheel there will be no radio controls or cruise control and also there wont be a Traction control button down by your left knee. If you end up getting a roadster I don't think that will be an issue I believe they all came with LSD.
The top needs replaced on this one. There were going to replace it. If I buy it as is, it will be $1500 cheaper.
Can anyone tell me who sells nice tops for these? (apologies to the Mods- this isn't a "tech" question per say, just trying to make an informed purchase before I start participating fully).
Topsonline.com sent mine for diy in under a week. I chose the Stayfast Haartz in twill for $650 shipped.
Very doable if you have the time and some mechanical ability. Good luck.
I ran the VIN and this is what's coming up. Looks good to me.
2004 Nissan 350Z 2dr Roadster Touring Manual
General Information MFR model code 56764 Body type: Convertible Pass Doors: 2 Alternative name: Alternative body: Convertible Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive Original Pricing MSRP $36,420.00 Invoice $33,682.00 Destination Charge $560.00 Engine & Powertrain Type V6 Cylinder Engine Displacement L/CI 3.5/214 Fuel Type Gasoline Fuel Horsepower 287.0 @ 6200 Fuel Economy 20.0 City / 26.0 Highway MPG Fuel Capacity 20.0 gal Net Torque 274.0 @ 4800 Tech Specs Manufactured By Japan Nissan Passenger Car Suspension Type – Front Independent Suspension Type – Rear Multi-Link Front Tire Size P225/45WR18, P225/50WR17 Rear Tire Size P245/45WR18, P235/50WR17 Brake ABS System 4-Wheel Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.65 x 9.5 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.50 x 0.63 in Wheelbase 103.4 in (103.4 min/103.4max) Mechanical & Powertrain 3.5L DOHC SMPI 24-valve V6 engine Continuously Variable Valve Timing Control System (CVTCS) Nissan Direct Ignition System (NDIS) Drive-by-Wire Throttle 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission Carbon-fiber composite driveshaft Viscous limited slip differential Rear wheel drive Independent front/rear multi-link aluminum suspension Front/rear stabilizer bars P225/50WR17 high performance front tires P235/50WR17 high performance rear tires Temporary steel spare Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering 4-wheel vented disc brakes w/Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) Dual outlet exhaust system Safety Dual stage supplemental air bags Seat belts w/pre-tensioners & load limiters Interior 6-way pwr adjustable driver seat Front bucket seats Leather seating surfaces Tilt steering Integrated 3-bay instrument gauge cluster Trip computer w/integrated outdoor temp/fuel efficiency display Pwr windows Homelink universal transceiver Cruise control Vehicle security system Nissan vehicle immobilizer system Automatic temp control Rear window defroster Premium Bose audio system-inc: AM/FM stereo, cassette, in-dash 6-disc CD changer, (7) speakers, 240 watts Fixed antenna on rear fender Auto dimming rear view mirror Aluminum interior accents Leather-trimmed steering wheel & shift **** Aluminum pedals Color: Frost K
Exterior Aluminum hood Rear wind deflector Front fender w/"Z" emblems Dual remote-controlled heated door mirrors Xenon 4-bulb high intensity discharge headlights UV shielded glass Variable intermittent front wipers Aluminum-look door handles Chrome Silver Metallic Gray KY0 Tech Specs Vehicle Name Nissan 350Z, Nissan 350Z Body Style 2dr Convertible Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive EPA Classification Subcompact Passenger Capacity 2 (2.0 min/2.0max) Passenger Volume 51.8 ft³ (51.8 min/51.8max) Base Curb Weight 3462 lbs (3462.0 min/3462.0max) EPA Fuel Economy Est – City 20 MPG (20.0 min/20.0max) EPA Fuel Economy Est – Hwy 26 MPG (26.0 min/26.0max) Engine Order Code VQ35DE Engine Type Gas V6 Displacement 3.5L/214 Fuel System SMPI SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 287 @ 6200 SAE Net Torque @ RPM 274 @ 4800 Trans Type 6 (6.0 min/6.0max) Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.79 (3.79 min/3.79max) Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.32 (2.32 min/2.32max) Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.62 (1.62 min/1.62max) Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.27 (1.27 min/1.27max) Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00 (1.0 min/1.0max) Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.79 (0.79 min/0.79max) Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.45 (3.45 min/3.45max) Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.54 (3.54 min/3.54max) Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 110 (110.0 min/110.0max) Total Cooling System Capacity 9.2 qts (9.2 min/9.2max) Suspension Type – Front Independent Suspension Type – Rear Multi-Link Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/stabilizer bar Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/stabilizer bar Front Tire Size P225/45WR18, P225/50WR17 Rear Tire Size P245/45WR18, P235/50WR17 Spare Tire Size Compact Front Wheel Size 18 x 8.0, 17 x 7.5 in Rear Wheel Size 18 x 8.0, 17 x 8.0 in Spare Wheel Size Compact in Front Wheel Material Aluminum Rear Wheel Material Aluminum Spare Wheel Material Steel Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.9 (15.9 min/15.9max) Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.6 (2.6 min/2.6max) Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 35.4 ft (35.4 min/35.4max) Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall 37.0 ft (37.0 min/37.0max) Brake Type Pwr Brake ABS System 4-Wheel Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.65 x 9.5 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 11.50 x 0.63 in Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 20 gal (20.0 min/20.0max) Front Leg Room 42.6 in (42.6 min/42.6max) Front Shoulder Room 53.6 in (53.6 min/53.6max) Front Hip Room 53.2 in (53.2 min/53.2max) Wheelbase 103.4 in (103.4 min/103.4max) Length, Overall 169.4 in (169.4 min/169.4max) Width, Max w/o mirrors 71.5 in (71.5 min/71.5max) Height, Overall 39.2 in (39.2 min/39.2max) Track Width, Front 60.4 in (60.4 min/60.4max) Track Width, Rear 60.8, 60.6 in (60.6 min/60.8max) Trunk Volume 4.1 ft³ (4.1 min/4.1max)
Do what I always do buying cars-
Go talk and show interest, drive it and give contact info. Walk out on the sales guy and say you've 3 more to look at. Leave and wait for their call.
Then tell them you'll give them $xxxxx drveout price. I saved $3k on my Z.
Welcome and the most desirable years will be '07-'09 for a Roadster if that's what you're looking for, reason being the VQ35HR motor and CD009 transmission, other model years are just fine however, there were some oil consumption, transmission, etc. issues but nothing major.
^^ +1
I own both "pseudo-generations" of the Z33 (but not a ZR) and a Z34.
If refinement is your thing, go with the later models. If you're not picky and find an earlier model (say, back to '06 just because of the "modern" head/taillights), don't rule out a clean, low mileage, documented car just based on year.
I love my '03 AND '08 for very different reasons and the Z34N, well, WHEN I can pry the keys out of my wife's hands , the added power is truly fun.
05-04-2015, 04:04 PM
Hi. I'm Jim and I'm buying a Z.
, the added power is truly fun.