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Old 06-29-2005, 05:27 AM
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Guys is there any way to tell the 2003z from the 2004z what is the best way to tell?
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VIN would do it.
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Check the driver's door for the VIN sticker. Or isn't there a second cigarette lighter type power outlet on the '04s? The 03s only have one at the back of the center console.
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how does the vin number tell me sorry for being a novice
Old 06-29-2005, 06:03 AM
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My 04.5 has two power outlets. Besides the one behind the driver, the other is at the bottom of the dash on the passenger side.
Old 06-29-2005, 06:31 AM
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check for the knee pad on 04.5 models. Can't tell really from the outside other than the vin #
Old 06-29-2005, 07:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 350zjedi
how does the vin number tell me sorry for being a novice

Check the 10th digit of the VIN. A "3" represents a 2003 model, etc..
Old 06-29-2005, 07:55 AM
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thanks Guys
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Also the Navi door doesnt retract on the 04's and I think the visors have something added
Old 06-29-2005, 11:20 AM
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03's stock radio matches the center console better and material of center console feels different. 04's have a black stock radio which stands out from the center console and center console feels different.
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The front tires are Bald on the 03's!
Old 06-29-2005, 11:25 AM
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the 04's have the seat belt sling as well, i think at least they do.


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Old 06-29-2005, 11:31 AM
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Originally Posted by zand02max
The front tires are Bald on the 03's!
same goes for the 04s, and possibly the 05s
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Originally Posted by Mantis3024
same goes for the 04s, and possibly the 05s

Haven't seen it on my 05 yet, looks like they fixed it with new front end parts, fingers crossed!
Old 06-29-2005, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ZRiCaN
Also the Navi door doesnt retract on the 04's and I think the visors have something added
visors have an extension built in
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Originally Posted by lunartick13
visors have an extension built in
Where, they seem the same on my 05 as the 03 I had?
Old 06-29-2005, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by zand02max
Where, they seem the same on my 05 as the 03 I had?
At the end of the viser, you pull on them and they extend, not sure if it`s the driver side only.
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Originally Posted by lunartick13
At the end of the viser, you pull on them and they extend, not sure if it`s the driver side only.
My 05 Roadster does not have this feature.
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Originally Posted by zand02max
My 05 Roadster does not have this feature.
Weird, cause the 05 should have that feature. Maybe on the coupes only?
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