Does Enthusiast Coupe really worth 2k more than the Base Coupe??

 

This has been beat to death many times before!

Yes it is worth the extra $2K. You get,

TCS
HID's
Vanity mirrors
LSD

 

My bad for not searching and thank you for your answer

 

didnt know those were on my touring model.....learn something everyday. i bet theyre worth every penny too!

t/c, lsd, and hid's are def worth the 2k.

 

If you were to buy these items seperately, then it would easily run you about 2500-2700. I wanted TCS, HID's, LSD.

 

so i guess i will go for the enthusiast Coupe.
also another quick question for u guys. i was wondering if there was any difference between Jdm 350z and Usdm 350z. if so what r the difference???

 

zand02max listed the extra features. The question is not are they worth $2,000 to me, but are they worth $2,000 to you?

 

Yeah dude i bought enthusiast over base b/c its def worth the extra 2k. HID's rock, and the LSD will come in handy along with TCS. Vanity mirrors...im not much of a vane person so i guess thats up to u.

 

Vanity mirrors are standard now on any model 05 and up. Hehe but who cares about those, except for the ladies here.

 

I forgot to add the biggest feature, CRUISE CONTROL and audio controls on 06 models above the base model! A must for those long trips!

 

You guys all forgot the cool silver pedals on the Enthusiast+.

 

How about the Enthus vs Performace is the Performance worth the extra 2k?

The only difference I can see is 18' wheels over 17's and VDC, whatever that is most people don't even like it.

I think I'm going to get a new Enthus, how much you think I can get an 06 Enthu for, or should I try to snag and 05 for a better deal?

 

If you don't care about the rim size, then no. Get Enthusiast.

 

All 06's have 18" wheels and the Base model now has bi-xenon!

Enhancements to the 2006 350Z:
· 300 horsepower (7,000 RPM redline) standard on all manual transmission models
· Increased brake rotor size for non-Brembo® brakes
· Vehicle speed sensitive power steering, which provides more comfortable steering at low speeds and tight, controlled steering at high speeds
· Revised front bumper, headlights and grille
· Rear LED brake lights
· 18-inch cast wheels standard
· New RAYS super lightweight 5-spoke forged-alloy wheels (Track Coupe and Grand Touring Coupe)
- Wheels: front 18” x 9” – rear 19” x 10”
- Tires: front 245/40-18 – rear 265/35-19
· Standard bi-xenon headlights
· New cloth seat material
· Revised HVAC controls and meter styling
· Bose® audio system with mp3 CD capability
· New navigation system
· New Grand Touring coupe model – includes Touring Model plus Brembo® brakes, front and rear spoiler and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)
· New exterior colors – Silver Alloy, Magentic Black and Interlagos Fire (Ultra Yellow discontinued)

 

Does the base come with Traction Control?

 

nope. that along with the other additions, is why i'm going to get the enthusiest instead of the base

 

u forgot OEM medal pedals! i jus replaced my base to the oem medal pedals

 

Well worth the extra 2 Gs.

 

Alright, that's been my biggest peeve with the '06 specs everywhere I look. Everything above Base has always had VDC. What does Touring+VDC even mean? Does the regular Touring NOT have VDC any more? What the heck is going on? I am pulling my hair

 

I have vanity mirrors on my '04 base. I don't like HID's you don't get the definition you get with regular lights. I use H7 Bulbs, High beam and AUX lights to get the light up the road. I have a Nismo LSD with 3.90 gears. I have installed the nicer pedals from the upgrade models for $100. Most of the guys I race with have to disable the TCS / VDC by disconnecting a plug under the console or pulling the fuse for the VDC.and TCS. They like the Base for this reason. Even when you turn off the TCS it engages under excessive wheel spin and doesn't allow for good burnouts / control a racer is looking for.

For $1300 more over the price of the Base I will ended up with a better LSD, gears and pedals that I like. Therefore, at $700 less, I prefer the Base Coupe.

I do not like the cruise control in the steering wheel it makes the car look unbalanced. Just my opinion on the cruise control. Heck who needs cruise control on the track, in the mountains or around town. For me that is where 95% of my driving is. But, it is important to know that it is very difficult and not worth it to install cruise control after market. If you need cruise control go with the Enthusiast model.

my .02