2006 350z an even fatter pig ? (3400 lbs)
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Odd comment above. When did the '03 Enthusiast ever weigh 3100 lbs? The 2003 Z had a curb weight of 3322 lbs - C&D, 2002 and other reviews. From the Nissan website the 2006 Enthusiast weighs 3346 lbs, a gain of just 24 lbs in four model years. This is what additional sound deading material, etc. would weigh, not some fantasy 300 lbs.... 
guess Nissan finally got tired of all the press stating the Z's "Cabin is a bit noisey, wind noise is terrible during highway crusing..." so they upped the sound deadening. Enthusiasts will have to suffer from geezers who want to buy "quiet, luxury sports cars"... sorta defeats the purpose of "sport" lol, ah well!
Originally Posted by DOHC
Odd comment above. When did the '03 Enthusiast ever weigh 3100 lbs? The 2003 Z had a curb weight of 3322 lbs - C&D, 2002 and other reviews. From the Nissan website the 2006 Enthusiast weighs 3346 lbs, a gain of just 24 lbs in four model years. This is what additional sound deading material, etc. would weigh, not some fantasy 300 lbs....
That's about 150lbs of "what the hell did they add??"
For the weight conscious comparing yr across different trims:
A 2003 base Z:3,185
A 2003 Grand Touring Z: 3,404
That's 219 lbs. Almost like having another fatass or muscle-bound dude in your car at all times.
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best thing i did was 75 sq ft of insulation in the boot, cant hear rain spray or stone flick ups at all now
but theres no getting around how loud and coarse those stock bridgestones are over rough surfaces
but theres no getting around how loud and coarse those stock bridgestones are over rough surfaces
Originally Posted by DBZ
Interesting. I had a 05 enthusiast 6spd, and it killed me because my 130 mile commute each day was horrible in LA. I bought a 06 STI and thought, wow so much easier to live with and then recently I test drove a 06 enthusiast automatic and it felt like a luxury car! Sooo much quieter than the STI and sooo much smoother a ride. I think I have come full circle, I may actually trade in the STI and get a 06 350 Z auto!
About a year ago, I bought an '05 and my husband bought an '03. He traded the his in on an '06 STi. We only kept it for a couple of months and now we have an '06 Z.
I have to agree with you, the Z feels like a luxury car compared to the STi. I hated driving around in that thing for the past couple of weeks until our new Z arrived!
Originally Posted by BENSIN
Just get yourself an 05' track model...weight problem solved.
Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
Yeah..according to the Nissan website ...the 2003 base Z weighs about 3185lbs while a 2006 base Z weighs in at about 3,339.
That's about 150lbs of "what the hell did they add??"
For the weight conscious comparing yr across different trims:
A 2003 base Z:3,185
A 2003 Grand Touring Z: 3,404
That's 219 lbs. Almost like having another fatass or muscle-bound dude in your car at all times.
That's about 150lbs of "what the hell did they add??"
For the weight conscious comparing yr across different trims:
A 2003 base Z:3,185
A 2003 Grand Touring Z: 3,404
That's 219 lbs. Almost like having another fatass or muscle-bound dude in your car at all times.
Originally Posted by Cra Z
agreed. 3400 lbs is M3 territory and atleast the m3 has 333hp to back it up
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The few comparison tests that have been done to date don't support this. I would add that it didn't really didn't feel different to me at least. YMMV.
Originally Posted by gimpster621
yes but wouldn't the added weight equate to slower acceleration?
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Originally Posted by DOHC
Odd comment above. When did the '03 Enthusiast ever weigh 3100 lbs? The 2003 Z had a curb weight of 3322 lbs - C&D, 2002 and other reviews. From the Nissan website the 2006 Enthusiast weighs 3346 lbs, a gain of just 24 lbs in four model years. This is what additional sound deading material, etc. would weigh, not some fantasy 300 lbs....
http://www.edmunds.com/used/2004/nis...487/specs.html
Originally Posted by marhot
Oh, yessss. I'd love to have an Elise. But.... can't find one without a years wait, secondly I couldn't afford it 
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.I've got an 05 elise chrome orange w/ LSS and hardtop with 1800 miles on it I'm selling for 41k. Seriously, PM for picutres.
Originally Posted by DOHC
Odd comment above. When did the '03 Enthusiast ever weigh 3100 lbs? The 2003 Z had a curb weight of 3322 lbs - C&D, 2002 and other reviews. From the Nissan website the 2006 Enthusiast weighs 3346 lbs, a gain of just 24 lbs in four model years. This is what additional sound deading material, etc. would weigh, not some fantasy 300 lbs....
The 2003 models weighed between 3188-3246lbs depending on the trim level. You can find all the weights at www.edmunds.com.
Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
Yeah..according to the Nissan website ...the 2003 base Z weighs about 3185lbs while a 2006 base Z weighs in at about 3,339.
That's about 150lbs of "what the hell did they add??"
For the weight conscious comparing yr across different trims:
A 2003 base Z:3,185
A 2003 Grand Touring Z: 3,404
That's 219 lbs. Almost like having another fatass or muscle-bound dude in your car at all times.
That's about 150lbs of "what the hell did they add??"
For the weight conscious comparing yr across different trims:
A 2003 base Z:3,185
A 2003 Grand Touring Z: 3,404
That's 219 lbs. Almost like having another fatass or muscle-bound dude in your car at all times.
Where the heck is the edit button??
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