35th anniversary Ripoff???
But I promise you that I will never...ever... do it again. 
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Originally Posted by june
Hi everyone,
Last memorial day weekend I purchased my 35th anniversary Z. As any of you who owns one knows, the five spoke (carwash unfriendly) rim set is it's most distinctive feature. My car included all the bells and whistles, and I've been very happy owning such a "fun-to-drive" toy.
But I do have a gripe and I'm looking for answers to what I believe has been a scam pulled by Nissan:
The new 2006 models were initially introduced wearing new 5 spoke wheels with the usual square indentations. They were set back a little so the wheel didn't stick out so much as the 35th anniv. Well, I was driving past the Nissan dealer where I purchased the car the other day, and noticed a "white" 35th anniv. I then realized, "gee they didn't make the 35th in white". I stopped there to look the car over, and what I discovered is that it was a 2006 and they were selling them with the 35th anniv. rims, the most distinctive feature of a car that was supposed to have been designated as a limited edition. Well, so much for "limited". 35th rims go for $730 apiece, and now they appear to be installing them as standard equipment on the 2006's. The 35th rims are now shown in their newer catalogs and also on the Web.
I think this is an insult to 35th owners, and a very deceptive move on the part of Nissan, whether the rims are sold as an option or as standard equipment on the new models. Please tell me what your opinions are about this.
Thanx,
June H
Last memorial day weekend I purchased my 35th anniversary Z. As any of you who owns one knows, the five spoke (carwash unfriendly) rim set is it's most distinctive feature. My car included all the bells and whistles, and I've been very happy owning such a "fun-to-drive" toy.
But I do have a gripe and I'm looking for answers to what I believe has been a scam pulled by Nissan:The new 2006 models were initially introduced wearing new 5 spoke wheels with the usual square indentations. They were set back a little so the wheel didn't stick out so much as the 35th anniv. Well, I was driving past the Nissan dealer where I purchased the car the other day, and noticed a "white" 35th anniv. I then realized, "gee they didn't make the 35th in white". I stopped there to look the car over, and what I discovered is that it was a 2006 and they were selling them with the 35th anniv. rims, the most distinctive feature of a car that was supposed to have been designated as a limited edition. Well, so much for "limited". 35th rims go for $730 apiece, and now they appear to be installing them as standard equipment on the 2006's. The 35th rims are now shown in their newer catalogs and also on the Web.
I think this is an insult to 35th owners, and a very deceptive move on the part of Nissan, whether the rims are sold as an option or as standard equipment on the new models. Please tell me what your opinions are about this.
Thanx,
June H
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Originally Posted by jameira
Hey that might have been me, I live in Stratford also and I just purchased a silver Z 3 weeks ago and I always get off exit 32 to go home
Nice to see there are more chicks out here owning the Z.
Jae
Nice to see there are more chicks out here owning the Z.
Jae
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Also to my Stratford ladies, do you know of any local car washes that hand wash? I kind of want to avoid automatic washers but it's a little cold for me to wash it myself, although I may have to. Let me know 
I can't wait until it gets warmer...slinky needs a bath really bad.June
hand wash your 40K Z...
Things they dont tell you when you bought you super expensive Z...
those wheels finishes come off very easily dont be rough with em...
35th floor mats, Getting that CAN badge of your # run.
Just knowing your slower 350Z cost that much more ... plus you get all the 06 stuff minus the fuss, I personally dont like the revised tails, heads
Plus i was first to have mine, Its paid off, and its modded already, id have to come up with a new liscence plate idea if i had a 06. plus its the same prise as the grand touring, plus if you want you can trade it in as a high mileage 06 hahah see if it works
for now ill just work on going FI and and make the new 06s my biatches
Things they dont tell you when you bought you super expensive Z...
those wheels finishes come off very easily dont be rough with em...
35th floor mats, Getting that CAN badge of your # run.
Just knowing your slower 350Z cost that much more
... plus you get all the 06 stuff minus the fuss, I personally dont like the revised tails, heads Plus i was first to have mine, Its paid off, and its modded already, id have to come up with a new liscence plate idea if i had a 06. plus its the same prise as the grand touring, plus if you want you can trade it in as a high mileage 06 hahah see if it works
for now ill just work on going FI and and make the new 06s my biatches
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I wish the US 35th's got that plaque or whatever it is that the Canadian ones do. Some kinda number plate or something? Whatever it is it's kinda cool and adds some distinction to the 35th.
Jen thats what im working on I talked to Nissan here and they have no idea what im talking about but I am goin to call the Nissan dealer up in CDN and see if there is a way to get one or maybe call the corp office... Since i first thought of the idea to right now my searching efforts have gone without success...
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Please tell me what your opinions are about this.
Thanx,
June H
Thanx,
June H
Don't let it bother you. I'd still be happy with a 35th.
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35th has the 35th logo on the floor mats
35th has gold trim Z logo on the fenders
35th has leather and brembo
35th has navi standard w/ bose
the 5 spoke wheel with the dots is on the Track model only... its a different wheel...
35th has gold trim Z logo on the fenders
35th has leather and brembo
35th has navi standard w/ bose
the 5 spoke wheel with the dots is on the Track model only... its a different wheel...
Originally Posted by MI 35th
hand wash your 40K Z...
Things they dont tell you when you bought you super expensive Z...
those wheels finishes come off very easily dont be rough with em...
35th floor mats, Getting that CAN badge of your # run.
Just knowing your slower 350Z cost that much more ... plus you get all the 06 stuff minus the fuss, I personally dont like the revised tails, heads
Plus i was first to have mine, Its paid off, and its modded already, id have to come up with a new liscence plate idea if i had a 06. plus its the same prise as the grand touring, plus if you want you can trade it in as a high mileage 06 hahah see if it works for now ill just work on going FI and and make the new 06s my biatches
Things they dont tell you when you bought you super expensive Z...
those wheels finishes come off very easily dont be rough with em...
35th floor mats, Getting that CAN badge of your # run.
Just knowing your slower 350Z cost that much more
... plus you get all the 06 stuff minus the fuss, I personally dont like the revised tails, heads Plus i was first to have mine, Its paid off, and its modded already, id have to come up with a new liscence plate idea if i had a 06. plus its the same prise as the grand touring, plus if you want you can trade it in as a high mileage 06 hahah see if it works
for now ill just work on going FI and and make the new 06s my biatchesuh... no.. have you raced an 06' against a stock 35th? just because something is claimed on paper doesnt make it true.. the tails.. BETTER than previous.. heads.. BETTER than previous.. radio controls on steering wheel.. BETTER. amber strip on headlights on 35th, UGLY.. dont be jealous you own an older Z, alot of kinks have been worked out of the 06's that you and your 35th still have to deal with as well.. 06' is a better car, IMO..
