Notices
2003-2009 Nissan 350Z

2003 350z vs 2006 350z

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-19-2006, 11:06 AM
  #21  
rolling
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
rolling's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Portland OR
Posts: 1,207
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i would get the 06' as far as mods go, good or bad, the 287 is past and 300 is now and future so there will be many more mods available.. and you get many/ most of the previous year problems corrected.. and you can more thAn make up and exceed the previous torque.
get 06 if ya can
ORRR
try test driving both at same time .. see what you like
Old 02-19-2006, 11:19 AM
  #22  
misterite
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
misterite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: California
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I just bought an 06...
Just be carefull buying a used sports car. You really know what it's been through....plus, with the 06, you get the factory warranty

good luck and have fun
Old 02-19-2006, 11:47 AM
  #23  
stereoneeds
New Member
iTrader: (2)
 
stereoneeds's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: san diego, ca
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

i got an 04 used and i still get the warranty
Old 02-19-2006, 04:09 PM
  #24  
Osix350Z
Banned
iTrader: (2)
 
Osix350Z's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Pasadena MD
Posts: 977
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The 06 is a better buy.. First of all you know if you buy it new no one has been ******* it.. Second there are many little improvements that it comes with.. It responds better to mods.. All you need right off the bat is the MREVplus kit from Moterdyne and you gain at least 15-20 hp to the wheels and 15-20 rwtq, DYNO PROVEN! Also the wheels on the previous years aside from track and 35th are kinda fugly IMO.
Old 02-19-2006, 05:14 PM
  #25  
steela2110
Registered User
iTrader: (12)
 
steela2110's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 491
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

The 06 is a wayyyyy better car... the 03 tends to have problems such as transmission issues as well as tire feathering
Old 02-19-2006, 05:23 PM
  #26  
Will Pwr
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Will Pwr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SO CALI
Posts: 1,276
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Just and FYI....If you find an 03 thats still under warranty,and you do have problems with the tranny, you can get a new transmission under warranty.
Old 02-20-2006, 12:28 PM
  #27  
misterite
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
misterite's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: California
Posts: 92
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Will Pwr
Just and FYI....If you find an 03 thats still under warranty,and you do have problems with the tranny, you can get a new transmission under warranty.
Yeah, but why gamble on a possible trip to the transmission shop?

I think everyone here agrees when I say that Z separation anxiety sux.

IMO..stick to the 04-06, but if all you can get is an 03...well, you're not gonna hate it, that's for sure.

Last edited by misterite; 02-20-2006 at 12:34 PM.
Old 02-20-2006, 01:25 PM
  #28  
usmanasif
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
usmanasif's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Mile High City
Posts: 4,046
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

**cough*tire feathering*cough**
Old 02-20-2006, 02:00 PM
  #29  
ANXIOUZ
New Member
iTrader: (13)
 
ANXIOUZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 3,775
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

The 06 is the "safest" bet for reliability, warranty, etc..

If I had my pick I'd go for an 05 w/ the revup engine. I'm not terribly impressed with the new tailights and the interior changes in the 06 are minor enough that I can deal with the 05 interior. Plus the extra weight (~200lbs?) of the 06's just fattens a fat pig further. Say that 5x fast.
Old 02-20-2006, 05:25 PM
  #30  
Will Pwr
Registered User
iTrader: (4)
 
Will Pwr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SO CALI
Posts: 1,276
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by misterite
Yeah, but why gamble on a possible trip to the transmission shop?

I think everyone here agrees when I say that Z separation anxiety sux.

IMO..stick to the 04-06, but if all you can get is an 03...well, you're not gonna hate it, that's for sure.
True..its a gamble....but I have seen more than once that an 04 and 05 have gone in for a tranny warranty as well...though maybe not as many 03s....but in terms if probability and a gamble, you do have a very valid point.
Old 02-21-2006, 05:15 AM
  #31  
Zincognito
Registered User
iTrader: (2)
 
Zincognito's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 3,793
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by maximXL
The 06 is the "safest" bet for reliability, warranty, etc..

If I had my pick I'd go for an 05 w/ the revup engine. I'm not terribly impressed with the new tailights and the interior changes in the 06 are minor enough that I can deal with the 05 interior. Plus the extra weight (~200lbs?) of the 06's just fattens a fat pig further. Say that 5x fast.

Heres a question for you, i have an 05 bought in August of 05 but how do i know if i have a rev up engine??

G
Old 02-21-2006, 07:23 AM
  #32  
ANXIOUZ
New Member
iTrader: (13)
 
ANXIOUZ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 3,775
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

What's your redline? That'll tell you.

If it's 7000 then you have the 300hp "revup".

If it's 6600ish then you have the 287hp.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Siqcology
Maintenance & Repair
5
09-18-2019 01:45 PM
reno56
Interior
17
11-20-2015 05:21 PM
nissan1310
Engine
2
10-12-2015 08:54 AM
RyansZ33
Maintenance & Repair
8
09-15-2015 05:54 AM
RWDBajan
Maintenance & Repair
3
09-08-2015 06:25 AM



Quick Reply: 2003 350z vs 2006 350z



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 07:22 PM.