My wife is trading in her Corolla (sp? who cares.) for a Maxima or an Altima so I've started looking at trading in my Prelude for a 350. I don't want to eat the new purchase depreciation, so I was looking to get an 04 maybe. I figured with an 04.5 I'd miss most of the major hassles associated with a new model yet still get what I was looking for in the money department. But I had some questions.

1.) Where's the build date tag? Driver's side door? What's the cutoff date I'm looking for?

2.) Any way to easily differentiate between models using the VIN or something of that nature? Is there a level I should go for?

Thanks in advance. It's a $25k purchase, I just want to get as much info as humanly possible before jumping in. Thanks.

 

look in the classified section, young one. may the force be with you.

 

yeah, I'll do that. But that doesn't help me figure out what I'm looking for.

 

hey bro...what kinda prelude did you have? I had a 01 base 5 speed oem kit rims bolt ons and a nice drop...HIDS also. I miss it. I sold it 2 weeks ago. Im in the market for an 04.5 z aswell. Base will be fine for me. anyway good luck with the search

btw I will buy another lude in 3-4 years. Its just a great car to have

 

Most people usually recommend the Enthusiast trim of Z because you get quite a few options and the price tag is lower. I personally own a Performance model and love it but I don't like leather, . As far as differentiating trim levels I'm pretty sure that the only way to tell is by the equipment on the car. Go to Nissanusa.com or Edmunds.com and look up the different packages and that will help you. Sorry I couldn't be of more help but I"m sure someone will chime in with more info.

 

Enthusiast is best bang for buck.

Good plan on 04 or later.

If no cruise control (cc) on steering wheel, its a Base.

If CC & TCS but no leather or Bose, its an Enthusiast. (Could have aftermarket leather)

If CC & VDC but no leather or Bose, its a Performance. (Could have aftermarket leather)

If it has Bose stero, its a Touring.

If it has Brembos, its a Track.

 

Driver's side door jam will have the build date. No advice for you as far as a cut-off date. Mine was built on 11/02. Typical tire feathering, window streaks, rear axle click, but all of it was taken care of by warranty and no problems ever returned.

 

sell ya mine when the new supra comes out (i think its 2007) but ive also heard the release date is 2009. anyway i'll sell ya mine for $19,000, 2004.5,touring, 20k miles, turbo,rims, much more

 

look for the knee pads... if it's there it's 04.5

 

yeah check the classifieds.........also register on other z forums and check those classifieds also.....

 

The VIN will not identify the model. The other questions have been discussed a dozen times. Just search: Help me help me I can’t decide with to buy!

 

<~~~im selling my 03 cs 350z for 25,500 w/ 31200 miles ..got pictures..so send me your email address

 

haha, wha? knee pads? Going to need some ellaboration.

While I thank you for the offer, that's not a color I was looking for, not a year I was looking for, and it's more then I'd be looking to pay for something that didn't fit my requirements. Thanks anyway, good luck selling ti.

 

Your wife would LOVE an '06 Altima SE-R

http://www.nissanusa.com/m/cma/i/5al..._gal_big06.jpg