Hey guys and thanks for taking your time to view this. Well I made a post about 2-3 months ago stating I would be getting either a evo/sti/350z , Well im proud to finally announce im getting the zed

All in all I had a couple questions regarding the types of Z. I know theres like the Base model, Track, Enthusiasts, and the Grand Touring... now I was looking into a 2005 Yellow Enthiusiasts with about 18k miles on it. It has the leather trim interior and im assuming the TCS and what else though? Does it come with the VDC as well? Besides that is there anything else I should know about it... heres the link to the car that im hoping to purchase this coming weekend... http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...g=1&cardist=75

So its either the Yellow 2005 Enthusiast w/ 18k miles or a Red 2006 Base w/ 5k miles... I know the base is base and theres nothing much to it but the motor alone. Its a hard decision but im leaning towards the 05 simply because of the fact that it does have the slight bit more extra features & leather interior but with a bit more mileage... blah im just really picky when it comes to this and I dont know if I should jump on that low mileage one.

so whats the main difference between the two? Thanks for the help and time guys, MERRY XMAS and I will be a Z owner very soon!_!

 

Complete specifications for each year and each model can be found here: http://www.nissanhelp.com/.

 

I thought the yellow only came in the 35th Anniversary edition. Anyways, if it's really an enthusiast, it'll have the Limited Slip. But you said it had leather and only the touring and grand touring have the leather right? i'm pretty new to this myself. I like the yellow though. Good color that not too many people have.

good luck!

 

ya thats what I had originally thought that the Yellow was the 35th Anniversary edition color only but im not sure... thats why I posted this up. Well is there any real way of finding out? I can only hope that car stands on that lot for 5 more days because Saturday is my real XMAS

 

i know for 06 that Limited Slip and Traction control were optional on the base but standard on entusiast

 

reseach the VIN number maybe.

 

In either case get an 06 - the revups are great.

If your going to mod, get a base. You'll be okay without an LSD unless your going F/I - but even in that case you will need a heavier clutch and LSD. So the Base is a win/win.

If you will be doing light mods, or no modding, get an enthusiast.

 

hmmm sorry for asking but im not sure what F/I means and LSD doesnt make that much of a difference huh?

 

Actually in 05, yellow was an option. When I bought my 05 Black 350Z, the dealership I bought it from did not have the black one there so they put me in a yellow 05 base model until my black one arrived 4 days later.

As for your choice it will really depend on what you are wanting. Personally here's my breakdown of your two choices:

2005 Enthusiast Model
Highs: Better engine (I love the 287hp/276tq motor, i love the higher torque), VLSD, Xenon HID's, and aluminum pedals! Cheaper!

Lows: I'm not a big fan of the color, car also has a bit more miles but not by much.

2006 Base Model
Highs: Lower miles, Rev up motor if you like the higher HP, extra year on warranty?, slightly better stock wheels.

Lows: Not a big fan of Red color either, bit more expensive

Good luck!

 

F/I means Force Induction (Turbocharged, Supercharged)...and yes the VLSD makes a ton of difference! My 2005 Base model 350z was traded in for a 2004.5 Infiniti G35 with VLSD and it makes a world of difference when breaking the tires loose.

 

Thanks a BUNCH for your insight and help. Im leaning towards the yellow one... :X. I have up until Saturday to make up my dumb mind...

and ya im planning of boosting the zed as well, but thats not any time soon.