Im in the market right now and have been looking around for an 04 to 06 Z. What are the easiest ways to tell what package the car has, i know you cont tell by the VIN , what are some dead givaways. I know i'm not looking for a base.
Thanks in advance.

 

Dear god use the search function

 

I saw this earlier but resisted the temptation of responding.

 

Well, I'll be nice and give a response to this....well, the big difference in models are...from Base to Enth....Base doesnt have steering wheel controls, the metal looking pedals, curise control....those are the main things off the bat. Enth. to Touring....Touring comes with leather, Bose Sound system, and if you are lucky enough to find it....the Navigation System. The Touring to Grand Toruing...the Grand touring has the Amber Brembo Brakes, and the Rays Superlight wheels (19 rear, 18 front). Those are the main things I look for.

 

there is a little thing called a freaking search. but ive got time so ill answer

Base- No VDC or traction control, Cloth Seats, no Brembo Brakes, manual tranny

Enthusiast- VLSD (viscous Limited slip differential), traction control, cruise control,

Touring- Leather Seats, power heated seats

Track- Brembo Brakes, Manual Tranny, Cloth Seats

Grand- Brembo brakes, leather seats

those are some of the most obvious differences.

 

www.nissanusa.com

 

Base: No controls on steering wheel

Enthusiast: TCS but no Bose

Performance: VDC but no Bose

Touring: Heated seats.

Track: Brembo brakes.

Lots of other clues but those are easy to spot.

 

No need to be rude...

 

no doubt. this isnt a library where we SEARCH for information. its a open forum for discussion.

besides the search function sucks here.

 

not only that ... by saying "use the search" all people are doing is bumping the thread up and actually helping the OP in a way

 

don't forget the other model

Roadster; you can recognise it from a sticker that says "Roadster" inside the gas cap door lid.

 

The above is a very good quick summary. Unfortunately, a lot of used Z's have mixed and matched "upgrades" that can make it extra difficult to distinguish a particular model. The items that are difficult to unbolt from one model and bolt onto another seem to be the best indicators of model.

 

no cruise its a base.

 

wheels and seats

 

Originally Posted by The Brickyard Rat
Base: No controls on steering wheel

Enthusiast: TCS but no Bose

Performance: VDC but no Bose

Touring: Heated seats.

Track: Brembo brakes.

"The above is a very good quick summary. Unfortunately, a lot of used Z's have mixed and matched "upgrades" that can make it extra difficult to distinguish a particular model. The items that are difficult to unbolt from one model and bolt onto another seem to be the best indicators of model."
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True enough but, except for the Track, the items (or combinations) I listed are near imposible to switch. Track is different since brakes could be traded out.

 

Thats what i'm trying to figure out , if i remember right you can even order a base with cruise control. The VIN has no package info on it , are there any decals on the car (doorsills) that tell you specifically what it is. Yes i tried the search and google neither came up with what i'm looking for.

 

You two are like little girls. To the OP good luck with your search

 

im trying to figure this out as well...i've used the search, but its kinda useless. i think its an enthusiast, but im not sure. i saw that base = no traction control, and i have that, but from this thread, apparently you can mix/match options. i have a 2005 if that helps at all....

 

No. The model is what it is right from the factory. An example is the Enthusiast. A dealer will not install leather seats to change the Enthusiast to a Touring.

 

make sure you know what it is: when i was looking i found one that was advertised as a track when all it was just an enthusiast; and the one i bought was actually a performance when the used car dealer had it for sale as a enthusiast. luckily i made out on my deal but you never know...