both are the same color, both manual. the base is around $28k and the enthu around $30k. i really like the LSD, auto dimming rearview, and steering wheel controls in the enthu, but i can live without them if the new upgrades to the 07 are really worth it... and it seems like they are. i don't want to shell out the extra $$ for the enthu model of the 07 (i can't even find one in the color i want anyway).

what do you guys think?

 

07, the engine is a huge improvement

 

07. There shouldn't be a debate about this. I'm already having engine envy at the 07s.

 

+1 on the 07

 

i think if i get the 07... i'm going to have to order an aftermarket LSD at the least.

what is a good aftermarket LSD and how much do they run?

how crucial is traction control?

is not having auto dimming rear views annoying?

i have an M3 currently and i love the wheel controls, but i'm sure i can live without them and cruise control.

 

Unless you track your car, the LSD will more than likely go unnoticed....

 

How about when you're launching/chirping

 

Shouldn't be a big deal however you will have just one wheel spinning for a sec or two. Its all good as long as the crowd around you is on the good side...

No seriously, I doubt it would be an issue

 

I'd go for the 06 Enthusiast; lots of goodies for few extra bucks.

New engine ain't that different, imo.

 

I agree. I wouldnt trade my 06 Enthusiast for an 07 Base straight up. No thanks.

 

I'd get an 07 Enthusiast

 

I'd get an 07 enthusiast as well or make them come down quite a bit on the 06 seeing the day it goes off the lot its a year old. Anyway make them come down a lot on the 06. The traction control is enough reason by itself to get an enthusiast. Sleepy and not paying attention can leave the base in the ditch.

 

I would recommend getting at least the Enthusiast trim for 2006 or 2007 models. $30k for a 2006 enthusiast in February 2007 is absurd considering I bought my 2006 enthusiast in February 2006 for $28.3k. At that time it was the latest, greatest model year Z and now there is a new one to choose from. Put on your negotiating hat and walk back down there to work on that 2006 price, or tell him to have a nice day.

 

I think I'm going to go with the 07... I just listened to the sound clip on the vq35hr.com website and fell in love. I can get aftermarket LSD, and good drivers don't need traction control. Or wheel mounted controls, lol.

 

+1...like me!

 

if it snows in ur area at all, or u get patches of ice, id get something with traction control. Of course when u least suspect it ur car will slip and everyone knows that z's love to spin out in slick conditions. Plus i believe the base doesent even have HID high beams? :P

 

07 c'mon man common sense

 

get 07 enthusiast with side airbags

 

Get an 05 touring!

 

if your going to mod go for 06 if not, go for 07 since they have many parts out there..