I bought the base because I don't really think I need the extra's they offer...Audio system will be replaced (no need for the crappy Bose) , plan on putting a aftermarket LSD in soon, never use Cruise Control, etc..I have always thought that a sports car is supposed to be just a bare minimum when it comes to extra's...I wanted the new engine and loved the styling of the car..When it comes to TC...As long as you don't drive stupid there is no real reason to have unless it's rainy all the time where you live..

 

its a viscous limited slip, doesnt do much. besides you have damn TCS/VDC, which will rain on your parade when you're having fun at the limits of the cars ability.

 

and that is true, there were several times ive almost lost it where VDC wouldve made life easier, but if you pay attention & react quickly enough you dont need VDC, only thing i wish i got was track brembos.

 

i dont regret getting a base at all. things like the steering wheel controls, and other little things don't really matter to me. and i don't use cruise control, i'm never really chilling at one speed.

 

Sometimes I wish I had cruise control, but that's about it.

 

i have a base and love it. miss cruise control for the first couple of months but now it really doesn't bother me. i don't use the z for long trips anyways.

 

I love every option offered on the Z. But the only one I couldn't live without was the LSD. Spending close to 30K on a RWD powerful sports car and NOT getting an LSD seems kind of silly to me. Nothing against any base guys (especially if you upgraded/planned on upgrading) but a limited slip differential has always been one of the most basic components of a serious performance car in my mind. Quite frankly, I was shocked when i found out it wasn't standard on ALL 350Z's

 

LOL we dont have base model or enthusiast in australia -- only touring and track! NoobS!

 

No, only thing I want off the enthusiast package is the LSD.

 

+1.

 

i am about to purchase an 04 redline base. i agree that if you are going to upgrade overall, including LSD, then base is the way to go. im not very particular to creature comforts for i will be fine.

 

I love my 05 base ! I already upgraded to some HID's and Im cool with the stock sound from the base. My HKS with test pipes is loud enough for my ears to handle The only thing Ive yet to upgrade is LSD. To be honest I dont know much about LSD's ... but I know that I need to get it when I go Vortec.

 

love my base.

 

I got a Base with the intention of modding a bunch, adding a LSD, etc. About the only thing I wish I had was TCS. I can live without the cruise control, and steering wheel controls... I could add the homelink if I really want to. Not having TCS forces me to be more careful with my leadfoot. I kinda miss being a wreckless bastard.

 

man, mine's touring but i want a GT for the brembos

 

i just bought 06 base today for $22,000

and i was lookin for atleast enthusiast because HID and cruise control

but when i saw 06 one today it came with HID and ... more horse power

and good price

so i didnt wait to buy it

but i will miss crise control becase i drive long trip alot

but its ok

going to get 2was LSD and i needed open diff pumpkin anyways....

and no one knows the color of the car....

even from nissan dealer ship...

im ganna post pic later.. you guys should know....

well i am just glad that i got the Z...

finally upgraded from S13s and s14s...

 

YES i wish i had HID, cruise control, and LSD I did not take my time picking out my Z!

 

All your Base belong to us. Who set up the Bomb?

You have no chance to survive. Make your time.

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No buy Base all belong to us ..... Ha HA Ha HA

 

I bought a 03 Performance in 04 with the idea to upgrade the stereo, wheels, brakes, and aero kit. I didn't know I was going to like the Touring leather seats so much. For the price I paid for the Performance with the OEM leather seats I bought later I should have just stepped up to the Touring.

 

The only thing I wish I had was the LSD... other than that, I love my base =D