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Old May 27, 2007 | 03:57 PM
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Default Difference between "Performance" And "Enthusiast"

What are the differences? I still have my eye on an 07 Base but i just found a blue.. I don't know the color name 2005 6MT and i'm not sure if it's an enthusiast or a performance. It has cruise control because i saw the buttons on the steering wheel and cloth seats.

I WANT an 07 but the deal on the base is at a dealership that is 117 miles away. The blue 05 is 3 miles away.
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Old May 27, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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i could be wrong but didn't they get rid of the performance model in 06 and 07???

the color is called "Daytona Blue"
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Old May 27, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by VoKaL
i could be wrong but didn't they get rid of the performance model in 06 and 07???

the color is called "Daytona Blue"

No you are correct. 05 was the last year for the performance. It's probably just an enthusiast
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Old May 27, 2007 | 04:30 PM
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performance model has VDC and 18" six spoke wheels....difference between the 2 models
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Old May 27, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by ASTIG_Z
performance model has VDC and 18" six spoke wheels....difference between the 2 models
Thanks ast.

EDIT - I have no idea what it is. I'll find out tomorrow
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Old May 27, 2007 | 04:42 PM
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Complete specifications for each year and each model can be found here: http://www.nissanhelp.com/.
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Old May 27, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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In 2005, the Performance model had VDC (includes TCS), a cosmetic spoiler, and a front air-dam. I believe the rest of the car was the same for the Performance model and the Enthusiast model.

You can easily determine the model (2005 Perfomance vs. 2005 Enthusiast) by looking at the VDC or TCS switch on the lower left side of the dashboard near the driver's knee position. The Performance model has its switch labeled "VDC," while the Enthusiast model's switch is labeled "TCS."

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Old May 27, 2007 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by davidv
Complete specifications for each year and each model can be found here: http://www.nissanhelp.com/.
Thank you. I think it has 18's
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Old May 27, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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this whole time i thought i had an enthusiast, i have a performance model. Thanks for this thread. lol.
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Old May 27, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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To tell model differences (up to 06):

https://my350z.com/forum/buying-leasing/269606-easy-way-to-tell-differences-in-350z-models.html
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Z/G Owner:
Yes
Location:
Dallas, Pa
Color:
Daytona
Trim Level:
Enthusiast
Occupation:
CPA For BOA


Congratulations!
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