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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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Here's the deal. I'm looking at 2 different Z's. Both are 6 spds and same color exterior. 1 is a 2006 enthusiast w/ 16,600 miles, blk cloth interior, single disk w/ steering wheel radio controls and CC. Over all condition I would say is about 8 out of 10. The other is a 2004 tourist model w/ 24,000 miles, blk leather, 6 disk, no radio controls on wheel but does have CC. I would say it's about a 6 out of 10. The 2006 is 2 hours away and is $22,999. The 2004 is about 5 mins away and is $23,999. My local dealer is trying really hard to make the deal work. They've already dropped there price 1k dollars and are going to swap a set of mint condition 5 spoke 18's off one of there 07 Z's because I like those wheels so much. Which would you go with???
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:02 PM
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06 easily; they have the rev-up engines correct?, 2 hours isnt that bad to save a 1k
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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Dude, No brainer......

go with the '06.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:15 PM
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I thought the 06 was heavier and that the rev up didn't make that big of a difference since it lost tq. Also I plan on blowing it most likely by TT in the near future. Also, value wise the 04 is worth more.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:16 PM
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touring is heavier than enthusiast... go for the 06 since they are so close in pricing, does the 06 not have 5 spoke 18's???
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Yep
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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there was a minor refresh for the 06 year. Made the car a bit more comfortable. I'd go with the newer car.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by mxgsfmdpx
Tanabe?
huh?
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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pics?
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:44 PM
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What the hell does Tanabe mean?

This is the 06. Don't have one of the 04.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:45 PM
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dude that 06 silverstone looks hell of sick, swoop on that for sure.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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do the 06's have the same engines as the 07's? cuz i know for damn sure the 07's would smoke all other models...
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:48 PM
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06's do not have the same engines as the 07's...
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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06> 04
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by mxgsfmdpx
if you inquire about Tanabe please visit 350zmotoring
Dude, your confusing me.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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easy decision. use the principles of ECONOMICS and your brain... for a grand more you get a car that's 2 years NEWER with lower miles... plus it looks nice as hell. Grab that -ish!
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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uh...06 dude.
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Old Oct 23, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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is that a factory grill? it looks amazing
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06
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tanabe= exhaust
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