Looking to purchase one finally and found an emaculate Yellow 2005... sooo nice. and also roughly in the same ball park a used 2007 Base model, black... both 6 speeds... what you think you guys would prefer. I plan on some NA mods and a whole list of suspension.

 

Get the AE. Ultimately you'll regret getting a base.

 

Why would he regret getting a base? They're the same car except a few small options! It's not like an M3 vs. 325i.

 

man get the 07 base, for one thing the 07 have the HR engine setup with more horsepower, better if u plan on light mods. Also I used to have an 05 wit the rev-up engine, n well I traded it in for an 07, n personally I don't regret it one bit!! The 07 is definently better, coming from someone who's owned both model yrs.

 

Yeah!!!! I don't think you'll have regrets man!!!

 

what are you talking about? All the base needs is a diff.

 

Define "need." For tracking or putting FI in your Z, I'd agree, but most here don't do that. And if they did, they would upgrade the stock LSD in other trims to something else anyway.

My Base doesn't have an LSD (stock or aftermarket) and is completely fine for everyday driving. Driving through the rain, snow, a little ice, etc. No problems.

 

The anniv edition had more hp and other differences to the rest of the 05 lineup. One tip to the OP, choose wisely. The 05 anniv is going to have alot of things that the 07 base wont, including a more performance geared setup.

 

I have a base, and I agree. I'll be a getting a diff at some point, but other than a few instances, i've done fine without it.

 

First off, don't confuse "needs" with "wants". Without knowing exactly what the OP plans on doing, it's hard to say. But a lot of base owners regret not getting LSD, HID, cruise control, TCS/VDC, etc.

Plus, with the AE you're getting the special edition car with limited availability color.

 

i have to agree with dave here i wouldnt buy a base touring or GT for me . Not everybody needs a LSD but i dont understand why they would even offer a model on a sportscar without one stupid if you ask me.

 

HR.

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05

 

Why are these your only 2 options? Id go for the 07.

 

these are the 2 models that have fit into my budget, as I'd be trading my Xtera, and are right around the same price, I love the AE as its Yellow, etc... but I like the idea of the HR 2007. What is the big performance in the AE model? any one have personal experiance? I'd be interested, I know the have the Rev Ups and 7K redline ... anything other than that?

 

What's the mileage on the two cars? How long do you plan to keep the car? Warranty can play a factor depending on your driving habits, etc.

As Dave pointed out, the Base model doesn't come a few things. No cruise control, which some people I guess are adamant about having. No traction control/vehicle dynamic control. I don't have that and haven't had issues driving in snow, ice, or heavy rain. A few people here don't like VDC as it gets in the way some times (so I've heard). etc

 

40k AE
10K HR
both are at a great price for me especually tradding in the X

 

the base model 07 has the HID's...

 

Since 06....they come standard so, yes HID's for the base model.

I'd go for the base 07'

 

I love my 06 base....