Noob question about Z model years
03-16-2008, 11:17 AM
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Noob question about Z model years
I'm at the local Nissan dealer and I notice a "subject to previous sale" 350Z emblazoned with a big yellow "06". It's an enthusiast, auto, with about 24K miles on the clock. The price was about 23k.
It has what I took to be 2005 headlight assemblies, no LED tail lights and 2005 wheels. There is no rear wiper - just a cap. (There is a switch for one on the stalk, though.) The front side reflectors are missing.
I didn't get a peak at the VIN. The dealer swears this is a 2006. I say, nope, can't be. Also, dealer says not all 350Z's had a rear wiper, but they all had switches for one. Yeah, sure.
What do you fellas think?
Bill
It has what I took to be 2005 headlight assemblies, no LED tail lights and 2005 wheels. There is no rear wiper - just a cap. (There is a switch for one on the stalk, though.) The front side reflectors are missing.
I didn't get a peak at the VIN. The dealer swears this is a 2006. I say, nope, can't be. Also, dealer says not all 350Z's had a rear wiper, but they all had switches for one. Yeah, sure.
What do you fellas think?
Bill
03-16-2008, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel
I'm at the local Nissan dealer and I notice a "subject to previous sale" 350Z emblazoned with a big yellow "06". It's an enthusiast, auto, with about 24K miles on the clock. The price was about 23k.
It has what I took to be 2005 headlight assemblies, no LED tail lights and 2005 wheels. There is no rear wiper - just a cap. (There is a switch for one on the stalk, though.) The front side reflectors are missing.
I didn't get a peak at the VIN. The dealer swears this is a 2006. I say, nope, can't be. Also, dealer says not all 350Z's had a rear wiper, but they all had switches for one. Yeah, sure.
What do you fellas think?
Bill
It has what I took to be 2005 headlight assemblies, no LED tail lights and 2005 wheels. There is no rear wiper - just a cap. (There is a switch for one on the stalk, though.) The front side reflectors are missing.
I didn't get a peak at the VIN. The dealer swears this is a 2006. I say, nope, can't be. Also, dealer says not all 350Z's had a rear wiper, but they all had switches for one. Yeah, sure.
What do you fellas think?
Bill
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03-16-2008, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel
LOL! No, I wouldn't buy a used car from him. 
Just trying to have some fun while they do some warranty work on the one I have.
Bill
Just trying to have some fun while they do some warranty work on the one I have.
Bill
Good!
03-16-2008, 04:01 PM
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wow, just imagine the poor sap who bought the car from him!!! Yeah that makes complete sense, let's spend the money to wire up a rear wiper but not include it! Smart guy!!! HAHAHA, glad you had some fun with him though
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Yep. I will check the VIN Monday just out of curiosity. It'll be interesting to see if it is actually a 2006 VIN with 2005 parts or a dealer/salesman screw up with that big yellow "06". And the wiper thing - sheesh. How far will he go? 
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03-16-2008, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel
I'm at the local Nissan dealer and I notice a "subject to previous sale" 350Z emblazoned with a big yellow "06". It's an enthusiast, auto, with about 24K miles on the clock. The price was about 23k.
It has what I took to be 2005 headlight assemblies, no LED tail lights and 2005 wheels. There is no rear wiper - just a cap. (There is a switch for one on the stalk, though.) The front side reflectors are missing.
I didn't get a peak at the VIN. The dealer swears this is a 2006. I say, nope, can't be. Also, dealer says not all 350Z's had a rear wiper, but they all had switches for one. Yeah, sure.
What do you fellas think?
Bill
It has what I took to be 2005 headlight assemblies, no LED tail lights and 2005 wheels. There is no rear wiper - just a cap. (There is a switch for one on the stalk, though.) The front side reflectors are missing.
I didn't get a peak at the VIN. The dealer swears this is a 2006. I say, nope, can't be. Also, dealer says not all 350Z's had a rear wiper, but they all had switches for one. Yeah, sure.
What do you fellas think?
Bill
03-16-2008, 05:52 PM
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if it is an 06 then the previous owner sold his headlights, rims, and led tails to make a quick buck before he offloaded the vehicle....bastard. run far far away from that salesman and the car 
1)06+ tails = $300
03-05 tails = $30
2)06+ headlights = $1000
03-05 headlights = $400
3)06+ rims = $800
03-05 rims = $300
Just a rough estimate but if it is an 06 then the previous owner probably made like $1370 from the parts....
1)06+ tails = $300
03-05 tails = $30
2)06+ headlights = $1000
03-05 headlights = $400
3)06+ rims = $800
03-05 rims = $300
Just a rough estimate but if it is an 06 then the previous owner probably made like $1370 from the parts....
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I think the '06 interior is different as well. I believe '06 is when they added cup holders to the armrests and, if its not a Base model, radio controls were added to the steering wheel.
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Originally Posted by WhiskeyHotel
I dropped by to have a look at the VIN at lunch today. The Z was no where to be found.
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