Noob question about Z model years
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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
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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
Run Bill.
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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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
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....
Last edited by blazed54; Mar 16, 2008 at 05:56 PM.
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.
Last edited by Blu Hvn; Mar 17, 2008 at 05:32 AM.
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