I want to get a Z but i do not know what model to get.

I want to buy either the 2007 Touring or the 2007 Enthusiast.

What is the difference? And Which one is better?

 

Try using SEARCH

 

Go to Nissan USA & look up model differences. This site has little tolerence for those not doing their own homework.

 

If you like touring get the Touring.
If you are enthusiastic get the Enthusiast.

 

It's a valid question, don't let people get to you.

When I was buying my Z I found that there was a lot of things different between the different models and got very confused. My main problem was which had better suspension, which had brembo brakes, LSD and so on. I think there are/ were 4 or 5 different trims, and most importantly safety (some models have more/less airbags). Go to Nissan USA and use the build a car function or go to edmunds or a car site and read the spec sheet and see what each car has or does not have on one of those lists with the check marks next to each trim level. I went with the Nismo because I knew it had the best performance and safety over the other trims. I am still a little confused on the other trim levels, I wish I could help you out more.

Read down that spec sheet from Nissan and I think if you ask specific questions and it will be easier for people to help you out.

The good news is other than the little tech options and such all the engines for 2007 are the same.

Some main things you may want to look for are

Suspension
Brakes
Wheel Size's
Interior options (ex, leather, heated seats or what have you)
Limited Slip Differential
Colors (some trims have different color selections I believe)

Good Luck

 

yeah, one that has been asked dozens of times over and over again and the only answer is to basically get the one you can afford. if you can not afford it you got no business buying one. and what it boils down to overall is making your own decision. again if you can't do that yourself you got other issues besides what car to buy.

 

For the amount of time it took you to write that, you could have just answered his question.

The search feature isn't perfect, sometimes it gives you 10,000 results and then when you finally get to one that is relavant to your topic all the responses to the question are "Search is your friend" and your back to square one again.

If anyone knows the differences would it really kill you to take 2 minutes and just list out what you know, and help the guy out

 

why, there is no answer except to do your own research and make up your own mind. how hard is that?

did i say to search? and the reason it is messed up is the numerous threads all covering the same topic flood the system. mods need to delete stuff like this thread and purge the old, worthless threads as well. then the serch funciton woudl work properly.

again, if someone can not make their own decision they need more help that this place can provide.

 

Seems like the guy was just looking for some quick help with that short list of things I mentioned. (only things I know of that may be different between models+ weight difference) If I knew the specs for the differences between them all I would help them, and even on all the different car sites you will not find all the details that members on this forum know. I trust people on this forum more than what any dealer/ car website says, because you actually own the cars and really care about them. Like you said the search feature is somewhat flawed and other threads don't always give you the information you need, or the most up to date info. ex a thread for touring vs GT 2003 may be different from the 2007-2008 models. if you look at the OP post count hes obviously new. If you asked a question like this as a noob and didn't find the search feature helpful wouldn't you like someone to help you out and not flame you.

It seems like everytime I put a post up you analize it just so you can call me out. What good does that do? If the tread does not need to exist by all means the moderator should lock it, but he hasn't so maybe he thinks its a good question too. (lol something tells me after this post there is going to be a lock on it but anyways, I hope someone can help this guy out.... before he goes and buys and S2000! jk

 

what 99% of those that post a question without searching (or claiming they did) want in the first place. first off if he was llokign for a Z, you woudl figure the first palce to go would be here:

www.nissanusa.com

i know that site has the answer to his question, just was "looking for a fast answer" and too lazy to look

also this same question is answered in the sticky at the top of the page. you figure you see a thread titled "top 100 questions" you woudl read through it to see if your question was asked

https://my350z.com/forum/showpost.ph...1&postcount=11

but oh yeah, he was just "looking for a fast answer"

 

...this is gonna be good...

 

here, from other tread I hope it helps....and good luck.

Q: Whats the difference between models? Which one is right for me?

A:This question really depends on what you want to do with the car. If your building a track monster from the get-go, a Base or Enthusiast is probably the way to go. If your looking for a nice touring car that you don't have to do much too, the Touring or the 35th Anniversary Edition in 2005 might be best. Please note this guide only covers coupe options, not roadster.

Abbreviations

TCS - Traction Control System
VDC - Vehicle Dynamics Controller
VTC - Variable Timing Control
MT - Manual Transmission
AT - Automatic Transmission
VLSD - Viscous Limited-Slip Differential


Model Breakdown (2003-2004.5):


Base: 3.5L V6 with 287hp/274 ft-lbs of tq., 17" rims. Only available in 6-speed MT.

Enthusiast: Added Cruise Control, HID headlights, Aluminum pedals, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, VLSD, and TCS. Available in either 6-speed MTo r 5-speed AT.

Performance: Adds VDC , 18" rims (18"x8" all around). Only available with 6-speed MT.

Touring: Adds Leather seats w/ power adjustability, Bose sound system, and optional DVD Navigation. Available in either 6-speed MT or 5-speed AT.

Track: Adds 18" Rays Track Rims (18"x8" front, 18"x8.5" rear, approx. 18.3 lbs per rim), Brembo Big Brake Kit, underbody aero kit w/ rear hatch spoiler. Only available in 6-speed MT.

*Please note all automatic models Enthusiast up only had TCS, no VDC.

There were no major changes until the 2004.5 model, in which the suspension was changes slightly to help alleviate the "tire feathering" problem a bit. I'm not sure the exact change, but there were some small changes in the suspension that seemed to help lessen the cases, though there were some still sporadically appearing.

The next major changes wouldn't come until 2005. Nissan introduced the "Rev-Up" 300hp/260tq variant of the VQ35. It was featured in the 2005 Track and 35th Anniversary models (6-speed MT only). Major changes included VTC on the exhaust cams, improved internals, higher redline, and modified lower plenum. Also, all models recieved a new, redesigned front suspension which appears to have helped to combat the problems with tire feathering.

The 35th Anniversary model that appeared in 2005 was a mesh of the Touring and Track model. It featered the same Brembo Brakes and 300hp motor of the Track model, but all the comfort amenities of the Touring such as leather, Bose sound system, and optional Navigation. It was available in 6-speed MTor 5-speed AT, though the AT recieved the 287hp/274tq engine and did not feature VDC, just TCS. The 35th Anniversary also feature unique 18" 5-spoke rims.

The Z recieved a small redesign on 2006 to both the car itself and to the model lineup. The car recieved a slight facelift with a subtly redesigned front bumper, new Bi-Xenon headlights, and LED tailights. Also, all 6-speed models except for the Track and Grand Touring were equipped with the 18" rims from the 2005 35th Anniversary (Enthusiast AT's get the 17" rims, Touring get the 2003-2005 18" Touring rims). Under the hood, all MT models recieved the 300hp/260tq Rev-Up motors. All AT models recieved the 287hp/274tq motors.

Inside, there were some spots of added aluminum trim, as well as new steering-wheel mounted audo controls in all Enthusiast-up models.


Model Breakdown (2006):


Base:Bi-xenon HID's, 18" rims, 6-speed MT only.

Enthusiast: Adds TCS, VLSD, Cruise Control, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, aluminum pedals, Illuminated audio controls on steering wheel. Availble with MT or AT.

Performance: No longer exists in current lineup.

Touring: Adds VDC (manual only), Bose Audio w/ MP3 playback
capability, leather seats w/ power and heat. Available with MT or AT.

Track: Adds Brembo Braking system, underbody aero package, rear
hatch spoiler, lightweight Rays rims (18"x8.5" Front, 19x9.5" rear). MT only.

Grand Touring: Adds Brembo brakes and Rays Rims from Track model, underbody aero package, Bose sound system, and leather seats. Available with MT or AT.

*Please note all automatic models Enthusiast up only had TCS, no VDC.

Hopefully this brief overview will help you to decide which model is right for you. When your ready to purchase your Z, head over to www.edmunds.com, locate the Invoice price in your area for the model you've chosen, and bargain away! NEVER pay MSRP for a Z! You should be paying at or just above Invoice

 

nissanusa.com shows what the difference is between the touring and enthusiast models best. Although the site only shows the info for the 2008 model year, there were no changes made since the 2007 model year so everything there is applicable to '07. In a nutshell the touring adds leather, stability control (which is called VDC and is only on manual transmission models), heated and power seats, bose sound system, and bluetooth on top of the options that come on the enthusiast model. Touring costs about $3k more than the enthusiast. Enthusiast adds steering wheel controls, cross drilled pedals, traction control and limited slip differential on top of the base model. There, now you don't have to go to make the effort to go to nissan's website.

 

Always happy to help. If you have other questions please do not hesitate to waste my time.

 

David always knows how to dish out cheap entertainment...

 

^^Is this why you have 24k posts.....randomly post bs on a 3 month old thread??

Edit: sorry wasnt to you vo...meant davidv.

 

Not quite 24k, but I'm working on it.


VO(post more random BS)

 

Buy an Evo and call it a wrap son!!!

 

 

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