Can you tell the difference between trim levels on a 2007 z just from photos?
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Can you tell the difference between trim levels on a 2007 z just from photos?
I am wondering if you can tell the differences in trims of 07 Z's just from pictures because I feel as if the dealers are misadvertising some of the Z's on the internet. I know the differences between trims but what/where should I look to figure out what trim it is?
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yes, if interior pictures are included
Base - no steering wheel controls
Enthusiast - steering wheel controls w/ cloth seats
Touring - steering wheel controls w/ leather
GT - brembos + Rays Engr wheels
Nismo - self explanatory
Base - no steering wheel controls
Enthusiast - steering wheel controls w/ cloth seats
Touring - steering wheel controls w/ leather
GT - brembos + Rays Engr wheels
Nismo - self explanatory
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The dealer didn't have much info on the car so I emailed them for more info. The dealer replied, saying the car is an Enthusiast model but there are no steering wheel controls, or aluminum pedals from the photos. Is it just a base that he is trying to pass off as an Enthusiast?
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The dealer didn't have much info on the car so I emailed them for more info. The dealer replied, saying the car is an Enthusiast model but there are no steering wheel controls, or aluminum pedals from the photos. Is it just a base that he is trying to pass off as an Enthusiast?
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Maybe. There are some exterior keys, but items such as brakes and wheels can be swapped from other models. The key is the interior. Again we might have a situation where leather and cloth seats are swapped.
Keep in mind that sellers not necessarily dishonest just ignorant. Buyer beware.
Keep in mind that sellers not necessarily dishonest just ignorant. Buyer beware.
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I would, but said dealership is 300+ miles away. Unless I know its an Enthusiast model for sure, I'm not going to travel that far just to confirm if it is or isn't an Enthusiast.
From the dealership:
The 350 Z is an Enthisiast model. Please let me know when you would like to come see it.
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I just ran out to check the vehicle it has cruise control. I didnt see the lsd button. I'm sorry that I am not familiar with the vehicles standard features. I can tell you that it is a clean car with good mileage. Let me know if you are interested in coming in to take a look at it in person. I will be glad to help you out.
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From the dealership:
The 350 Z is an Enthisiast model. Please let me know when you would like to come see it.
Sales Consultant
I just ran out to check the vehicle it has cruise control. I didnt see the lsd button. I'm sorry that I am not familiar with the vehicles standard features. I can tell you that it is a clean car with good mileage. Let me know if you are interested in coming in to take a look at it in person. I will be glad to help you out.
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I would, but said dealership is 300+ miles away. Unless I know its an Enthusiast model for sure, I'm not going to travel that far just to confirm if it is or isn't an Enthusiast.
From the dealership:
The 350 Z is an Enthisiast model. Please let me know when you would like to come see it.
Sales Consultant
I just ran out to check the vehicle it has cruise control. I didnt see the lsd button. I'm sorry that I am not familiar with the vehicles standard features. I can tell you that it is a clean car with good mileage. Let me know if you are interested in coming in to take a look at it in person. I will be glad to help you out.
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From the dealership:
The 350 Z is an Enthisiast model. Please let me know when you would like to come see it.
Sales Consultant
I just ran out to check the vehicle it has cruise control. I didnt see the lsd button. I'm sorry that I am not familiar with the vehicles standard features. I can tell you that it is a clean car with good mileage. Let me know if you are interested in coming in to take a look at it in person. I will be glad to help you out.
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If it has cruise, wouldn't it be an enthusiast? There is no "LSD Button", its called a TCS or VDC button. Call them and ask them all the questions rather than email, its a lot faster and you get better results talking to someone in person.
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I would go so far as to say most use stock photos. Best to call and ask for EXACTLY what features the car has. Often they don't know one trim level from the next.
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As a side note, Enthusiast will have TCS, not VDC, and base has neither -- so that might help a little more.
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Just picked my 07 z up
I picked up my 07 z two weeks ago. It was labeled as an enthusiast package but had no steering wheel controls of aluminum pedals. A Vin check at the mva said it was indeed an enthusiast package. Same as when my insurance ran the vin. So how can it not be an enthusiast trim package just because of the steering not having controls and pedals not being aluminum. I'm confused now after reading all these answers.