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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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I called a used dealer and the saleman couldn't ID this particular trim. He said he's not a Nissan dealer hence he couldn't tell me if its an Enthusiast or Touring. Below are the specs. He said it comes in leather if that help but possibly added on...Thanks!


EXTERIOR
■Aluminum hood
■Body color bumpers
■Body color pwr heated mirrors
■Flush mounted bi-xenon high intensity discharge headlights
■LED taillights
■Variable intermittent front wipers
■Rear wiper
■UV-shielded glass
INTERIOR
■3-bay instrument gauge cluster w/oil pressure, voltmeter & trip computer
■Tire pressure monitoring system
■Pwr windows w/1-touch auto up/down, auto-reverse
■Pwr locks
■Remote keyless entry system w/rolling code protection, remote front window down & trunk/hatch release
■Vehicle security system
■Nissan vehicle immobilizer system
■Automatic climate control
■Rear window defroster
■Sunglass holder
■Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors

■Aluminum interior accents
■Leather wrapped shift ****
■(5) beverage holders
■Passenger storage net
■Lockable storage behind passenger seat
■(2) rear parcel boxes
■Center console box
■Dual trip odometers
■Pwr fuel door release
■Dual map lights
■(2) 12V pwr outlets
■Front seat side pockets
■Seat back map pockets
MECHANICAL
■Rear strut tower brace
■3.5L DOHC V6 engine
■Continuously variable valve timing control system
■Nissan direct ignition system
■Carbon-fiber composite driveshaft
■Rear wheel drive

■Front & rear stabilizer bars
■Front strut tower bar
■Speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
■Electronic brake force distribution
■4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/brake assist
■Drive-by-wire throttle
■Compact spare tire
■Spare tire cover w/wheel wrench, front tow hitch, jack
SAFETY
■Seat belts w/pretensioners & load limiters
■Nissan advanced air bag system-inc: dual stage front air bags, occupant classification sensor
■Front active head restraints
■Tether anchor
■Energy absorbing steering column
■Driver knee bolster
■Front/rear crumple zones
■Side door guard beams
■Dual note horn
■Electronic brake force distribution
■4-wheel anti-lock braking system w/brake assist
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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I didn't notice if the car had cruise control. If there is no cruise, it would be a Base model.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 12:44 PM
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Is cruise control locate on the steerring wheel ?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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Doesn't list traction control or VLSD. It's a base.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnv713
Is cruise control locate on the steerring wheel ?
Yes. Another thing to keep in mind is many used 350's have been modified by this point so there could be some parts on that one that are not on the Base. CC would NOT be one of those.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:10 PM
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Its a Base/enthusiast if there are no controls on the steering wheel.
What year is it?5 beverage holders,its probably 06-08.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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Here's a link on this car's steering wheel. See if you can locate CC on it thanks

http://carsforsale.com/used_cars_for...M750056_11.jpg
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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Saleman said she's an 08. Click on the link and scroll thru the pics at the bottom.

thanks
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:15 PM
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newer year and not base. Cruise control is on the right side of the wheel.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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I also noticed the Nissan emblems on both ends are missing. How much does it cost to get them replaced and how easy is it to install?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Arvin89
newer year and not base. Cruise control is on the right side of the wheel.
Enthusiast perhaps?
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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no leather -- not Touring
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:26 PM
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Nissan site says any with cruise and aluminum pedals (instead of rubber) are Enthusiasts. Although, mine was tagged as an enthusiast and I have rubber covers on my pedals and no cruise control..... anyone ever find a VIN decoder for our cars? I searched on google for one, but none stated they worked with the 350Z because now I'm kinda curious since I dove a lot further into the exact parts for the trims and mine is coming up a little shorter then what the dealer told me...

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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
no leather -- not Touring



Saleman said it has leather seats. Not sure if it was aftermarket or not.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Johnv713
Saleman said it has leather seats. Not sure if it was aftermarket or not.
The posted pics are with cloth seats
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Legion441
The posted pics are with cloth seats
dang it!!!! I need to confirm with them again ..they said it was leather.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 01:53 PM
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VIN will not tell you the trim. And Dave - the OP said it had leather.
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 02:26 PM
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pics don't show leather



OP - the only 100% foolproof way to know is to call a Nissan dealer or Nissan North America with the VIN number. They can look it up in the computer and tell you exactly what trim it is.

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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 03:29 PM
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Oh, ok. I was looking around and noticed people were able to figure out their trim levels via going to the nissan dealer and having them run their VIN number
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 05:42 PM
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super base
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