Dekker001

Just bought this last month, and I could not be happier. After driving BMW's most of my life, this is the first Japanese car I have ever owned, and DEAR GOD did they get it right.

I plan on getting her back to what I call improved original condition. All original, with some minor improvements like replacing all the lighting with LED's. At some point in the future I am going to have it completely re-sprayed. The paint hasn't been abused, but a re-spray would be a huge improvement

Two things are going to be a major obstacle though.

1) Someone removed the Brembo brakes that came original with the car. I already verified with Nissan that they were on the car when it was sold, not sure why anyone would take them off..

2) The OO did not get the optional "350z-35th" floor mats. I was wondering what anyone here thought of my chances of obtaining an original set would be, or should I just have copies custom made?

I was also wondering if there are any good after market companies that specialize in 350 parts? I used to deal with BMP for my BMW's and would like to find company I can trust for this car. (Yes, I looked on the web, but with Google selling it's results to the highest bidder, I figured you guys would have sorted through the chaff already.)

pyshin

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How much did you pay

jhc

Dekker,
Welcome and congratz.

mr. sparco

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More than just the brakes have been replaced. Side z badges with the bronze ring and 35th wheels are also missing. Hope there wasn't a mark up.

JoshLarson

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Post picture of the speedometer. Should show a 7000 redline. If it doesn't, its not a 35th anniversary edition.

bith8791

I can't see the pic because I'm on my computer at work but it sounds like you've been scammed like so many other people when they buy a used z, dealerships constantly do this, there was someone who posted not long ago about buying what he thought was a 35th Anniversary, dealership said it was, turns out it wasn't and I believe he is fighting the dealership in court now.
There just ins't any reason for someone to remove everything that makes that car a 35th Anniversary i.e. badges, wheels, Brembo's, etc.. why buy one if you're going to do that.

Dekker001

$13,000

I have been wondering about the 35th claim. The weird part is that when I called Nissan directly they confirmed the vin as being a 35th Anv. release.

BlanQshot

Hey man, trust thyself and myself only. You got to be there in person and verify it yourself.

Dekker001

I've had my suspicions, and the posts here have confirmed most of them...

On the phone to Nissan USA now, going to get copies of the original documentation before I go tear into the dealership...

JERZ350

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Verify these:

Your car is 2005
Is your car MT? > will have 7000RPM redline (rev-up engine)
Is your car AT? > will have 6600RPM redline (non-revup)
Do you have heated seats?
Do you have heated mirrors?
Do you have dual tone leather seats? (Looks like you might based on your pic)

Not only the brakes, your wheels should be 5 spoke 18"

Edit - my thinking is, you might have an anniversary edition, but the previous owner stripped off the goodies to sell privately before trading it in. Brembos goes for a few thousand maybe? Plus the wheels.

That spoiler is not stock on an anniversary either.

travlee

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looks to me that you have an 06+ front bumper..... have a feeling you got takin for a ride on the 35th.... too many things missing that should be there...i dont buy the floor mats story, why would you not want limited edition ones?

RobinHood5

Thats exactly like my 2005 35th minus the spoiler, I want that exact spoiler so bad though. Nismo v1

Only paid $7,900 for mine though

travlee

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we need pics of speedo, and interior.... if i remember correctly there should be a 35th anniversary sticker on the plastic in between the seat... centered between glove box and sub area

gabez33

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kinda looks like an 03-05 bumper to me. Thin reflectors, more rounded

OP more pics...

RobinHood5

Nope, Only the EU 35th anneversery ones were marked.

travlee

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may be the angle of the pic, but the reflector looks straight.....

travlee

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thanks

are your side emblems gloss black with bronze ring around them?

Dekker001

Ok, I should have started here with you guys. Nissan just did a more thorough search and confirmed this is NOT a 35th. I'm waiting for the paperwork from them so I have a hard copy to take to the dealership, just not real sure what I am going to say to them when I walk in the door.

Dekker001

Does anyone have good pics that can document the difference between the 06 and 05 bumpers?

I will take more pics tonight and post them, Thank you for all the help.

travlee

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the 03-05 bumpers the reflector is tilted some, 06-08 it is straight up and down

03-05 it the blue one and 06-08 is the silver one
http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=5554

and sorry to hear that it isnt a 35th, happens all the time though