03 vs 06 350z
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example, the link i posted... here is what i typed tune up site:my350z.com
do a google search, after your criteria add site:my350z.com
example, the link i posted... here is what i typed tune up site:my350z.com
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if your looking at an m6 car...03-04 had bad synchros in the trans. 05-06 has the CD009 trans which is an EXCELLENT transmission with no issues. However, 05-06 models with a manual trans are known for oil consumption. Bought mine at 138k without burning oil then a few thousand miles later I was going through a quart every 300 miles and blowing clouds of smoke. 03-06 auto cars are good to go!
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performance tunes. i know that each one is different but is their somewhere i can be provided with information maybe on prices or different kinds of options or the different results they provide
You should just get a nice Z and get familiar with it before you do anything just drive it and have fun, Nissan built this car with plenty of performance and speed right out the box.You sound pretty young just remember if you can't respect the speed your building a death trap get to know your skill level first and realize this car is pretty darn fast stock and learn more about it as you progress and slowly start doing your mods.
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You should just get a nice Z and get familiar with it before you do anything just drive it and have fun, Nissan built this car with plenty of performance and speed right out the box.You sound pretty young just remember if you can't respect the speed your building a death trap get to know your skill level first and realize this car is pretty darn fast stock and learn more about it as you progress and slowly start doing your mods.
I agree with this completely. I have had my Z for 4 months now and spent the first 2 months trying to remember that this has more power than my Spec and getting comfortable with the pick up and go power that it has. But I'm pretty much now more comfortable with it and now having some fun with it on the freeway and tryin to look out for the cops lol. I haven't really added any new mods to my Z yet cuz I just bought it but it already has a cold air intake in it and some other extra stuff in the interior (my spec has a ram air in it). Get to know your Z a little bit, have some fun with it first.
like others stated, get the car.... drive it, learn it, get comfortable with it before doing anything
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Thanks guys for all the information but I have the choice between two z. One is a 2003 base with 55,000 miles good condition or 2006 110,000 base model I'm assuming the lower miles?
03 is the oldest you can get. The interior is very easy to scratch (tends to be true to all years though) and you get the DE engine which makes 287 to the crank.
The 06 has the Rev-Up engine which is prone to oil consumption which can be a major headache. The 06 makes a little more HP than the DE (03-05) but less TQ. I'd recommend an 07-08 if possible. They have the HR engine, which makes more power, higher red line, better everything and worth every penny more.
If you're stuck buying 03-06 look for the lowest mileage / best condition and have a mechanic take a look at it before buying.
Notes:
The 05 Anniversary engine has the Rev-Up engine (Ones in the 06)
All exhaust, Y-Pipes are the same.
03-06 Test pipes and HFCs fit the same.
07-08 Test pipes and HFCs fit the same.
In order to get 07-08 on the 03-06 you'd also have to swap the headers or vice versa.
The 06 has the Rev-Up engine which is prone to oil consumption which can be a major headache. The 06 makes a little more HP than the DE (03-05) but less TQ. I'd recommend an 07-08 if possible. They have the HR engine, which makes more power, higher red line, better everything and worth every penny more.
If you're stuck buying 03-06 look for the lowest mileage / best condition and have a mechanic take a look at it before buying.
Notes:
The 05 Anniversary engine has the Rev-Up engine (Ones in the 06)
All exhaust, Y-Pipes are the same.
03-06 Test pipes and HFCs fit the same.
07-08 Test pipes and HFCs fit the same.
In order to get 07-08 on the 03-06 you'd also have to swap the headers or vice versa.
Are these on craigslist or is their a for sale add you can link the masses too? People on this forum love ripping a car apart.
Then again maybe everything seems like a good price because every car that runs and drives and hasn't disintegrated away here cost 10k
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Personally i would get the 03. but if mileage doesn't concern you as much, then have them both inspected and pick the one with better maintenance history.
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