oldfreakingguy

I really enjoy my '05, except the scratched/ cold/ ugly plastic interior.
So- why should i repaint/ improve the plastic. It's still ugly
What were they thinking . Had a well designed product & sh-- the bed on an important aspect.
I'm not sure if it could be worse.

813_350Z

Carbon fiber...everything!!

dkmura

iTrader: (64)

I beg to differ. My '03 pre-order track model has almost the same interior. Nissan designed the Z33 interior to be spartan and functional and I've come to appreciate those qualities. Perhaps it's the years of being exposed to racecars that are even more stripped down, I'm glad Nissan put most of their budget into the performance aspects of the Z! Over the years I've found certain interior parts, like the DS and PS window switch panels, are easily upgraded with carbon fiber covers. Touch points like that are deserving of customization that prevents further scratching. But some scratches (and the ensuing touchups) are inevitable, but it's part of the package.

jhc

I paid a bit over $21 for my 06 ZR with 38k miles back in 2011 because it was pristine. Since then I've changed out the top myself, several window motors and few cosmetic interior items.
Agreed, there are some inherent issues regarding the interior durability/cosmetics. The beauty is pound for pound, dollar for dollar the Z33 is one of the best sport car platforms ever mass produced.

I hear your frustration, you may find some super easy budget friendly solutions in the Interior sub forum. Gl!

DarkZ03

iTrader: (11)

looks fine to me lol

carder24

Odd question but what short throw/shift boot/ shift **** is that

Dent350Z

I have not had mine long but I don't find the interior ugly. Purposeful perhaps without a lot of distractions. Mine is pretty low mileage so I guess maybe it just has not got a lot of scratches yet. The seats have some wear which is disappointing.

Heel Til I Die

iTrader: (2)

Shift **** is the Tommy Kaira Hebi Bebi.

Get ready to shell out some dough for that JDM goodness...

oldfreakingguy

"Spartan & functional" is an answer. I will consider this when I get upset over the interior.

DarkZ03

iTrader: (11)

Yeah TK ****, Alcantara shift boot from a place that no longer exists and stock shifter.

813_350Z

I always love seeing that steering wheel.

Makes me jealous!

carder24

Yikes ya just about fell out of my chair when i copied the name into google lol.

DarkZ03

iTrader: (11)

Yup, very expensive **** lol.

DarkZ03

iTrader: (11)

Thanks, they're selling a similar one in the marketplace lol