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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 05:43 PM
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Question Why did you choose your particular Z trim model?

I'm curious...

What reasons caused you to choose the model you purchased?
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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Leather seats. Too bad I found out later they would be a factory option.


I'm growing to like the non-manual seats and with winter coming up, I'm sure I'll like the seat heaters.
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 06:06 PM
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It's the model my wife wanted and I wasn't about to fight this since I was just happy she approved me getting this car.
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 06:49 PM
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I got the enthusiast, 'cause it offered most of what I wanted for a price I was willing to pay. HID, Limited Slip, TCS, alluminum pedals, and cruise for less than 29k.
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 07:25 PM
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I got the track, because, while it would be easier to change wheels and tires, its less expensive to add leather and stereo. As it is, I love the cloth after all.

The best deal, is by far, the enthusiast. Probably should have got that one, but having bought 24 cars in the last 15 years, I normally don;t do the best deal!
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 07:39 PM
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Performance. It had the overall look I wanted and was cheaper than the Track. The CS and 18" wheels won me over.
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 08:01 PM
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Ordered the touring because of the luxury features. It's like having the best of both worlds. Power seats, heated, leather, 6 cd changer. Just like you probably heard, easier to order these things than to retrofit later.
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 08:34 PM
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Default Re: TOURING

Originally posted by Leon's Z
Ordered the touring because of the luxury features. It's like having the best of both worlds. Power seats, heated, leather, 6 cd changer. Just like you probably heard, easier to order these things than to retrofit later.
I think that's the main reason I went with mine as well...I'm having second thoughts, but it's too late. Buyer's remorse???

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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 09:49 PM
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Originally posted by olzilver
Performance. It had the overall look I wanted and was cheaper than the Track. The CS and 18" wheels won me over.
Yup, plus the stereo was easy to replace, just like the Track
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 01:14 PM
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Enthusiast -- I can't believe how much car you get for the money!
The extras you get for the higher end models are just not worth
the extra expense (for me).

I have to say, I like the wheels on the other models a lot better,
though.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 03:16 PM
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Track Model since I wanted light weight 18" rims with Brembo brakes, along with the .29 CD. The enthusiast would be the best value of all the models, but since I was going to add wheels and brakes later on anyway, I might as well get them as factory installed things.

Besides, I couldn't pass up the opportunity to have the only Redline Track model in Honolulu.....I think .
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 03:19 PM
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I am waiting for my Chrome Silver Enthusiast model. I'm thinking of getting 19's. Besides, I figure I'll get the Brembo brakes later on.

Can't wait to get it.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 03:37 PM
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I chose the performance model because I wanted the traction control, VDC and eighteen inch wheels and tires.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 03:51 PM
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It was such an easy decision for me to order the Enthusiast.

- actually prefer cloth seats by far as a matter of comfort and the slight touch of color they add is beautiful, along with the texture

- VDC didn't interest me, and I don't think it includes cruise control, but I'd never use those things anyway

- wanted the VLSD above the base

- no desire to listen to music, Bose problems aside

- like the 17's more than the Performance/Touring 18's

- 17's will be cheaper to replace when the time comes

- fancy pedals are icing

- don't like the spoiler half as much as I like $500

I could have gone for the Track's wheels, but I feel that the higher trim levels are way over-priced.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 04:01 PM
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Performance. I would have gotten the Enthusiast because it seemed to the be best deal. For sure I wanted cruise that came on it, but I also liked the 18" wheels that came on the Performance & Touring MT. I didn't want to spend the extra $$$ for leather seats, although they would have been nice. I've never had leather (except on my Harley) and didn't have to have them now. Don't need the Bose either. I get everything I really want on the Performance without spend $$$ for stuff I don't really need/want.

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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 04:13 PM
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I was either going to rebuild one of my 280ZXs, find a decent used 300ZX or buy a top of the line new 350Z. It was just a matter of time. Right when I was getting serious about rebuilding, Nissan came out with concept drawings. At that point, I knew what I would do. Even with mods and what not on the 280/300, it would never offer what a brand new fully loaded Z could. I am astounded by the technology, creature comforts, fit, finish, and quality in the 350. At first I thought about the Track, but I bought the Touring because I can always install the Brembo's and Rays and the one extra aerodynamics piece under the body and have a fully loaded Track/Touring Z. As it is, I'll probably only buy the aerodynamics piece. Not looking to race so don't need the weight savings and brake stamina.

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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 04:15 PM
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CS,auto, everythig but Nav and splash guards. One thing was that I diffentally wanted auto and was told that Touring would have a much smoother ride. It has been a long time since I have had a sports car and was used to a very smooth ride. However that said, I did want another sports car.I like leather but could care less about the heated seat's
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