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Old 02-16-2013, 06:31 AM
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Originally Posted by zeroaccessinc
From the Dealer, GT Vert's are only black.
So much mis-information..................the Grand Touring Roadsters were available in every color.
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Old 02-18-2013, 06:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Slyguy_38
Hey gang, I'm new to this forum and appreciate your help.

I recently bought what I thought was a silver 2006 350Z Grand Touring convertible with 45K miles for $17K. It has heated frosted leather seats, Bose 6CD stereo with audio controls on the steering wheel and navigation. I've read that all GT models have the Rays wheels with Brembo brakes. Mine doesn't.

Was I mislead in the ad for the vehicle?

Couple pics and thanks again!
gt has brembos and 19" rear.. touring doesnt have brembos or 19" rear. thats only difference.
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Old 02-18-2013, 06:40 PM
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No such thing as a "grand" touring
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Old 02-19-2013, 04:55 AM
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Originally Posted by zach711f
No such thing as a "grand" touring
More mis-information. The top of the line Z from 2006 forward was called the "Grand Touring".
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Old 02-19-2013, 06:34 AM
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Well i stand corrected...sorry op
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Old 02-19-2013, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 350zchad
gt has brembos and 19" rear.. touring doesnt have brembos or 19" rear. thats only difference.
Roadsters did not get the GT wheels - the only real way to quickly tell between a Grand Touring and a Touring for roadsters is the Brembo brakes.
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Old 02-19-2013, 07:20 AM
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My car is a base but was sold as an enthusiast to me.
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Old 02-19-2013, 10:57 AM
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My roadster was sold marketed as a "Grand Touring" by the dealer and I've since discovered that its a Touring. I'm thrilled with it so its all good...
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Old 02-19-2013, 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by KornerCarver
More mis-information. The top of the line Z from 2006 forward was called the "Grand Touring".
^ this plus this:Roadsters did not get the GT wheels - the only real way to quickly tell between a Grand Touring and a Touring for roadsters is the Brembo brakes. PLUS, Navi is in GT.
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Old 02-20-2013, 06:37 PM
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'08 GT wheels on my Touring. I have had them on for about 5 years now and still haven't seen another Roadster with them.
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Old 02-22-2013, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by dfresh713
'08 GT wheels on my Touring. I have had them on for about 5 years now and still haven't seen another Roadster with them.
Since I bought my car, I've looked around for other "Grand Touring" roadsters and have found some. With the Rays wheels too. Not as common ad GT coupes tho...
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Old 02-23-2013, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Slyguy_38
Since I bought my car, I've looked around for other "Grand Touring" roadsters and have found some. With the Rays wheels too. Not as common ad GT coupes tho...
Well they didnt come like this from the factory. I'm sure there is at least one out there but have yet to see another vert with these wheels in person or even this forum.
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Old 02-24-2013, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Slyguy_38
My roadster was sold marketed as a "Grand Touring" by the dealer and I've since discovered that its a Touring. I'm thrilled with it so its all good...
yes it is!
mine's a touring too and better than the GT now!
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Old 02-27-2013, 03:02 PM
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same thing happened to me
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Originally Posted by Firebase99
^ this plus this:Roadsters did not get the GT wheels - the only real way to quickly tell between a Grand Touring and a Touring for roadsters is the Brembo brakes. PLUS, Navi is in GT.
Wrong...According to the Nissan spec chart that I have.....which was issued in 2006:

Grand Touring roadsters features, Touring equipment plus Brembo braking system and Vehicle Dyanamic Control (VDC).
Grand Touring Coupe features Touring & Track equiptment.

Track: includes Enthusiast equipment plus Brembo braking system, RAYS
super lightweight 18" front & 19" rear forged alloy wheels, front chin spoiler,
rear underbody diffusers, rear spoiler and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Touring: includes Enthusiast equipment plus Bose audio system with in-dash
6-CD changer, leather-appointed seats, power heated seats and Vehicle Dyamic Control (VDC)...on manual transmission models
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Originally Posted by sluggoZ
Wrong...According to the Nissan spec chart that I have.....which was issued in 2006:

Grand Touring roadsters features, Touring equipment plus Brembo braking system and Vehicle Dyanamic Control (VDC).
Grand Touring Coupe features Touring & Track equiptment.

Track: includes Enthusiast equipment plus Brembo braking system, RAYS
super lightweight 18" front & 19" rear forged alloy wheels, front chin spoiler,
rear underbody diffusers, rear spoiler and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Touring: includes Enthusiast equipment plus Bose audio system with in-dash
6-CD changer, leather-appointed seats, power heated seats and Vehicle Dyamic Control (VDC)...on manual transmission models
Isn't that what he just said? Difference is Brembo brakes.
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Originally Posted by SQuaLZ
Isn't that what he just said? Difference is Brembo brakes.
That's how I read it too
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Old 02-28-2013, 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by SQuaLZ
Isn't that what he just said? Difference is Brembo brakes.
I'm saying that Brembo brakes are on the '06 GT Roadsters!
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Old 02-28-2013, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by sluggoZ
Wrong...According to the Nissan spec chart that I have.....which was issued in 2006:

Grand Touring roadsters features, Touring equipment plus Brembo braking system and Vehicle Dyanamic Control (VDC).
Grand Touring Coupe features Touring & Track equiptment.

Track: includes Enthusiast equipment plus Brembo braking system, RAYS
super lightweight 18" front & 19" rear forged alloy wheels, front chin spoiler,
rear underbody diffusers, rear spoiler and Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC)

Touring: includes Enthusiast equipment plus Bose audio system with in-dash
6-CD changer, leather-appointed seats, power heated seats and Vehicle Dyamic Control (VDC)...on manual transmission models
my 6spd touring roadster has TSC not VDC
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Old 02-28-2013, 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by sluggoZ
I'm saying that Brembo brakes are on the '06 GT Roadsters!
Isn't that what he said too? At least that's how I read his comment.
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