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Old 09-08-2005, 03:46 PM
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i read that the base z is bad in snow since it doesnt have tcs or something,do all other models have it?im trying to buy a used z, and am mainly looking at touring,but was just wondering.thanks
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All models above Base have TCS. All MANUAL models above Enthusiast have the next higher system, VDC. VDC includes TCS.
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is there any way to tell which model it is by looks?the one im looking at right now it doesnt say and the salesman i talked to didnt know and said he would have to talk to the used car manager,and i dont feel like waiting.thanks
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A 350Z enthusiast can tell by looking at amenities such as TCS, VDC, cruise control, Bose audio...
Visit NISSANUSA and study the various models.
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And your decision is?
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you dont need tcs to drive in the snow. I have been driving a rwd car for the past 6 winters, and have yet to have any problems. As long as you drive carefully, you will be fine. I plan on getting an 06 base model, and I'm going to be driving it in all of the rain and snow that we get here.
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Originally Posted by benchi445
is there any way to tell which model it is by looks?the one im looking at right now it doesnt say and the salesman i talked to didnt know and said he would have to talk to the used car manager,and i dont feel like waiting.thanks

350Z's equipped with VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) should have an on/off switch on the left side of the driverside dash (close to the fusebox). i dont think TCS (Traction Control) can be turned on/off. But there should be a TCS indicator light on the instrument panel or check the fusebox to see if theres a TCS fuse.
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FYI, touring (and grand touring and 35th anniversary) have leather, the others do not.
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Originally Posted by benchi445
is there any way to tell which model it is by looks?the one im looking at right now it doesnt say and the salesman i talked to didnt know and said he would have to talk to the used car manager,and i dont feel like waiting.thanks
All things created stock...

Base - will have no buttons on the steering wheel

Enthusiast - Will have cruise control buttons on the steering wheel and cloth seats

Performance - + VDC (switch on the dash, left side)

Touring - Bose sound system. No gold brembo brake calipers

Track - an Enthusiast with gold brembo brakes. (make sure it has the special track wheels too...some sellers aren't honest)

{not a feature list! use only for eyeballing a trim}

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