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

 

All models above Base have TCS. All MANUAL models above Enthusiast have the next higher system, VDC. VDC includes TCS.

 

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

 

A 350Z enthusiast can tell by looking at amenities such as TCS, VDC, cruise control, Bose audio...
Visit NISSANUSA and study the various models.

 

And your decision is?

 

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.

 

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.

 

FYI, touring (and grand touring and 35th anniversary) have leather, the others do not.

 

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}