03 04 05 06 ? Which year should i get?
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It is a common misconception that bigger breaks stop cars faster. The regular breaks will stop you just as fast. The brembos are only useful if you seriously track the car.
I would go with an 05-06 enthu. because of the tire feathering and 300hp engine. You will waste too much money on the 03-04 tires plus you want something with less miles.
I would go with an 05-06 enthu. because of the tire feathering and 300hp engine. You will waste too much money on the 03-04 tires plus you want something with less miles.
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Originally Posted by davidv
I recommend that you shop for mileage, not model year. If you find a 2004 with 10,000 miles, and a 2005 with 20,000, go for the 2004.
'03/'04 with low mileage = too much time sitting in the service bay.
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I have a 05' Enth and the stopping power of the stock breaks is still great. there are several adv to the Enth over the Track....Wheels: how many of you change the wheels? so the 17's are not a loss and wont stay on very long. Breaks: brenbos look great, but are you going to the track? Bose: it is a pain in the butt to change out a Bose system unless you are willing to change the entire system. The only true loss is leather: i have heard of the Enth model coming with leather but it is rare. currently i am debating trying to buy and convert my seats to power/leather, by using someone elses old seats. that is looking like it is going to cost around $1000 or so without labor. so save the $ and get the Enth (unless you are planning to race the car). If you want to know anything else about my 05 Enth PM me.
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Originally Posted by funkdamonkman
It is a common misconception that bigger breaks stop cars faster.
braking power is determined by disc size and total caliper piston surface area. The Brembos are huge leap forward in terms of braking power and efficiency over the smaller disc/piston stock brakes
but i agree that on the road you probably wont use them any near to their true potential
they sure look sexc though http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...e/122_2286.jpg
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Suspension was bent? You didn't take it to a Nissan dealership for an inspection before you bought it? I paid like $80CDN for a full inspection before getting my used Z. Nothing wrong with it at all other then the known TSBs which I got done before the warrenty wore out.
Originally Posted by ac8024
If it was me, I go with a new 05 or 06 350z. I bought a used 04 350z last two months, and it suffered minor problems. The wheels were bent, suspension was bent, alighment was unbalanced. It was like the previous owner hit a pothole or something. Personally, I will not buy used car anymore. Do alot of research and reviews before you think about buying a 03 or 04. www.carfax.com is a good site that allows you to check on used cars. Anyways, good luck finding your new Z.
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Originally Posted by TiPIACE
lol are you serious dude.......
braking power is determined by disc size and total caliper piston surface area. The Brembos are huge leap forward in terms of braking power and efficiency over the smaller disc/piston stock brakes
but i agree that on the road you probably wont use them any near to their true potential
they sure look sexc though http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...e/122_2286.jpg
braking power is determined by disc size and total caliper piston surface area. The Brembos are huge leap forward in terms of braking power and efficiency over the smaller disc/piston stock brakes
but i agree that on the road you probably wont use them any near to their true potential
they sure look sexc though http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...e/122_2286.jpg
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Originally Posted by Nexx
go look at your road and track magazine. the base model has better braking numbers then a track model with brembo. this is just a 100-0 test in a straight line.
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keep in mind the 06's are heavier...
I would get an 03 for the price or an 05 if you can afford it... i dont like leather a lot...even though I have a touring... I would definitely recommend an enthusiast.... one thing the 03s have that I love that no other years have is the center consol door rolls into the dash instead of sticking out... on the other years it just pops up.
I've even thought about trading my sc'd 03 touring in for a white 05 enth. and hopefully not have to pay much more, I know some dealers will sell the Z with the stillen kit on it. I'd probably keep my pop charger, wheels and a few other things to get the 05 started off. Actually... I HIGHLY doubt I would do that.. but ive thought about it....
My 03 has been problem free though!
I would get an 03 for the price or an 05 if you can afford it... i dont like leather a lot...even though I have a touring... I would definitely recommend an enthusiast.... one thing the 03s have that I love that no other years have is the center consol door rolls into the dash instead of sticking out... on the other years it just pops up.
I've even thought about trading my sc'd 03 touring in for a white 05 enth. and hopefully not have to pay much more, I know some dealers will sell the Z with the stillen kit on it. I'd probably keep my pop charger, wheels and a few other things to get the 05 started off. Actually... I HIGHLY doubt I would do that.. but ive thought about it....
My 03 has been problem free though!
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What are your plans for the car???
Any tracking or autocrossing I'd go for a track model (for the brembos) and an 05 or earlier model. They are significantly lighter than the 06's but a tad bit more road noise. We're talking roughly (100-200lbs) across different trims.
You're coming from a beamer so you might want a quieter ride?
Also, are you going to mod?
It's easy to get a 287 hp car up to 300 hp to the crank. I don't know how easy it is to get more torque out of the 300hp version, but the 287 has a tad more torque to begin with.
Losing a couple hundred pounds from an 06 to match an 03 through 05 is going to be tough. If you're into the more luxury ride then this is a mute point.
It all depends on your plans for the car.
Any tracking or autocrossing I'd go for a track model (for the brembos) and an 05 or earlier model. They are significantly lighter than the 06's but a tad bit more road noise. We're talking roughly (100-200lbs) across different trims.
You're coming from a beamer so you might want a quieter ride?
Also, are you going to mod?
It's easy to get a 287 hp car up to 300 hp to the crank. I don't know how easy it is to get more torque out of the 300hp version, but the 287 has a tad more torque to begin with.
Losing a couple hundred pounds from an 06 to match an 03 through 05 is going to be tough. If you're into the more luxury ride then this is a mute point.
It all depends on your plans for the car.
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The brembos are nice, but especially if you are looking used, be prepared the cost of replacement pads and rotors when the time comes is absolutly ridiculous, in the thousands of $$. I dont think it's worth it, although they do look nice behind the wheels.
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Originally Posted by Lemans350
The brembos are nice, but especially if you are looking used, be prepared the cost of replacement pads and rotors when the time comes is absolutly ridiculous, in the thousands of $$. I dont think it's worth it, although they do look nice behind the wheels.
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From Performance Nissan Site:
OEM Brembo Front Rotor: $415.95 EACH
OEM Brembo Rear Rotor: $395.95 EACH
OEM Front Brembo Pads: $132.95 (Non Brembo $59.95)
OEM Rear Brembo Pads $95.50 (Non Brembo $41.95)
I cant find pricing on OEM Non Brembo rotors on the site, but they sell slotted replacements for only $130/$110 and stoptechs for $218/$198, so the OEMs are not going to be more then that, i recall them being in the $120-130 range.
OEM Brembo Front Rotor: $415.95 EACH
OEM Brembo Rear Rotor: $395.95 EACH
OEM Front Brembo Pads: $132.95 (Non Brembo $59.95)
OEM Rear Brembo Pads $95.50 (Non Brembo $41.95)
I cant find pricing on OEM Non Brembo rotors on the site, but they sell slotted replacements for only $130/$110 and stoptechs for $218/$198, so the OEMs are not going to be more then that, i recall them being in the $120-130 range.
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Originally Posted by BlackSpec02
keep in mind the 06's are heavier...
I would get an 03 for the price or an 05 if you can afford it... i dont like leather a lot...even though I have a touring... I would definitely recommend an enthusiast.... one thing the 03s have that I love that no other years have is the center consol door rolls into the dash instead of sticking out... on the other years it just pops up.
I've even thought about trading my sc'd 03 touring in for a white 05 enth. and hopefully not have to pay much more, I know some dealers will sell the Z with the stillen kit on it. I'd probably keep my pop charger, wheels and a few other things to get the 05 started off. Actually... I HIGHLY doubt I would do that.. but ive thought about it....
My 03 has been problem free though!
I would get an 03 for the price or an 05 if you can afford it... i dont like leather a lot...even though I have a touring... I would definitely recommend an enthusiast.... one thing the 03s have that I love that no other years have is the center consol door rolls into the dash instead of sticking out... on the other years it just pops up.
I've even thought about trading my sc'd 03 touring in for a white 05 enth. and hopefully not have to pay much more, I know some dealers will sell the Z with the stillen kit on it. I'd probably keep my pop charger, wheels and a few other things to get the 05 started off. Actually... I HIGHLY doubt I would do that.. but ive thought about it....
My 03 has been problem free though!
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i think it depends on whether or not you are going to keep it stock. If you are planning on dumping a lot of money into your Z then go for the 03 performance but if you want to keep it stock go for the 05 track.
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Originally Posted by Will Pwr
On the 03, center console area is more charcoal in color than it is black, was it 04 or 05 where it is more black in color?
The 03's have a more plastic and thin/ brittle feeling center console with a semi-gloss grey. The 04's -05's have a more rubber and soft contour and you're right, it is more black than charcoal and is more matte color.
-- The door swivels UP instead of IN, but is made a little more beefy.
04's are also when they started putting in the knee pads and seat-belt extenders so they don't hit the door/glass.
06's have an even nicer console, it feels like a more solid plastic instead of hollow. Still black like the 04 and 05. If it's nav it has no door at all. Just an opened and molded NAV window which looks pretty trick.