scottohio03

I have been looking at new 05 left over 350Z touring roadsters. I have test drove a few but last night when I test drove one I started looking at a new 06 touring coupe. I have drove both the coupe and convertible and I love both of them. Would you buy a leftover 05 touring roadster or buy a new 06 touring coupe with navigation. The roadsters I have been looking at do not have navigation.

will56

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whats the price difference? also what are u looking for? the 06 has a few nicer features headlights, taillights, 300hp

scottohio03

the 05 touring roadster has a sticker price of $37,700 I think and they are offering it to me at $33,000. I didnt really consider the 06 coupe i looked at i liked it but today I have been thinking it might be a better buy to find a 06 coupe with navigation instead of buying the 05 roadster without navi. I like the new updates on the 06 the headlights, taillights, 300hp and the interior changes. Also I am 6'6" and felt a little cramped in the roadster but in the coupe I was able to recline the seat a bit more and it didnt feel as cramped

Low J.

You should buy my '05 Ultra Yellow Enthusiast that's for sale.......it's already got a custom lowered Corbeau drivers seat.....and you'll save about $9k

scottohio03

headroom was fine and leg room was good i just felt a little close to the steering wheel in the roadster b/c I couldnt recline the seat much

The Brickyard Rat

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Sounds like the Coupe is a better fit for you. And the Coupe looks better than the vert with the top up, imo.

mahont

If I was 6'6 I don't think I could stand the roadster. I am 6'3 and drive a coupe and never feel scrunched. My dad just bought an 06' roadster though and it sucks how you cannot put the seat back as far (at least for a guy my size). I definitely feel a little bit cramped in the roadster so I can imagine how you feel being taller than I am. I also think the coupe looks better than the vert when the verts top is up. Also are you looking for a 6MT or AT?

Luis_23

davidv

iTrader: (2)

Geeeeze. This sounds like a newbee post. You have been a member for 16 months. Buy whichever makes you happy.

scottohio03

they both would make me happy. I drove 2 roadsters in the last two days and decided I am going to order an 06 touring coupe. I havent decided on a color yet but I know i am getting a 6MT. I am deciding on either interlagos fire and silverstone. Saw the interlagos fire last night and loved the color but I think I want navigation and it didnt have it.

davidv

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Are you sure that you are OK with a roadster in Ohio. Ohio is one damn cold state. How often will you be able to drive top-down?

scottohio03

yeah I would be fine with a roadster in ohio it would be parked all winter excelt this winter hasnt been bad at all. I am going with the 06 coupe I think it is a better decision because of the updates on the 06 and with being more comfortable in the car plus I will end up modding it and racing it so cope is a better choice all around. Now just decide on a color interlagos fire, daytona blue or silverstone

davidv

iTrader: (2)

So which 350Z did you get?

k3silk

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you should get that one guys yellow coupe sounds like a great deal... hey you got any pics of that yellow ride of yours.

MrPanda72

I guess he is looking for defining pros and cons off each. since I am still buying one in the future, I was hoping to hear some of that too.

konspec

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Coupe def. is more confy in my opinion. I'm 6' 4'' and I have plenty of room but when i get in my dads' roadster I feel like I need out of the woom. I work at a Nissan Dealership in Washington PA we just got a 05 anniv. , yellow, with only 1600 miles. It should be priced around 32k could send pics if you want.

konspec

iTrader: (4)

oh yeah some pros and cons.

roadster pros: looks sexual with the top down, For a car thats a toy a convert makes the summer evening drives more enjoyable.
cons: half the trunk space, limited use colder climates, heavier, not as streamline with top up.



but in the end you should get a tingley feeling when you see the car you want

davidv

iTrader: (2)

Thats about what I figured.

scottohio03

I ordered a 2006 Touring 6 speed manual coupe with side air bags and navigation , it is silverstone with charcoal leather. I wanted burnt orange leather but it would have taken longer to get the car so I went with the charcoal. I have not had time to order it until now b/c I work 7 days a week at two fulltime jobs. I dont work two jobs because I have to I do it because I am preparing to build a house and that is going to cost me over $300,000 and in southeast Ohio that is a lot of money for a single guy to spend on a house.

trackmjt

Damn you're lucky, I remember living in the midwest, out here you can't get a single bedroom condo for $300k. Congrats on the new car.