Nerfthis2019

If you look under the hood next to the battery compartment there is a little metal plate that has your model info on it. Then head to:
http://partsouq.com/ru/catalog/nissa...33&catalog=USA

Select Engine, DE or HR
then, "Find on page" tool and type in your model number. You will see a table with your model and the type of trim you have.

rudva

Well mine for sure has being modified a lot, no match with all mentioned here, I try post my dashboard picture to see if any of you can help me to know which one do I have, but the forum error appears. For sure is no the base... unless the steering were also changed and no VTC/VDC button. At the plate in the firewall says type: Z33, Color Trim: KYO G and nothing else on the sticker at the door than de VIN, weight and year...

I appreciatte if anyone can help me, I need to buy new healights

MicVelo

So, since you have the VIN, use the VIN decoder to tell you what trim you have. If that's too difficult and you know it's not a base, your car (all cars above Base) uses 8-pin HID headlights.

JSMCO

Hi Guys,
1st post here, as my daughter just bought a 2005 350Z Coupe.

We have entered the VIN # at Nissan, which says it's a base model.
When entered at the Nissan Forum VIN decoder, it says it's a touring.
When entered at Carfax, it says it's a Track.

I don't know if it's proper protocol to show the VIN # here in the forums, or if there are details about the car that would help nail it down? It's a manual transmission. It has aftermarket wheels, 18" all around, and aftermarket brakes. We do have the calipers that came off, but I don't know if they're the originals or not. It has power heated leather seats, a Bose subwoofer, and a button that says "VDC Off" to the left of the steering wheel. The VIN sticker says Trim is "K" No help with ID by steering wheel controls or headlights, they are aftermarket. It's kind of a Frankenstein.

I have read through this thread but I admit, I'm still confused, sorry.

Thanks in advance for any help shedding some light.

icer5160

iTrader: (4)

Hello JSMCO,

Thanks for posting in a relevant topic/thread. Based on the seats alone, I suspect you have a touring model. Assuming the powered seat features actually work that is. You already mentioned the vehicle is a bit of a Frankenstein of parts, which is not uncommon on these cars. But also having the Bose stereo is another good indicator that you have a touring.

If it was a Base Model, you would have cloth seats, no Homelink rear view mirror, no steering wheel controls, no VDC, and no Bose Stereo/speakers. So that rules out a Base Trim.
If it was a Track Model, you would have cloth seats and Brembo brakes. I think you would also have wheel controls and VDC, but no Bose Stereo. Track models also had special forged wheels (rare), but not uncommon for people to swap wheels out.
A touring model should have the upgraded seats, Bose Stereo, wheel controls, Homelink mirror, & VDC. The 05 Touring had the gen-1 18" touring wheels, which I think are 6-Spoke. Only the Anniversary Edition in 2005 got the 5-spoke gen-2 18" touring wheels. The Touring V2s would come standard on Base and Enthusiast trims starting in 2006.

Other Notes:
Brake upgrades are common, but I don't think the standard touring had the Brembos, only the Nismo, Track, and Grand Touring were offered with Brembos.

I use decodethis.com for VINs, I have found it to be pretty detailed and accurate.
Cheers!
-Icer

JSMCO

Thanks very much for the reply. I agree with you, it seems to have the features that would be expected in a Touring Trim. In any case, we have plenty of work and part hunting to do, and I'm sure I'll be visiting the forum quite often for help and advice.