I saved 8 grand not getting an enthusiast and i couldnt be happier. A quaife is much cheaper

 

You will most likely go into a serious depression and require professional medical care.

 

I've had my base model for over 5 years and I still love it. It does everything I need. My traction control and cruise control is in my right foot. I really haven't missed the limited slip so don't think I will be putting in an LSD anytime in the near future. The base works for me.

Les

 

Just go Enthusiast...its not that much more and you get a few goodies.

Noone wants to say "Hey I have a base" ANYTHING.

Well maybe a Base Z06...

 

I love my base. Just wished I had the brembo calipers, VDC, and LSD but mostly they can be upgraded with aftermarket parts

 

Get a base and put an lsd in it. I like my base. Thing I would like to have are an lsd, hid's, and thats it.

 

i dont think you will

 

If you mean driving in snow, just get 4 winter tires. They will get you through the light snow and slippery conditions without any problems. Once the snow exceeds 4 or 5 inches, the Z's ground clearance creates problems.

Les

 

my leather is burnt orange, and even in the hot summer they dont get hot at all. i love em.

 

Buy another STI. Why would you downgrade to a 350Z?

 

350z is a downgrade? really? They are completely different categories, dont think either is better than the other

 

Are you looking at new only, why not get a used car?
I love my Base

 

if it's going to be your daily. you're going to miss the cruise control on longer drives

 

I think he was joking.

How much are you getting the Base for?

 

Enthusiast is only $1500 or so more than Base; you get a lot of goodies for the extra money.

 

i would say i have a base, im not ashamed to say it cuz compared to the gt model that i got for +/- 10k less than you and its the same car at the end. also with the 10k i saved ill buy better stuff than the gt model comes with

 

Totally agreed. Oh btw, I love my base here. Saved close to 4000 by not getting enthusiest model. Also, i should mention that base doesn't come with a cruise control..I don't know if that's something you really need in your car.... I could care less about cruise control

You're waay too funny dude.. thanks for keeping me entertained with all your posts all over the forum

 

Bought a (new 2008) base model for $23,900 a few weeks ago and very happy with the bang for buck. Took it to the track yesterday and I agree it needs a LSD ! Anyone know how much labor costs are to install? I imagine this invalidates the factory warranty?

 

^^^i would say yes and no, on the engine hell no, but on your differential its a strong possibilty. now days theyre "supposed" prove that the modification you did is the reason that somethings wrong. now honestly, if i add the vlsd from the factory i dont think anyone at a dealership would ever know the difference, since 85% of z's have these anyway. i think it would be more of a suprise for them to see an open differential, if its even possible to tell a difference. thats also why im strongly considering a 4.08 final drive while i put a vlsd in because its really one of the only things you can do to make your car significantly accelerate faster without touching the engine, so warranty stays 100% intact. also they probably couldnt tell the difference on that one either even if theyre looking at it. cheers

 

no.. base is just as nice.. i got a 06 base with 24k for sale or take over if your interested.. located in NJ... its just as nice as my buddys just no lsd... which you can pickup the full nismo lsd kit on here for 790 shipped... if no one wants me car soon.. im gonna order that kit and mod it.. if interested pm me... ill give you my number and we can talk...