Hello everyone

I'm in the market for a new car. My list consists of a 350z, 370z if i can find one i want i can afford, ha, a g35 coupe or a mustang. The 350z is kind of on top of my list and I found this particular one used here in san antonio. I've been doing much research on the 350z and found this one that they say is an enthusiast but I spy brembos, rays, lower body parts and a spoiler. So is this really a grand touring? I'm looking to get a grand touring if possible. Wondering if anyone could tell from these pics:

http://www.northparksubaru.net/used/...ca0ab0013a.htm

If its a grand touring, I may jump on this one. Looks like the previous owner put an aftermarket deck in the car that the dealer took off, so can't tell what sound system it has.

 

Yep, looks like a Grand Touring with the heated leather seats and other Grand Touring stuff. It's an automatic though (No pun intended)

 

So the dealer just put the wrong trim? well damn, I'm gonna really consider snagging it then. 21k with 30k miles. Awesome deal. Just gonna check out the condition in person and carfax. And yeah gonna be doing an automatic, manual isn't practical for me. haha

 

From wiki page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_350Z#Models

"For the 2007 model year, the 350Z was again moderately revised. The VQ35DE V6 was replaced with a new, but still 3.5 L VQ35HR V6. It produced 306 hp (228 kW) at 6800 rpm with 268 ft·lbf (363 N·m) at 4800 rpm. The hood was revised featuring a bulge reminiscent of the original 240Z. In the US, trims levels were narrowed down to 350Z (base), Enthusiast, Touring, and Grand Touring..."

From what I've seen and read, it's really difficult to determine which model it really is/was (other than base) without the original window sticker/invoice.

31K miles is probably about average for an '07, but it's impossible to know how well the car was cared for and how hard it was driven. Thankfully, the car doesn't appear to have any mods or "upgrades" that would point to the PO having abusive driving habits.

The tires look like they're pretty much done from the right rear quarter view. If the PO got 31K from the originals, he didn't drive it hard at all. If the tires have already been replaced once, I'd start to get concerned. I drove an '08 with 10K miles that had a bad feathering issue, so check for that.

The 5AT is bullet-proof from what I've read, and it's pretty much flawless performance-wise, too. I have an '08 Touring Coupe with it. You'll catch hell here for having a "Barbie" car, but those guys are just mad because they have to put up with all the MT and clutch problems.

 

Not trying to bash on anyone who has an AT, but the 350z is a completely different vehicle with the manual. This follows for most sports cars. If you can't drive stick then go for it, but if you can, hold out and wait for a nice MT. You'll be much more satisfied with the ride.

 

Another clue is the steering wheel.

This may be an Aftermarket audio with a removable face

 

Everyone wants a 350Z. Some talk about it. Others do it.