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Old Apr 17, 2011 | 08:14 PM
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I'm in the market to buy a used 350z. I was reading up on wiki and it says "For the 2006 model year, the 350Z received a number of notable changes for its mid-cycle facelift. The 300HP/260TQ Rev-up engine that was introduced mid-year 2005 with 6-speed manual was offered for every trim now. Purchasing a 5-speed automatic meant you still got the VQ35DE with 287HP/274TQ. The headlights now sported larger bi-xenon projectors, the front bumper had been revised, the rear taillights now use LEDs, and interior changes brought differences to the center console, among other small things."

I've been able to look at pics of the headlights, but I'm having trouble finding pics of the bumper to see the differences between the 03-05 and the 06-08. Does anyone have any links to see the difference between the two? I'm just curious because it seems like the 06+ have a bulkier, curvier look to the front sides. I'm not sure if that's part of the "bumper revision" Thanks!
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dcapone80
hi,
I'm in the market to buy a used 350z. I was reading up on wiki and it says "For the 2006 model year, the 350Z received a number of notable changes for its mid-cycle facelift. The 300HP/260TQ Rev-up engine that was introduced mid-year 2005 with 6-speed manual was offered for every trim now. Purchasing a 5-speed automatic meant you still got the VQ35DE with 287HP/274TQ. The headlights now sported larger bi-xenon projectors, the front bumper had been revised, the rear taillights now use LEDs, and interior changes brought differences to the center console, among other small things."

I've been able to look at pics of the headlights, but I'm having trouble finding pics of the bumper to see the differences between the 03-05 and the 06-08. Does anyone have any links to see the difference between the two? I'm just curious because it seems like the 06+ have a bulkier, curvier look to the front sides. I'm not sure if that's part of the "bumper revision" Thanks!
The grill has less horizontal pieces, the bottom of the bumper opening has a "half circle" cut out, and the reflector design is different.
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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You might looking up '05s and '06s on sites like autotrader, ebay, etc. where the ads typically have a lot of pictures.

To answer your question, yes there is a difference.
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Old Apr 18, 2011 | 07:17 PM
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for a little extra power check out an 07-08 z
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