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So I just bought my first 350z (so happy I can finally say I'm a proud owner of a 350z) for $2300 off of IAAI.
I have yet to figure out what trim it is! Even if it's base, I'm still going to love it.
I was hoping you guys could give me some information on parts (I'm surrounded by German car enthusiasts).
The year of the car is 2003.
From my understanding... I can buy parts from 2003-2005. Is this range correct or can it be extended further? Does it vary?
Where are some of the best sites to look for good quality parts that don't require much fitting?
I'm already ordering the bumper support part. Going to see if we can salvage the bumper. If not, I want to have an idea of where to look for these kind of things (OEM/Aftermarket).
Welcome.
I look forward to see how you turn this car around, it's in rough shape.
It looks to me like an Enthusiast or Touring model, which aside from the Track are the best models to find.
Hopefully the parking brake up is a sign of 6MT...
Interested to see the progress you make on this, mostly looks cosmetic or hope it is
Car arrived last night at 3AM and to answer your curiosity... it's AT
And from the looks of it, it is only cosmetic.
Drove it home last night. No problem starting it up.
Dashboard didn't light up like a christmas tree aside from the airbag.
Headlights are still in pretty good condition.
Time to do some research on where I can find aftermarket bumpers
How many miles does that bad boy have? Looks like the PO liked to drive around in a sandpaper suit.
Haha yeah I have no clue. I'm planning on just getting some seat covers for now. Forgot to mention before I'm still in college so I'm somewhat broke. Looking to make some quick fixes interior-wise. As for exterior, I'm planning on getting an aftermarket bumper but I have yet to figure out what company makes the best (quality-wise) ones. From the looks of it... "you get what you pay for" applies in this case.
Welcome.
I look forward to see how you turn this car around, it's in rough shape.
It looks to me like an Enthusiast or Touring model, which aside from the Track are the best models to find.
Can someone help me confirm that this is a Touring model?
I have the TCS button, Bose sound system, heated seats, and 17" rims. If I recall correctly, 18's were an option for the Touring model.
It is likely an Enthusiast model as the Touring was equipped with VDC vs TCS and 18" v1 Touring wheels were standard, the Performance model had v1 Touring wheels, TCS and cloth seats I believe, it's been a while since I bought my z though(11 years) so I may be wrong.
Check the VIN Decoder under the Tools tab on the top of the page.
Base: 3.5L V6 with 287hp/274 ft-lbs of tq., 17" rims. Only available in 6-speed MT. No VLSD, cruise control.
Enthusiast: Added Cruise Control, HID headlights, Aluminum pedals, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, VLSD, and TCS. Available in either 6-speed MT or 5-speed AT.
Performance: Adds VDC , 18" rims (18"x8" all around). Only available with 6-speed MT.
Touring: Adds Leather seats w/ power adjust-ability, Bose sound system, and optional DVD Navigation. Available in either 6-speed MT or 5-speed AT.
Track: Adds 18" Rays Track Rims (18"x8" front, 18"x8.5" rear, approx. 18.3 lbs per rim), Brembo Big Brake Kit, underbody aero kit w/ rear hatch spoiler. Only available in 6-speed MT.
*Please note all automatic models Enthusiast up only had TCS, no VDC.
Welcome to the forum Breenie and good luck with sorting it out. One thing I've gotta say though is that I've never seen a 350 seat that is so beat up as that
Just bought my first 350z less than an hour ago
