Im looking to buy a Z but i really dont know all the info i need. Now the only thing i want to know is how to really tell if its a nismo.

Details of the car:
It has brembos, Orange seats orange ebrake leather, and some orange crap on the stearing wheel, and a weird looking center console well in my opinion because i havent seen something like that on a 350z.

Like i said i want to know how to tell if the car is reall a nismo rather then that bumper because the body looks like a regular Z.

Thanks!

 

2006, not a NISMO.

Pics would help.

 

2008 Nissan 350Z Base / Enthusiast / GrandTouring / Nismo / Touring
VIN: JN1BZ34EX8M752964
Style / Body: Coupe 2D Engine: 3.5L V6 MPI
Country of Assembly: Japan


I didnt bother taking pics as it looks sweat but idk maybe that can help^^.
Looked it up on KBB

 

If you are shopping for a Z, learn to use the VIN decoder at the top of the page under "Tools" drop down.

This car:

"2008 Nissan 350Z 2dr Cpe Man Grand Touring

VIN: JN1BZ34EX8M752964"

You mention orange stuff in this car. BZZZZTTT. Nismo interior has RED seat inserts, red stitching on panels and steering wheel and the most distinctive thing is the Nismo serial number plaque on the center console aft of the shifter.

Also, real Nismo has all the aero body work (not that that is always a deadset clue as there are lots of copy body kits out there.)

One way to tell if it's a copy as well is to look directly behind the front grill and look for what looks like a horizontal shock absorber (because that's what it is) with the name "Autech" on it. That's the body/chassis isolator (there's one in back too but not so visible.)

The GT version is a very nice car, all said. It shares similar wheel/tire SIZING (although wheels are a little different), Brembo brakes, same drivetrain of course. What the GT does NOT have is the Yamaha suspension, underbody aero, welded body seams, and rear muffler (but exhaust all the same ahead of the rear muffler).

Hope that helps.

Mic

 

Thanks man, i been looking for a Z for a while but its just hard to find one under 100k at a reasonable price. + im a 18yr old boy thats trying to do it on his own if you understand the way im going but thanks for the info.

 

NP. And I do understand where you're coming from.

I don't tell many people this (but no longer care), I got my first Z when I was 18. It was a two year old S30. hahahahahahaha..... anyone wants to do the math, I'm OK with it.

Good luck finding your Z. And just to mimic all that would say this: "Don't settle. Wait for the right one to come along."

Cheers,

Mic

 

Whew, I don't think I'd admit that Mic, actually that makes you one of the most respected members on the forum IMO.
OP, what's your price range? You should be able to find plenty of good z's with 100,xxx or less miles.

 

i am going to say $7500.....

 

If he looks hard enough, he can find a one owner, well maintained, higher mileage z for that price, he may not be able to afford anything else after that.

 

"Respect for the O.G." kinda thing? Hahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaa....

Actually, just thought about that and realized I misspoke... I was 20 when I got the Z. Big diff y'know. Still had a Chevy Nova (with an entirely unsuitable engine in it) at 18.