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Old 06-27-2016, 10:45 AM
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Could someone let me know how I can tell what trim a 2008 350z is? The seller thinks it is a GT, but how can I confirm which trim it is? Also, this is a 2008 350z (unknown trim atm) with 77k miles. Seller is asking $11.5k Is this a good deal?

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Old 06-27-2016, 10:53 AM
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Thats a fine deal... You can know what trim level by the options it has available in the top 100 questions... Grand touring should have brembo brakes leather seats and some nice 18s in front and 19s in back... Stearing wheel controls and a big line of ladies lines up to go for a ride.
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does it have brembos? if not then its a touring
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And before you get mad and call me a dickbag ill even be extra nice.
Model Breakdown (2007-2008):

*All models received the new 306hp VQHR motor.*

Base:Bi-xenon HID's, 18" five-spoke rims, 6-speed MT only. No VSLD or cruise control.

Enthusiast: Adds TCS, VLSD, Cruise Control, Auto-dimming rearview mirror, aluminum pedals, Illuminated audio controls on steering wheel. Availble with MT or AT.

Touring: Adds VDC (manual only), Bose Audio w/ MP3 playback
capability, leather seats w/ power and heat. Available with MT or AT.

Grand Touring: Adds Brembo brakes and Rays Rims from Track model, underbody aero package, Bose sound system, and leather seats. Available with MT or AT.

Nismo: Adds Brembo Braking system, factory-Nismo aero package, OEM Nismo suspension setup, lightweight Rays rims (18"x8.5" Front, 19x9.5" rear). MT only.

Hopefully this brief overview will help you to decide which model is right for you. When your ready to purchase your Z, head over to www.edmunds.com, locate the Invoice price in your area for the model you've chosen, and bargain away! NEVER pay MSRP for a Z! You should be paying at or just above Invoice.
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Could someone help me out with this. Seller sent me pictures of the wheels, doesnt look like brembo brakes. I am thinking it is a Touring? and if so does the Touring still have the VLSD? http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/5649860582.html
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looks like touring to me. and yes it will have the vlsd (but its crap)
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Why is it crap? and it is better on the Grand Touring? Or just crap on the 2008?
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i meant the vlsd.... sorry
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get the car, save money and get a quaife, carbonetics, or os gieken diff
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to me, it doesnt seem like a bad deal
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I appreciate your responses. Does the touring have the bigger tires in the rear still?
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When i checked the VIN on VehicleHistory it says it is a Base. Yet the seller told me it has power/heated seats and leather seats which made me think it was a touring?
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Vin checks normally blow. It looks like a touring. Most likely hasn't had seat swaps/etc.
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Any ideas on a different website I can try to use for a free vin check?
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You can tell by the steering wheel it isnt' a base model, a base model wouldn't have cruise control or the bluetooth/radio controls. I'm very confident it is a touring model.
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Very true, the steering wheel combined with the leather, heated/power seats, and cruise control make me agree. Was hoping that there was just an accurate website that did a free VIN check to see if the car has a clean title for sure or not?
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Originally Posted by clmoore3
I appreciate your responses. Does the touring have the bigger tires in the rear still?

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It's actually a good deal
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Originally Posted by dboyzalter
Stearing wheel controls and a big line of ladies lines up to go for a ride.
I was wondering what I was doing wrong but I guess its just my trim level. The ladies aren't into base trim....
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I don't think I got OP's question.


OP you should start a new thread. I might be able to answer your question that way.


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