Valveman Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hello, I am new to this forum as I am considering purchasing a 350Z. I understand the 350Z was updated in 2006 and was given a more powerful engine. Please could someone tell me what the rest of the updates were and how they can be identified i.e. how would I know if the 350Z had the more powerful engine. Are there any give away signs etc. Many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T8 JPE Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hi Valveman, My car is on a 56plate registered in sept 06 and is a face lift model. The face lift includes: LED rear lights The headlights no longer have a long orange strip up the side The front bumper only has 2 fins in the middle and the bottom of the bumper also has an indent in the centre. The interior also recieved an update with soft touch finishes. The gear stick surround in now in aluminium and the aircon buttons also have silver knobs instead of the black plastic ones. Im sure i've probably missed something though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rentech Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Hi and the above list with the bulge on the bonnet should be the latest version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainSensible Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hi and the above list with the bulge on the bonnet should be the latest version No, that was for the 07 model. 06 has standard bonnet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valveman Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Many thanks for the info I take it the bulge in the bonnet was due to the taller more powerful engine. I also assume that these have the 295hp engine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rentech Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hi and the above list with the bulge on the bonnet should be the latest version No, that was for the 07 model. 06 has standard bonnet. Yes, latest version as in '07 model, that's what I was trying to say anyway Many thanks for the info I take it the bulge in the bonnet was due to the taller more powerful engine. I also assume that these have the 295hp engine I think it's something like 306hp for the latest '07 models Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valveman Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Can you just clarify and is this correct models 2003 - 2005 280hp - normal bonnet models 2006 - 2007 295hp - normal bonnet models after 2007 306hp - with bonnet bulge Does the face lift version feel quicker than the original model? or is there not much in it? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 there is a thread on here somewhere maybe in the faq section regarding model year changes, it is a mere search away for you, an extensive list it is too. btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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