JoGo350Z Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Don't know if anyone can help... I'm looking at getting a 2006 Base Model. Should it have the 300bhp engine or the 280bhp engine? I recently drove a 300bhp UK car and this one feels remakedly similar. Or could it one of those cases where they report 280 but it comes out the factory with more....??? Thanks in advance Quote
Stew Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 I think it has the 300ps 'rev up' engine. Not entirely sure being an import. Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 You need to check that its an 06MY and not a 2005MY registered in 2006. If its the 2006MY it will have the led rear lights, 2 slat grill and the later interior. Quote
JoGo350Z Posted August 4, 2007 Author Posted August 4, 2007 Thanks guys. It has a five slat front grill but is descibed as a 2007 registered 2006 car...can i tell by engine number. How do i tell about the interior? Quote
N15MNO-Daron Posted August 4, 2007 Posted August 4, 2007 Why wud u go for the Base model?? I got the S version... sports pack.. its unbelievable! i wudnt settle for the base 17' wheels or suspension.. Quote
JoGo350Z Posted August 5, 2007 Author Posted August 5, 2007 It's got 19" wheels, black, 400 miles, all documents, Grade 5 Auction - less than £19K.....and HID's, custom leather interior.. I'll probably put AP Calipers and discs on and my own stereo i - as i want it. Don't believe in Crusie Control... so seems a good deal to me. I'm just trying to find out about the engine. Not sure what you mean about the suspension...it's the same on Base, S, T and ST versions.... Quote
N15MNO-Daron Posted August 5, 2007 Posted August 5, 2007 Jesus.. if he added 19's and leather interior.. i wonder what other things he added... i bet the previous owner went nuts on optional extras GOOD BUY! ... why wud u worry abt 20 bhp? Not sure where i heard it now.. but i was told the ST and S version had stiffer suspension as they are the sports versions (well ST has best of both worlds). Quote
JoGo350Z Posted August 5, 2007 Author Posted August 5, 2007 The extra power and torque is nice to have but not essential i guess - just trying to be sure about what i'm buying. I haven't seen anything about different suspension otehr than ESC and i haven't noticed any differences with the cars i've driven - but you may be right.... Quote
N15MNO-Daron Posted August 6, 2007 Posted August 6, 2007 Keep us updated! Interested to know what other extras might be o nthe car that they didnt mention about I also heard that ~JDM Z's have 10 bhp more than the UK versions Quote
Trev-the-Rev Posted August 7, 2007 Posted August 7, 2007 Don't need to be with 296 bhp as standard Quote
docwra Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 I haven't seen anything about different suspension otehr than ESC and i haven't noticed any differences with the cars i've driven - but you may be right.... My 04 Import apparently has some kind of uprated suspension from the factory but Ive no idea what - certainly feels firmer than the UKDM model I drove a while back Its also got Brembos and Rays, Nismo dials and a Momo wheel - could this be some kind of mysterious sport pack that no-one knows about?? Quote
sinbad Posted October 30, 2007 Posted October 30, 2007 Could be the s-tune suspension? http://www.nismoparts.com/catalog/?section=380 Quote
JoGo350Z Posted November 9, 2007 Author Posted November 9, 2007 Finally got it a couple of weeks ago... most impressed. Stuck a decent Exhaust on, Nismo 2 rear spoiler, Nismo 1 front, HID main beams, LED Bulbs, Cold Air Injen Induction Kit, all for under £20K. So all in all i'm very happy with the Z. Springs on order. Just need to get some decent brakes at reasonable cost as i dopubt the standard JDM ones will be much good with prolonged use or braking from high speed on the "autobahns......" Quote
redzed Posted November 9, 2007 Posted November 9, 2007 The extra power and torque is nice to have but not essential i guess - just trying to be sure about what i'm buying. I haven't seen anything about different suspension otehr than ESC and i haven't noticed any differences with the cars i've driven - but you may be right.... Actually the torque is less on the 2006 model Quote
Sarnie Posted November 10, 2007 Posted November 10, 2007 Finally got it a couple of weeks ago... most impressed. Stuck a decent Exhaust on, Nismo 2 rear spoiler, Nismo 1 front, HID main beams, LED Bulbs, Cold Air Injen Induction Kit, all for under £20K. So all in all i'm very happy with the Z. Springs on order. Just need to get some decent brakes at reasonable cost as i dopubt the standard JDM ones will be much good with prolonged use or braking from high speed on the "autobahns......" we need pics......... Quote
JoGo350Z Posted November 16, 2007 Author Posted November 16, 2007 Not brilliant pic...i'll do some more soon Quote
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