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Re: 05 vs. 06 350Z [qbrozen]
by dat2
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Oct 31, 2005 (2:32 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 31, 2005 9:43 am)
Well I just test drove the 05 enthusiast 6 spd in question. It drove very well. The clutch/shifter/throttle modulation was a little herky jerky, but otherwise a really nice ride. The ride was not bad, I think the 17" wheels help. It certainly didn't scream in the upper rev range, but in the mid and even lower, it really pushed me into my seat. And I'm coming from an 04 Pontiac GTO so that says something for the Z. Overall the car felt extremely buttoned down and solid. The steering was nice, but I noticed it doesn't "recoil" after turning the wheel. Also, it FEELS small to drive, even though it is a considerably sized car!
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Re: 05 vs. 06 350Z [dat2]
by qbrozen
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Oct 31, 2005 (5:23 pm)
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Replying to: dat2 (Oct 31, 2005 2:32 pm)
good point you brought up. Yes, I did find this car particularly difficult to drive smoothly, at first. But you get used to it. It helped ALOT when I adjusted the clutch to engage closer to the floor. I've also heard that an auxiliary engine mount (something like a rod that attaches to existing bolts on the car ... i could probably track down the website that sells them, if you're interested), can improve the clutch action because the powertrain flexes a great deal on the stock mounts.
How it feels in terms of size? Hmmm... I guess I never considered it being large at all. It certainly fit in my garage with more breathing room than anything else I own, so it just never occured to me.
So... what's the bottom line? You buying?
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- #173 of 351
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Re: 05 vs. 06 350Z [qbrozen]
by dat2
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Oct 31, 2005 (7:00 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 31, 2005 5:23 pm)
made offer that was about 6 grand off of their initial offer including diff in trade (they offered 17g for 04 gto in exc cond). think that was a bit low! if they get close i will buy
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- #174 of 351
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Re: 05 vs. 06 350Z [dat2]
by dat2
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Oct 31, 2005 (7:04 pm)
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Replying to: dat2 (Oct 31, 2005 7:00 pm)
also they initially offered '05 z at full retail price minus rebate ...then i had to leave and go to work so they said they would call me after they did some calling around about gto's...
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- #175 of 351
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what will happen to rebate tomorrow?
by dat2
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Oct 31, 2005 (7:05 pm)
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current 1000 rebate expires today...will it be more less or the same tomorrow?
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- #176 of 351
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Re: what will happen to rebate tomorrow? [dat2]
by qbrozen
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Nov 01, 2005 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: dat2 (Oct 31, 2005 7:05 pm)
On an '05?
That rebate won't go away. IF the rebates don't increase on the '05s, manufacturers will usually pay out the rebate to each dealer for their remaining inventory and leave it up to them to get rid of them. The '06s are here, so the manufacturer no longer cares what happens to the '05s.
Why are you getting rid of you GTO, by the way?
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- #177 of 351
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Re: what will happen to rebate tomorrow? [qbrozen]
by miata007
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Nov 01, 2005 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 01, 2005 8:14 am)
Does anyone know of much inventory left in the bay area (CA) for an 05? I know someone who is interested in getting one and waiting for the right price towards the end of the year. He is open to trim level as long as it has a manual gearbox.
Thanks!
007
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Re: what will happen to rebate tomorrow? [miata007]
by qbrozen
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Nov 01, 2005 (12:02 pm)
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Replying to: miata007 (Nov 01, 2005 11:39 am)
you can still search for '05 inventory on nissanusa.com
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- #179 of 351
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Re: what will happen to rebate tomorrow? [miata007]
by qbrozen
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Nov 01, 2005 (12:06 pm)
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Replying to: miata007 (Nov 01, 2005 11:39 am)
you can still search for '05 inventory on nissanusa.com.
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- #180 of 351
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Re: what will happen to rebate tomorrow? [qbrozen]
by dat2
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Nov 01, 2005 (10:00 pm)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Nov 01, 2005 8:14 am)
well i drove an 06 base model 6 spd tonite. i like the 05 with 17 inch rims better. the 06 did not pin me into the seat the way the 05 did. i think they tinkered with the torque curve of the motor and sort of ruined the overall torque happy nature of it to try to make it rev higher.
nothing wrong with my goat...i think i originally wanted a 350z anyway and i ended up buying the gto because it was a bit cheaper and thought i would love the power. i do love the power, but it's not a sports car. it rides "too soft" ... the whole car is not direct like a sports car would be, the shifter and pedals are a pain, although no one ever called the gto a sports car, at least they shouldn't. otherwise it is a sweat ride. the interior is several notches nicer than a z...nice leather and other details. wish me luck with the trade in
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