Which Sedan 03-04 or 05-06
#31
Many differences between the 03/04 and 05/06 but I'll just name a few from my experience.
Exterior-wise, the 05/06 beats out the 03/04. For the former, I like the painted factory side moldings and front & rear bumpers. When lit at night, the headlamps look more attractive with the amber signal on with the HIDs. I also like the dark chrome color of the grille compared to the full chrome grille from the 03/04 (too bad neither of them can be interchanged). Personally I really like the way the 05/06 look without the OEM rear spoiler since it is definitely a cleaner appearance. The 03/04 looks awesome with the spoiler, esp. the ones with the Sports suspension package.
For the interior, I have to agree with how awesome the 05/06 look compared to the 03/04. The steering wheel controls is a big improvement, as well as the entire center console unit (CD player is much quicker to load/change CDs and less prone to CD jams than that from the 03/04). Instrument cluster is brighter but I prefer the one from the 05 versus from the 06. Definitely seems more luxurious in the 05/06 than the 03/04 but I like the sporty and grippy feel in the 03/04 than the 05/06.
Exterior-wise, the 05/06 beats out the 03/04. For the former, I like the painted factory side moldings and front & rear bumpers. When lit at night, the headlamps look more attractive with the amber signal on with the HIDs. I also like the dark chrome color of the grille compared to the full chrome grille from the 03/04 (too bad neither of them can be interchanged). Personally I really like the way the 05/06 look without the OEM rear spoiler since it is definitely a cleaner appearance. The 03/04 looks awesome with the spoiler, esp. the ones with the Sports suspension package.
For the interior, I have to agree with how awesome the 05/06 look compared to the 03/04. The steering wheel controls is a big improvement, as well as the entire center console unit (CD player is much quicker to load/change CDs and less prone to CD jams than that from the 03/04). Instrument cluster is brighter but I prefer the one from the 05 versus from the 06. Definitely seems more luxurious in the 05/06 than the 03/04 but I like the sporty and grippy feel in the 03/04 than the 05/06.
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#34
Originally Posted by Xer
LexusK8, You mention the difference in lighting of the guage cluster 5-05-06, what is the diff. you say you likeo5 more in this case? I did not know the cluster lighting was any diff.?
#35
I too have noticed that the steering in the 05 loaners is a lot lighter. I don't like it at all. But, I'm with Jeff on this one, I'd go for an 05+ if I could swing it. Nothing beats the 03/04 Nismo bumper, but most everything else is a bit better with the 05/06. Regardless, I'm very happy with my 03. I don't deserve something so nice and I feel spoiled driving it.
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