I'm asking because the form Nissan tech who worked on my Maxima has worked on several 350z's and he says that as far as maintenance is concerned, they're very similar. But I just want to know what you guys think because I don't want anybody putting their hands up under my ride when they're basically experimenting. But as far as stuff like changing out a clutch or stuff like that, how different are they? Thanks.

BTW, sorry if I've created a duplicitous thread.

 

Mechanics and suspension are very similar.

 

+1 They are a lot alike except for the rwd.

 

^^ you mean AWD ttrank?

 

Yeah, they're nearly identical.

 

Thanks guys. I noticed that it's about time to replace belts. My ex-Nissan tech friend says you have to come in from the bottom to replace them. Is that right?

 

^ For the serpentine/accessory belts, yes you have to get under the front bumper, remove the large plastic splash guard and access the belts from there.

 

Yeah, I was home sick and taking good pills that day!

 

ya they are pretty much identical, except for the exhaust.

 

fuel tank and fuel pump assembly are different on the sedan.

most everything is the same as those other 2 cars though.

for some reason, the sedan doesn't have the large undercarriage brace that the coupe and Z have, either. Makes putting a Twin Turbo kit alot easier in a sedan though!!!

 

I could do more research but looks aside, how close are same year Coupes and Sedans in terms of performance? Acceleration, handling, on a track, etc?

I can't imagine it's a dramatic difference, but the Coupe will have more potential I assume.

 

Sedan starts out about 100 lbs lighter. The sedan has as much or more potential than the coupe until you get into body kits. Almost all suspension and motor parts for the 350z and coupe can be put on the sedan. Plus with the sedan you get the "sleeper" factor; unless someone knows what kind of car it is they don't know what to expect.