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[TaylorL99]

I currently have a 2004 Mini Cooper S, but I am looking to trade it in and possibly get a used 350z. My question is what are the changes made to the car from year to year. I'll admit I know very little about the 350z but this car looks amazing to me.

[dasoupdude]

http://www.edmunds.com/nissan/350z/review.html

[rmezz13]

I have a question for you taylor.... have you heard of many people swapping bigger motors into the Mini? I had a thought last night while watching austin powers goldmember. I saw that Mini and thought, that thing would be wicked with a VQ35 in it.... Have you ever heard of that? whats the weight on that car anyway?

Oh yeah, welcome to NICO!

[evildky]

interesting trade, my GF has an 06 Cooper, not the S still ful little car to drive, completely different from a Z33, just wondering what the motivation behind this swap is? I think in a straight line they are pretty close? or at least the published data was befor they hit the market back in 02 and 03 respectively IIRC

[rmezz13]

nah, my buddy races them in his honda all the time (the S model), i can't get one to race me, but he smokes them hard and i get him by 2-3 cars every time..... Just pondering the idea of a swap for the Z (thinking RB26 or 2jz - more research to be done) and wondering what to do with the VQ.... just a thought really.

[BlackSmoke]

I say you trade the Coopie for a 72 Pinto with a chevy 350 small block and a blower. And put a license plate that says "SLEEPER"

[TaylorL99]

I say you trade the Coopie for a 72 Pinto with a chevy 350 small block and a blower. And put a license plate that says "SLEEPER"

Haha yeah... No the 350z would handle a cooper s in a straight line easily. The mini is a quick handling car, great in the turns but honestly has the aerodynamics of a brick at high speeds. I have seen a thread about someone switching the motors. http://www.northamericanmotori...+swapThis thread has an example but I can't find the one I was thinking of, I'll keep looking. I do love driving the mini and I can't say that I'm definitely trading it in. I'm just trying to explore my options so...

[TaylorL99]

Does the 350z have backseats? Are there specific years that have backseats? What engine modifications were made from year to year etc...

[R350Zz33]

the 350 z has no rear seats but the g 35 and g37 does (backseat version of the 350z) the changes are 2003-2004 vq35de 287 hp 2005-2006 vq35de rev up 300hp 2007-2008 vq35hr 306hp!!!! the 300zx some have 2+2 seating

[rmezz13]

if you are looking for back seats the G is the way to go. Check out the stuck thread at the top of the forum page titled "350z Faq & General Info" in there is the differences between years of the Z and the G. also has torque ratings....The G is a great car and has a lot more luxury options but you can't beat a Z's agility and B/A looks..... I do love the G's though