Second Hand Nissan 350Z Boot Lid

The Nissan 350Z (Z33) was sold as a single generation throughout its UK run, roughly 2003 to 2009, with no wholesale platform change during that period, so boot lids from across those years are generally considered the same generation. However, there were facelift revisions around 2006 that may have introduced pressing or trim-line differences around the rear panel, and whether a pre-2006 lid swaps cleanly onto a post-2006 car is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. Never assume a used part fits without checking – ask the breaker to match by reg.

The 350Z is a two-door coupé with a conventional rear boot lid – not a hatchback tailgate – so you need a coupé boot lid specifically. There was also a 350Z Roadster (convertible) variant, which has a completely different rear structure and its boot lid is not interchangeable with the coupé. Make sure the breaker's donor car is confirmed as the coupé body style before agreeing a price.

Trim level does not affect boot lid fitment on the 350Z – the shell and panel pressing are the same across grades such as GT and Touring. You may find cosmetic differences like spoiler mounting points or badging depending on the donor car's specification, so check those details with the breaker if you want a like-for-like finish. Trim is not a reason to reject a boot lid, but cosmetic match-up is worth discussing before you buy.

A 2005 car is pre-facelift and a 2007 car falls after the mid-life revisions around 2006, which means this question crosses a recognised generation boundary for the Z33. The platform is the same throughout, so the part may well fit, but whether any pressing changes around that facelift year affect interchangeability is something you should confirm with the breaker quoting against both registrations. Name both years when you request the quote so the breaker can check their parts match.

No – the Roadster is a convertible with a fundamentally different rear body structure, and its boot lid is a separate pressing designed for that open-top shell. The coupé's fastback-style boot lid will not share the same aperture, hinges, or shut lines as the Roadster item. Always confirm with the breaker that the donor vehicle is a coupé before ordering.

Colour does not affect whether the panel fits, but bare or wrongly coloured panels will need respraying before the car looks presentable. When getting quotes through Findapart, mention your colour code (found on the VIN plate) so breakers can tell you if they have a close-match panel, which could save you money on paint. Fitment and colour are two separate questions – sort fitment first, then worry about finish.