Second Hand Nissan 350Z Centre Console

The 350Z ran from 2003 to 2009, with a facelift arriving for the 2006 model year, so these are two distinct generations of interior trim and the console design changed between them. Parts from a pre-facelift (2003–2006) car are unlikely to drop straight into a facelift (2006–2009) car without modification, so you should confirm with the breaker that the part comes from a car matching your exact year. Always check your registration details against the donor car's registration before buying.

Engine choice makes no difference to centre console fitment on the 350Z — the console is an interior trim part and the cabin layout did not change between engine variants. What matters is that the donor car is from the same generation (pre-facelift 2003–2006 or facelift 2006–2009) as yours. Confirm the year of the donor car with the breaker and you can disregard the engine specification entirely.

The 350Z was sold in the UK in trim levels including the base car, GT, GT4, and Touring Sport variants, and trim level can affect interior finish and materials on the centre console, so there may be cosmetic differences between a console from a lower and higher trim car. The fundamental fitment, however, follows generation first — make sure the donor car is from the same pre-facelift or facelift era as yours. Confirm the exact trim of the donor part with the breaker so you know what finish to expect, as a console from a GT4 may look different to one from a standard GT even if the fixing points are similar.

Both the 2003 and 2005 350Z fall within the pre-facelift generation (2003–2006), so these cars share the same interior architecture and a console from a 2003 car should be a strong candidate to fit a 2005 car. Confirm with the breaker that the donor car is indeed a pre-facelift example and that the trim level matches what you are expecting for finish purposes. Fitment cannot be guaranteed, but staying within the same generation gives you the best chance of a direct swap.

The 2006 model year is where the facelift was introduced, meaning some 2006 cars are pre-facelift and some are post-facelift depending on when they were built and registered. This makes 2006-to-2006 matching unreliable without checking further — you should confirm with the breaker exactly which version the donor car is, ideally by checking its VIN or registration against the facelift changeover. Do not assume a 2006 console fits another 2006 car without that confirmation.

The 350Z is a two-seat sports car and its centre console is a straightforward interior trim part, so condition is the main concern — check with the breaker for cracks, broken clips, or faded trim, especially on older pre-facelift (2003–2006) examples. Make sure to confirm whether the console includes any integrated components such as switchgear or storage lids, as these are sometimes sold separately. If your console sits adjacent to any airbag components, note that airbag modules are safety-critical parts and should be professionally inspected and fitted; confirm any SRS-related compatibility directly with the breaker against your registration.