Jimc

Had the 300 with T Tops, loved it, had the 350 coupe, loved it. Decided it was time to upgrade and test drove a new Nismo and it was great. Negotiated a sale price of 40500 on a 2013 and took the night to think it over. Another dealer had the vert with sport package so I said what the hell. Got there as the dealer opened so I would still have time to get the Nismo and drive it home as I was fairly sure the Nismo was it.

Long story short, it was a 78 degree sunny spring day, dealer put the top down and said jump in and take a drive. Damn thing ended up costing 2K more and since it was a new 2012 I could not get the 0 % finance, but the test drive was so great, the power just right and the trade for my 2008 was 1.5K more then the dealer that had the Nismo. Been driving it ever since and the top is seldom up. Elan is right, I'm an old guy, but not too old to get the MT and put a CBE and CAI on. Did the fog light thing, plastic dipped the diffuser and put 20mm spacers on all 4 corners, and that was during the first month I owned it.

Now I'm thinking about the Amuse rear end, I guess it just does not matter how old you are...a toy is a toy.

Over the past 6 months I have some great conversations with people next to me at the lights, so don't get the vert if you are an introvert - everyone want to chat when the top is down ;-)

The great thing I have found over the years with the Z is that no matter if it is a base model, Nismo, or Touring Sport the Z is just an excellent choice at the price.

Best of luck whichever way you go, but going with any Z means never having to say your sorry.

Jim