So I read the article and have read most of this thread. It seems like some are complaining about the Nismo 370. Reason I didn't get the Nismo was because I liked the styling on the base sport package over the Nismo regardless if it had around 20 more hp. But thats only a difference of exhaust and tune. The Nismo does have the suspension, but I will say this.
I think if you are going to spend this much on a car I do think it should definately have and oil cooler and brake pads that can play around on a track for the majority of the day. Obviously if you are going to use your car on the track primarily then you will probably just go ahead and order a better pair of brakes/pads. Before I bought my Z I test drove the Evo 10. That is a car that you can take out (stock) to a track anyday and go all day. I decided on the Z because of a couple of reasons. More power, better looks, all around in my opinion, better car. Plus I knew since I was buying it that I could put upgrades on it to make it better. If you leased your Z, or complaining on spending just a little bit more to make your bargain car better, than I suggest that you do a little more research on your car. I had no idea that the Z didn't have an oil cooler, or brake pads not "track" ready, but if those are the only two complaints about the car, then what does it matter. Those are two very easy fixes to an almost perfect bargain car.
Car & Driver do have a bias towards BMW. It seems every new mag that comes out has an article in it as to why the BMW M3 is the world's perfect sports car. They do seem to cut down the Nismo 370 WAAAY too much. They don't even complain about the oil cooler, just brake pads...Easy fix.
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