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uCantCatchMe 03-01-2013 09:51 AM
Greetings!! NEED HELP!
 
Hello everyone! I currenty joined the forum. I am 'for sure' purchasing a new 2013 370z in the next month and need some advise. I have been stuck between getting the Nismo or Sport Pkg.. After getting the car i plan to immedietly start working on building performance/suspension. Soo my question is which is the better buy for the money and why? Any response would be helpful. I look forward to starting my build. Thanks!

gomer_110 03-01-2013 10:00 AM
If you plan on changing suspension and exhaust the Sport pkg is probably the way to go unless you're in love with the Nismo body kit (can always get the nismo body kit aftermarket, it's just expensive).

Really the Nismo is only good for the exclusivity factor. fwiw I have a Nismo. Would I buy it again if I had the choice? You bet.

uCantCatchMe 03-01-2013 10:20 AM
Yes i do plan on changing both. I definitely understand what you mean ab the exclusivity! The nismo is way sexier but how much of a price difference am i looking at? Thx for the reply

gomer_110 03-01-2013 10:58 AM
Base + Sport is 36,150, Nismo is 43,020 (pricing off Nissan's website). fwiw the full OE (not S-tune) Nismo body kit including wing is 6,133 from z1.

I can tell you from experience that if you plan on going with higher end performance parts that you'll spend more than just the price difference between the sport and the Nismo.

In the end just do whatever makes you happy. Nismo or not the Z is a fun car.

uCantCatchMe 03-01-2013 11:07 AM
Okay thanks for the info. Yea i know it can be veryy pricey! Ill prolly just go with my gut and get the nismo. Hopefully ill still have some extra cash left for the exhaust im wanting when i get it.

gomer_110 03-01-2013 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by uCantCatchMe (Post 2190984)
Okay thanks for the info. Yea i know it can be veryy pricey! Ill prolly just go with my gut and get the nismo. Hopefully ill still have some extra cash left for the exhaust im wanting when i get it.
better be Fast Intentions. just saying

uCantCatchMe 03-01-2013 11:17 AM
Ive heard alot of good things ab those. But ive actually had my mind set on gthaus. Very expensive but i think itll be worth it.

tower74 03-01-2013 03:01 PM
You will feel a ride difference from the base to a Nismo. I had a base 370z then upgrade to the Nismo edition. Well worth the extra money. I don't plan on tracking my car much but it had the looks I was wanting. Plus I'm wanting just turbo this one as well. Plus body kits can be expensive, reason being is that some body kits will run you thousands of dollars and that's with them not painted or installed.

chknhawk 03-01-2013 03:18 PM
Me personally the Nismo was not worth the extra money. I like the sleeper factor or the base (sport) model (if there is such a thing in any Z). I couldn't justify the power/performance to price difference. I guess when you factor in the body kit (if that is your thing) then yes the price is worth it. For my it was I wanted the slightly modded and knew I was going to upgrade parts anyway. I probably could have got away with a base but at least the brakes and wheels and diff were worth it. My 2cents.

uCantCatchMe 03-01-2013 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by tower74 (Post 2191548)
You will feel a ride difference from the base to a Nismo. I had a base 370z then upgrade to the Nismo edition. Well worth the extra money. I don't plan on tracking my car much but it had the looks I was wanting. Plus I'm wanting just turbo this one as well. Plus body kits can be expensive, reason being is that some body kits will run you thousands of dollars and that's with them not painted or installed.
Thanks. Same here about not tracking the car. I plan on eventually installing FI too tho. Ill prolly go with the nismo so i wont regret it in the future.

uCantCatchMe 03-01-2013 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by chknhawk (Post 2191610)
Me personally the Nismo was not worth the extra money. I like the sleeper factor or the base (sport) model (if there is such a thing in any Z). I couldn't justify the power/performance to price difference. I guess when you factor in the body kit (if that is your thing) then yes the price is worth it. For my it was I wanted the slightly modded and knew I was going to upgrade parts anyway. I probably could have got away with a base but at least the brakes and wheels and diff were worth it. My 2cents.
Ive searched into the aftermarket body kits and yes they are very expensive. So im starting to think that the nismo will be worth getting vs payin over 5k for a different body kit. Thanks for the advice.

DEpointfive0 03-01-2013 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by chknhawk (Post 2191610)
Me personally the Nismo was not worth the extra money. I like the sleeper factor or the base (sport) model (if there is such a thing in any Z). I couldn't justify the power/performance to price difference. I guess when you factor in the body kit (if that is your thing) then yes the price is worth it. For my it was I wanted the slightly modded and knew I was going to upgrade parts anyway. I probably could have got away with a base but at least the brakes and wheels and diff were worth it. My 2cents.
:iagree:
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Originally Posted by uCantCatchMe (Post 2191788)
Ive searched into the aftermarket body kits and yes they are very expensive. So im starting to think that the nismo will be worth getting vs payin over 5k for a different body kit. Thanks for the advice.
Body kits aren't that expensive if you get a Replica or like a Stillen front

Personally, if you were to keep the car 100% stock, and/or you DIE for the Nismo body kit, get it... If not, don't, don't even think about it, that 18HP "upgrade" is offset by the extra weight.
To me, and I think many agree, the Nismo is just a base+sport with body kit and the tinsel of "go faster" added.


I have a Sport Touring, and I'm happy I do. A LOT of people complain about the base seats and while the seat heaters add weight the leather makes just a sports car into a sport "luxury" car

Baer383 03-01-2013 07:40 PM
If your going to change the exhaust and the suspension then why not get a base and save allot of money.

gomer_110 03-01-2013 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Baer383 (Post 2192169)
If your going to change the exhaust and the suspension then why not get a base base+sport and save allot of money.
Sport pkg is well worth the money. Got to get the sport pkg to have SRM.

Baer383 03-01-2013 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by gomer_110 (Post 2192205)
Sport pkg is well worth the money. Got to get the sport pkg to have SRM.
I had a sport touring before I bought my Nismo,I don't think the sport package is bad but I traded it for a Nismo.;)

DEpointfive0 03-01-2013 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by gomer_110 (Post 2192205)
Sport pkg is well worth the money. Got to get the sport pkg to have SRM.
SRM, already lightened Rays, and BBK! Lol

mick 03-01-2013 08:50 PM
I chose the 370z nismo because I liked how it looked. However, I gave up a lot of things I could have had in a 370z for that look. The 2013 Nismo seems better equipped than the 2010 that I had, so maybe it would not be so bad. Good luck with your decision.

6MT 03-01-2013 09:04 PM
Hi

uCantCatchMe 03-02-2013 02:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2192121)
:iagree:


Body kits aren't that expensive if you get a Replica or like a Stillen front

Personally, if you were to keep the car 100% stock, and/or you DIE for the Nismo body kit, get it... If not, don't, don't even think about it, that 18HP "upgrade" is offset by the extra weight.
To me, and I think many agree, the Nismo is just a base+sport with body kit and the tinsel of "go faster" added.


I have a Sport Touring, and I'm happy I do. A LOT of people complain about the base seats and while the seat heaters add weight the leather makes just a sports car into a sport "luxury" car
How much for a replica? Ive looked into amuse which is the one i prefer. Its just really high.

uCantCatchMe 03-02-2013 02:14 AM
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Originally Posted by mick (Post 2192331)
I chose the 370z nismo because I liked how it looked. However, I gave up a lot of things I could have had in a 370z for that look. The 2013 Nismo seems better equipped than the 2010 that I had, so maybe it would not be so bad. Good luck with your decision.
Thanks!

uCantCatchMe 03-02-2013 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Baer383 (Post 2192169)
If your going to change the exhaust and the suspension then why not get a base and save allot of money.
I guess like in a post earlier its the 'exclusivity factor' as long as i can get a good deal on the nismo.

uCantCatchMe 03-02-2013 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 6MT (Post 2192351)
Hi
Hello

chknhawk 03-02-2013 07:07 AM
I just saw an amuse kit on here used for 1300.. I think the guy said he paid 1900 for it. He bought it from Aero Jacket. He still has the aero jacket fenders avail for 420 I think. ;-P hint hint... lol

Baer383 03-02-2013 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by uCantCatchMe (Post 2192663)
I guess like in a post earlier its the 'exclusivity factor' as long as i can get a good deal on the nismo.
I got a little over 3k off a 2013 new,and a good trade on my 2010 sport/touring. YMMV

tower74 03-02-2013 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Baer383 (Post 2192708)
I got a little over 3k off a 2013 new,and a good trade on my 2010 sport/touring. YMMV
:iagree: I paid $42K for my Nismo. When a loaded touring can run you more than a Nismo.

uCantCatchMe 03-03-2013 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by chknhawk (Post 2192705)
I just saw an amuse kit on here used for 1300.. I think the guy said he paid 1900 for it. He bought it from Aero Jacket. He still has the aero jacket fenders avail for 420 I think. ;-P hint hint... lol
Thats sounds like an awesome deal.. I may have to check into that!

uCantCatchMe 03-03-2013 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by tower74 (Post 2192768)
:iagree: I paid $42K for my Nismo. When a loaded touring can run you more than a Nismo.
Im hoping to get the nismo a little cheaper than that.. I have a few connections tho lol

nmjaxx9 03-03-2013 01:05 PM
Welcome and congrats!! :driving:

axmea? 03-04-2013 12:05 AM
Lot's of great advise. Here's my take.

Nismo is exclusive. Nice body kit. No need to change it. If you plan to change a bunch of things go for the Sport. If you don't care about the essence of either the Nismo or a Sport, go for the base to give you more mod money headroom.

uCantCatchMe 03-04-2013 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by axmea? (Post 2195167)
Lot's of great advise. Here's my take.

Nismo is exclusive. Nice body kit. No need to change it. If you plan to change a bunch of things go for the Sport. If you don't care about the essence of either the Nismo or a Sport, go for the base to give you more mod money headroom.
Thanks ill keep that in mind. Ill be pullin the trigger on the new Z as soon as my truck is sold.

chknhawk 03-04-2013 08:47 AM
Are you military? You can get the VPP pricing as well if you are (or a close family member is). :-) I got my sport for a few thousand under invoice. I got it cheaper than the Nissan employees could get it. As far as I know they do the VPP for current model year and one year previous.

uCantCatchMe 03-04-2013 03:27 PM
No im not but my stepfather is. My cousin will get me the best deal possible so i should stop worrying.. Btw thanks for your service!!


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