Almost bought a BRZ, but got myself a 370Z instead.

Jordo! · 12-23-2013, 04:44 AM

You have chosen wisely -- congrats

After_Shock · 12-23-2013, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by madmike23

Notice I got the navigation package, only because I cant stand looking at the useless, cubby hole!

Well done on the purchase and im sure you will have fun.

Im the opposite and went for the useless cubby hole as I cant stand Nav screens at night when driving, this will probs be my last car without one as the options for a vehicle lacking in a TV screen on the dash are getting more and more limited!

phantom370z · 12-23-2013, 08:58 AM

Although I LOVE the BRZ in terms of feel/size/handling, it's hideously under-powered and not even close to the overall package that you decided on IMO. Great choice!

Crayon · 12-23-2013, 10:38 AM

Exactly the same thing happened to me. I went and test drove the BRZ first, as my family has been pretty huge on Subaru's for some time (Dad has an STI, mom drives a Forester). I liked it, it was "fun", but had no guts. Got to the Nissan dealership, test drove the Nismo, loved the crap out of it, and bought it.

The Subaru dealership even called me to "make sure I hadn't bought a Nissan", hah!

Jasonle · 12-23-2013, 10:41 AM

Congrats! Welcome aboard

NissanGuy23 · 12-23-2013, 10:44 AM

Congrats, post up some pics. I love pearl white

winnre · 12-23-2013, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by critical

the sport package is upgraded brakes, differential, and wheels. also SRM. nothing to do with stiffness or suspension. just an FYI

I different differential? Really? Do you know what the original is and the upgrade? This is interesting.

7speed · 12-23-2013, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

I different differential? Really? Do you know what the original is and the upgrade? This is interesting.

He means sport package has limited slip diff vs the open one on non sports.
Also I thought the springs were a little stiffer on sport vs non sport.

But OP congrats on purchase. Before I got Z, I debated about FRS and Genesis coupe.

critical · 12-23-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by winnre

I different differential? Really? Do you know what the original is and the upgrade? This is interesting.

the base model has an open differential and the sport has a VLSD

madmike23 · 12-24-2013, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by After_Shock

Im the opposite and went for the useless cubby hole as I cant stand Nav screens at night when driving, this will probs be my last car without one as the options for a vehicle lacking in a TV screen on the dash are getting more and more limited!

Well whats cool with this navigation screen is the easy access buttons to brightness. I Like controls in my line of sight. The cubby makes the stereo all the way on the bottom. Don't like to look down.

And I gotta say, love the ipod hook up, Bluetooth audio and (still learning) the backup camera.

madmike23 · 12-24-2013, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by critical

the sport package is upgraded brakes, differential, and wheels. also SRM. nothing to do with stiffness or suspension. just an FYI

I've been around. It's stiff, and it also suspension (sport shocks). Also, 19" could be louder and not as comfortable. Is the ride "extremely" rough? Probably not, but it was all adding up so I chose only 1 package and it was navigation. I also like the stock 18" wheels design. I would love to have the VLSD and bigger brakes, but my brakes are good enough and I'm driving just fine in Los Angeles.

madmike23 · 12-31-2013, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by NissanGuy23

Congrats, post up some pics. I love pearl white

Finally got around to doing the pics. Been a busy 2-3 weeks. I updated the original post with the link.

Gadgetech · 12-31-2013, 12:52 AM

Looks good, paint film is a must in my book and you did well to go with full hood. I've already got a chip not far past where my xpel ends.

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madmike23 · 12-31-2013, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Gadgetech

Looks good, paint film is a must in my book and you did well to go with full hood. I've already got a chip not far past where my xpel ends.

Oh, that's too bad. Yea, I remember there was a huge chunk chipped right center hood on my other car.

beharris · 12-31-2013, 06:58 PM

I recently made the same choice and I'm glad I did.

12-23-2013, 04:44 AM	#16 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	You have chosen wisely -- congrats winnre and madmike23 like this. __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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phantom370z Track Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: South Carolina Posts: 865 Drives: 14 Nismo 370Z PW Rep Power: 12	Although I LOVE the BRZ in terms of feel/size/handling, it's hideously under-powered and not even close to the overall package that you decided on IMO. Great choice! madmike23 likes this. __________________ 14' Pearl White Nismo 370z - SOLD

12-23-2013, 10:38 AM	#19 (permalink)
Crayon Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: New Mexico Posts: 78 Drives: 2012 Nismo 370z #308 Rep Power: 11	Exactly the same thing happened to me. I went and test drove the BRZ first, as my family has been pretty huge on Subaru's for some time (Dad has an STI, mom drives a Forester). I liked it, it was "fun", but had no guts. Got to the Nissan dealership, test drove the Nismo, loved the crap out of it, and bought it. The Subaru dealership even called me to "make sure I hadn't bought a Nissan", hah! madmike23 likes this.

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Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	Congrats! Welcome aboard madmike23 likes this. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

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NissanGuy23 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Chester, PA Age: 36 Posts: 752 Drives: 09 370Z NISMO PG 6MT Rep Power: 15	Congrats, post up some pics. I love pearl white madmike23 likes this.

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Gadgetech A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Cumming, Ga Posts: 1,559 Drives: The Short Bus Rep Power: 870	Looks good, paint film is a must in my book and you did well to go with full hood. I've already got a chip not far past where my xpel ends. Sent from my Lumia 1020 using Tapatalk madmike23 likes this. __________________ Upstate Z Club

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beharris Base Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 4 Drives: 2014 Nissan 370z M6 Rep Power: 11	I recently made the same choice and I'm glad I did. madmike23 likes this.

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