14' Nismo vs 15' Nismo?

WhatnowGamer · 10-12-2015, 09:47 PM

I understand that 2015 has more options coming in automatic, new seats, includes navigation, etc.

But from the looks of the 14' Nismo and 15'/16' Nismo, which do you think is better, and why?

Red specifically

Spstone · 10-12-2015, 10:11 PM

I personally went with the 14 for the more aggressive body kit and suspension. I also wanted the 1 year color combo.

/Angelo350Z/ · 10-12-2015, 10:41 PM

I stared at the pictures for 5 minutes and still can't decide which one I prefer. They both look aggressive in their own way. Is there a significant difference in price?

2015nismo · 10-13-2015, 10:29 AM

I like both, but with the exception of the two tone Nismo wheels, the 15 wins out by a hair.

EzDz · 10-13-2015, 11:00 AM

Imo its just little things, the recaros in the 15+ are amazing. The front end alone did it for me vs the 14. The slightly bigger final drive, doesnt matter if you are going 4.08. I think its personal preferance on body style

dmatt · 10-13-2015, 01:42 PM

The front / rear is awesome on the 15 /16. And oh my those Recaros are something else.

Wheels3309 · 10-13-2015, 04:28 PM

Ima say the '15/16 (for obvious reasons... body kit, recaros, etc.) but I will say that I struggle with the two different red tones in this particular color. In this case that's the one department where I think the '14 gets a win...

Stright_Drop · 10-13-2015, 06:27 PM

14 because of the 1 year two tone color the body kit and numbering. I dont know why i like the 15 side skirts more but i do

Stright_Drop · 10-13-2015, 06:28 PM

14 has the better looking wheels to

TriNismo · 10-14-2015, 02:27 AM

What I like about each one:
14- better wheels, stiffer suspensions, more aggressive spoiler, 1 year color combo, last year of Nismo limited numbering.
15- Recaro seats, blacked housing headlights, DRL.
Can't go wrong with either, but me being OCD, the 15 in red looks off with the the different shade of red accents.. Imo

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jordyking · 10-14-2015, 03:44 AM

agreed with TriNismo and i was in this same boat back in april..but unless you get a hell of a deal off the 14 id just go with the 15, because the recaros alone are worth like $6k EACH from dealer(seats are sold top and bottom separate pieces, brackets, tax, install etc). Suspension is bit more livable for day to day and if youre into performance you will probably get coils anyway.

I also recall reading the body kit on the 15 is like a few inches shorter than the 14..6 inches i think?

JMZ · 10-14-2015, 08:04 AM

I recently purchased my pearl white 15 Nismo. Love it! I like the look of the 15/16 a little more then the 14. Get compliments almost every day I drive it. I like the wheels on the 14 a little more but the Recaro seats and exterior body just won me over.

Spstone · 10-14-2015, 02:24 PM

When I bought mine they had the 15 NISMO, 14 NISMO, Standard coupe, and roadster all lined up. The 14 is noticeably longer. The NISMO's stood out from the pack with out a doubt. My wife actually thought the 14 NISMO was a completely different car than the other Z's. Probably one of the points that sold her.

from_a_G · 10-14-2015, 02:40 PM

IMO
14- Better front, wheels, spoiler
15- Better seats, drl

Smashley · 10-15-2015, 12:23 PM

14 - better wheels
15 - better body kit/ seats

10-12-2015, 10:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 10	I personally went with the 14 for the more aggressive body kit and suspension. I also wanted the 1 year color combo. KMO-II and TriNismo like this.

10-12-2015, 10:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	I stared at the pictures for 5 minutes and still can't decide which one I prefer. They both look aggressive in their own way. Is there a significant difference in price? __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

10-13-2015, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
2015nismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: Texas Posts: 273 Drives: 2015 370z Nismo slvr Rep Power: 19	I like both, but with the exception of the two tone Nismo wheels, the 15 wins out by a hair. lpnaylor likes this.

10-13-2015, 01:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
dmatt Base Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Hurricane, UT Posts: 217 Drives: 2016 370Z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 14	The front / rear is awesome on the 15 /16. And oh my those Recaros are something else. david81968 likes this. __________________ CURRENT - 2016 NISMO TECH \| PEARL WHITE \| MOWERAXLE \| GTR START \| K & N \| PAST - 2011 NISMO \| KW V3'S \| HOTCHKIS \| SPL \| AKRAPOVIC EVO CF \| VERTINI 19x9.5 & 19x11 \| HANKOOK V12'S 255/35 & 305/30 \| MOWERAXLE \|

10-13-2015, 06:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Stright_Drop Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jacksonville,Fl Posts: 121 Drives: 2014 Nismo 6speed Rep Power: 13	14 because of the 1 year two tone color the body kit and numbering. I dont know why i like the 15 side skirts more but i do TriNismo likes this.

10-13-2015, 11:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
EzDz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 309 Drives: 2016 370z Nismo Tech Rep Power: 10	Imo its just little things, the recaros in the 15+ are amazing. The front end alone did it for me vs the 14. The slightly bigger final drive, doesnt matter if you are going 4.08. I think its personal preferance on body style

10-13-2015, 04:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Wheels3309 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 301 Drives: 2015 370Z Nismo 7/AT Rep Power: 10	Ima say the '15/16 (for obvious reasons... body kit, recaros, etc.) but I will say that I struggle with the two different red tones in this particular color. In this case that's the one department where I think the '14 gets a win...

10-13-2015, 06:28 PM	#9 (permalink)
Stright_Drop Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Jacksonville,Fl Posts: 121 Drives: 2014 Nismo 6speed Rep Power: 13	14 has the better looking wheels to lpnaylor likes this.

10-14-2015, 02:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
TriNismo Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Florida Posts: 333 Drives: 2014 370z Nismo Rep Power: 505	14' Nismo vs 15' Nismo? What I like about each one: 14- better wheels, stiffer suspensions, more aggressive spoiler, 1 year color combo, last year of Nismo limited numbering. 15- Recaro seats, blacked housing headlights, DRL. Can't go wrong with either, but me being OCD, the 15 in red looks off with the the different shade of red accents.. Imo Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Stright_Drop, Camo500EFI, jordyking and 1 others like this. Last edited by TriNismo; 10-14-2015 at 02:32 AM.

10-14-2015, 03:44 AM	#11 (permalink)
jordyking Base Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: los angeles Posts: 70 Drives: 2015 370z nismo Rep Power: 10	agreed with TriNismo and i was in this same boat back in april..but unless you get a hell of a deal off the 14 id just go with the 15, because the recaros alone are worth like $6k EACH from dealer(seats are sold top and bottom separate pieces, brackets, tax, install etc). Suspension is bit more livable for day to day and if youre into performance you will probably get coils anyway. I also recall reading the body kit on the 15 is like a few inches shorter than the 14..6 inches i think? lpnaylor and TriNismo like this.

10-14-2015, 08:04 AM	#12 (permalink)
JMZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 38 Drives: '15 370z Nismo PW Rep Power: 10	I recently purchased my pearl white 15 Nismo. Love it! I like the look of the 15/16 a little more then the 14. Get compliments almost every day I drive it. I like the wheels on the 14 a little more but the Recaro seats and exterior body just won me over. lpnaylor likes this.

10-14-2015, 02:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 10	When I bought mine they had the 15 NISMO, 14 NISMO, Standard coupe, and roadster all lined up. The 14 is noticeably longer. The NISMO's stood out from the pack with out a doubt. My wife actually thought the 14 NISMO was a completely different car than the other Z's. Probably one of the points that sold her. RogueZ817 likes this.

10-14-2015, 02:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
from_a_G Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: NYC Posts: 108 Drives: 2012 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	IMO 14- Better front, wheels, spoiler 15- Better seats, drl __________________ 2012 370Z Nismo Tommy Kaira \| ARC \| Top Secret \| MOTORDYNE \| STILLEN \| Carbon Fiber Element

10-15-2015, 12:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
Smashley Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 347 Drives: mt/sport/tour MB Rep Power: 12	14 - better wheels 15 - better body kit/ seats sunkist350z likes this.

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