Is the NISMO worth it?

Nismoracer

Is the Nismo worth it? Definitely! Some may like it some may not. But as far as is it worth yet... Yes. I too have had many cars along the way and its just what you prefer to have. The Nismo is rare and its a great looking car. You definitely have to see one in person, looks even better than in photos. I'm sure everyone has read about the specs and reviews but you just have to go see one in person and drive it. I have had a vette which out of the box is great on performance but doesn't seem to handle like the nismo. Not saying its better or worse just not the same and I like the way the nismo handles. Yes the nismo could use a bit more power, 18 hp more than stock? Not really impressive, it should have at least 50 more hp or an even 400hp out of the box but this car is great, luv it. Traded in a challenger r/t for it. The challenger is a great car lots of pluses w the new crop but it just didn't keep me excited as the nismo does when driving. To each his own but the Nismo is definitely worth it. Oh and ppl who think you over paid for a body kit, like the guy said above its not the same as when it comes from the factory.

BennytheBlade

Nismo is worth it if you are not planning on buying a lot of aftermarket parts/aero and doing a ton of mods. If you are a modder, I would pass on the Niz. I love the aero package, love the OEM Rays wheels, and the exhaust is great w/ berk hfcs.

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F1loco

Well, today I was headed home and decided I'd take some "SS"s by my house...it had been a light drizzle, traction control was on...dash light was flashing like mad, but never once felt out or control...Yes, it would could have a turbo and more torque, but the balance reminds me of Alfa and it's not all just about power, but balance of the car...it makes you smile...

370zHawaii

I like this thread I am all ears

Carbon_z

to be honest... I bought my base with flaps, mats, other charges and stuff for 28,500 NEW. The difference of the 12grand can be used for GTM turbo kit OR a well built NA motor with BETTER suspension and BETTER brakes then the nismo. Get some 4-6 piston brake brake with some springs and exhaust system with headers and thats STILL less the nismo with BETTER parts. Just my .02 But the overall of the 370z is amazing. My prior 350z did so well that I decided to break my rule of duplicating the same make and model. Nismo looks Cool but for 12K EXTRA what do you expect. Hell you can spend 4k and get an amuse kit. And then buy a used Nismo exhaust and ur done lol. Same motor as base and power.... just slightly tuned different and you can fix that for about 500 bucks and tune it to your likings

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Nismoracer

True. But all those aftermarket goodies are not going to hold their value much when you go to sell it or trade it. Dealerships don't care what you put on it. They may give you a little here and there but in the end unless the entire car is completely custom it won't be worth as much as a NISMO. And its got a factory warranty........ Doing those mods on a base is going to void your warranty. As far as the different body kits........Good luck finding someone who can match and paint and install perfectly without problems.

chops

i was going through the same struggle when i was buying my nismo..however going by your figures, i ended up only paying ~6k more than your base for a new nismo with 10miles on the clock. there are a TON of nismo's sitting on the lots here and no one wants to buy them. was very easy to haggle

problem with buying a base+sports and upgrading from there...i would probably never get around to it. i dont mind paying a little more for having a factory fit and finish. if i went with an aftermarket front/rear bumper it would cost 4-5k to obtain the bumpers and have them painted to my expectations. an exhaust would be another 1500 or so which puts me at the same price as a nismo already. im actually a huge fan of the nismo suspension as well...and in order to get something that stiff id have to throw in another 1-2k for coilovers, or 500-1000 for some take off nismo suspension. add in some decent 19's and thats another 4-5k.

it was a no brainer to go with the nismo for me

Cell

Carbon_z

look how much a used Nismo goes for and compare it to how much a used 370 base goes for. Now compare both of them new.... Nismo used is a higher than a base 370 but by a grand. Talk about reducing the price range. New is about 12 K difference, used...about 5-7

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Cell

I don't think it is a 12k difference brand new.... it is more like 9k difference when you are comparing the two invoices. If you add the sports package to the base, it would be about a 5-6k difference? Most people that buy the 370z buy it with the sports package.

Assuming you are comparing the nismo to the base then with 9k more you get new rims, tires, exterior mods, suspension upgrades.

High quality aftermarket rims already goes for a good chunk of the 9k difference.

Fit and finish will never be as good as factory if you go aftermarket with exterior mods.

Honestly though, Nismo is worth it if you are planning to never mod the exterior.

Carbon_z

but calculate the additional sales tax. Based on percentage, the amount being higher means higher sales tax. I think I was out of the door at 32,020. How much is a nismo out the door? The nismo is beautiful and i dont want want to become the anti-nismo chris angel guy lol just saying.. But seriously, if u plan on keeping the car nismo style and all..then nismo. If you plan on getting a nismo and then changing everything NOT WORTH IT.

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chops

difference in taxes wouldnt have been too much in california. ~2500 vs ~3500...we get raped on taxes and registration regardless here.

i definitely agree though..if you plan on changing alot of the car, its a much better idea to just get a base+sport. however, i dont regret my purchase one bit! im also not a fan of leather at all, so touring was automatically crossed off the list!

Carbon_z

btw I REFUSED and I mean REFUSED to test drive a nismo..... LOL I know exactly what would have happened. I wouldnt be fixing up a base

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Carbon_z

hey chops how much was ur nismo out the door after tax and charges and etc? if u dont mind me asking

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Cell

No idea what Chop got it for but I got it for 41200 OTD. We have a sales tax of about 10.25% in chicago.