Is the NISMO worth it?

Endgame

Hey... I was looking forward to reading your comments!! Don't leave us hanging!

LuckyJinx

The nismo might not be the fastest or the strongest, but hell it looks sexy as hell. GTM that thing and its alright for the money. I love my nismo, only because its unique. I see so many camaros and stangs, but only one 370z.

johnnieg

Ill say this i have owned some nice cars over the years also from caddies to mini coopers and 1 z car . When i first seen the nismo i couldn't believe the way it looked i thought it was a 911!

So when i retired from my job i wanted to buy a gift for myself i had 2 choices a grand sport vett or the nismo. After owning a vett back in 2005 i had to think twice ,hey dont get me wrong the vett looked awesome but what a peace of crap! The new grand sport had bumped up hp nice zr1 looks but my previous vett left a bad bad taste i my mouth. I found a 09 #290 for with 171miles on it 32500 end of story! I will have it in a few weeks never drove one but who cares its a nismo!!!! Go for the zcar

JDW1479

Second question....what would you buy and your pros and cons
1) NISMO (2011) est 40k
2) BMW 1-Series "M" (2012) est 45k+
3) EVO MR (2011) est 40k
4) Camaro 2SS (2011) est 35-40k


1. So far so great, I have yet to have a problem with mine for the whole 1500 miles I have on it. It is a rougher ride than my previous EVO X MR on Eibachs.

2. I would never own a BMW, once those things go out of warranty, its hard to afford the $200+ an hour rate for the technicians at a dealership. But of course you could always buy an extended warranty. Plus, everyone has a BMW here in Dallas.

3. My old EVO MR was a badass car. 4 doors is a huge bonus compared to the Z. You can spend far less money modding an EVO than a Z and make way more power. The car handled on rails. And with the dual clutch tranny, it was a beast. Also, you hardly ever see an EVO here in Dallas except when the EVO club meets up.

4. Its a big engine in a peice of plastic. Guarantee, in two years, the car would be rattling worse than an A.D.D. kid playing maracas. Plus the car weights 4000lbs, handles like a peice of crap. And most importantly, in two years, everybody is gonna have one. Just like the Mustang.

LuckyJinx

I got the nismo because everyone has a camaro And a mustang. Not many people have the 370z, but no one had the nismo.

jennyt71

Exactly why I got it!

n1cd

They talk the truth. Dealer has only sold one here and well she got it. Everyone looks at it on the road. I like to think its me they look at but it all her and the black nismo god. Together there HOOOOOT

Waiz

The Nismo is a great option because it arrives already modded from the factory.

Jose Aliling

exactly!

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also what other aftermarket aero or body kit can actualy pull 150 pounds of downforce????

370zHawaii

I like this thread I am all ears

nabenson

And on top of that still be able to clear a parking block with the front end. I refuse to go for aftermarket body kits because they all sit too low on the front making driving in the "real world" a "real pain in the ***".

pokeyl

Just order my red one today, the ride is not as bad as my 1984 Z-51 vette.

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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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