Is the NISMO worth it?

Nismoracer

Who wants to add on all those mods that the Nismo has, wait around for a good shop that you can trust and does a good job. Yeah some of it you can do yourself. But you will have to take it in some shop. All to be worth nothing. Adding mods to a car when it comes time to trade or sell is worth nothing. Unless you find someone that will pay cuz he's clueless. They will prob use the same reasoning, for the price I'll just look for a regular Z and do some mods instead of paying what this or that guy thinks his whip is worth cuz he added parts. The Nismo will be worth more. Again, its more than just a body kit.

roplusbee

I haven't met anyone yet that has a NISMO and wanted to trade or was dissatisfied. Some people like to make mods, some don't. I plan on making some mods to better my NISMO, but I am satisfied with it as is.

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ChrisSlicks

Why would they make a track oriented car that can not be driven on track for more than 5 minutes without overheating? If they had simply added an oil cooler I would have been satisfied, but without it the car is useless. So I figured if I'm going to have to do that one mod myself then I might as well do the rest and get adjustable parts vs fixed. You are correct that the resale of the Nismo will be better than that of a modded car, the only way to recoupe value of a modded car is to go back to stock and sell the mods.

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Nismoracer

Takes longer than 5 min and yeah everyone has seen that review and based on that one vehicle you are thinking you can't run this car on the track without an oil cooler. You can and just like any other car you have to let it cool once in a while, you can't run it all day long without some cool down time. You would be tired before that anyways. And you can add an oil cooler or simply change the oil. Which helps alot. All race cars use different fluids than what you would get from the factory. And while you're thinking about what to get how to put it on who will do a good job and having down time us Nismo owners are enjoying our cars. The looks alone are worth it. No. Park your car next to a nismo and see how many people look at your regular Z and how many look in awe at a Nismo.

mick

i think it depends on the person. if it was a clearcut choice, everybody would buy the nismo and not the other 370z and we know this to be untrue.
for the person who likes the nismo, it is worth it. it is not worth it if you don't like it.

Nismoracer

That's another thing, not everyone can buy a Nismo. You don't see that many around. Maybe the price but mainly the exclusivity. Limited production. Another reason that its worth it. In photos I really wasn't impressed until I saw it in person. It's a total package car. Yes there are multiple ways of this car being better but as its offered pretty damn cool. Again to answer the question is it worth it. YES. Is it for you that's another story.

Carbon_z

just saying, no nismo part is better than an aftermarket part you can get for MUCH LESS and performs BETTER. If somebody selects a nismo in the first place, they OBVIOUSLY must enjoy the nismo exhaust, springs and other opinions that are not available on the NON-NISMO OPINIONS. So why invest that much money on Nismo parts when you can spend much less on better quality. The nismo exhaust is not the greatest, the springs are not the greatest and the rims are not the greatest.... NOR the intakes. You can upgrade a sports package or a base Z and still end up spending less that purchasing a nismo. Unless you live in Montana, a decent shop is NOT hard to find. The hassle of spending 15 minutes online and reading 15 companies reviews and checking out local shops through forums from word to mouth is a simple task and if that is a problem then life must be really good to you where effort doesn't exist. I will even cut you a break and disclose my list of goodies.

Spec-S Full Aero
Shine Auto Project
Front Bumper 300
Side Skirts 350
Rear Bumper 200
850

Peachtree Paint Shop
Located in Douglasville
Roof 170
F. Bumper Blk 50
R. Bumper Blk 50
Kit painted Red 350
620

Exhaust,Springs, Intake
ERZ performance - Performance car parts , Auto Accessories - 404 Error
Invidia Race Pipes 200
EiBach Springs 235
435

Z1 motorsports
Z1 370Z/G37 SS Test Pipes
test pipes 250
Stillen Headers 560
Stillen Exhaust 1262
Stillen gen 3 intake 550
lightweight pulley 190
Oil Cooler Kit 398
Short throw shifter 165
3375

TOTAL: 5,280.00
MSRP BASE: 29,000

TOTAL:34,280

Compare the 34k to the 40k nismo. 6k savings, you can buy a Stillen supercharger kit. Compare the parts disclosed above with what you get with NISMO. You get better parts replacing nismo parts and PLUS Additional parts as show above. I don't mean to offend anybody but just making a point because I don't believe you have to be fortunate to purchase a nismo as stated in the previous post. The reason Nissan doesn't make many is because of simple SUPPLY AND DEMAND. I promise you if Nissan had 1 million pre-purchased NISMO's they would indeed product 1 million. I had the opinion of a Nismo but thought it wouldn't be a great idea since I would be modding an already overrated MODDED car. Why mod a car that you purchased modded for THOUSANDS MORE than base??? makes absolutely no since.

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pokeyl

NO, not at all, so everyone can stop buying them and anyone that has one should sell it tonight. It's all in what you want, What do you want??? I would have and Audi R8 V10 if money were no object. Not the fastest, Just what I want. Enjoy your ride. Be Safe!!

Cell

If you opt for the regular 370z with no sport yea you can get it for 29k (but not 29k OTD). But when you add the sport package in which most buyers do, it will not be 29k. A base with sport here in Chicago goes for 35-36k OTD. A nismo will go for 41-42k OTD.

Aftermarket body parts usually has fitment issues. Even the Amuse rear bumper has fitment issues. The crack between the bumper and trunk is much larger than what you would find from a stock car. Looks is subjective. In my opinion, no aftermarket body kit looks better than the nismo.

The topic has already been beat down. People do not buy the nismo just for the exhaust. It is more than just the exhaust. It is the body kit you get with the great fitment. The rims that comes with it are gorgeous. Quality aftermarket rims + tires already will run you 4-5k. I am sure if you read all the comments from the nismo owners here, they will tell you they did not get it just for the exhaust.

FL 4Motion

There are two types of 370z owners, those who love the nismo and think it's worth it, and those who don't.

Neither side can/or will be swayed by the other, as evidenced in this thread. If you are not sure if you want a nismo or think it's worth it, my guess is it's probably not for you and you should go w/another model.

Me and the wifey love our nismo and it was the only 370z we even considered. (briefly thought about a 40th anni, but when seen next to the nismo in person, no contest).

Aero/bodykit on the nismo is functional, not for show and fitment is oem. Wheels are great and on par w/ any RAYS/volk aftermarket, suspension, for a non adjustable/coilover setup is about as good as your going to get for track use.

Could it use more power? Yes
Could it have better brakes? Yes
Could it use and Oil Cooler? Yes

But any Z you get needs those things and quite frankly, just about any "street car" no matter how "sporty" is going to need at least 2 out of those three things as well.

We have zero regets getting the nismo and if we were to do it all over again, we'd have the same car sitting in the garage. Regardless of what you choose, as long as that's how you feel, you've made the right choice.

At the end of the day we're all Z enthusiasts and that's the most important thing.

alright I'm going to stop now since I'm starting to sound

whoLEEoh

ok now actually get some body parts that are aerodynamically tested and ae actually functional...throw in only 1500+/- made so far...and what wheels did you say are better than 19x9.5 and 10.5 that each weigh in at 21/23...and if you think your right about supply and demand why do they make limited amount of s2000 CR which im sure a lot of ppl would want...or limited amount of porsche spyder/cayman r....im sure porsche ppl could afford it and would love it...ohhhhh its to be in a more limited group and have jealous people hate...but its ok...i love my nismo and i get nothing but ppl staring and telling me how nice it is compared to a base 370...ohhh and i forgot are you running the stock brakes? lol and stock 18's?

Waiz

Factory kitted by Autech, limited edition, better wheels, and of course more power = worth every penny

Ron

Carbon_z

K while the nismo is decent its not the godly car with godly parts.

the performance list below out does the nismos
Z1 motorsports
Z1 370Z/G37 SS Test Pipes
test pipes 250
Stillen Headers 560
Stillen Exhaust 1262
Stillen gen 3 intake 550
lightweight pulley 190
Oil Cooler Kit 398
Short throw shifter 165
3375

that 6k i said you save........by a set of HRE's. THose are better than NISMO wheels. 3 piece forge wheels can range from 3k to 10k. You can spend 41k on a nismo OR 41 on a HIGLY modded 370z. Fitment issue is NOT a big issue with all kits and SHOULD THERE be a fitment issue I referred to the SHINE parts, which shouldnt cost much to fix SHOULD THERE be an issue. Nismo test there products, but hey, so does STILLEN. Say nismo outperforms stillens and I know this topic is dead.

I purchased my car for 29k NEW, carpet mats, splash guard PLUS tax......New Nismo is close to 39k plus tax. I didn't calculate tax for either above so the tax balances off.

29000+2030= 31030

39000+2730=41700

that's 7% where I live.. So 10k difference. Name something on the Mod list that I disclosed that NISMO surpasses it? Nismo doesn't even included MOST of the items i listed and many nismo owners mod up there car. So its just my .02 cents but I have to agree with FL 4 motion. This is kinda like Democrats and Republicans..........Both good agreements but both sides valid.

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Pelican170

But at least with buying a Nismo vs. putting on aftermarket parts is... you get to keep your warranty... thats a big thing to people.