Sport Vs Base Model?

Masterbeatty · 05-01-2015, 06:36 PM

I chose the base non sport simply because I new I would change out the crap I didn't want anyway so why pay twice and it was a 6k difference in price since I bought my 11' in May of 12' brand new. The diff I changed out, the suspension is completely different. I upgrade stuff when it needs upgrading. I autox my car and built it for that, so far the only thing I regret not getting the sport package for is the rims and brakes. As the brakes now are the next thing on my long list of stuff I want or need, which I am pretty sure I will be getting the Z1 upgrade package.

The SRM is a nice feature for people that are still learning how to drive a man tranny.

my feet are the right size to heel toe properly with the small azs go pedal.

Malm · 05-01-2015, 06:50 PM

I got a base, but I have replaced everything that would come with the Sport anyway..
wheels, big brake kit, seats radio, suspension ect ect ect... Mine is a 7at so I am not missing the SRM.

I love my car, but If I had a chance to do it again, I would probably get a Nismo... I just love the body kit on those.

daveb91 · 05-01-2015, 07:04 PM

I have a base and don't regret it...then again I'm an old fart and just like driving it....no track days...

Magic Bus · 05-02-2015, 04:01 PM

Who but an elitist would report himself??

tenkies, good choice on the sport model. Good luck finding one and when you do, you'll appreciate it.

tnav · 05-02-2015, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by tenkies

Sorry if this a repeat topic, but I tried searching but couldn't find anything.

For those of you that purchased a manual sport model do you think it was worth the difference than purchasing a base model and doing the upgrades yourself? and for those that bought the base manual model do you regret not getting the sport package?

I'm on the fence right in trying to figure out which is the better model to pull the trigger on?

Any input would be helpful.

Have you considered a Nismo? They are so sick looking, you get it all and more, that is if you don't care to get the Touring Pckg.

Duc_Z09 · 05-02-2015, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by tnav

Have you considered a Nismo? They are so sick looking, you get it all and more, that is if you don't care to get the Touring Pckg.

I'd argue that from a purely performance standpoint they're not "worth" the extra cost over a sport model, at least not at MSRP. Also the interior is a bit spartan if you like things like leather, decent quality sound, nav, and a backup camera (a very useful feature on the 370). If you're talking used then all bets are off.

I love my NISMO anyway though.

ped · 05-04-2015, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

I'd argue that from a purely performance standpoint they're not "worth" the extra cost over a sport model, at least not at MSRP.

They actually handle worse than the sport model by the reviews I've seen - skidpad and braking were both worse I think.

Duc_Z09 · 05-04-2015, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ped

They actually handle worse than the sport model by the reviews I've seen - skidpad and braking were both worse I think.

Nissan claims the NISMO is better on the skidpad (0.99g) but it's really splitting hairs and probably dependent on who is doing the testing.

kenchan · 05-04-2015, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09

Nissan claims the NISMO is better on the skidpad (0.99g) but it's really splitting hairs and probably dependent on who is doing the testing.

yah, a guy can get pretty dizzy going in circles all day....

near the end of the test day im sure he's like f- it.

kenchan · 05-03-2015, 11:19 AM

listen to duc. his mods are all homedepot

Duc_Z09 · 05-03-2015, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

listen to duc. his mods are all homedepot

Only because I can't afford PhotoShop.

kenchan · 05-03-2015, 11:23 AM

base AT with no paddle shifter =

Zbrah · 05-03-2015, 05:03 PM

All my mods are "stolen" from the classified lol

TexasChuck · 05-03-2015, 05:41 PM

Don't pay Msrp ! I paid about $1600.
One thing that hasn't been mentioned. The suspension is stiffer than base. Rougher ride.

kenchan · 05-03-2015, 08:12 PM

Yah never mind the tires and 18inches. Just stiffer ride..!

05-01-2015, 06:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	I chose the base non sport simply because I new I would change out the crap I didn't want anyway so why pay twice and it was a 6k difference in price since I bought my 11' in May of 12' brand new. The diff I changed out, the suspension is completely different. I upgrade stuff when it needs upgrading. I autox my car and built it for that, so far the only thing I regret not getting the sport package for is the rims and brakes. As the brakes now are the next thing on my long list of stuff I want or need, which I am pretty sure I will be getting the Z1 upgrade package. The SRM is a nice feature for people that are still learning how to drive a man tranny. my feet are the right size to heel toe properly with the small azs go pedal. __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

05-01-2015, 06:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Malm Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 706 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z bs a7 Rep Power: 13	I got a base, but I have replaced everything that would come with the Sport anyway.. wheels, big brake kit, seats radio, suspension ect ect ect... Mine is a 7at so I am not missing the SRM. I love my car, but If I had a chance to do it again, I would probably get a Nismo... I just love the body kit on those. __________________ 2011 370 Z Ark - Seibon - Aerojacket - Pioneer - Evo-R - Stance

05-03-2015, 11:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	listen to duc. his mods are all homedepot Zbrah likes this.

05-03-2015, 11:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	base AT with no paddle shifter = madwi, tungmac, Duc_Z09 and 2 others like this.

05-03-2015, 05:03 PM	#13 (permalink)
Zbrah A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: The370Z.com Posts: 4,956 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 5452	All my mods are "stolen" from the classified lol kenchan likes this. __________________

05-01-2015, 07:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
daveb91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Vienna WV Posts: 302 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 25	I have a base and don't regret it...then again I'm an old fart and just like driving it....no track days...

05-02-2015, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18755	Who but an elitist would report himself?? tenkies, good choice on the sport model. Good luck finding one and when you do, you'll appreciate it.

05-03-2015, 05:41 PM	#14 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Sports Pkg Don't pay Msrp ! I paid about $1600. One thing that hasn't been mentioned. The suspension is stiffer than base. Rougher ride.

05-03-2015, 08:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Yah never mind the tires and 18inches. Just stiffer ride..!

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