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Forgive all of my questions as I continue my search for a Z. Looking at 12s - 13s. Looks like the 13s and 14s added led lights in the bumper.

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Old 12-25-2015, 03:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Forgive all of my questions as I continue my search for a Z.

Looking at 12s - 13s.

Looks like the 13s and 14s added led lights in the bumper. Any other changes?

What about the Nismo? Don't see any differences cosmetically.
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Non nismo, just the front bumper change (no fangs, DRLs).
Nismo - paint scheme (grey bottom, red lines).
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New 19" style Rays wheels replaced the Rays 5 star type on the Touring/Sport.
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Non nismo, just the front bumper change (no fangs, DRLs).
Nismo - paint scheme (grey bottom, red lines).
Did all of the changes (Nismo and non Nismo) take place in 2013? 2013 and 14 are the same?

Nismo adds body kit and some power - anything else that a sport doesn't have?
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Did all of the changes (Nismo and non Nismo) take place in 2013?
Yes.

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2013 and 14 are the same?
Yes. So are 2015 and 2016 non-nismo.
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Nismo adds body kit and some power - anything else that a sport doesn't have?
And different exhaust, wheels as well as suspension. However Nismo pre 2015 does not have nave or leather seats.
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Ok, so there is this:

2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO, $26,789 - Cars.com

Or for the same price or less you get a newer car with less miles:

2014 Nissan 370Z Base, $23,587 - Cars.com

If I get the Nismo I'm getting more power, better suspension, exhaust, and a body kit - correct? Giving up age, mileage, and refreshed bumper?
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If the base doesn't have the sport package, skip it. Make sure whatever you end up with has the sport package unless you're planning to mod the hell out of it right off the bat.
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Or for the same price or less you get a newer car with less miles:

2014 Nissan 370Z Base, $23,587 - Cars.com
I don't think that's a base. That looks like a sport package to me. Spoiler, wheels and large brakes.
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I was speaking in general, I didn't click the link. If that's the case I'm buying the newer one over the older nismo.
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I don't think that's a base. That looks like a sport package to me. Spoiler, wheels and large brakes.
Mine is a base with the sport spoiler. Has the sports appearance option.
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Mine is a base with the sport spoiler. Has the sports appearance option.
Didn't know such a thing existed. Does it have the wheels as well? Only way to truly confirm the sport package is the rev match button?

Base + sport is what I'm looking for, just happened to stumble across this Nismo.
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I was speaking in general, I didn't click the link. If that's the case I'm buying the newer one over the older nismo.
Good feedback. Just don't feel like the Nismo has much to offer?
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For the extra money you can get an FI exhaust (much better then the Nismo), a Stillen CA intake and a used body kit of your choice (a reproduction).
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Didn't know such a thing existed. Does it have the wheels as well? Only way to truly confirm the sport package is the rev match button?

Base + sport is what I'm looking for, just happened to stumble across this Nismo.
No, it still has the 18's. Look up the VIN to be certain.
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