My thoughts on the new NISMOs..

barncobob · 02-12-2016, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by njobe89

i never saw the point of getting one and paying 10k more for a different body kit and 18hp. you could get all of that stuff for way cheaper. if it offered more hp or way better handling then i can see paying 10k more.

im with u, alot of extra ca$h for nothing much extra..loving the Sport, not so flashy

JARblue · 02-12-2016, 12:30 PM

Neither body kit does it for me really. Fine and different but nothing special. The 2015 bumper is a tremendous improvement though. And I like the way the wing blends into the hatch.

Pre-2015 wheels for sure. And serial number. But I absolutely love the new seats (except I generally prefer darker colors).

I also really dig the new black headlights, black fuel gauge face, and the darker gun metal trim throughout the interior cabin instead of bright silver like mine. But I'm pretty sure these are on all new Z's (not just Nismo models).

Z-Girl 12 · 02-13-2016, 02:56 PM

Now driving a 14 Nismo, price and mileage was just too good to pass up. Tho the 370 are fat heavy hogs anyway I do think my 12 sport/touring would out accelerate my Nismo. I use to hate the boy racer spoiler but it has grown on me. 15 Nismo blends in with the other level Z's so would i pay eXtra nah. I would take the new Nismo headlights in the blink of an eye, that is about it. Yeah the seats are awesome but can't see them being comfortable enough for road trips.

JC-Nismo · 02-13-2016, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Now driving a 14 Nismo, price and mileage was just too good to pass up. Tho the 370 are fat heavy hogs anyway I do think my 12 sport/touring would out accelerate my Nismo. I use to hate the boy racer spoiler but it has grown on me. 15 Nismo blends in with the other level Z's so would i pay eXtra nah. I would take the new Nismo headlights in the blink of an eye, that is about it. Yeah the seats are awesome but can't see them being comfortable enough for road trips.

Any pics of the new Nismo?

Z-Girl 12 · 02-13-2016, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

Any pics of the new Nismo?

Just two on delivery day...haven't stopped driving to get good photos.

I'm in love all over again! Will get better ones soon..

OP sorry to thread jack!

JC-Nismo · 02-14-2016, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Z-Girl 12

Just two on delivery day...haven't stopped driving to get good photos.

I'm in love all over again! Will get better ones soon..

OP sorry to thread jack!

NICE!!!
Way to go Z-Girl.

Wheels3309 · 02-15-2016, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue;

I also really dig the new black headlights, black fuel gauge face, and the darker gun metal trim throughout the interior cabin instead of bright silver like mine. But I'm pretty sure these are on all new Z's (not just Nismo models).

Pretty sure the gun metal interior accents are NISMO issue only...

Firebase99 · 02-12-2016, 12:40 PM

Love the look of the '15+. Never liked the 350 NISMO nor the 370 prior. Too "boy ricer" for me. Kinda feel the same about the STi look. And for the price....no thanks.

kay.zee · 02-12-2016, 01:03 PM

Both are super Ricey in my opinion. Like some pep boys model.. or more like lipstick on a pig. Also they priced it way too high.

nothing beats a gunmetal or pearlwhite sport package with fangs.

mishuko · 02-12-2016, 01:20 PM

I like the white model. after seeing the black in person it's okay... the red is a bit too deep and makes it more subtle.

Larso1 · 02-12-2016, 03:56 PM

Hmm, sounds like everybody has their own likes and dislikes between the '16 and previous year Nismo models. Go figure! 😂 It must be the reason there are so many different options and trim packages. I must say I do prefer the '16's rear spoiler.... and I expect everyone in this forum to agree with me 😀😳😂😔😏

kenchan · 02-12-2016, 04:10 PM

the rear spoiler on the current nismo is too small. if u can put something like a mine's lip or something to balance out with the rear bumper valance, then it could look pretty cool.

Rahul718 · 02-12-2016, 04:11 PM

No regrets with my 2014 gunmetal Nismo. I told myself if I were to get a 370z it NEEDED to be a Nismo. Anyone with a Nismo will understand the looks it gets from other people on the road. A lot of people love the look and just can't seem to understand what kind of car it is, which is why they stare at it (especially non car enthusiasts). Plus, a lowered Nismo with wheel spacers will catch way more "thumbs up" from people than a regular 370z, and I'm the last person to care what other people think - it's just kinda cool.

Whether the Nismo is worth the premium over the base and sports package, that's all personal preference. If you're not looking to mod much and want a real eye catcher, the Nismo fits the bill perfectly.

kenchan · 02-12-2016, 04:19 PM

or just use photoshop..

Mike · 02-12-2016, 09:13 PM

the earlier Nismo's were built by Autech and were a special car. The current ones are just a trim level. That being said, I drove one on a supervised track and an autocross in Japan a year and a half ago, and was very impressed

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02-12-2016, 12:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 44 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684441	Neither body kit does it for me really. Fine and different but nothing special. The 2015 bumper is a tremendous improvement though. And I like the way the wing blends into the hatch. Pre-2015 wheels for sure. And serial number. But I absolutely love the new seats (except I generally prefer darker colors). I also really dig the new black headlights, black fuel gauge face, and the darker gun metal trim throughout the interior cabin instead of bright silver like mine. But I'm pretty sure these are on all new Z's (not just Nismo models). nismo9132 and littlejuanito like this. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

02-13-2016, 02:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11717	Now driving a 14 Nismo, price and mileage was just too good to pass up. Tho the 370 are fat heavy hogs anyway I do think my 12 sport/touring would out accelerate my Nismo. I use to hate the boy racer spoiler but it has grown on me. 15 Nismo blends in with the other level Z's so would i pay eXtra nah. I would take the new Nismo headlights in the blink of an eye, that is about it. Yeah the seats are awesome but can't see them being comfortable enough for road trips. BeemaaZ, Stright_Drop, cigarclifford and 2 others like this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

02-12-2016, 12:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
Firebase99 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: fl Posts: 1,372 Drives: 14 3.8 Gen Coupe GT Rep Power: 14034	Love the look of the '15+. Never liked the 350 NISMO nor the 370 prior. Too "boy ricer" for me. Kinda feel the same about the STi look. And for the price....no thanks. __________________ '14 3.8 Genesis Coupe, '13 Volvo S60, '04 Honda Accord, '13 370Z-sold, '05 350Z Touring-sold, '92 300Z Twin Turbo-sold, '82 280ZX-gone, '79 260Z-gone

02-12-2016, 03:56 PM	#11 (permalink)
Larso1 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Pueblo CO Posts: 98 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z T M6 Rep Power: 10	Hmm, sounds like everybody has their own likes and dislikes between the '16 and previous year Nismo models. Go figure! 😂 It must be the reason there are so many different options and trim packages. I must say I do prefer the '16's rear spoiler.... and I expect everyone in this forum to agree with me 😀😳😂😔😏 nismo9132, Wheels3309 and ramoszx12r like this.

02-12-2016, 01:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
kay.zee Banned Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Walnut Creek,Ca Posts: 67 Drives: not a nissan Rep Power: 0	Both are super Ricey in my opinion. Like some pep boys model.. or more like lipstick on a pig. Also they priced it way too high. nothing beats a gunmetal or pearlwhite sport package with fangs.

02-12-2016, 01:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9435	I like the white model. after seeing the black in person it's okay... the red is a bit too deep and makes it more subtle.

02-12-2016, 04:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	the rear spoiler on the current nismo is too small. if u can put something like a mine's lip or something to balance out with the rear bumper valance, then it could look pretty cool. nismo9132 likes this.

02-12-2016, 04:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rahul718 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NYC Posts: 233 Drives: Nismo Z Rep Power: 12	No regrets with my 2014 gunmetal Nismo. I told myself if I were to get a 370z it NEEDED to be a Nismo. Anyone with a Nismo will understand the looks it gets from other people on the road. A lot of people love the look and just can't seem to understand what kind of car it is, which is why they stare at it (especially non car enthusiasts). Plus, a lowered Nismo with wheel spacers will catch way more "thumbs up" from people than a regular 370z, and I'm the last person to care what other people think - it's just kinda cool. Whether the Nismo is worth the premium over the base and sports package, that's all personal preference. If you're not looking to mod much and want a real eye catcher, the Nismo fits the bill perfectly. xfrgtr, Stright_Drop, nismo9132 and 1 others like this.

02-12-2016, 04:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	or just use photoshop.. cooltoy likes this.

02-12-2016, 09:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mike The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 5,944 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 2186	the earlier Nismo's were built by Autech and were a special car. The current ones are just a trim level. That being said, I drove one on a supervised track and an autocross in Japan a year and a half ago, and was very impressed nismo9132 likes this. __________________ NISSAN: 75 280Z / 86 300ZX GLL /87 Sentra SE / 03 350Z / 23 Z Porsche: 93 968 / 23 Macan GTS / 93 968

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