About 2 years ago, I bought my 2012 Pearl White NISMO. When I was at the dealership last night for a Titan XD unveiling event, I noticed they had a
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02-12-2016, 09:51 AM | #1 (permalink) |
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My thoughts on the new NISMOs..
About 2 years ago, I bought my 2012 Pearl White NISMO. When I was at the dealership last night for a Titan XD unveiling event, I noticed they had a new 2016 Solid Red NISMO. I have to admit - it looks really nice as its own design. I just think that they toned down the "original" 370 NISMO "track-ready" styling. I was also very disappointed to see that the new NISMOs no longer come through with a NISMO serial plate identifying what number they are for the particular year. It's like Nissan decided to just turn it into another trim level and got rid of the exclusivity associated with the model. Kinda feels more like a Juke NISMO to me now.
The dealer was trying to convince me that I should upgrade, but I honestly never had that feeling like I have to have it. I definitely won't be trading mine in for one. What are your thoughts? Edit: No offense or hate meant to anyone that owns one of the new NISMOs, but they just aren't my cup of tea.
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02-12-2016, 10:12 AM | #2 (permalink) |
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I prefer the wheels/body style of the pre-2015 Nismos to the newer ones. I must say though that the seats in the newer ones are pretty awesome.
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Also, the painted headlights are an improvement.
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02-12-2016, 11:41 AM | #5 (permalink) | |
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And I like everything about the new model... except the wheels, go figure. |
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02-12-2016, 11:45 AM | #6 (permalink) |
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my thought since the beginning has not changed. nismos are too heavy where the base with the sport package out accelerates, out brakes them.
the new design in white i kinda like though.. but honestly if i was to get the nismo, i would get the AT as it is special in that regards. the only time i would get an AT is if my left ankle completely gave away, so u will probably never see me in the current gen nismo.. |
02-12-2016, 12:26 PM | #7 (permalink) | |
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Just curious if there was data showing the 370 sport pkg out accelerates the Nismo model. I looked online and didn't see anything saying that. The sites that did have numbers showed the Nismo as like 0.1 seconds faster to 60. Just curious |
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02-12-2016, 12:32 PM | #8 (permalink) |
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I really liked the older ones. They really stuck out from the regular Z's. Now Unless you know what you're looking for you would pretty easily mistake them for a regular Z.
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02-12-2016, 12:35 PM | #9 (permalink) | |
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yah as for AT, i dont really care for them.. |
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02-12-2016, 12:46 PM | #11 (permalink) |
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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.
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02-12-2016, 01:07 PM | #12 (permalink) | |
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I kind of just like how rare they are and how most average people don't even know it's a Nissan until they look at the badge. Edit: Oh, and the NISMO Rays. |
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02-12-2016, 01:30 PM | #15 (permalink) |
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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).
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