Base and mods or nismo?

billaJ

Trying to figure out what to do here. I can get a newer nismo otd from auction for $32k or I could get a 13+ base for under $20k. I could use that $12k to mod the base z. I would want to do wheels, tires, spoiler, exhaust and something to get a solid boost in HP and torque. I've never done any performance mods besides exhaust to my vehicles but I'd like to get in the ball game. I'd still like to have a reliable z that could last a long time. I do really like all the accents that comes with the new nismo and I like the head unit but you don't get much extra power.

Would I be able to hook up a base Z to perform way better than the nismo for $12k? This will be a leisure vehicle and one I'd like to learn how to drive on a track.