Is the Sport Package Really Worth it?

370Zsteve · 05-26-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Modshack

Buy elsewhere then (keep the sport package in the deal). Forum sponsor Lou Fusz Nissan will sell you at invoice, (and ship for a reasonable cost if necessary). Check him out in the buying section. My Buddy here in town went through Lou and was very pleased with the transaction.

Fusz will sell at -$1000 off invoice (according to his thread), coupled with the current factory incentive (what is it, $2k?) and you can get one serious deal on a Z right now.

nolan1016 · 05-26-2010, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

thats your opinion, I agree with the poster above, I think the spoiler ruins the lines of the car, never been a fan.

The stock LSD is crap, ok for street, but nothing else. SRM is a cool option to have, the brakes are decent enough, overall for the 3 grand extra, for all you get, it isnt a bad option, however, I'd save the 3k and spend that on a new exhaust, hfcs, intakes and a programmer. And maybe one of them bobblehead chihuahuas or hula girl. Oh yeah, keep in mind, if you want to ever replace the stock LSD, which you will if you ever want to drift/autox, you have to purchase additional side shafts for the new system, not the case with a base differential housing.

Your right it is a opinion. Do you really want "decent enough" brakes on a 30,000 dollar sports car. Or rims that look like they could be on a 15,000 dollar car.

Red370 · 05-26-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nolan1016

Your right it is a opinion. Do you really want "decent enough" brakes on a 30,000 dollar sports car. Or rims that look like they could be on a 15,000 dollar car.

I think the stock 18's actually have a nice look to them, as do alot of people, once again another opinion of yours. $30,000 sports car? do you think you're driving a Porsche or some shyt? come on man.

and you DO realize the Akebono brakes on your car are the cheapest 4 pot brakes available on the market today right?

khtso · 05-26-2010, 08:08 PM

Well I did also buy a CBR600 right around the same time, so that's where the extra money went. But no, the extra 10 bucks a month the sport package would have cost did not factor into my decision. Plugging the holes after removing the rear spoiler did, and the fact that I didn't care for the rest of the features enough.

Yes, the 18 inch wheels suck. Of course. That's your take on it. The main advantage of bigger brakes is better heat dissipation so it takes longer for brakes to start fading. I've personally never had that problem on the street. Some people drive way more aggressively than I do and that would be important. Most people here probably love the rear spoiler. At least two of us don't. My above post was my view on it when purchasing my car and was giving him an alternate viewpoint from the poster above me. Just giving the original poster things to consider for himself.

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

You can't afford the LSD is my take, the 18" wheels suck, bigger brakes not better on the streets? Huh? SRM is one little sensor, cheap fix if it ever breaks, which is unlikely.

Red370 · 05-26-2010, 08:12 PM

Heres the deal, OP, is the SP worth the 3 grand extra? yeah, it is. Is everything included in the package necessary for the enjoyment of your daily commute? absolutely not. Are you going to be happy with the car in stock form? or do you plan on replacing some of the sport package options straight away or down the road? As i've stated before, if none of that flashy stuff is important to you, save the 3k and add some more power to your car, lord knows we need it with all these stupid fast muscle cars coming out these days...

DarkZide · 05-26-2010, 08:28 PM

Sounds like red370 is kicking himself for not getting the sport package

Zaggeron · 05-26-2010, 08:30 PM

If you don't care about the wheels, SRM, brakes, or LSD, you can get one with the Aerodynamics Package -- according to Edmunds the MSRP on that is $640. I've no idea whether you could find a base coupe with just the aero package, but it is an official option separate from the sport package.

sonic370 · 05-26-2010, 08:32 PM

Just bought mine with the sports package. imo it is well worth the extra.
rather have the 19" rays wheels and rims, front chin&rear spoiler plus
lsd.than cheap bose unit and nav.didn't won't leather the cloth seats are first rate imo

Jordo! · 05-26-2010, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the feedback guys-- I really appreciate it.

I'm going to sit and chew on this a bit and will also contact Lou Fusz Nissan -- who specifically should I contact there? Anybody?.

Thanks again!

StLRedrider · 05-26-2010, 08:41 PM

hell yeah, just get it!!!! synchro is the shitt

Dustin@AEperformance · 05-26-2010, 08:45 PM

I would do it for the SynchRev, Brakes, and the LSD. Seems to be worth it.

craniac24 · 05-26-2010, 08:45 PM

Does a bear sh*t in the woods?

Zaggeron · 05-26-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaggeron

If you don't care about the wheels, SRM, brakes, or LSD, you can get one with the Aerodynamics Package -- according to Edmunds the MSRP on that is $640. I've no idea whether you could find a base coupe with just the aero package, but it is an official option separate from the sport package.

Man .. I should have reread the OP post before responding. If it really is only the brakes and LSD that you are after, then I'm pretty sure you can get aftermarket parts for both of those for under 3k. Caveat ... aftermarket parts won't be covered the the factory warranty.

More to chew on I guess ...

SophiaZ · 05-26-2010, 08:49 PM

I personally disagree with everyone..I could care less about the sport package. The aftermarket wheels I like don't fit the sport brakes and the rims aren't THAT awesome, the small wing is pointless and boring IMO, and I wanted the 7sp..go figure haha. But I DID wish I had dished out the few extra grand for the touring for the perissimon(?) leather

But after a new exhaust, cats, intakes, spoiler, and wheels..I'm happy. BUT HEY..TO EACH THEIR OWN!!!! The Z is great being base I think

Trips · 05-26-2010, 08:54 PM

Sport Pkg = ftw

05-26-2010, 08:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
Red370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany Posts: 4,391 Drives: your mom to church Rep Power: 296	Heres the deal, OP, is the SP worth the 3 grand extra? yeah, it is. Is everything included in the package necessary for the enjoyment of your daily commute? absolutely not. Are you going to be happy with the car in stock form? or do you plan on replacing some of the sport package options straight away or down the road? As i've stated before, if none of that flashy stuff is important to you, save the 3k and add some more power to your car, lord knows we need it with all these stupid fast muscle cars coming out these days... __________________ 2011 Mustang 5.0 \| 3.55's \| Lethal Performance off road H-Pipe \| Magnaflow Muffler Delete \| JLT CAI/Bama tuned 417whp/ 404 ft/lbs

05-26-2010, 08:30 PM	#22 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	If you don't care about the wheels, SRM, brakes, or LSD, you can get one with the Aerodynamics Package -- according to Edmunds the MSRP on that is $640. I've no idea whether you could find a base coupe with just the aero package, but it is an official option separate from the sport package. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

05-26-2010, 08:40 PM	#24 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Thanks for the feedback guys-- I really appreciate it. I'm going to sit and chew on this a bit and will also contact Lou Fusz Nissan -- who specifically should I contact there? Anybody?. Thanks again! Last edited by Jordo!; 05-26-2010 at 08:45 PM.

05-26-2010, 08:41 PM	#25 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	hell yeah, just get it!!!! synchro is the shitt __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

05-26-2010, 08:45 PM	#26 (permalink)
Dustin@AEperformance Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chino Posts: 49 Drives: E92 M3, 370z Rep Power: 15	I would do it for the SynchRev, Brakes, and the LSD. Seems to be worth it. __________________ http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...Ejdmbanner.gif

05-26-2010, 08:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
DarkZide Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: TN Posts: 291 Drives: 2010 370z BC M6 Rep Power: 15	Sounds like red370 is kicking himself for not getting the sport package

05-26-2010, 08:32 PM	#23 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 18	Just bought mine with the sports package. imo it is well worth the extra. rather have the 19" rays wheels and rims, front chin&rear spoiler plus lsd.than cheap bose unit and nav.didn't won't leather the cloth seats are first rate imo

05-26-2010, 08:45 PM	#27 (permalink)
craniac24 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ronkonkoma, NY Posts: 339 Drives: 2010 PG Roadster Rep Power: 402	Does a bear sh*t in the woods? __________________ 2010 6MT PG Roadster w/Sport & NAV. Stillen Exhaust, Stillen GIII Intake, Eibach Springs, H&R Spacers 15f/20r, SPC Rear Camber Kit. Thanks to Vinny Ten Racing!

05-26-2010, 08:49 PM	#29 (permalink)
SophiaZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,463 Drives: 2020 50th anniv 7AT Rep Power: 6733	I personally disagree with everyone..I could care less about the sport package. The aftermarket wheels I like don't fit the sport brakes and the rims aren't THAT awesome, the small wing is pointless and boring IMO, and I wanted the 7sp..go figure haha. But I DID wish I had dished out the few extra grand for the touring for the perissimon(?) leather But after a new exhaust, cats, intakes, spoiler, and wheels..I'm happy. BUT HEY..TO EACH THEIR OWN!!!! The Z is great being base I think

05-26-2010, 08:54 PM	#30 (permalink)
Trips Administrator Join Date: May 2009 Location: Disneyland, Ca Posts: 8,732 Drives: 🔰 Rep Power: 10	Sport Pkg = ftw __________________

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