370z Sport vs Nismo 370z

Red__Zed · 08-25-2010, 12:28 PM

It all depends what you want from the car. The NISMO does give a performance boost, as well as a more aggressive look, and it's all stock, warrantied equipment. Sure, you could do it aftermarket for cheaper, but that's a different game. Besides SRM, I'd argue you could outdo the sport package for cheaper on a base model as well. But you don't see many people doing that, either.

Nitex · 08-25-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DanGizinski

It all depends what you want from the car. The NISMO does give a performance boost, as well as a more aggressive look, and it's all stock, warrantied equipment. Sure, you could do it aftermarket for cheaper, but that's a different game. Besides SRM, I'd argue you could outdo the sport package for cheaper on a base model as well. But you don't see many people doing that, either.

Cheaper maybe not, better? i think so.

Red__Zed · 08-25-2010, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitex

Cheaper maybe not, better? i think so.

I mean, it's all relative. A lot of the money will be money spent twice--you justify some of the cost of the sport package as the LSD, but that VLSD will be replaced by anyone doing anything serious with the car...

So the cost of the base + mods is much lower than the sport + mods.

Ty Weezy · 08-25-2010, 12:48 PM

I agree that the nismo is not worth the extra cash compared to the sport package in regards to performance, but I got the nismo because I think it looks 10x better than the stock z and I wanted a more unique car that many people do not have. Most of us end up modding our cars anyway, so the performance will come with the mods. Just my opinion.

Nitex · 08-25-2010, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ty Weezy

I agree that the nismo is not worth the extra cash compared to the sport package in regards to performance, but I got the nismo because I think it looks 10x better than the stock z and I wanted a more unique car that many people do not have. Most of us end up modding our cars anyway, so the performance will come with the mods. Just my opinion.

I agree that the best reasons to buy the Nismo is because you find it sexy, and you like the exclusivity/envy. Personally i think the nismo looks fantastic, however i realize this is not a universal feeling. As some find it not to look better, all personal preference.

GingaBreadMan · 08-25-2010, 01:26 PM

My apologies for bringing up a topic that has been beaten to death, but what is the Nismo supposed to be? Is it a track car or just a bodykit? I started this thread to show it's not a superior track car. As far as bodykits go there are way better options. Amuse rear and Mines front are my favorite. I plan on doing some sort of combination after I get TT'd. I do like the Nismo and even asked the dealer if he had any when I purchased my Z. Unless they would have given me a great deal I couldn't have seen my self doing it.

Nitex · 08-25-2010, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GingaBreadMan

My apologies for bringing up a topic that has been beaten to death, but what is the Nismo supposed to be? Is it a track car or just a bodykit? I started this thread to show it's not a superior track car. As far as bodykits go there are way better options. Amuse rear and Mines front are my favorite. I plan on doing some sort of combination after I get TT'd. I do like the Nismo and even asked the dealer if he had any when I purchased my Z. Unless they would have given me a great deal I couldn't have seen my self doing it.

The Nismo has a superior stock suspension and the aero package does give functional down force. In my opinion this does make it the better car at the track stock. The Nismo also brings exclusivity, due to the larger price tag. And depending on your taste, better looks with its fancy stitching and Nismo badges. Do i think you can make a better track car from a base/base? Of course!

08-25-2010, 01:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
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08-25-2010, 12:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	It all depends what you want from the car. The NISMO does give a performance boost, as well as a more aggressive look, and it's all stock, warrantied equipment. Sure, you could do it aftermarket for cheaper, but that's a different game. Besides SRM, I'd argue you could outdo the sport package for cheaper on a base model as well. But you don't see many people doing that, either.

08-25-2010, 12:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ty Weezy Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 129 Drives: 09 370z Nismo M6 Rep Power: 15	I agree that the nismo is not worth the extra cash compared to the sport package in regards to performance, but I got the nismo because I think it looks 10x better than the stock z and I wanted a more unique car that many people do not have. Most of us end up modding our cars anyway, so the performance will come with the mods. Just my opinion.