Is sport package a must?

RedBullRR

I choose the Sport Package over the Touring Package. I had an 04 350Z Touring with Navi. And tell ya the truth the leather sucks, and as nice as it looks when its brand new I know deep down inside after sitting on it a few times it will crease and start to look like ****. I preferred the added bonus in performance vs looks inside. Personally the Base seats are comfy and when I hit a turn fast im not sliding around on leather. Do I like the leather and the Navi... Yes but those are cheaper upgrades then Brakes/Rims/SRM down the line.

370zsport09

Better Tires, Larger Rims, Larger Brakes, NAV Sys/Bose/Bluetooth, LSD....$3,000 additional...no Labor, no OOOopps I broke a bolt, no (awwwweee dang I got the wrong offset), no (awwwweee dang these rims are ugly), no WTT, no WTB sport rims, no I can't drive my car its on blocks for the moment, ..... and best of all no headache...I like my SPORT/Touring PKG ++++ its all under warranty

elmz

In the end its all up to you, but you will most likely regret it if you don't. Try pricing out the following:

19' RAYS
4x RE50's
14' disc brakes w/ 4 pistons in the front
Front chin spoiler
Rear Spoiler
LSD

AND THEN! top it all off with the cost of installation, unless you can install all this yourself. Now I'm not 100% certain, but I'm pretty sure it will cost more than 3K.

Oh! and I forgot to mention, you will still be short the SRM...

Cmike2780

I don't think anyone is denying the value of the sports package. Once again, it all comes down to preference and where you want to take the car in terms of mods. From that list you mentioned, I'm sure someone has already thought a part wasn't good enough and replaced it. Otherwise, we wouldn't find those very parts for sale. Like the Rays wheels & RE50's for example. Usually the first to go. You don't have to look to far on this forum for aftermarket replacement for those two. If you plan to keep it stock, its a great deal.....but that's a personal choice.

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wilsonp

Also, it is a little unfair not to subtract the cost of the base parts - the car does come with wheels and tires!

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c41006

Why is this still being debated. It is a nice thing to have but the answer to the question is NO

wishihadnav

i dont want any those options..lol.

Smallywood

I'll take the crank windows please! J/K

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Dwight Frye

Let's talk resale value: A 370Z without Touring & Sport packages says that the original owner could barely afford it. Maybe leased it or had his daddy co-sign for it. Maybe drove the sh*t out of it, or modded it and drove the sh*t out of it and then took the mods off before offering for sale. I wouldn't touch a car like that, whether or not the perceptions are accurate. It willend up being sold to the next guy who can barely afford it. There are some great deals out there right now, scrimp on your Starbucks bill or the amount you pay each month to send text messages and make the higher payment.
You are welcome.

Smallywood

You say what I am thinking when I'm selling cars to people! Love It!

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370zsport09

Ok, giving luv to all Z's...Base, Sport, Touring, Both Sport/Touring, and Nismo.....here is the low down based off 2011 price:

Based of MSRP 2011 Nissan Z

Base: $30,610

Sport: $33,630 - Additional: $3,020

Sport/Touring: $38,300 - Additional: $8,310

Sport Package includes:

4 piston calipers
14inch rotors frnt
2 piston calipers
13.8 rotors rear
LSD Vicious
19" Rays
Chin Spoiler
Rear Spoiler

Synchro with Manual

Additional:

Splash Guards: $220
Carpeted Mats: $115
Carpeted Trunk: $95
Illuminated Kick Plates: $200
Airdynamics: $650
Nismo Brake Pads: $580

Nav package: $2,500
Rearview Mirror w/ Homelink: $785

Now if you purchased a Base and decided to upgrade your Z:

4 piston front brake kit will run you between $1,500 and up with rotors
19" Rays LMZ5 about $2300
Bridgestone-Brand Potenza RE050A about $1200 balanced/installed

Rear Splash Guard Kit: $78.95
Front Splash Guard Kit: $78.95
LSD: Roughly $1500
Z Mats Z Store: $134.95
Carbon Fiber Door Sill Z Store: $179.95
Trunk Carpet (Amazon.com) cheap and thin: $90.00
Spoiler no rear light: $109.00

No need to do the math :P DUH!!! just purchasing after market rims and tires equals the SPORT Package alone.......Not to mention the time and labor of installing parts............and of course the lovely WARRANTY and higher resale value of OEM performance installed parts

All in all its best to just get the SPORT if you do not wish for NAV Touring Package.....cause even if you decide to upgrade you can easily make you money back on selling your OEM Parts to base Model Owners who rather want OEM Parts versus aftermarket.....

Red__Zed

I find that fairly frequently, the stripped down, practical models go to those who CAN afford it, and simply don't see the benefit of wasting money on factory add-ons. If I so choose, I can throw on sport package rims for $900, sell my base rims for $600, and swap to an LSD for another $400. The brakes can be bought new for like $1300, less used. Even the base brakes are worth something to someone with a 240, etc.

Also, I'd just offer up the thought that a non-sports package car probably get's driven less hard on average...

c41006

This is why I keep meticulous maintenance records

KillerBee370

this

Cmike2780

Funny how you mention how the tires are better. I could be wrong, but I think the base tires are Yokohama Sport's, the same kind they slap on the Nismo, although obviously a different size. Why would your car be on blocks if you went with aftermarket wheels

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