nismo 370z vs 370z sports

juan05 · 04-17-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

I believe the rims on the Nismo 370z (also made by Rays Engineering) are forged as well. Rims now a days for sport cars are pretty much all forged - just like the Nismo 350z. They just don't advertise it much. E.g. Lexus IS-F, Evo X MR, etc. And i agree with you, you do save a lot money if you're not intending to upgrade anything and you have more choices. But if you take into the account of you starting to mod everything in your car to match what the Nismo comes with (suspension, exhaust, rims, Nismo body kit, seats, etc) you're looking at spending much more than what the Nismo 370z cost. Not to mention you now have an extra set of stock parts which you most likely ain't gonna make much money back on. But I guess if you get the regular sports base model, you won't be locked into a fixed set of configuration and you can choose whatever upgrade brands you want. That's just my opinion.

If money isn't an issue, I personally wouldn't mind going with the regular Z and then buy upgrades here and there and most likely end up with a totally different setup than the Nismo and have more HP than the Nismo would, but then again...that'll be not a wise decision if I only have a $40K budget. You might as well got with the Nismo Z.

thats a reallly wise choice. all we can do is wait and see how much the nismo costs...

BanningZ · 04-18-2009, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by scruffydog

YEAAA, my friend has the new corvette and got it around $38K....and i personally think it's worth it. It's a much slicker sports car. You get the targa top, bigger trunk space and looks a lot lower than a Z.

Uhh its not new.

Lug · 04-19-2009, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Uhh its not new.

I've seen them advertized new for under $40,000 so it's definately possible, especially in today's economy.

BanningZ · 04-19-2009, 05:15 PM

Maybe in Texas. Not here. 49K+ is a pretty standard starting price for new.

scruffydog · 04-19-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Uhh its not new.

yes, he got it brand new Chevy Corvette C6 at the dealership for $38K (in Nor Cal), it is possible. However, his car is pretty much base. They have tons of other upgrades that makes the price go skyrocket.

BanningZ · 04-19-2009, 11:14 PM

Interesting. 38K is one hell of a deal. I wouldn't buy a vette if it wasn't a Z06, but either way that's impressive. That's less than I'll pay for my Z.

Lug · 04-20-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by BanningZ

Interesting. 38K is one hell of a deal. I wouldn't buy a vette if it wasn't a Z06, but either way that's impressive. That's less than I'll pay for my Z.

From a pure performance standpoint, it's one of the best deals in history (430 HP in a car lighter than the Z and decent handling). The Z will actually be more exclusive and probably have better long term reliability.

edit: If you go to AutoTrader.com and search on new vettes under $40,000 you will get 12 hits.

imag · 04-20-2009, 12:28 PM

Note - if you want the Z51 performance pack, it will top 40K. I have to be impressed with Chevy for keeping the 'vette so light. I just don't really want one somehow.

I'm hoping that another 10K in the Z will get it into 'vette beating territory. It would be much more fun to beat 'vettes with a Z than the other way 'round.

Of course, the best investment in speed is probably more time on the track. I've watched great drivers in Minis take down so-so drivers in 'vettes.

lww · 04-21-2009, 09:52 AM

A base model w/ sport package and $5k in upgrades will top out at about $38-$39k. That $5k should cover long tube intake, exhaust, pulleys, Hotchkis sways, Eibach springs and a set of R-comps.

As soon as the tuners get the ECU figured out, a new tune and you should be able to exceed the Nismo performance for less money but from what I've seen, it looks like the factory ECU may be adaptable enough that you don't even need the tune...

nissan ned · 05-15-2011, 01:41 AM

Juan, I had the situation of leasing Nismo or 370z with intention of buying @ lease end. Funny I had just sold my 2002 corvette and used proceeds to lease/purchase my 370z which all in all the 370z for me is a way better, tighter, fun, head turning & just sweet car, I absolutely hated that plastic grind in the Chevrolet dash & just such a big forward line fast car, granted it was a c5 with smaller LS. My thought is to get the 370z sport which pretty close to the Nismo make sure you like this type of sports car you like/love. if you know your gonna buy at lease end you can start now just be prepared to return back to original if you end up turning back in. I plan on putting Nismo front bumper, sides and rear bumper while keeping originals although I know I'm purchasing mine did 1 payment lease and have corvette proceeds set aside. You'll love the 370z, it is so so much fun to drive and there isn't a ton of them running around. Check out the 1 payment option, I felt like I had a lot more buying power. Also be sure to study up on your leasing numbers through Nissan Financial, remember the 370z is not a car that traditionally leases well.

djpathfinder · 05-15-2011, 01:47 AM

This thread was two years dead...

Kingbaby · 05-15-2011, 02:11 AM

time flies...

nissan ned · 05-15-2011, 02:43 AM

Peace, didn't realize the date. Wonder what Juan did?

04-19-2009, 05:15 PM	#34 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	Maybe in Texas. Not here. 49K+ is a pretty standard starting price for new. __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE Last edited by BanningZ; 04-19-2009 at 05:19 PM.

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BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 28	Interesting. 38K is one hell of a deal. I wouldn't buy a vette if it wasn't a Z06, but either way that's impressive. That's less than I'll pay for my Z. trilib2000 likes this. __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

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nissan ned Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 9 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 15	Juan, I had the situation of leasing Nismo or 370z with intention of buying @ lease end. Funny I had just sold my 2002 corvette and used proceeds to lease/purchase my 370z which all in all the 370z for me is a way better, tighter, fun, head turning & just sweet car, I absolutely hated that plastic grind in the Chevrolet dash & just such a big forward line fast car, granted it was a c5 with smaller LS. My thought is to get the 370z sport which pretty close to the Nismo make sure you like this type of sports car you like/love. if you know your gonna buy at lease end you can start now just be prepared to return back to original if you end up turning back in. I plan on putting Nismo front bumper, sides and rear bumper while keeping originals although I know I'm purchasing mine did 1 payment lease and have corvette proceeds set aside. You'll love the 370z, it is so so much fun to drive and there isn't a ton of them running around. Check out the 1 payment option, I felt like I had a lot more buying power. Also be sure to study up on your leasing numbers through Nissan Financial, remember the 370z is not a car that traditionally leases well.

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nissan ned Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Montana Posts: 9 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z BS M6 Rep Power: 15	Peace, didn't realize the date. Wonder what Juan did?