Hey 370z members, I did do a search for all my questions but they didnt provide the adequate answers so I will ask them myself. I'm a new members and
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04-22-2012, 04:29 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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Hey 370z members,
I did do a search for all my questions but they didnt provide the adequate answers so I will ask them myself. I'm a new members and not accustomed to all the rules so please go easy on me . So I'm on my way to a new 370Z. I'm about to buy one very soon, but I need some help. My dad is able to get a 2012 Nissan 370Z (Base) for 27k, but I really like the navigation and the bose system they have for the higher trims. Would it be worthwhile to get the base and buy aftermarket parts? And if so, is it difficult to install them onto the car? I honestly have no idea and any info would be great! |
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Dont forget you get power heated leather seats with the touring as well.
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Well to help better direct you, we really need to know what direction you want to go with the car, ie planned mods & stuff you want to change as well as what you want in a stereo & nav what nots. As far as the Bose stereo, I personally feel it's nice on my touring/sport, but there are plenty that will write it off as junk. Maybe it doesn't shake the ground, but it sounds nice to my old ears. Navigation is another area where you can get better units after market, but what do you want it to look like. I skipped nav on mine, because : 1 when I drive it I know where I'm going, & 2: my cell phone does a great job of navigation with 2 way voice directions via Google. (I speak & it speaks turn by turn). You can save money initially on a base, or you can end up paying a good bit more to get it where you want it. I would suggest reading a lot of the postings in the audio/ video forum & get an idea on what you want the cabin to look like inside & go from there. Good luck with your decisions.
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04-22-2012, 05:01 PM | #5 (permalink) |
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You cannot put in the factory OEM Nav into a non Navi but you can get an aftermarket one.
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If the Navi and Bose system are the reason of getting the touring, then why don't you save the money and get aftermarket HU later on.
However, most of the aftermarket HU are integrated with Navi, and so far I know there's no face kit for installing HU/Navi into the cubby, but there are some members did that with DIY, you can search around. If you are going to mod the Z inside-out, I would suggest you can just get the base model and use the extra money on your mods, however, you may consider the sports package, it is a pretty good deal. GL on your purchase Last edited by alcheng; 04-22-2012 at 05:17 PM. |
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I recommend the sports package if you get a MT. But compare the upgrades to what you want to mod, as you may find yourself replacing parts that you paid extra for (i.e. spoiler, body kit, brakes, etc..). Synchro Rev Match is a pretty cool feature, too - a quick test drive is a good way to check out this feature for yourself.
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Spoiler is not easy to take off. My understanding is 11 screws, lots of epoxy and the fragile nature make it virtually impossible to remove the stock sports spoiler without damaging it, which means no selling it afterwards.
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Also, be sure you check out the Pioneer AVIC forums if you choose to go that route. You can flash a software upgrade using a USB stick, I believe, and get 130BT functionality out of the 120BT. You can even upgrade the 110BT to 130BT, but you won't have an HD tuner since they didn't add that until the 120BT model.
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I would personally go with the base + MT + sport package. This is if you are looking to-do a lot of mods. With the sport package you get bigger rims & tires & bigger brakes as well. There might be one or two more things with it, but the most important are the brakes & 19' inch wheels.
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I think thats a great price! I got mine 09 a few years back for a little under that. I got the base and put a $$$ Nav afterwards. Its fully integrated in the car as far as steering controls etc go.
Good luck! and enjoy sooon.
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Yeah the sport package is a must have on Z. The bigger brakes and wheels are worth it. Not to mention the Synchro-Rev match system. I thought about getting it without the sport package, but then I see pictures of cars without the bigger brakes and I don't regret my decision for a minute...
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