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Initially I wasn't planning on modding my vehicle but when I received my 2012 I had to get the nismo again. Sometimes I still do wish I got the base

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Old 08-18-2012, 11:17 AM   #16 (permalink)
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Initially I wasn't planning on modding my vehicle but when I received my 2012 I had to get the nismo again. Sometimes I still do wish I got the base with the sports touring package but I was accustomed to the look and feel, plus the limited amount and how rare they are. It's not everyday you see a NISMO on the road. But my opinion go with base because of money and you will aid up changing the tune anyways.
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Old 08-18-2012, 12:25 PM   #17 (permalink)
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If you really like the Nismo body kit and think it is worth the extra money then go for it. Do not buy it for "collector value" or exclusivity. If you plan on modding it I suggest a normal 370z but GET THE SPORTS PACKAGE! To date I believe that the $3000 dealer option sports pack is one of the best bang for the buck upgrades I've ever seen especially for the manual transmission.


Base sport if you do not want body kit.
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If you take a Nismo over a Base model, you'll spend about 10k more.

For that same 10k if you buy a base model, you can invest that into modding, and come out with a higher performing car, with the same kit purchased aftermarket, for less than buying a Nismo outright.
I highly disagree with this... The rims are 4 grand alone, then add the tires, then add the body kit and paint... your already probably around 10 grand with no mods...
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If you buy the base and go after performance you'll come out over a Nismo!

If you buy the base and mod the exterior you'll spent more than just sticking with the Nismo!
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Okay if you do love the exclusive Nismo look, then you should get a Nismo. And I am sure the Nismo exhaust, wheels will be a hot sale here if you are not planning to put them back on later. But you probably should take your time now search on the net to find a good deal. Coz there aren't many out there.



That statement might be right for buying a new one. But he said he is looking for a slightly used one. So there won't be $10k difference(far less than that). Plus, if he really likes the Nismo kit, there is NOTHING better then the factory bodykit out of the box. EVERY aftermarket kit will have flaws here and there if you've been there before. And some of them will make you really frustrating and end up spending more money and time.
yea, i plan on keeping my next car for a long time; i've wanted a Z since i was like 12 and now i can finally afford one haha. this nismo's used that i've seen have only been like 3-5k more than the base models. it's just hard to find base models in pearl white.
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If you plan on modding the exterior get a regular Z, some idiot on here is selling his Nismo body kit...don't be that guy!
hahaha i wouldn't mod the body kit of a nismo. thats pretty funny though.
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