Nismo or 911

Zchaser · 04-03-2013, 07:57 PM

For probably the last year I have been saving up and getting ready to purchase, after tons of research on both cars. It really comes down to either a 2011 Nismo or like a 05/06 911. The only thing holding me back is the fear that the porsche will be to expensive to maintain. I absolutely love the way the Nismo looks but still hanging on to that childhood dream of owning a porsche. What do you all think? Great Forum by the way!

XiP · 04-03-2013, 07:59 PM

I'd go with the Nismo, newer and cheaper to maintain

Z-Girl 12 · 04-03-2013, 08:00 PM

911...if you don't you'll be still holding onto the dream in your 70's with a walker. the Nismo isn't going anywhere. and welcome to the family. aaarrrgggghhhh my phone won't let me captialize....crap.

shadoquad · 04-03-2013, 08:04 PM

911 is older and will be expensive to maintain without warranty, but it is the better car. Faster, more refined, and more prestigious.

The Z is the better value proposition though.

Zchaser · 04-03-2013, 08:10 PM

Yeah, these are all the things I've been going back and forth on...

98intrigue · 04-03-2013, 08:27 PM

If you get a 997, try to find an '06 or newer due to the updated IMS bearing. I've seen a few CPO 997 models for $43-45k, but I'd prefer a 997S...which go for about $5-7k more in comparable condition to a base.

Zchaser · 04-03-2013, 08:30 PM

Yeah, have read quite a bit on the IMS. Between clutch,tires, etc. and having to worry about getting a PPI before buying, it's like damn what the hell am I committing too..

98intrigue · 04-03-2013, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Zchaser

Yeah, have read quite a bit on the IMS. Between clutch,tires, etc. and having to worry about getting a PPI before buying, it's like damn what the hell am I committing too..

Yeah. I was looking into 997S and 996TTS, but decided to stick it out with my car. Good luck on your search...they are amazing cars! My 2 best friends have a modded 996TT with the x50 package and the other has a highly modded 997TT. The looks are subjective, but they are great all around cars.

Highway · 04-03-2013, 08:36 PM

Are you looking for a weekend car or a dd?

I would do the Nismo for a DD, but if you're looking for a toy car then go with the Porsche.

kenchan · 04-03-2013, 08:43 PM

depending on how old you are, unless you're like 70 or something with one foot in the coffin, get the nismo cause im thinking you still have a while to achieve your ultimate goal without killing yourself for maintenance costs in the mean time.

Zoren 370 · 04-03-2013, 08:47 PM

Go for your dreams!!! You worked and waited this long you deserve it.
Life is short. Get the 911...

Zchaser · 04-03-2013, 08:50 PM

You guys aren't making this easy....every other post tells me to go in the opposite direction. I do love the look of the nismo.

122554 · 04-03-2013, 08:55 PM

Buy Both! I did.

JungleZ · 04-03-2013, 08:56 PM

Boss 302

bigdog1250 · 04-03-2013, 08:57 PM

911s really aren't that expensive to maintain. I know several porsche mechanics and not only is the maintenance comparable to most other cars, but they often don't need a lot of work since they're so well engineered.

I'd take the 911! Nismos are great, but 911s are a polished Z with better road feel.

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04-03-2013, 07:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zchaser Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Shelton Posts: 29 Drives: E350 Rep Power: 13	Nismo or 911 For probably the last year I have been saving up and getting ready to purchase, after tons of research on both cars. It really comes down to either a 2011 Nismo or like a 05/06 911. The only thing holding me back is the fear that the porsche will be to expensive to maintain. I absolutely love the way the Nismo looks but still hanging on to that childhood dream of owning a porsche. What do you all think? Great Forum by the way!

04-03-2013, 07:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
XiP A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: no clipping Posts: 11,096 Drives: ↑ ↓ Rep Power: 534	I'd go with the Nismo, newer and cheaper to maintain Trips likes this. __________________ I <3 Frost!!! Last edited by XiP; 04-03-2013 at 08:05 PM.

04-03-2013, 08:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Z-Girl 12 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 4,105 Drives: Spirited Rep Power: 11716	911...if you don't you'll be still holding onto the dream in your 70's with a walker. the Nismo isn't going anywhere. and welcome to the family. aaarrrgggghhhh my phone won't let me captialize....crap. DEpointfive0 likes this. __________________ 2012 Z-SOLD 2014 Nismo #565 Fast Intentions CBE/HFC/Swift/SPC/RJM/H&R-15/20mm/Z1 CAI/Headers/Intake Manifold w/Uprev Tune 328.31whp/263.64tq

04-03-2013, 08:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	911 is older and will be expensive to maintain without warranty, but it is the better car. Faster, more refined, and more prestigious. The Z is the better value proposition though. UNKNOWN_370 and DEpointfive0 like this.

04-03-2013, 08:10 PM	#5 (permalink)
Zchaser Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Shelton Posts: 29 Drives: E350 Rep Power: 13	Yeah, these are all the things I've been going back and forth on...

04-03-2013, 08:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
98intrigue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Clearwater, FL Age: 39 Posts: 4,855 Drives: 2014 Viper Rep Power: 430	If you get a 997, try to find an '06 or newer due to the updated IMS bearing. I've seen a few CPO 997 models for $43-45k, but I'd prefer a 997S...which go for about $5-7k more in comparable condition to a base. UNKNOWN_370 and RoshDawg like this. __________________ Ryan - 2014 Stryker Green Viper Gone - a few Vipers and a couple turbo VQs

04-03-2013, 08:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zchaser Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Shelton Posts: 29 Drives: E350 Rep Power: 13	Yeah, have read quite a bit on the IMS. Between clutch,tires, etc. and having to worry about getting a PPI before buying, it's like damn what the hell am I committing too..

04-03-2013, 08:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Highway Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 394 Drives: Offroad Rep Power: 14	Are you looking for a weekend car or a dd? I would do the Nismo for a DD, but if you're looking for a toy car then go with the Porsche.

04-03-2013, 08:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	depending on how old you are, unless you're like 70 or something with one foot in the coffin, get the nismo cause im thinking you still have a while to achieve your ultimate goal without killing yourself for maintenance costs in the mean time. UNKNOWN_370, Mt Tam I am and RoshDawg like this.

04-03-2013, 08:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913653	Go for your dreams!!! You worked and waited this long you deserve it. Life is short. Get the 911...

04-03-2013, 08:50 PM	#12 (permalink)
Zchaser Base Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Shelton Posts: 29 Drives: E350 Rep Power: 13	You guys aren't making this easy....every other post tells me to go in the opposite direction. I do love the look of the nismo. DEpointfive0 likes this.

04-03-2013, 08:55 PM	#13 (permalink)
122554 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: My own world Posts: 506 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 13	Buy Both! I did. RandyD and RoshDawg like this. __________________ I don't normally drink beer, but when I do....i drink a lot!

04-03-2013, 08:56 PM	#14 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Boss 302

04-03-2013, 08:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	911s really aren't that expensive to maintain. I know several porsche mechanics and not only is the maintenance comparable to most other cars, but they often don't need a lot of work since they're so well engineered. I'd take the 911! Nismos are great, but 911s are a polished Z with better road feel. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3 Last edited by bigdog1250; 04-04-2013 at 05:36 PM.

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