Nismo - A good dailiy driver?

spotlighter · 02-03-2014, 10:24 PM

Hey guys,
I'm trying to deciebe between a 370Z touring with the sport package or the Nismo. I love the way the Nismo drives but I've read some reviews and people say the Nismo isn't a good daily driver. The roads here in Florida are good so i'm not worried about it. Any thoughts?

sledchopper72 · 02-03-2014, 11:24 PM

i dd my nismo and i'm lovin every minute of it!!

NismoZ70 · 02-03-2014, 11:39 PM

Check out the Nismo 370Z section of this forum. Quite a few discussions on this topic. Should help with any questions you may have on daily driving.

Duc_Z09 · 02-04-2014, 06:43 AM

I think it's ok, especially since you live in FL. If you feel like you need things like sat nav, leather seats, bluetooth, etc, then get the sport touring. Also if you want to mod the hell out of it, getting a NISMO is a waste of both your money and a (semi) rare car since you'll be swapping most stuff out anyway. But as for the ride... I think it's tolerable as a DD but then again I'm 30, no kids, and my last car was a built Mustang.

Troyz · 02-04-2014, 05:27 PM

2014 Nissan 370Z Nismo Review CNET TV - YouTube

2014 Nissan 370Z Nismo Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

SPOHN · 02-04-2014, 05:40 PM

Forget the Nismo and save the money. Make your new Z your own with better or different upgrades.

7speed · 02-04-2014, 07:43 PM

If you want look go nismo, you can always swap springs/ struts if to harsh for you.

Malm · 02-04-2014, 07:55 PM

cnet guy hated the nismo.. to many personal opinions thrown in that interview..

test drive one, see if you like the tight suspension..

And like someone said, If you are going to mod the car with body kits ect ect, then go with the sport or touring.

Imtired · 02-05-2014, 09:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Malm

cnet guy hated the nismo.. to many personal opinions thrown in that interview..

The roughest ride of 1200 cars he has tested? Bull$hit. Unfortunately I agree with almost everything else he says. Almost 45k for a 5-year old model with some new colored panels...

7speed · 02-05-2014, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Imtired

The roughest ride of 1200 cars he has tested? Bull$hit. Unfortunately I agree with almost everything else he says. Almost 45k for a 5-year old model with some new colored panels...

I think they priced it that way to keep it limited.

zaimer · 02-07-2014, 10:32 AM

Since you live in Florida, I would say you should be fine. I know the roads down there are X1000 better than up here

. Really it comes down to whether you want all the "luxury" features or not, as a previous member had said. If you don't want leather, bluetooth, bose, etc. then go for it. The 370z has a tight suspension regardless of trim level, it is a sports car so you're going to feel bumps. Granted the Nismo is a little tighter. I wanted all the goodies when I got my 370z (touring with sport package) so getting a Nismo would be a tough choice for me because I absolutely love the exterior.

Summary: If you're considering a 370z for your daily driver, the Nismo will be just fine.

02-03-2014, 10:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
spotlighter Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Age: 53 Posts: 20 Drives: '13 Nismo Magna Red Rep Power: 11	Nismo - A good dailiy driver? Hey guys, I'm trying to deciebe between a 370Z touring with the sport package or the Nismo. I love the way the Nismo drives but I've read some reviews and people say the Nismo isn't a good daily driver. The roads here in Florida are good so i'm not worried about it. Any thoughts?

02-03-2014, 11:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
NismoZ70 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: IL Posts: 317 Drives: 2015 Subaru STI LE Rep Power: 12	Check out the Nismo 370Z section of this forum. Quite a few discussions on this topic. Should help with any questions you may have on daily driving. Last edited by NismoZ70; 02-03-2014 at 11:41 PM.

02-04-2014, 06:43 AM	#4 (permalink)
Duc_Z09 Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Frederick MD Posts: 876 Drives: With the blinker on. Rep Power: 23	I think it's ok, especially since you live in FL. If you feel like you need things like sat nav, leather seats, bluetooth, etc, then get the sport touring. Also if you want to mod the hell out of it, getting a NISMO is a waste of both your money and a (semi) rare car since you'll be swapping most stuff out anyway. But as for the ride... I think it's tolerable as a DD but then again I'm 30, no kids, and my last car was a built Mustang. SterlingDrive likes this. __________________ 2009 370z #206 (all mods are Home Depot) 2009 Ducati 848 (full Ohlins, Termignoni, etc) 2003 Grand Cherokee (long arms, big tires, 4.56, lockers)

02-04-2014, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
Troyz Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 154 Drives: 370Z Touring M6 Rep Power: 12	This sums it up... 2014 Nissan 370Z Nismo Review CNET TV - YouTube 2014 Nissan 370Z Nismo Review - Watch CNET's Video Review

02-04-2014, 05:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
SPOHN A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Covington, GA Age: 46 Posts: 14,844 Drives: Waiting on next Z Rep Power: 221	Forget the Nismo and save the money. Make your new Z your own with better or different upgrades. Huckleberry and JWillis72 like this. __________________

02-03-2014, 11:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
sledchopper72 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: richmond, tx Posts: 190 Drives: a big brown truck Rep Power: 12	i dd my nismo and i'm lovin every minute of it!!

02-04-2014, 07:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
7speed Track Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 697 Drives: 09 370 sports clone Rep Power: 13	If you want look go nismo, you can always swap springs/ struts if to harsh for you. __________________ 09 370z 6spd traded 1/12/15 for 15 Challenger RT 6spd

02-04-2014, 07:55 PM	#8 (permalink)
Malm Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 706 Drives: 11 Nissan 370z bs a7 Rep Power: 12	cnet guy hated the nismo.. to many personal opinions thrown in that interview.. test drive one, see if you like the tight suspension.. And like someone said, If you are going to mod the car with body kits ect ect, then go with the sport or touring.

02-07-2014, 10:32 AM	#11 (permalink)
zaimer Base Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 160 Drives: Q60S Rep Power: 11	Since you live in Florida, I would say you should be fine. I know the roads down there are X1000 better than up here . Really it comes down to whether you want all the "luxury" features or not, as a previous member had said. If you don't want leather, bluetooth, bose, etc. then go for it. The 370z has a tight suspension regardless of trim level, it is a sports car so you're going to feel bumps. Granted the Nismo is a little tighter. I wanted all the goodies when I got my 370z (touring with sport package) so getting a Nismo would be a tough choice for me because I absolutely love the exterior. Summary: If you're considering a 370z for your daily driver, the Nismo will be just fine.

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