Nissan 370Z Forum - Nismo Vs. Non-Nismo

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Originally Posted by JoeD (Post 180457)

A perfect example of what to do with for a high-performance, track-oriented model should be taken from GM with the base C5 versus the C5 Z06. I'll use the last 2004 model-year, for instance...the Z06 had an MSRP starting at $8,350 more than the base Coupe, slightly less than the $9,200 $Δ between the base 370Z and the NISMO. I know people are gonna say I should compare it to the 370 Sport but that makes no sense, plus I'm comparing the Z06 to the base C5, not the Z51 (an option-package similar to what Sport offers for the 370Z).

For the extra $8,350 for the Z06, you got:

55 more HP (LS6 engine, but fundamentally the same as the LS1)
Upgraded suspension (springs, shocks, sway-bars)
Revised gearing
Larger wheels/tires
Significant weight-savings (titanium exhaust, thinner glass, less sound-deadening)
Upgraded brakes
Functional brake cooling-ducts
Slightly different but not all that much better seats (like the NISMO)
A prettier looking tachometer (again, like the NISMO)

What you ended up with was a car that was significantly faster and handled much better than the base-model, making it one of the fastest cars you could buy on a track. There was absolutely no question about the performance benefits of the Z06 vs. the base as it was night-and-day...not so much with the NISMO.

The funny thing is, you have comparisons of different models such as this on every given forum, and the higher-end camp laughs it off saying the people defending the base-model are just bitter and/or couldn't afford the step up and/or are contriving excuses to justify their purchase when they secretly want the better version. I don't feel this is the case here with the 370Z Sport vs. NISMO. For the same price as the NISMO, it's foolish not to go with a fully-loaded Sport/Touring/Nav Z.

As stated...Nissan really dropped the ball on this one. All you're paying for is a body-kit, and a tacky looking one at that.

The only difference between the 2 though is.
The vette is a great car but when u look at what u get vs price...
A base corvette is about 10k overpriced IMHO.
So to make the Z06 an expensive package as well wouldn't be very smart.
The base price of the vette is set on its heritage. Not features vs. Price.
As being the oldest and best "american" sports car it pretty much has a pricing advantage to jack up its worth jus cuz.
The only reason they hav the package priced that low is cuz everyone who bought the base only already bought that package n then some. They just don't have the luxury of having it on there car. Then chevy turns around and makes a low price sport package on the arm of base buyers.
The NISMO is not worth it. I jus think the vette is a bad comparison.