Thanks for all the replies everyone!

Nismo costs around $5-6k or more than a base with sport package. You know what you can get for $6k?

Stillen G3 intake: $550
Catback Exhaust with HFC's: $2000
KW Variant 3 Suspension: $2000
Stillen Race Oil Cooler: $600

I've run out of ideas and there's still about a grand left to use. Not only is this the better route, but you will outperform the nismo on track or street because you are making more than the nismo's 350hp, and you have a better suspension set up. Not to mention the oil cooler to keep you out of limp mode, which the nismo doesn't have.

Unfortunately, no matter how you cut it, the nismo 370z is fail.

My first post here and I have been reading this forum for awhile. I am only interested in the NISMO for the simple fact that I feel it looks far better than the other models. I feel the front bumper on the non-NISMO Z's is stubby and the fangs are just not my thing. If I bought a base with sport I would need to get the Sunline Auto bodykit which is like four grand without install. I don't like any stock wheels and I bet I could get $2000 for the stock NISMO wheels and maybe $600 or so for the exhaust. I plan on getting a NISMO with SSR-Type F's, light weight catback, and KW V3's. IMO the NISMO is well worth the extra $$$.

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It's worth it if that's what you want. This rule applies to basically anything in life.

i don't think it's a question of is it worth it, it should be a question of is that what YOU want. oh damn, i kinda said what 1down said, it's gettin late sorry

For me is worth it, after seen it in person it is just so much better looking than the regular one. But I plan to leave it stock in the looks department, I love the rims. For power just add HFC, G3 intake and oil cooler. I dont plan to track the car so the suspension should be fine as is.

As someone said, if you r not gonna change major things the model gives you (rims, body kit, exaust) then it is a good value. :driving:

Uh... lets see if I can remember...
350 hp, 276 lb-ft of torque, 3.7-liter V6 engine (vs 332hp and 270 torque)
NISMO-tuned dual exhaust with H-pipe configuration
NISMO 19" super-lightweight forged alloy wheels by RAYS® (just a stylistic difference from Base + Sport)
NISMO aerodynamic body design (mostly visual, with a tiny bit of reduced drag from the chin spoiler I think...)
NISMO-tuned suspension
NISMO front strut brace and body dampers
NISMO signature interior trim (NISMO written on the floor mats or something)

Save for a turbo. Lol. Yeah the nismo isn't worth it.
If u bought a NISMO u will say its worth it cuz u just shelled out $40k
But if u haven't bought yet. Look at a base sport pkg vs a NISMO.
Then look at the countless mods out there. Self modding pays off.
Better handling, better ride quality and more power self modding. :)

Indeed very true point, but to me its not worth it although. As it has not proven to be a stellar performer vs the base with sport package (Nismo is suppose to be about better performance for the most part), I would use that extra cash elsewhere.:tup:

I think this is the best response in my opinion so far. I was all for the nismo
but am changing my mind, especially because the extra monthly payments!
The 370Z is flashy enough without the body kit, and beefy (and in my opinion)
ugly spoiler. I will also be modding the car so it seems that when I buy to go
base-sport simply because the LSD.

Like I said...what advantage does the NISMO have over the Base/Sport? Not difference...

The whole "Buy a Base and mod it" argument to justify the difference in price makes little sense. Sure, a Base will out-perform a NISMO with the price delta spent on modifications, but then again...so will a Honda Civic. Or a 335i vs. an M3. Or a base Corvette vs. a Z06. It's a moot point.

Focus on comparing the cars stock, which in that case all the evidence presented supports the argument that a Base/Sport Z out-performs the NISMO as they are. Not taking into consideration price, I think many people would have still chosen a Base/Sport over the NISMO.

But then again, the 7AT outperforms the 6MT in bench test racing. :D I have to assume they will eventually figure out what the problem is with the NISMO. On paper, the 18 hp bump more than makes up for the slight weight gain. The poor acceleration results have been attributed by some to the fact that every NISMO we've seen tested was far under recommended break in miles. What they can't explain is the handling, that's NOT effected by any break in period. Stiffening the chassis doesn't normally cause lateral grip to drop from .97-.99 to .91-.95. In fact, I've never seen this result, ever. I still suspect there is something wonky with the tires used on the NISMO.

I agree completely.

I was thinking more along the lines of I'm gonna mod anyway so why should I pay more money for things I'm gonna replace. In that case even going base + sport is a bit of a waste instead of just base only.

But I don't know if OP is gonna want to mod.