Is Nismo Really Worth It?

TurboDreamZ · 10-06-2009, 02:59 PM

I have been wondering this question a while as well as have been searching
the forums for a while for a solid thread about this. So what is your personal
take on this question? If you could go back would you have went Nismo, or if
you are Nismo do you wish you didn't shuffle out the extra dough? Try to
convince me!

-Nick

Blown32 · 10-06-2009, 03:04 PM

Search this forum and all your answers are there.

TurboDreamZ · 10-06-2009, 03:08 PM

Will do, I really don't mind searching.

JoeD · 10-06-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboDreamZ

Will do, I really don't mind searching.

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dszombiex · 10-06-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboDreamZ

I have been wondering this question a while as well as have been searching
the forums for a while for a solid thread about this. So what is your personal
take on this question? If you could go back would you have went Nismo, or if
you are Nismo do you wish you didn't shuffle out the extra dough? Try to
convince me!

-Nick

If you're gonna leave it stock then it may be worth it to go Nismo. If you're gonna mod and replace everything then obviously you're paying for stuff you're just gonna replace so go base model.

Lug · 10-06-2009, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dszombiex

If you're gonna leave it stock then it may be worth it to go Nismo. If you're gonna mod and replace everything then obviously you're paying for stuff you're just gonna replace so go base model.

This. You get factory coverage of your parts if that's important to you. I'd personally drop just some HFC's in it and leave the rest alone.

JoeD · 10-06-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dszombiex

If you're gonna leave it stock then it may be worth it to go Nismo. If you're gonna mod and replace everything then obviously you're paying for stuff you're just gonna replace so go base model.

Care to explain what advantages the NISMO has over the Base/Sport when both are left stock?

dszombiex · 10-07-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeD

Care to explain what advantages the NISMO has over the Base/Sport when both are left stock?

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)

JoeD · 10-07-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by dszombiex

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)

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

JoeD · 10-07-2009, 02:42 PM

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.

RCZ · 10-06-2009, 03:22 PM

short answer: no

unless money killed your family and you want revenge.

kenchan · 10-06-2009, 04:06 PM

OP - if it was there would be one in my garage today.... but that's just my opinion.

Red370 · 10-06-2009, 04:16 PM

to answer the question in the post, no.

10-06-2009, 04:22 PM

no

xfrgtr · 10-06-2009, 06:42 PM

yes

10-06-2009, 02:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
TurboDreamZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 10 Drives: BMW 328iC Rep Power: 16	Is Nismo Really Worth It? I have been wondering this question a while as well as have been searching the forums for a while for a solid thread about this. So what is your personal take on this question? If you could go back would you have went Nismo, or if you are Nismo do you wish you didn't shuffle out the extra dough? Try to convince me! -Nick __________________

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JoeD Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: CA Posts: 495 Drives: Z Rep Power: 0	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.

10-06-2009, 03:22 PM	#11 (permalink)
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10-06-2009, 04:16 PM	#13 (permalink)
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10-06-2009, 04:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
blue660r01 Guest Posts: n/a	no

10-06-2009, 06:42 PM	#15 (permalink)
xfrgtr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: miami,fl Posts: 171 Drives: 09' 370z nismo Rep Power: 16	yes