Touring and/or Sports Package?

TypeOne · 12-27-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Get the base with sport package. And upgrade your stereo later.

Boom.

butdamnbrian · 12-27-2010, 02:24 PM

i agree, it depends on the plans you have for the car. OP, do you plan to make mods that will render the sport upgrades moot?

i went with base + sport because i knew i wouldn't be doing any significant mods until after warranty. having the brakes, rays 19 inch wheels and diff. straight from factory made more sense for me.

on the other hand, i knew i'd be upgrading the audio first, so i didn't want to spring for bose/nav. it'd be nice to have leather seats, but as some folks have said, there isn't as much leather there as i would have expected. so for me, touring option wasn't worth the money. i do plan to install some sport pedals when i get the chance.

good luck!

TypeOne · 12-27-2010, 04:22 PM

I went with Base + Sport because I can really live without the leather, although it would be nice. I'm in the process of building my audio system right now and the Bose would have made it harder.

Other than that... those were the main things that made me go with the sport only.

I love it!

xdeslitx · 12-27-2010, 04:28 PM

40th came with touring/sport and I wouldn't have chosen otherwise.

Love the SRM feature and waking people up at stop light when I down shift.
Love the power leather seats.
Love the Bose since I don't want an aftermarket audio system that lets the whole neighborhood know that I have subs.

VCuomo · 12-27-2010, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mrrrkva

IMHO...... Touring is a 7k package that offers thing you can get for $1500!!! SPORTS package gets WHEELS, BRAKES, and a sports wing!!!! Plus the LOVED shift SYNC!!!!! If you have to choose between to get SPORTS package.... If you got to get a Audio upgrade... buy it at your local Audio store!! Better stuff... and the leather upgrade is MINIMAL!!! It is ALL what YOU LIKE!!! I would NEVER trade the brakes, WHEELS, and WING for 25% leather and a stereo system!!!!!!!

Since when does Touring cost $7K?

Although I do agree with your last statement - if you can only afford one of the two, get the sports package.

And IMHO, the Nav option at $2K is way overpriced (and you lose the multi-CD changer, IIRC). I chose to get the Sport and Touring packages without the Nav.

daisuke149 · 12-27-2010, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by VCuomo

Since when does Touring cost $7K?

Although I do agree with your last statement - if you can only afford one of the two, get the sports package.

And IMHO, the Nav option at $2K is way overpriced (and you lose the multi-CD changer, IIRC). I chose to get the Sport and Touring packages without the Nav.

yeah you lose the multi changer.. but i just put all my cd's onto the HD and so now i have about a 30+ cd changer.

its not a complete loss.

wilsonp · 12-27-2010, 05:32 PM

I agree the Nav option is overpriced these days, but you do get more than Nav - you get the Music Box, you get better iPod/CF control, you get better settings control, nicer environmental settings display, another trip computer, and GPS Nav. The integration is very nice, though sometimes I wish I had the nicer 2010 display - the 2009 display is a little sad compared to my iStuff.

And once I install my NavTool/backup cam, the Nav will be even nicer

JBradley · 12-28-2010, 10:55 PM

Wow! Thanks for all these helpful responses (and I'm sorry I did not find the earlier thread before I sent mine). I tend to get over-theorectical, so I found a '10 370Z to test today - a manual touring without Sport package. Since, I have previously tested on Sports packages, I "felt" the difference. I like the sport features. I may be mixed up, but, as a novice, I think the Sport package gives me an added confidence; especially when punching it. I may have to wait and find a low mileage '10, but I think the touring with Sports gives the best combination for me. If I can swing it in the next 3 days of the year, the dealers are giving good breaks on what they have in stock.
Thanks again for your advice and opinions. JB2

Nikkolai · 12-28-2010, 11:08 PM

Touring with sport package is the best of both worlds. Also, you can pretty much get a really good deal depending on where you live and how much Z's are selling in your part of the neighborhood. Do not let them push you around.

For me,

I do not need any audio for that matter.
I do not care for power seats, leather, etc.
I do like tracking.

= Nismo.

I think it would have been so cool if Nissan did what Suburu (04-05 STi) and Honda S2000 CR have done which is to have audio as an option. Without the audio, slap on an oil cooler instead and make the Nismo a true hardcore track car like it was intended to be.

ImportConvert · 12-28-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

In my opinion, I would rather get the Touring option over the sport package (and I did) because I plan on replacing most of what comes on the S/P in the first place. Also, the leather seats and suede door inserts upgrade the interior to a whole other level completely over the base/sport interior and is absolutely worth it. But, it boils down to what you are looking for in the car as the sports package gives you a lot of bang for the buck if you are going to be happy with those parts over the aftermarket.

The only things I wish I had from the sport package are the 19" Rays and the Akebonos, the rest I can do without until I get aftermarket equivalents.

The Touring package is very nice imo. Sure, it's not materially worth what you pay, but really, what is? It's very nice.

The Sport package gives you rims/brakes/gets rid of the 1 wheel peel. Worth it.

PapoZalsa · 12-28-2010, 11:29 PM

Used to the syn match by now.

FuszNissan · 12-29-2010, 10:29 AM

It's worth the 3K.

mrrrkva · 12-29-2010, 10:34 PM

A 370z with a touring, navigation and a sport package retails for 41k. A 370z with just a sports package is 34k. If you take the Navigation off, it is only a 5k difference and would of been a better comparison.

I Apologize for the over-dramatics. The touring package is a nice package. I would of preferred to upgrade with a after-market stereo/nav system. I would add a oil cooler and pocket the difference. Most dealers will put heated leather seats in your car for less than $500.

Everyone has their own taste and budget.

12-27-2010, 05:32 PM	#22 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 17	I agree the Nav option is overpriced these days, but you do get more than Nav - you get the Music Box, you get better iPod/CF control, you get better settings control, nicer environmental settings display, another trip computer, and GPS Nav. The integration is very nice, though sometimes I wish I had the nicer 2010 display - the 2009 display is a little sad compared to my iStuff. And once I install my NavTool/backup cam, the Nav will be even nicer __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

12-28-2010, 11:29 PM	#26 (permalink)
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12-27-2010, 02:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
butdamnbrian Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: bay area, ca Posts: 254 Drives: the ladies wild Rep Power: 15	i agree, it depends on the plans you have for the car. OP, do you plan to make mods that will render the sport upgrades moot? i went with base + sport because i knew i wouldn't be doing any significant mods until after warranty. having the brakes, rays 19 inch wheels and diff. straight from factory made more sense for me. on the other hand, i knew i'd be upgrading the audio first, so i didn't want to spring for bose/nav. it'd be nice to have leather seats, but as some folks have said, there isn't as much leather there as i would have expected. so for me, touring option wasn't worth the money. i do plan to install some sport pedals when i get the chance. good luck!

12-27-2010, 04:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	I went with Base + Sport because I can really live without the leather, although it would be nice. I'm in the process of building my audio system right now and the Bose would have made it harder. Other than that... those were the main things that made me go with the sport only. I love it!

12-27-2010, 04:28 PM	#19 (permalink)
xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 63	40th came with touring/sport and I wouldn't have chosen otherwise. Love the SRM feature and waking people up at stop light when I down shift. Love the power leather seats. Love the Bose since I don't want an aftermarket audio system that lets the whole neighborhood know that I have subs.

12-28-2010, 10:55 PM	#23 (permalink)
JBradley Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Texas Posts: 22 Drives: 01 Toyota Solara Blu Rep Power: 16	Wow! Thanks for all these helpful responses (and I'm sorry I did not find the earlier thread before I sent mine). I tend to get over-theorectical, so I found a '10 370Z to test today - a manual touring without Sport package. Since, I have previously tested on Sports packages, I "felt" the difference. I like the sport features. I may be mixed up, but, as a novice, I think the Sport package gives me an added confidence; especially when punching it. I may have to wait and find a low mileage '10, but I think the touring with Sports gives the best combination for me. If I can swing it in the next 3 days of the year, the dealers are giving good breaks on what they have in stock. Thanks again for your advice and opinions. JB2

12-28-2010, 11:08 PM	#24 (permalink)
Nikkolai Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 238 Drives: Boss 302, Frontier Rep Power: 15	Touring with sport package is the best of both worlds. Also, you can pretty much get a really good deal depending on where you live and how much Z's are selling in your part of the neighborhood. Do not let them push you around. For me, I do not need any audio for that matter. I do not care for power seats, leather, etc. I do like tracking. = Nismo. I think it would have been so cool if Nissan did what Suburu (04-05 STi) and Honda S2000 CR have done which is to have audio as an option. Without the audio, slap on an oil cooler instead and make the Nismo a true hardcore track car like it was intended to be.

12-29-2010, 10:34 PM	#28 (permalink)
mrrrkva Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staunton, Va Posts: 23 Drives: 370z sports pkg 6spd Rep Power: 16	A 370z with a touring, navigation and a sport package retails for 41k. A 370z with just a sports package is 34k. If you take the Navigation off, it is only a 5k difference and would of been a better comparison. I Apologize for the over-dramatics. The touring package is a nice package. I would of preferred to upgrade with a after-market stereo/nav system. I would add a oil cooler and pocket the difference. Most dealers will put heated leather seats in your car for less than $500. Everyone has their own taste and budget.