Touring and/or Sports Package?

JBradley · 12-26-2010, 11:31 PM

I'm still researching a new Z and weighing the value of options versus added cost. Is the Synch Rev Match a preferred option? Do most drivers really use it? Or, is it simply a nice add-on when you are wanting the other upgrades in the Sports package?

Rikter · 12-26-2010, 11:50 PM

Read from a previous thread asking the same question that most people that have the sports package found it a nice feature for the first few weeks and then turned it off and haven't actually turned it back on again. I'd say it is probably 80/20 percentage wise on who has it off and who has it on. It is the other parts of the sports package people really want.

mrrrkva · 12-27-2010, 12:36 AM

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!!!!!!!

daisuke149 · 12-27-2010, 12:38 AM

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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!!!!!!!

show me where i can get powered seats, leather, heated seats, homelink, upgraded audio for 1500. Cus then i'll get all that for my Versa as well.

plato · 12-27-2010, 12:49 AM

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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!!!!!!!

You're like the Bill Mays of Z selling...

VCuomo · 12-27-2010, 04:17 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, 04:26 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.

Xan · 12-27-2010, 01:17 AM

Plus touring isn't +$7k....

kenchan · 12-27-2010, 07:03 AM

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

Mt Tam I am · 12-27-2010, 11:03 AM

I regret nothing with my touring sports package, purchase. The heated seats were the best, driving around Christmas morning. The powered portion of the seat, easily allows me to adjust the seat, so as to look out the right side port hole window each time a passenger readjusts the seat.

As for sync rev mode and 80% don't use it, It sounds like something some body pulled out of their arse, when somebody pulled out of theirs.

TypeOne · 12-27-2010, 12:07 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, 01:24 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, 03:22 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, 03:28 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.

ProfessorDave · 12-27-2010, 09:20 AM

I really like the touring features. The rear diff is the only thing I really crave about the sports package.

12-26-2010, 11:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
JBradley Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Texas Posts: 22 Drives: 01 Toyota Solara Blu Rep Power: 16	Touring and/or Sports Package? I'm still researching a new Z and weighing the value of options versus added cost. Is the Synch Rev Match a preferred option? Do most drivers really use it? Or, is it simply a nice add-on when you are wanting the other upgrades in the Sports package?

12-27-2010, 01:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 25	Plus touring isn't +$7k.... __________________

12-27-2010, 11:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	I regret nothing with my touring sports package, purchase. The heated seats were the best, driving around Christmas morning. The powered portion of the seat, easily allows me to adjust the seat, so as to look out the right side port hole window each time a passenger readjusts the seat. As for sync rev mode and 80% don't use it, It sounds like something some body pulled out of their arse, when somebody pulled out of theirs. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

12-27-2010, 09:20 AM	#15 (permalink)
ProfessorDave A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 1,580 Drives: In the fairway Rep Power: 19	I really like the touring features. The rear diff is the only thing I really crave about the sports package. __________________ Rain, snow, sleet, hail: 2009 Mazda 3 sGT HB Everything else: 2009 370z, PW Touring 6MT

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12-26-2010, 11:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
Rikter Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Victoria Posts: 51 Drives: Lada Riva Rep Power: 15	Read from a previous thread asking the same question that most people that have the sports package found it a nice feature for the first few weeks and then turned it off and haven't actually turned it back on again. I'd say it is probably 80/20 percentage wise on who has it off and who has it on. It is the other parts of the sports package people really want.

12-27-2010, 12:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
mrrrkva Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Staunton, Va Posts: 23 Drives: 370z sports pkg 6spd Rep Power: 17	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!!!!!!!

12-27-2010, 07:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Get the base with sport package. And upgrade your stereo later.

12-27-2010, 01:24 PM	#12 (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, 03:22 PM	#13 (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, 03:28 PM	#14 (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.