I'm also interested in a Nismo. After hearing all these negative feedbacks about the 370z nismo, I'm starting to doubt it. I heard the suspension for the nismo is very stiff.

I've been extremely satisfied with my Nismo. However, I went the used route and bought one with very low miles (4k) for just about the same price I was seeing a lot of low-mileage touring/sport 370's (around 30k).

However, my rational was this: I absolutely love the wheels, and really awesome wheels + tires are very expensive; it is a stiffer ride (I saw this as a plus) so I wouldn't have to modify the suspension immediately; the body of the car just makes me **** myself I love it so much, so basically I'll never have to do costly aesthetic mods; also it has an aftermarket exhaust on it that has a great tone, if you don't mind it being slightly on the quieter side. Finally the exclusivity is more than just a badge; the 370Z is holding its retail value very well, and the most exclusive trim will always be worth more.

If you want a better stock sound system, an auto, leather, a factory GPS, or to put your own more unique body kit on the car then I would say go ahead and avoid the Nismo. But be true to yourself and don't listen to what anyone else has to say about it. Get the trim you love.

I know all these points have been repeated but I just wanted to share my opinion because I did not originally intend to buy a Nismo as I thought it was out of my price range. Just goes to show you there are deals out there especially in this economy.

Go drive one and then decide for yourself. You will either like it or not. Suspension is very stiff, but the handling makes up for it.

The negative comments in this thread are from folks who don't own a NISMO.

I love mine and I bought it because it is what I wanted.

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If you are not racing you don't need the NISMO but that doesn't mean you shouldn't buy it. It looks great but just don't expect any huge performance advantage. Really for me it came down to if I wanted the touring package or the body kit of the Nismo. I got lucky and found a sport tour with the nismo wheels and went that route.

I personally didn't think the ride was that harsh. Maybe I'm just use to harsher suspensions....