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McFly · 09-24-2013, 10:12 AM

alright i'm very close to a purchase point here but i've recently become somewhat torn between hunting down a decent deal on a Nismo or a Roadster (probably somewhere in the '10 - '11 range based on my budget).

I had been hell bent on a nismo until I really started thinking deep about the driving experience a vert is likely to offer the driver as well. At first I thought it was much less of a car, and would be far less powerful, etc but it seems like unless you are a track god the differences would be minimal (especially for someone like me who's never even owned a sports car). So then it came down to a difference in looks, and this has been the sticking point that has caused my indecision. I really dislike the backend of the roadster, too big and round and not aggressive enough, where the nismo has near perfect styling IMO.

SO, my question is this, for anyone out there that has owned or driven both the nismo model and the roadster model, what are some things to expect from each? is the top-down sunny-day driving experience of the vert more or as enjoyable as the slightly more powerful and better handling nismo? is there some decent kits for the rear of the roadster that give it a bit more edgier styling? (I've seen a few on here but not a lot)

Anyways, thx for ur time i do realize how subjective this topic is but would enjoy hearing some opinions/first hand feedback.

09-24-2013, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
McFly Base Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 22 Drives: 06 Kia Rio Rep Power: 12	roadster vs nismo (a topic of opinion) alright i'm very close to a purchase point here but i've recently become somewhat torn between hunting down a decent deal on a Nismo or a Roadster (probably somewhere in the '10 - '11 range based on my budget). I had been hell bent on a nismo until I really started thinking deep about the driving experience a vert is likely to offer the driver as well. At first I thought it was much less of a car, and would be far less powerful, etc but it seems like unless you are a track god the differences would be minimal (especially for someone like me who's never even owned a sports car). So then it came down to a difference in looks, and this has been the sticking point that has caused my indecision. I really dislike the backend of the roadster, too big and round and not aggressive enough, where the nismo has near perfect styling IMO. SO, my question is this, for anyone out there that has owned or driven both the nismo model and the roadster model, what are some things to expect from each? is the top-down sunny-day driving experience of the vert more or as enjoyable as the slightly more powerful and better handling nismo? is there some decent kits for the rear of the roadster that give it a bit more edgier styling? (I've seen a few on here but not a lot) Anyways, thx for ur time i do realize how subjective this topic is but would enjoy hearing some opinions/first hand feedback.