Honda enthusiast...new to Nissan

shadoquad · 09-30-2010, 01:02 PM

Darren's car is rad.

As for the height issue, different tall folks have each told me different experiences fitting in a Z. I know it's not helpful to say, but you should probably sit in one and see if it's liveable. Keep in mind that the steering column does not telescope. Also, I've heard some folks say they bang their knees, others say it doesn't bother them.

As it compares to an NSX, I have no idea, but I'd assume that the NSX is a bit more cramped, but probably much easier to throw through the twisty turns. It's lighter and mid-engined.

As for the Nismo trim level, the word on the street is that you can achieve practically the same performance by buying a sport package Z and modding it, but the Nismo is just mean and brash and awesome. If you want amenities like leather, a drop top, NAV, you might as well not get the nismo.

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shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3888	Darren's car is rad. As for the height issue, different tall folks have each told me different experiences fitting in a Z. I know it's not helpful to say, but you should probably sit in one and see if it's liveable. Keep in mind that the steering column does not telescope. Also, I've heard some folks say they bang their knees, others say it doesn't bother them. As it compares to an NSX, I have no idea, but I'd assume that the NSX is a bit more cramped, but probably much easier to throw through the twisty turns. It's lighter and mid-engined. As for the Nismo trim level, the word on the street is that you can achieve practically the same performance by buying a sport package Z and modding it, but the Nismo is just mean and brash and awesome. If you want amenities like leather, a drop top, NAV, you might as well not get the nismo.