A Nismo is a waste??? Wow this always come from base and sport owners, find a Nismo owner that thinks there car is a waste, SMFH. It's about owning THAT car......... Just like M3 vs 335, SRT8 vs R/T, ZO6 vs Grand Sport or S Class vs AMG ect. You can mod anything to be faster, but some like myself just prefer to have the considered top tier version, just personal preference.

Yes, I am. I 'think' I'll be happy with a V6 as a fun car to drive and offer reliability for a daily driver. Should I look elsewhere, and stay with a V8?

Add: another reason I'm looking at V6 is fuel economy since I will daily drive this new car along with my other.....I do get reimbursed for mileage, but only at 42/mile....so, that alone rules out a V8 because of city driving, they still suck the fuel. I know fuel prices are down right now, but how long that will last is anybodies clue.....I'd be rich if I could predict that lol!!

I've compared the Z's (on paper, side by side) and the Nismo body is reinforced to make it stiffer overall. I like that so that is why I landed on nismo....

Here we go again. :rolleyes: Yes, if you plan on switching out suspension and modding the powertrain, you have tossed out pretty much everything that makes a Nismo special other than the body kit and wheels. Thus, unless you really love the body kit and wheels, or need the penis extension that a tiny little numbered plaque gives you, a Nismo is a waste if you plan on heavily modding the car. Since the OP isn't planning on that, let's drop it since a "Nismo VS Base" thread is right up there with "What oil should I use".

The only reinforcements are two body dampers you can bolt on to any model.

Thanks. Maybe I'll save myself a few thousand and look at the sport model to get the bigger brakes.

For this car, I want something that is fun to drive and reliable. I do not intend to let it sit in the garage. I'm done with that.

Apples to oranges. Nismo does not nearly offer the same improvements that the M3, SRT8, Z06 do over their lower tier models. M3 is a completely different car basically due to all the chassis stiffening and different engine.

I'm not hating on Nismos, I like the look, especially the new one. However, like others have said, if you plan to mod and unless you love the body kit, it doesn't make sense to go with the nismo.

Chuck nailed it, I'm just hoping you don't think the Z is gonna gun like the z06. The nismo is a beauty indeed, however if you plan on modding as others stated go the cheap route and save a some benjis for the mods!!

Im sorry but this argument is totally invalid. in all the cars you have listed above the top tier like the M/SRT/AMG all have worthy gain not just a body kit and wheels (though I might add is very beautiful on the Z)

I do not plan to mod unless I really need to. I wanted to dd this car along with my other. I'm done with paying a butt load of money for a car to sit in the garage. I want a car that I can drive in my work, be reliable, not cost me a lot for upkeep AND have some FUN factor.....not so dang boring..

Go ahead and plan for sway bars and a cat-back at the very, very least. Paint protection film for sure since Nissan paint sucks. And an oil cooler if you are in a warmer climate or drive spiritedly.

I do live in a HOT climate. I do like a spirited jaunt every once in a while to cut the boredom. Does the Nismo oil cooler need upgraded if all I do is street....some spirited?

Another concern is the front splitter. Will that be an issue if dd this car?

Oh, you're in Texas? Buy an oil cooler. A big-*** one. It's no big deal if you have to cover part of it in winter.

The splitter may be an issue depending on your usual commute, driveway, etc. It's a low car with a long nose. But you're coming from a Vette, so you should be used to that already.

Not to nitpick, but the 350Z is actually the 5th generation Z. Before it, there was the 240/260/280z (1969), 280zx (1978), 300zx (1984), 300zx (1989). They've always had the same basic shape to them, they just got a lot curvier beginning with the 350z ;)

Get the Nismo. My 2015 loaded tech is a daily driver and I love it. Go look at a 2015 Nismo next to a regular 2015 370Z and the Nismo blows it away visually. Recaro's are amazing. The body kit is sick and the suspension is amazing. I get stared at all day driving this car. No one knows what it is. Not many out there like a Corvette so you would be in a special group.

My local tuner shop says they can get at least another 30hp out of the Nismo with a tune and test pipes. So now your at 380hp. These guys know what they are doing so I believe them on the hp.

Go Nismo. You won't be disappointed. 380 hp for around $45k manual not bad. What is the vette like $60k for a decent pkg and 450hp?

You do not need an oil cooler unless you plan on tracking your car here in Texas.

Sounds like you are getting th Z OP. Pick your poison. Your best buy is the base with sport package. If you want leather and nav go with Sport. Nismo for the track monster. All good choices and drive them all.