Considering a 370Z Nismo

JC-Nismo

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.

tim414

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....

Chuck33079

Here we go again. 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.

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tim414

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.

ZMan8

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.

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tim414

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..

Chuck33079

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.

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tim414

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?

DavidZ370

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)