2014 or 2015 same cost which one!?

DavidZ370

Its 300 dollars for a used set, its well worth it if you ask me.

DavidZ370

the 15 nismo =same car as 09+ nismo (minus body kit, wheels, seats, (some interior stuff ) .

NefariousZ34

I do like the sounds and little added power of Cold Air intakes. Granted it's not much power but sound wise you can hear it. I have to agree with David, a well designed / placed cold air intake you do see a small difference in higher RPMs. With that being said I already bought the Takeda Attack cai tryinging something different wish I bought the G3's but oh well.

Thanks that's what I was thinking, I'm just wondering how much of a change was made to the bumper it seems they shortened the front bumper a little I'm not sure if there is room for the Cold Air Intakes fitting previous models. Lastly I was reading a lot of people don't like the changes like the rims and spoiler delete. In 2016 we are suppose to be looking at the Z35 so will the 2015 hold it's value since it's the odd man out of the Nismo Z34s...

Figtuna

Comparing the 2014 and 2015 is like night and day. I transitioned from a manual transmission to the automatic with the 7-speed and paddle shifters. I was reluctant to do so because I've always enjoyed shifting but now I'm glad I did.

The front facia has an aggressive look to it now compared to the 2014 front bumper....certainly "announces" your presence in the rear-view of the guy in front of you! LoL The red paint accents give the car more curb-appeal to as do the redesigned rocker panels and the new rear spoiler. I had a 2010 NIsmo with the whale tail and it didn't seem to "flow" with the design of the car overall but I could live with it.

The Recaro seats are so good, I don't shift around during aggressive driving thru the twists at all!

My white 2015 Nismo is equipped with the tech package which is an added bonus. The Bose system with 2 subwoffers can crank out some serious music and at loud volumes the speakers don't get over-powered/distorted. The fit & trim of the interior is so good that nothing buzzes other than the radar sector cord! The GPS & map finder works exceptionally well as do ALL the other features of the tech package...certainly worth the extra expense. The Homelink mirror is nice because I don't need to have an ugly garage door opener on the sun visor that keeps popping off onto the floor board.

Odd thing is that with my 2010 Nismo, I had to replace the stock stereo system (I also replaced the rear view mirror with a Homelink unit) because at the higher volume levels which were needed to cover the drone of the road noise...the car was very loud, especially when the tires needed replacement. I spent nearly as much to upgrade that 2010 Nismo (totaling over $44,000 with the cost of the car and the upgrades) as I did for my new 2015 ($45,800) but with factory installed options, automatic, aerodynamic upgrades, new sound deadening materials, new styling features, and Recaro seats!

In my book...it was a no-brainer!

Just my 2 cents
Regards
Stephen Newton

NefariousZ34

As promised CoralZ, I'm happy with her One thing I don't understand is why they put two speaker spots behind the seats and no sound comes out same with my old 2013? I don't have the tech pack of course or bose but it seems kind of pointless to have speaker spots with no speakers lol

CoralZ

She looks awesome Nef. I really like the black too.

It's funny you mention the speakers. Can you post a pic of them. When I first test drove the car at one dealer and left, later on me and my wife swore we saw two speakers in between the seats. That car had the tech package. I ended up getting the same car from a different dealer but it didn't have those two speakers. My wife and I thought we were nuts. I searched the Internet and Nissans website but could find no info or pics about them so I chalked it up to remembering it wrong.

Crazy though. I may have to contact Nissan about it.

Nick

CoralZ

Nef,

I just emailed you pics. Let me know if you don't get them.

BTW, my local dealer has a 2014 Brand new Nismo that they can't give away. It's been sitting there for over 6 months easy. I think they are asking in the high $30k range for it.

Nick

NefariousZ34

Hey Nick I didnt get them sending you a pm

Thanks,

Nef

CoralZ

Resent pics

NefariousZ34

Got them thanks man I appreciate it I think I made up my mind on that. And ya I'm thinking white myself. Did your rays at least come with lug locks because mine did, I can't tell in the pic but it does look like it.

jcasti07

It sounds like you want the 14... Go with your gut. There's loads to love about the pre 15 Nismo body design. You don't seem crazy about the new seats which is a big seller for the 15, so I say go with the 14. Good luck with your choice!

SS_Firehawk

A 14' Nismo in the high 30's is a great deal. I spent $42,600 on mine in 14' and it's a 13' model. Only thing it didn't come with is the backup camera thing in the mirror. Be careful for superfluous markups. My car stickered at $47,000; they were charging $250 for lug nuts, door guards, pinstripes (it didn't have any [and I don't want those], anti theft, interior treatment, exterior treatment, and all kinds of other BS. I wish I was colorblind, so I didn't have to like this color and trade my old Z in.

Anyways, just keep an eye on the fine print, they will skip right pass it if it's there.

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NefariousZ34

Price isn't a factor in this decision again either way I go it's costing my nothing it's just body style difference. I'm torn just due to asthetics now if there was a big performance difference well that would be a different story. Since their both readily available. It really just comes down to which year is better... Though seems that there is no absolute answer just preference.

370z209

If you swap out the wing on the 2015 you'll have a bit of overhang on the rear bumper. It sits out further compared to the trunk lid due to the wing.

Also gearing is a bit different in the 7at in the 2015 nismo.

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NefariousZ34

I decided on the 2015... I picked it out today. The closest white was over 300 miles away unless I wanted a white 7AT it was 100 miles away however they had a magnetic black within an hours drive. They had a red 14 and a black 15 just looking at the two I overall enjoyed the aesthetics of the 15. I might even keep the rims. I did notice there is a deck for the 2015 so that spoiler seems to be removable and if so I probably will go aftermarket once someone makes a decent one that looks or is the same as the 14' but you can't beat the new front bumper and rear bumper design. The 2015 felt a lot looser in the handling than I was expecting though I'm going to have to watch that when I'm weaving in and out of traffic I appreciate everyone's thoughts and opinions on the matter.

Especially CoralZ for sending me pictures of his. I guess you'll have day and I'll have night although that white does look really good and black gets dirty soooo easily. It'll just give me more incentive to continue to wash and have it waxed like I should do anyway.

As for the seats well I could tell a difference but not much to be honest I'm a small guy though maybe that's why.. Of course material was and looks but as far as sitting in they felt comfortable just not a big difference as far as posture or feel while seated or driving to me anyway. Kinda have to pull yourself out of the "womb" though as someone once put it lol

It will be a week or so before she is in my hands they are finishing up the fine touches. She is suppose to be off the lot though so the same mileage better be there when I get back

Lastly I will update with pics once she is finally in my hands took a few today but don't want to jynx anything by posting before my name is on her. And where do you get clear bras at? Tint shops? Vinyl shops? It's a clear tint / vinyl coating right?