Thinking about getting the Nismo.

Davey

Other 2015 differences:
- Lower axle ratio (for quicker acceleration)
- Recaro seats
- Tech package available, with Bose/Nav/Homelink/Backup Camera etc (i.e. touring features)
- Different wheels
- Interior plastic bits like door handles/locks/vents etc are a darker graphite color (maybe all 2015 Z's are like this?)
- Suspension is "retuned" - basically they dialed out a tiny bit of the harshness of the 2014 and prior. It's still quite a bit stiffer than the Base and Sport package suspension.
- The car is no longer serialized - The number plaque with serial number is no longer included
- Available automatic transmission (manual is still offered, but there were no automatic NISMO versions in the US before 2015)

That's all I can think of. They are both great cars, ultimately if you want the no-nonsense cloth interior and base radio version of the 2014 vs. the more equipped 2015 (or 2015 with Tech package, which is like a Sport/Touring/Nav + NISMO) it's more about what you intend to do with the car or what your preferences are.

NefariousZ34

Thanks for that. I just came from a 2013 to a 15 and notice a little more movement at higher speeds and regular turning of course I though it might be a loose dampener -.- So that cleared something up for me!

As far as the original poster. From someone who just went from a 2013 to a 2015 in 2 months I say 15. I did all the research I could and finally decided on a 15. Many reasons really as Davey already threw out. I've driven quite a few nismos now the 13/14 felt exactly the same except the steering wheel on the 14.

However price wise you come out better just buying the 15 atleast in my area dealers still want around 40 for the 2014 new and used prices aren't that much better. The steering wheel alone does it for me on the 14 or 15 but the recarro seats really put it over the top I didn't realize how much I would appreciate them until the hour drive back from going and picking mine up today. Since you said it is going to be your daily rock chips are attracted to those beautiful rays 13/14 like white on rice creating all kinds of little rock chips. Really disappointing to see.

It's all preference though I would drive both if possible. The two things I miss now about my 13 would be the firmness/stability of the steering and the spoiler. I actually liked the more firm suspension the spoiler was just for aesthetics of course really stands out.

I also see jaytirbhaw stating that there is a stock oil cooler? From everything I've read or seen that's the the number one thing people complain about is no oil coolers especially on the Nismo. So unless my countless hours of research and watching my own oil temps continue to raise on normal street and or spirited driving I believe that statement is false. Or if there is one it's not doing anything for me..

oh and +1 for the 2015 exhaust it is a little deeper I just plan on doing HFC or ART pipes make it a little louder it's already a tuned exhaust for the car I don't see justifying spending 1500+ for aftermarket when Nismo already pretty much is aftermarket just not as loud which you will appreciate over time being in the car all the time road noise is bad enough why add drone just my opinion. (mine is also my daily)

SwissCheese

I just read through your other thread. I feel so sorry for everything you had to go through, but at least you got a 2015 out of it! That thing is beautiful!

In regards to the oil cooler: From what I've read on the forums, I think that Nissan's oil cooler is pretty weak compared to the aftermarket ones available.

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NefariousZ34

Thanks swiss ya I'm really happy about it would have preferred PW but none around. You say Nissan's oil cooler are you saying there is an oil somewhere in the engine bay? I researched the hell out of it because I kept seeing people say they are putting them in now but where? I only see Power Steering cooler in front of my radiator.

Oh and for the exhaust I can confirm it is HKS There is a badge on the muffler that says Nissan and right under it HKS. Which is why I'm not wasting money on another exhaust just plan on doing some high flow cats maybe arts. Better sound but not too loud and quality parts already installed

Davey

I didn't notice much of a difference in body roll or overall stiffness - I'm not sure the springs are actually different. I'm no suspension expert, but I have to admit I don't see how they would accomplish what I *did* notice without reducing the spring rates slightly or adding a little bit of "progressiveness" to the springs (vs. the prior NISMO linear rate springs.).

It would be interesting to see what the '15 spring part numbers are vs. the 14. I suppose this could just be done with dampers?

Anyway... Mainly what I noticed is that where the '14 seems to bobble/pitch front to back on certain stretches of highway, the '15 did not. It does seem to handle the tiniest imperfections in the road better, but you still know it's a NISMO when the road is even slightly less than perfect.

In other words it kind of went from bouncy/bobbling a lot (like I always wanted to get out of the right lane ASAP to get away from the semi ruts) and very stiff to just... Very stiff, but more planted on uneven surfaces.