Is the NISMO worth it?

Cell · 12-27-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Pelican170

But at least with buying a Nismo vs. putting on aftermarket parts is... you get to keep your warranty... thats a big thing to people.

Not only that but also the factory fit and finish look better than 99% of aftermarket parts. Even Stillen parts has fitment issues that I would never want to deal with.

I love the nismo rims and body parts. I wasn't a big fan of the whole fang look in the front. That was the biggest reason why I bought it over the base model. In my opinion the nismo rims looks the best and most aggressive with the nismo body. No other rims looks and fits so well with the car. I would never give up my stock rims for aftermarket rims.

chops · 12-28-2010, 12:49 AM

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Originally Posted by billet370

K while the nismo is decent its not the godly car with godly parts.

the performance list below out does the nismos
Z1 motorsports
Z1 370Z/G37 SS Test Pipes
test pipes 250
Stillen Headers 560
Stillen Exhaust 1262
Stillen gen 3 intake 550
lightweight pulley 190
Oil Cooler Kit 398
Short throw shifter 165
3375

that 6k i said you save........by a set of HRE's. THose are better than NISMO wheels. 3 piece forge wheels can range from 3k to 10k. You can spend 41k on a nismo OR 41 on a HIGLY modded 370z. Fitment issue is NOT a big issue with all kits and SHOULD THERE be a fitment issue I referred to the SHINE parts, which shouldnt cost much to fix SHOULD THERE be an issue. Nismo test there products, but hey, so does STILLEN. Say nismo outperforms stillens and I know this topic is dead.

I purchased my car for 29k NEW, carpet mats, splash guard PLUS tax......New Nismo is close to 39k plus tax. I didn't calculate tax for either above so the tax balances off.

29000+2030= 31030

39000+2730=41700

that's 7% where I live.. So 10k difference. Name something on the Mod list that I disclosed that NISMO surpasses it? Nismo doesn't even included MOST of the items i listed and many nismo owners mod up there car. So its just my .02 cents but I have to agree with FL 4 motion. This is kinda like Democrats and Republicans..........Both good agreements but both sides valid.

hey buddy, you should just give up. you've been arguing the same points for the last few months. we've already gone over this time and time again. not only does your grammar make your posts incomprehensible, you fail to realize pricing is not set in stone. as ive said in my other posts, i got my nismo for farrrrr less than 39k before taxes. mileage may vary for everyone of course.

this thread has run its course..

Carbon_z · 12-27-2010, 11:38 AM

The car looks great but seriously... What do u expect the parts I list to make the car look like? A piece of ****??? The modded Z will look a's good a's any nismo car. Take a look at some nodded z and tell me a nismo is better.

The warranty factor of all of this is true but the parts I listed shouldnt effect drive train warranty. Like I said, nismo is a good car but I turned one down because I didn't see the value in my personal opinion. I felt that a regular z could become more than what the nismo had to offer

Pelican170 · 12-27-2010, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by billet370

The car looks great but seriously... What do u expect the parts I list to make the car look like? A piece of ****??? The modded Z will look a's good a's any nismo car. Take a look at some nodded z and tell me a nismo is better.

The warranty factor of all of this is true but the parts I listed shouldnt effect drive train warranty. Like I said, nismo is a good car but I turned one down because I didn't see the value in my personal opinion. I felt that a regular z could become more than what the nismo had to offer

I think the majority of Nismo owners go for it mainly due to the looks. And for the price difference, it would make sense to get a nismo. Where I live, the cost difference was like $5,000 (over sport package which I wanted), to get a kit, painted, rims, tires... you would be over $5,000...

Either way, you could argue this all day long and i do understand both sides of it, but it really all just comes down to opinions...

mick · 12-27-2010, 02:49 PM

yep. it's kinda like asking which color looks best

Carbon_z · 12-27-2010, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mick

yep. it's kinda like asking which color looks best

NOT LIKE THAT.... cause everybody knows that RED is the best

jk

Zuppy51 · 12-27-2010, 03:10 PM

One point to make is that since, I've modded my share of cars over the years and have learned this lesson first hand. Any non-factory mod's you add to the vehicle actually decrease the value.

Future resale and value of a collector is there on a Nismo, where on any other base + mod's don't plan on ever seeing any of that money again. You have to revert it to stock to recoup best return.

Aftermarket always gets better, therefore any part you add is worth less in around 5+ years expect cents on the dollar.
Where as a stock Nismo will be worth the most.

I get so frustrated seeing where folks call "spending money" on their rides as an investment.

Oh, I spent 36k on my Nismo! So, that math you used earlier to calculate what you could build using inferior parts get's even worse off over time.

Carbon_z · 12-27-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Zuppy51

One point to make is that since, I've modded my share of cars over the years and have learned this lesson first hand. Any non-factory mod's you add to the vehicle actually decrease the value.

Future resale and value of a collector is there on a Nismo, where on any other base + mod's don't plan on ever seeing any of that money again. You have to revert it to stock to recoup best return.

Aftermarket always gets better, therefore any part you add is worth less in around 5+ years expect cents on the dollar.
Where as a stock Nismo will be worth the most.

I get so frustrated seeing where folks call "spending money" on their rides as an investment.

Oh, I spent 36k on my Nismo! So, that math you used earlier to calculate what you could build using inferior parts get's even worse off over time.

The resale of the nismo is the best either. See what a used 09 nismo gets. The reduction in price is almost as bad as a base depreciating. Used nismo over used Base...depreciates more. The factor of nismo parts being on the car does no good. U still see deprecation just like any other car in the world... EXCEPT AN ENZO cause that was an exception lol 600k now worth 2.5 million.... damn....

also what inferior parts? Stillen? HRE? yea right... i see nismo owners selling their wheels for 3 piece forged wheels. THATS CRAZY TALK IF YOU THINK NISMO WHEELS ARE BETTER THAN 3 PIECE FORGED WHEELS....NO WAY.... anyways... if your in the market for investment than the NISMO is a FAIL.... It loses your investment just like any other car and its not even like NISSAN used the best parts possible. They are SEMI OKAY....

BASE DEPRECIATION ON MANHIEM CAR AUCTION:

For Week Ending Dec 22
Above Average Below Oct 2010 Jun 2010 Dec 09
Sale Price $26,136 $24,185 $22,234 $24,463 $27,216 $0
Odometer 8,441 16,881 25,322 13,476 10,108 0

NISMO DEPRECIATION ON MANHIEM CAR AUCTION:

$27,000; MILES11,379
$29,600; MILES 12,183
$30,500; MILES 4,200

you will love 10k the first year on a nismo when they run 38-40k NEW

you will lose 3-5k the first year on a base when they run 29-34k NEW.

fuct · 12-27-2010, 03:23 PM

if you own a touring or base model and your browsing this thread you know deep down you should have got a nismo........

BennytheBlade · 12-27-2010, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

if you own a touring or base model and your browsing this thread you know deep down you should have got a nismo........

bullitt5897 · 12-27-2010, 05:09 PM

Well put billet very true!

NasHH · 12-27-2010, 09:00 PM

Voiding the warranty is HUGE! The nismo says 40k but in sports cars they increase the price from 5-10k because of warranty. If you add the parts yourself you void the warranty and technically "lost" your money due to warranty.

Carbon_z · 12-27-2010, 11:17 PM

actually modding your car does not void your warranty. NOtice i didnt include twin turbo or supercharger. The items listed above do not void your warrenty. If your motor blows...it has nothing to do with exhaust and oil cooler and wheels and kit. Same with tranny. What else do you want covered? If the paint flakes, then they can test the body part and see whether you have painted it over. If your doing the new bumper lip and your roof starts to crack its paint ITS COVERED... what isnt covered????? urban legands

also I had the opinion of getting a NISMO and trust me, no person that has a nismo has found it near IMPOSSIBLE to find one... The NISMO is a 370z with NISMO PARTS. BIG DEAL not worth 10k xtra.... Funny i can get a used nismo with 27-31k but the used z are 23-29. A guy interested in buying a Z could by a slightly used nismo over new 370z for the SAME AMOUNT but chances are he will notice the depreciation and say ill get the non nismo instead.

I do not like nismo parts except my nismo black shifter knob. Everything else is overrated and OVERPRICED.... not crappy just not the best for the money. And thats an agreement everybody can agree on unless your crazy and think NISMO parts are gods picks are #1

BennytheBlade · 12-27-2010, 11:30 PM

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Take a look at some nodded z and tell me a nismo is better.

Thats a VERY broad and subjective statement and I would feel very comfortable saying a nismo is better. But I am hardly objective in this.

Carbon_z · 12-28-2010, 12:26 AM

if you were to get the NISMO appearance package and parts... Im not trying to show people how to replicate a Z into a NISMO.... the parts listed above are ENOUGH to surpass the nismo engine and performance.. Once parts installed spend one hour on tuning (100-250 dollar) and the car will be tuned to those parts and perform WAY BETTER THAN nismo. NIsmo engine, if im correct, are the same motors in the 370z just TUNED a bit more.

The Nismo 3grand wheels or 3-4 grand forged wheels like venaci, asanta, volk, forgestar..I would pick those but again major opinionated.

The brakes on the NISMO are better than factory base but 2 grand if bought separte at which rate i would spend the extra 1500, since IM obviously a brake fan and buy a better set of Big brake kits for around 3500. Obviously higher numbers in pistons and size can cost 3 grand just for front and 3 grand for back, even more but comparing to the nismo brake setup the rotera "spelling" or other brands out do the akabono.

12-27-2010, 11:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	The car looks great but seriously... What do u expect the parts I list to make the car look like? A piece of **??? The modded Z will look a's good a's any nismo car. Take a look at some nodded z and tell me a nismo is better. The warranty factor of all of this is true but the parts I listed shouldnt effect drive train warranty. Like I said, nismo is a good car but I turned one down because I didn't see the value in my personal opinion. I felt that a regular z could become more than what the nismo had to offer __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at** http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

12-27-2010, 03:10 PM	#7 (permalink)
Zuppy51 Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 95 Drives: 2010 PG Nismo #414 Rep Power: 16	One point to make is that since, I've modded my share of cars over the years and have learned this lesson first hand. Any non-factory mod's you add to the vehicle actually decrease the value. Future resale and value of a collector is there on a Nismo, where on any other base + mod's don't plan on ever seeing any of that money again. You have to revert it to stock to recoup best return. Aftermarket always gets better, therefore any part you add is worth less in around 5+ years expect cents on the dollar. Where as a stock Nismo will be worth the most. I get so frustrated seeing where folks call "spending money" on their rides as an investment. Oh, I spent 36k on my Nismo! So, that math you used earlier to calculate what you could build using inferior parts get's even worse off over time. Last edited by Zuppy51; 12-27-2010 at 03:16 PM.

12-27-2010, 05:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
bullitt5897 Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North GA Posts: 6,831 Drives: Twin Turbo Z34 Rep Power: 3683	Well put billet very true! __________________ *Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z SOLD, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054*

12-27-2010, 11:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	actually modding your car does not void your warranty. NOtice i didnt include twin turbo or supercharger. The items listed above do not void your warrenty. If your motor blows...it has nothing to do with exhaust and oil cooler and wheels and kit. Same with tranny. What else do you want covered? If the paint flakes, then they can test the body part and see whether you have painted it over. If your doing the new bumper lip and your roof starts to crack its paint ITS COVERED... what isnt covered????? urban legands also I had the opinion of getting a NISMO and trust me, no person that has a nismo has found it near IMPOSSIBLE to find one... The NISMO is a 370z with NISMO PARTS. BIG DEAL not worth 10k xtra.... Funny i can get a used nismo with 27-31k but the used z are 23-29. A guy interested in buying a Z could by a slightly used nismo over new 370z for the SAME AMOUNT but chances are he will notice the depreciation and say ill get the non nismo instead. I do not like nismo parts except my nismo black shifter knob. Everything else is overrated and OVERPRICED.... not crappy just not the best for the money. And thats an agreement everybody can agree on unless your crazy and think NISMO parts are gods picks are #1 __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

12-28-2010, 12:26 AM	#15 (permalink)
Carbon_z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,694 Drives: Carbon Fiber 370z Rep Power: 19	if you were to get the NISMO appearance package and parts... Im not trying to show people how to replicate a Z into a NISMO.... the parts listed above are ENOUGH to surpass the nismo engine and performance.. Once parts installed spend one hour on tuning (100-250 dollar) and the car will be tuned to those parts and perform WAY BETTER THAN nismo. NIsmo engine, if im correct, are the same motors in the 370z just TUNED a bit more. The Nismo 3grand wheels or 3-4 grand forged wheels like venaci, asanta, volk, forgestar..I would pick those but again major opinionated. The brakes on the NISMO are better than factory base but 2 grand if bought separte at which rate i would spend the extra 1500, since IM obviously a brake fan and buy a better set of Big brake kits for around 3500. Obviously higher numbers in pistons and size can cost 3 grand just for front and 3 grand for back, even more but comparing to the nismo brake setup the rotera "spelling" or other brands out do the akabono. __________________ Full Carbon Fiber Nissan 370z "400zTT" Fully Built 4.0L Twin Turbo 1300hp, 1100whp. Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/carbonz.

12-27-2010, 02:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	yep. it's kinda like asking which color looks best

12-27-2010, 03:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 25	if you own a touring or base model and your browsing this thread you know deep down you should have got a nismo........

12-27-2010, 09:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
NasHH Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: LA Posts: 8 Drives: 04 M3 Rep Power: 15	Voiding the warranty is HUGE! The nismo says 40k but in sports cars they increase the price from 5-10k because of warranty. If you add the parts yourself you void the warranty and technically "lost" your money due to warranty.

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