Is the NISMO worth it?

werkz · 12-02-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ludeakris7

This is all good stuff...I personally was looking at the NISMO because I really dont want to do a lot of modding. The NISMO to me looks fantastic right out of the factory. And a head turner is what I want!

A lot of your opinions on the SS,BMW,EVO are pretty much the same as what I think. SS has nice engine but its cheapish and common, BMW is luxury but expensive and ugly, EVO is high performance but 4 door lancer underneath it all.

Originally I was weary of having only 2 seats but I really dont need the backseats and the Pros of the Z outway that sacrifice. I've always wanted a Z car since the 300 (had a 89 240sx coupe back in mid 90's so naturally as a teen the 300 was tops!).

Since I've been researching I have really noticed a lot of mustangs camaros and 1-series bmws. Over the past 3 months I've only seen 2 base Z's and notta one NISMO. The likelyhood of seeing a NISMO is very low and thats why I want it, uniqueness.

I really want a true sports car and having a harsh track suspension and all of those aspects don't bother me at all. My prelude now has a super harsh ride with my aftermarket rims/suspension etc so I'm used to it. Because the NISMO is designed for that experience it might not even be as harsh as my aftermarket mods on the lude. To be honest.

Nav and leather etc doesn't matter either because I don't have those things now and would rather have the car focused on performance rather luxury.

I've always wanted a true RWD sports car with unique looks and superior handling. Now that I have the money the NISMO wins hands down in my mind to all comparable in its cost class. Its nice to hear that most owners are happy with their decision. I plan on really taking care of this car and owning for 5+ years so its a big decision for me.

Appreciate the feedback!

I was under the same mentality when I purchased my Pearl White 370' Nismo. It's a hellova car and looks fantastic right off the lot. I've had cars in the past that I've put my blood/sweat in to, however this time around I wanted a I could appreciate right away without thinking "what do I mod first?" Honestly, for me, the wheels / aerokit are more important then leather seating and a navigation system. It would be nice to have a Pearl White 370Z with white leather but I would miss not having those amazing staggered wheels and knowing I own a limited model. The "Nismo" badge might not mean anything to some, however I enjoy owning a unique Z. In a few years after it's paid off I may consider tuning the car a bit more, however for now it will be untouched!

Really it comes down to this:

Can you afford the premium, if so, is the additional aerokit and wheels worth it over Nav/Sound/Leather?

Thats the only hangup I had to come to terms with before purchasing the Nismo. All and all, amazing car, I get tons of looks on the road.

PS. I hear you on the BMW, EVO, STI, SS, Mustang GT (in my case) debate. I had previously owned a Mazdaspeed 3 and it was a fun car, however I grew tired of FWD and the turbo. I wanted something a bit more comfortable and non-hatchback. Evo's are quick but they are evo's none the less. I've never been a fan of domestic cars and the BMW I wanted would have been used (around 30K) and would have cost me more to maintain in the long run. Really, that only left the 370Z... :P

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