Is the NISMO worth it?

Cell · 12-26-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by billet370

just saying, no nismo part is better than an aftermarket part you can get for MUCH LESS and performs BETTER. If somebody selects a nismo in the first place, they OBVIOUSLY must enjoy the nismo exhaust, springs and other opinions that are not available on the NON-NISMO OPINIONS. So why invest that much money on Nismo parts when you can spend much less on better quality. The nismo exhaust is not the greatest, the springs are not the greatest and the rims are not the greatest.... NOR the intakes. You can upgrade a sports package or a base Z and still end up spending less that purchasing a nismo. Unless you live in Montana, a decent shop is NOT hard to find. The hassle of spending 15 minutes online and reading 15 companies reviews and checking out local shops through forums from word to mouth is a simple task and if that is a problem then life must be really good to you where effort doesn't exist. I will even cut you a break and disclose my list of goodies.

Spec-S Full Aero
Shine Auto Project
Front Bumper 300
Side Skirts 350
Rear Bumper 200
850

Peachtree Paint Shop
Located in Douglasville
Roof 170
F. Bumper Blk 50
R. Bumper Blk 50
Kit painted Red 350
620

Exhaust,Springs, Intake
ERZ performance - Performance car parts , Auto Accessories - 404 Error
Invidia Race Pipes 200
EiBach Springs 235
435

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

TOTAL: 5,280.00
MSRP BASE: 29,000

TOTAL:34,280

Compare the 34k to the 40k nismo. 6k savings, you can buy a Stillen supercharger kit. Compare the parts disclosed above with what you get with NISMO. You get better parts replacing nismo parts and PLUS Additional parts as show above. I don't mean to offend anybody but just making a point because I don't believe you have to be fortunate to purchase a nismo as stated in the previous post. The reason Nissan doesn't make many is because of simple SUPPLY AND DEMAND. I promise you if Nissan had 1 million pre-purchased NISMO's they would indeed product 1 million. I had the opinion of a Nismo but thought it wouldn't be a great idea since I would be modding an already overrated MODDED car. Why mod a car that you purchased modded for THOUSANDS MORE than base??? makes absolutely no since.

If you opt for the regular 370z with no sport yea you can get it for 29k (but not 29k OTD). But when you add the sport package in which most buyers do, it will not be 29k. A base with sport here in Chicago goes for 35-36k OTD. A nismo will go for 41-42k OTD.

Aftermarket body parts usually has fitment issues. Even the Amuse rear bumper has fitment issues. The crack between the bumper and trunk is much larger than what you would find from a stock car. Looks is subjective. In my opinion, no aftermarket body kit looks better than the nismo.

The topic has already been beat down. People do not buy the nismo just for the exhaust. It is more than just the exhaust. It is the body kit you get with the great fitment. The rims that comes with it are gorgeous. Quality aftermarket rims + tires already will run you 4-5k. I am sure if you read all the comments from the nismo owners here, they will tell you they did not get it just for the exhaust.

FL 4Motion · 12-26-2010, 11:31 PM

There are two types of 370z owners, those who love the nismo and think it's worth it, and those who don't.

Neither side can/or will be swayed by the other, as evidenced in this thread. If you are not sure if you want a nismo or think it's worth it, my guess is it's probably not for you and you should go w/another model.

Me and the wifey love our nismo and it was the only 370z we even considered. (briefly thought about a 40th anni, but when seen next to the nismo in person, no contest).

Aero/bodykit on the nismo is functional, not for show and fitment is oem. Wheels are great and on par w/ any RAYS/volk aftermarket, suspension, for a non adjustable/coilover setup is about as good as your going to get for track use.

Could it use more power? Yes
Could it have better brakes? Yes
Could it use and Oil Cooler? Yes

But any Z you get needs those things and quite frankly, just about any "street car" no matter how "sporty" is going to need at least 2 out of those three things as well.

We have zero regets getting the nismo and if we were to do it all over again, we'd have the same car sitting in the garage. Regardless of what you choose, as long as that's how you feel, you've made the right choice.

At the end of the day we're all Z enthusiasts and that's the most important thing.

alright I'm going to stop now since I'm starting to sound

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12-26-2010, 11:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701617	There are two types of 370z owners, those who love the nismo and think it's worth it, and those who don't. Neither side can/or will be swayed by the other, as evidenced in this thread. If you are not sure if you want a nismo or think it's worth it, my guess is it's probably not for you and you should go w/another model. Me and the wifey love our nismo and it was the only 370z we even considered. (briefly thought about a 40th anni, but when seen next to the nismo in person, no contest). Aero/bodykit on the nismo is functional, not for show and fitment is oem. Wheels are great and on par w/ any RAYS/volk aftermarket, suspension, for a non adjustable/coilover setup is about as good as your going to get for track use. Could it use more power? Yes Could it have better brakes? Yes Could it use and Oil Cooler? Yes But any Z you get needs those things and quite frankly, just about any "street car" no matter how "sporty" is going to need at least 2 out of those three things as well. We have zero regets getting the nismo and if we were to do it all over again, we'd have the same car sitting in the garage. Regardless of what you choose, as long as that's how you feel, you've made the right choice. At the end of the day we're all Z enthusiasts and that's the most important thing. alright I'm going to stop now since I'm starting to sound