Is the NISMO worth it?

Carbon_z

seriously... guy that started this topic.... give me the money and I will show you how the modded Z wins.

I will base the appearance on a survey of 100 random folks,
I will base the performance on a track and Drag strip
I will compare strength of products and maximum potential.

VIP Status's car, which is a modded Z, has the same kit i listed, rims are valued around 3K and I THINK that car looks better than a NISMO, minus the graphics because its not my cup of tea.... i think that's how the saying goes.

NO WAY NISMO is winning. Considering the fact NISMO owners have earned the name by buying NISMO cars says that all of you are in favor that the NISMO was worth the additional cash over the other Z packages so obviously your motivate was more than a car that looks cool. You wanted something MORE than the average Z owner... You paid an additional 10k for a car you expect to be grand but in terms of money spent your dollars could have beneifited you else where. If I had to choose from a 41K nismo, or a modded 41k 370z. I would select the one that out performs and in that case....DING DING DING, modded

I want a NISMO owner, year 2009, to take his car to a dealer and see how much you get? A modded Z gets no additional value on parts but you can do MUCH better selling your parts, place factory back on...MAKING MOST of your money back from the mods and selling car in the views of a dealer. Nismo... you lose much in depreciation, cant sell your parts off it since its a nismo and has to have the nismo parts over-wise its value lessen even more.

Whats sad.... a good percentage of NISMO owners dont even keep there car the way it is suppose to be when purchased and begin to mod it out..... SO u paid 10k extra and then changed those awesome wheels that all the NISMO guys on the370z.com love so much and you upgraded your brakes to the Akebono, which were used on 03-07 g35 and 350z...... but why??? cause they SUCK.

The dealer makes car mats, warranties, protection, opinions and etc SUCH A RIP OFF... dont you think that the same car with semi better parts is worth the 10k when they get those items for MUCH LESS? There ripping you off just like they did when they tried to sell you the 100 dollar key chain or 150 dollar carpet mats.... Your getting ripped off even more with a nismo that a dealer, which HALF the people here insult, recommends is the best way to mod your Z. They sold you that line and now your wondering how 40k last year turned into 30k today. AND YOUR PAYING INTEREST RATES ON THOSE NISMO PARTS lol... BORROW MORE AND PAY BACK MORE ON NISMO PARTS IS SUPER

I sound like a NISMO-racist.... but just felt like the NISMO guys posting things like "u wish you had selected one" is self centered. To think, I was able to by a 370z but not able to buy a nismo due to limitation or finances.... I could have choose among two nismos but decided that the car would be modded and not worth the investment.

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Cell

Why didn't you just buy a mustang or camaro then? They can pull 1g on the skidpad easily with a little modding and the power mods will definitely give it the power boost that our Zs would love to have.

I strongly believe the nismo is well worth the extra cost. The nismo of course looks much better in my opinion than the base. I would of NEVER bought a base considering how ugly the fangs are.

As for the self-centered comment... you know you are in the nismo section... it isn't like this was posted in the regular threads just for everyone's attention.

I have another question though... Do you think the sports package is worth it?

Oh yea, as for the nismo being 39k. I actually got it for 37k before taxes and all the other BS.

Nismoracer

You know you wish you got a Nismo. J/K, Just had to throw that in there. We are not boasting about being able to purchase a Nismo were someone else couldn't. We are tired of people like you who say " we got ripped off " " We coulda shoulda " " For the money we coulda got this or that " Yes we understand all that. Good for you for getting your car for $29k and doing the mods you've done. And I'm sure you enjoy it and think it's worth every penny. But all the money you spent, again is not worth ANYTHING. When you go to sell or trade it's not worth anything. Which do you think is going to have more appeal a Nismo or a 370Z that someone modded. To an individual if you find that right person, may go for the modded vs Nismo. But more are going to go for the Untampered Nismo in a resale market. And taking all the mods off and trying to resale all those parts? What fantasy world do you live in where you think there is a vast amount of people that will pay top dollar for used parts for a 370z. You're stretching. Trying to justify your regular Z. NO ONE, EVER said a base Z is an unworthy purchase. I paid 37k for my Nismo otd. The Touring model that I looked at was 39k otd. Leather, auto, nav the whole nine. and I was seriously going to get it with all the options it had. There were many things that swayed me to the Nismo its not overboard with the mods to make it look rediculous. And to me and everyone I have come across say it is a great looking car. Better looking than a regular Z. Is it worth it........YES. Is it for you?

Carbon_z

well most people that mod there cars know not to trade in with mods. Usually people can sell most, if not all, there parts. Theres a market for people that want that stuff so selling it isnt impossible. If you scroll through the forsale section, most of the items on there or have been sold have seen return, not 100 percent, but nothing EYE DROPPING below 30-40 percent. Used intakes, exhaust and etc. Somebody buy a stillen exhaust for 1200 grand and I PROMISE YOU can sell it for 50-70 percent return. 600-800 on a used exhaust. Quick sell, make 50 percent back and sell for 600 and thats a DEAL

Anyways....im going to call it a tie

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Waiz

Fixed and tip your hostess on the way out

Nismoracer

Wow, you must have a lot of time on your hands. Which energy drink do you think is better.......for the money?

Waiz

Haterade

NasHH

All I have been reading from you is how much money you can save by making a regular Z into a nismo or better. If you want to really go down that path then you might as well say that 370z is not worth it and you should get a different car if you want to save as much money as you can with gaining as much performance right?

I see a dozen Z's everyday where I live, but I have not yet to find one nismo. Maybe im unlucky, maybe I am not, I like the fact that its rare and a special edition. Touring sport and the nismo price difference is not that big.


This is the way I see it, do you want to keep your car stock? Go for the nismo, if you want to mod the car then don't because you will be replacing the parts. This is not a very hard decision.