nismo Vs base/sport

Flaguy · 01-11-2012, 10:56 AM

Well I don't own any of them, but i'm about a week away from purchasing a Nismo. That being said, the difference for me is simply the fact that its different. It stands out. I have had my eye on the Nismo for nearly 3 years and am just now ready to pull the trigger, but in that time frame...i have seen ONE..yes ONE Nismo in person on the street. Do you know how many base/tourings i've seen in that time? Hundreds.

I love the new Mustang GT. Amazing car, I would NEVER think of owning one though because you can't go into a Walmart parking lot without seeing one exactly like yours. Its just me, but it drives me crazy. Granted, there are countless things we can do to our cars to make them our own, but the Nismo indeed....is different.

I could care less about the exhaust, that will be replaced. I could care less about the suspension, that will be replaced too. I don't like spending alot of money on appearance mods so why not buy a vehicle that all of that has been done already?

One thing i do know though...i would never look at a base/touring and snub my nose. Every person has their own thing, and the Nismo just does it for me. Doesn't make it better...just makes it me.

Just thought i'd throw out an opinion of why someone with no experience in any 370z would only buy the Nismo.

MJB · 01-11-2012, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flaguy

That being said, the difference for me is simply the fact that its different. It stands out.

Exactly

. Thank you!

dweedlebug · 01-11-2012, 03:45 PM

I bought my Nismo because it was the best deal I thought I was going to get anytime soon.

I searched for over 3yrs for a 370Z. Emailed dealers in a 300 mile radius, got firm prices in writing, drove 150+ miles to test drive/inspect and make offers on others, played the year-end/early spring/leftover models/etc. cards for leverage. All but one were non-Nismo's.

In a perfect world, I'd want the looks of the Nismo (yes, the looks) and the creature comforts of the Touring, but that's not a car Nissan makes. Overall, performance between the Nismo and non-Nismo are mildly negligable.

I eventually found a private seller with a 2011 Nismo with 1,700 miles on it, floor mats, lighted kicks, trunk mat, locking lugs, and the cargo cover from the Touring.

He wanted $33k, I was all in. Got it last September and don't reget anything about it.

Gotta love Ebay.

Pelican170 · 01-11-2012, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dweedlebug

I bought my Nismo because it was the best deal I thought I was going to get anytime soon.

I searched for over 3yrs for a 370Z. Emailed dealers in a 300 mile radius, got firm prices in writing, drove 150+ miles to test drive/inspect and make offers on others, played the year-end/early spring/leftover models/etc. cards for leverage. All but one were non-Nismo's.

In a perfect world, I'd want the looks of the Nismo (yes, the looks) and the creature comforts of the Touring, but that's not a car Nissan makes. Overall, performance between the Nismo and non-Nismo are mildly negligable.

I eventually found a private seller with a 2011 Nismo with 1,700 miles on it, floor mats, lighted kicks, trunk mat, locking lugs, and the cargo cover from the Touring.

He wanted $33k, I was all in. Got it last September and don't reget anything about it.

Gotta love Ebay.

Wow what a steal!! lucky you!!

01-11-2012, 10:56 AM	#1 (permalink)
Flaguy Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Bonaire, Ga Posts: 53 Drives: 09 MB Nismo Rep Power: 15	Well I don't own any of them, but i'm about a week away from purchasing a Nismo. That being said, the difference for me is simply the fact that its different. It stands out. I have had my eye on the Nismo for nearly 3 years and am just now ready to pull the trigger, but in that time frame...i have seen ONE..yes ONE Nismo in person on the street. Do you know how many base/tourings i've seen in that time? Hundreds. I love the new Mustang GT. Amazing car, I would NEVER think of owning one though because you can't go into a Walmart parking lot without seeing one exactly like yours. Its just me, but it drives me crazy. Granted, there are countless things we can do to our cars to make them our own, but the Nismo indeed....is different. I could care less about the exhaust, that will be replaced. I could care less about the suspension, that will be replaced too. I don't like spending alot of money on appearance mods so why not buy a vehicle that all of that has been done already? One thing i do know though...i would never look at a base/touring and snub my nose. Every person has their own thing, and the Nismo just does it for me. Doesn't make it better...just makes it me. Just thought i'd throw out an opinion of why someone with no experience in any 370z would only buy the Nismo. yoyoPR likes this.

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01-11-2012, 03:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
dweedlebug Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 97 Drives: '11 Nismo #142 - Red Rep Power: 18	I bought my Nismo because it was the best deal I thought I was going to get anytime soon. I searched for over 3yrs for a 370Z. Emailed dealers in a 300 mile radius, got firm prices in writing, drove 150+ miles to test drive/inspect and make offers on others, played the year-end/early spring/leftover models/etc. cards for leverage. All but one were non-Nismo's. In a perfect world, I'd want the looks of the Nismo (yes, the looks) and the creature comforts of the Touring, but that's not a car Nissan makes. Overall, performance between the Nismo and non-Nismo are mildly negligable. I eventually found a private seller with a 2011 Nismo with 1,700 miles on it, floor mats, lighted kicks, trunk mat, locking lugs, and the cargo cover from the Touring. He wanted $33k, I was all in. Got it last September and don't reget anything about it. Gotta love Ebay.