Anti Nismo sentiment

shadoquad

Don't let 'em get to you. Nismo Z's are cool cars. All 370Z's are, and if it makes you happy, then that's all that's important.

This kind of sentiment is worrisome to me, though. Sorry, I own a base model "sparrow". Guess I'll just have to slum it with the priuses and focuses.

torpedo2k

I have read many of the arguments for and against the added cost. There have been many stupid comments on both sides. Many have expressed they way I feel much better than I could. I think we wouldn't have near as much drama on the forum without the NISMO. I hope this thread doesnt turn out like the other discussion threads.
I like the car. Its fun to drive. I am happy with the price I paid. As for what others think...

I haven't driven another 370. I hope to soon. Last Z I drove before mine was the 350.

Cmike2780

I didn't realize I had a sparrow either. At least we're not on the endangered species list I suppose.

I don't think anyone is really bashing on the Nismo. Some just prefer to have a factory modified ride while others want to do it on thier own. At the end of the day, it's the same car. No need to argue.

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corner3garage

everyone I know loves the nismos!

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Blue370tt

I think Nismos look good but was expecting more performance. Another 18 HP is not what all Z lovers wanted. We wanted the Nismo to be a ZR1 equivalent to the normal 370z and its not.

Still a cool car though.

Waiz

Forums bring out unnecessary arguments all the time.

AT vs MT, Nismo vs Base, Base vs Sport, GTM vs Stillen, etc etc...

These arguments will never end, it's just best to ignore them and save yoyrself from the drama.

shadoquad

dP3NGU1N

I'm planning to get a Nismo because of the body kit. Everything else will likely get swapped out but I think the body kit is great off the lot. I simply don't want to be bothered spending weeks picking out a kit, making it fit, repainting etc. Anyone else who's done it before knows it can be a real pain in the arse. Furthermore buying the kit afterward is something ridiculous like $6k w/ spoiler!? Add that to the base sport and you might as well get the nismo IMO =\

thoughts? Am I wrong?

shadoquad

Oh no, Penguin. I absolutely agree. If you're planning on a body kit from the jump, I think it's an excellent value!

LuckyJinx

You guys should definitely write a book.

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dP3NGU1N

I'd buy it!

HKYStormFront

since i don't own a 370z at all, but have driven most varieties of them now (as well as a whole boatload of other great sports cars), i'd like to throw an "outsider's opinion" in on this. the 370z nismo is a great car for people who like the "out of the box" performance. it's perfect for people who prefer to have a "factory tuned" car with stiffer than normal suspension and different exterior and interior pieces, backed by factory warranty and OEM fitment and reliability. i will say this though, it doesn't feel, to me, any different from a 370z w/ the sport package. when my friend first got his Z33 nismo and i actually got to drive it hard, not only was a grinning from ear to ear, but i couldn't stop thinking "Wow! This is awesome!". the car felt completely different from a regular 350z. it was 10x more responsive and the steering was razor sharp. it's not as fast as a 370 but the feeling of it being "something special" was there. to me, that's the only place the 370z nismo lacks. where the 370z nismo just feels like another trim level, the 350z nismo felt like a whole new animal. both are good cars but maybe that's why some people "hate" on the nismo 370z, maybe it wasn't quite "enough" of a difference to justify. don't take my comments wrong, i still like the nismo 370 a lot and i'd love to have one. i'm just trying to, possibly, identify where the "haters" with legitimate comments (not pointless ramblings of people who've never driven the car) are coming from

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Equinox

Shamu you're a little ridiculous lol

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christian370z

See Shamu, this even comes from other Nismo owners.

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