370Z disappointment -is Nismo the cure?

Isamu · 10-25-2013, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

You were doing so well in this post and then you just veered off so quickly.
I hope you mention of the Corvette and Mini is from long extended first hand experience, since as you said it takes more than a short 1 hour test drive. Additionally, no one talks down on the Nismo, they say the value of the purchase could be obtained better through other sources.

as a NISMO owner, I can mostly attest to this.. only I paid for my NISMO what a sport model Z cost so I can't complain to much

FortuneLSX-TT · 10-25-2013, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

as a NISMO owner, I can mostly attest to this.. only I paid for my NISMO what a sport model Z cost so I can't complain to much

Ditto. I don't know what all the fuss has ever been about. Don't think its worth the price, don't buy it.

For me, bigger rims, aero, suspension, and exhaust for 3k was not a bad option at all. I got mine new for 36 and a half. I don't see people complaining about all the Touring models being how much more for some leather.

Coincidentally, the argument "Why pay more for parts that you're going to replace" doesn't hold water either. You replace your exhaust on a base 370Z, and you've got some scrap metal? I was able to sell my Nismo exhaust to get my new exhaust for a fraction of the price.

Chuck33079 · 10-25-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by FortuneLSX-TT

Ditto. I don't know what all the fuss has ever been about. Don't think its worth the price, don't buy it.

For me, bigger rims, aero, suspension, and exhaust for 3k was not a bad option at all. I got mine new for 36 and a half. I don't see people complaining about all the Touring models being how much more for some leather.

Coincidentally, the argument "Why pay more for parts that you're going to replace" doesn't hold water either. You replace your exhaust on a base 370Z, and you've got some scrap metal? I was able to sell my Nismo exhaust to get my new exhaust for a fraction of the price.

For that it makes sense. At $43k it's a harder sell.

chii370 · 10-25-2013, 09:58 AM

Comparing a mini and a vette to a nissan in build quality and reliability is apples and oranges. All that needs to be said there. I too sold my nismo exhaust for 500. Which means i bought a brand new ark dts for 900 bucks. But some people dont WANT to modify every single thing on their car. Yes u can get aftermarket parts a slight bit better than the nismo has at a fraction of the cost. But my TIME is worth the premium alone. Not only do u have to waste countless hours researching parts, setups, prices. Then u have to find a reliable place to install it using more valuable time and money. Even at 43 its still a damn good deal considering a sport with nav can nip on the heels of 40k. And dont even mention a convertable those are MORE. Its called price of convenience. I got a fantastic car, paid a fair price,and didnt have to do a damn thing but pick it up.

FortuneLSX-TT · 10-25-2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

For that it makes sense. At $43k it's a harder sell.

Yeah, the recent price increases are a bit rough. But I appreciate them helping to keep my trade in value high.

I've seen a few with Bose etc going for 47k now. For 47k... I'm not going with a 370Z. At the same time you can easily option out a Touring Sport to around 42k. Which gets you some leather, ok sound system, and some navigation. Totally not worth it to me, but to others completely justified.

I do think the Nismo Z and the 370Z in general is in a weird class though. It's gets compared up to the Cayman S and Z06 and at the same time gets compared down to the BRZ/FRS. It's an oddball that doesn't quite fit in, and I'm ok with that.

Isamu · 10-25-2013, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

For that it makes sense. At $43k it's a harder sell.

meh, even at 43.. it's not TERRIBLE... I have seen a few cars for got much more then they are worth..

10-25-2013, 09:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
chii370 Track Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: . Posts: 642 Drives: . Rep Power: 18	Comparing a mini and a vette to a nissan in build quality and reliability is apples and oranges. All that needs to be said there. I too sold my nismo exhaust for 500. Which means i bought a brand new ark dts for 900 bucks. But some people dont WANT to modify every single thing on their car. Yes u can get aftermarket parts a slight bit better than the nismo has at a fraction of the cost. But my TIME is worth the premium alone. Not only do u have to waste countless hours researching parts, setups, prices. Then u have to find a reliable place to install it using more valuable time and money. Even at 43 its still a damn good deal considering a sport with nav can nip on the heels of 40k. And dont even mention a convertable those are MORE. Its called price of convenience. I got a fantastic car, paid a fair price,and didnt have to do a damn thing but pick it up. Last edited by chii370; 10-25-2013 at 10:02 AM.

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