Sport vs Sport Tech
 

I'm looking to buy a new 2016. I've figured out what I want except for one thing. Should I get the sport tech, or save the $3500 and get the sport, and install an aftermarket head unit.
I've heard that adding an aftermarket head unit with the Bose system can be a pain due to the weird ohms of the Bose.
Any thoughts anyone?

I went the head unit route. The sound quality cannot be duplicated by Nissan in a million years.

But I guess it's personal preference

I have a Bose system in my Maxima. Swapped out the old Bose HU for a new Pioneer touch screen with backup camera, BT, USB and SD inputs (no NAV). All I had to do was buy the accessory converter for the existing Bose speakers (plugs in series with the existing wiring harness). Works great. Got it all from Crutchfield.

Oh nice, I didn't know there was a converter. Honestly I wasn't sure I wanted the sports tech since I know installing a new HU will improve the sound right away. If there's a converter for a new HU, Looks like I'll go that route then! Thanks!

No highs no lows, must be Bose.

but the tech also gets the navigation and reverse cam...

I like my centre cubby though. sorta.

back up cam would have been nice though

@bmuller84, what's your D-I-Y ability? Wiring up a camera is not pleasant, there are a lot of disassembly steps to get the wiring from the rear to the front, and fitment has to work (which isn't always straightforward). Counting labor, you probably won't save money if you DIY, but you may like the end result better, and that could be a game changer if you keep the car a long time (and nobody hits it).

I have the roadster, so lots of road noise with the soft top closed (and about the same with it open! LOL!!). Not much room for speakers, but the Bose system sounds great and everything integrates well, although the system is dated--even navigation is dated, but still, it integrates, and it's keypad, rotatory dial, and touch screen all at once. So for the price, it's "great." It will never be "awesome," but if you want "awesome" that really fits better with a high-priced Audi rather than Nissan. The 370Z is basically a Porsche Cayman for half the up front cost (or less) and half the maintenance cost (or less). It's a "great" car, but not an "awesome" car--unless you take into consideration it doesn't bleed the bank account. So maybe a "great" tech package is enough for you, maybe you want more--that's your choice.

If you're getting a hard-top then there's much more room for equipment, so that may make a difference. It's a light car with a P-I-T-A clutch and a lot of power, so for the first six months you may want to keep the stereo off and the tach in the peripheral vision, because driving with traffic and different vehicle speeds and shifting and merging and--it can be a lot to manage. Visibility isn't great, and those tiny side mirrors don't help.

For what it is, the factory system is "great," sounds "great" and has enough volume, plus is very compact. Personally, I need more USB power ports, but that's easy enough to add. If you decide to DIY there are awesome people here with How-Tos (and they're really well-done) who are quite passionate and will lend assistance where possible.

Best of luck!