Do you think this will negatively or positively impact the prices for new, non-tech nismos sitting on the lot? Just curious. It could be viewed either way:
1. Customer wants non-tech. Nissan doesn't make them anymore. Supply is low + demand is high = higher price/ less room to bargain
2. Reports show more tech models have been sold. Nissan discontinues non-tech version. Dealerships are looking to get rid of the non-tech nismos to get tech versions in.

...Does my rational make sense?

Nissan at least is giving us something that improves the car again. My old Advan Sports were okay, but they weren't any better than the RE 50's. The S001's were marginally better, but it should have been more aggressive. The Nismo suspension is tight enough to handle a stickier tire without it feeling like it's going to roll over on it's self from the extra stick.

It's gone a long way from the 1st gen Nismo's. 3.91 (3.69 for auto's) gears, Exedy clutch, better tires, recaro seats, GTR brake fluid, hardened brake lines, tech features, and blacked out headlights.

Those are genuine improvements, too bad it took the span of 8 years. An optional package that upgraded the oil cooler, differential, and brake pads would have been an easier sell than the outdated nav system.

Not sure where that 3463 weight is coming from. Nissan put out the 2018 Nismo 370Z weighs 3339lbs. The Auto was 3389.

I still love my 13' Nismo. The color, wheels, body kit, more aggressive suspension tuning, the fact that this is my 2nd Z34, and a rumored new one coming out (whenever or if ever that happens) holds me steadfast.

Interesting, fund a review, and I see the Dunlop tires on it
http://driving.ca/nissan/370z/review...san-370z-nismo

I think non enthusiasts buy the Nismo as a look at me car, so the need for non tech is low. This is why you find so many used New Nismo cars. People buy them for show. Find out the ride is really hard. They're too stupid to realize Swift Spec -R will fix that and improve performance. And they sell the Nismo. Hence a wide selection of used Nismo's since 2016. The non tech nismo will be in high demand a few years down the line, when REAL enthusiasts want a used Z nismoin the $20k range. They will prefer the non tech model.

These mid life crisis fukk boys buying the Nismo now, don't even know what they bought.

Nissan has the 2018 on their configurator now. The Nismo comes in magnetic black, with pearl white as a $395 option. No more red or silver. Seriously?

I wish they did a grey :(

Is that gun metallic a different color than previous years? Looks darker and more blue in the pictures.

I can understand the red. The red on the red accent line just looked stupid. But SILVER? That was the ONLY color of interest for me. I guess I'll be going out today and hunt a Silver 2017, non tech nismo. Nissan just doesn't know **** about ****. Everything is bottom line.

Yes, the choices are a 2017 in the color you want, vs a 2018 in a color you don't want but with the Exedy and Dunlops. As for me, I wanted red. :mad: Do they really anticipate selling so few of these cars that it wouldn't pay them to set up to spray some body parts in silver and red? Or God forbid, yellow or blue? You'd think that if 2018 really is the last year for the 370Z Nismo, they'd give us one color option (black and white are not colors).

Rant over.

MIDNIGHT Blue!!!

I'm torn between upgrading to a '18 NISMO or just sticking to my plan and purchasing a GTR.. Always loved the NISMO but for that price, I could probably find a used GTR around the same range.

Street price is$42,000. A used GT-R is 60,000 in questionable condition and maintenance is a lot more expensive.

You can still get the red in Canada but not the silver. Might be worth it to have it shipped. I hate it when these companies offer or don't offer something in one region and not the other. I get they are two different countries but were are not talking China here. They are literally next door to each other. Canada doesn't get the Heritage addition which blows my mind considering it is a stripe package and 3 leather bits. Canada didn't get the sport package for years either it went from base to touring although we get it this year. Sorry for the rant but I think things like paint and stripe packages should be available North America wide.

Actually maintenance costs didn't actually cross my mind so I'm glad you mentioned it; However right after I posted, I saw an article mentioning a new Z will be unveiled this year (sorry if this is old news). Might wait to see what that entails.

Also, do you think I'd be hard to find a used GTR in good condition? Or would you say the original owners just rag them the f*** out then move on? Thanks for the advice guys!

The lower the miles, the better.

Exterior 10 out of 10, Drivability 14 out of 15, Performance 9 out of 10... I'd have to agree! :D