2018 370Z pricing announced

NecioVato

I'm just mind boggled that the Nismo edition (which isn't really 'special' anymore bc they made it a trim level for numerous cars) is close to $50k. I mean, anyone who is considering a new vs used - it's hard to justify getting a Nismo edition for that much. I mean, the minor upgrades here and there - still doesn't do anything to me. Either bring on a new Z35 or at least look to increase the HP and performance in the car in general. I feel like this car hasn't changed (bc it hasn't) in the last 9 years.

**Disclaimer - I LOVE my Z - I wouldn't trade it for anything else at the moment but if I was looking at a new Z - I could easily cross shop it against better vehicles out there for either a little more or much less money. Just saying.

UNKNOWN_370

That's why they make a base and a sport. Those insignificant mods and minor updates on the nismo, keep your car from flexing on track. That's race car shyt. Not even our competitors come with that. Those are mods that are typically outsourced in the aftermarket and cost about $8,000 by themselves. Then you get the akebono lsd, recaros and now the exedy clutch.

If you're not into religious tracking? You buy the sport model. Nissan didn't add 18 HP to the nismo to make it faster. They added 18HP to compensate for the extra weight of EXPENSIVE body bracing. So if you're not on track? You won't be losing out if you buy a sport!

Let's not forget the Nismo has different shocks, Yamaha dampers, different tires and wheels. I think that street price being $42,000 is a really good deal.

Getting rid of the base nismo was dumb as fukk though. They just alienated the hardcore enthusiast who cares about taking 50lbs out their car.

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babyzilla

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?

UNKNOWN_370

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.

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