Base and mods or nismo?

OptionZero

depends how much effort you want to put into stuff

Even on a nismo you'll be swapping stuff out, so starting with a base isn't a bad idea

there are some items where I think the Nismo is more cost effective: nismo aero kit, and the 2015+ recaros

engine is the same
brakes are the same
suspension is getting thrown out
wheels - Nismos are useable as track wheels, the lesser wheels maybe too narrow

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