Boosted or not

pck823 · 02-24-2020, 06:46 PM

Hey everyone! Been lurking for a little while. Subjective of course, but I'm having a tough time of picking between a black single-turbo 2011 (super-minty) or an equally nice pearl white 16 Nismo with top-shelf suspension.

2011 - love the fact that it's already got a BP single turbo kit and a ton of other nice mods. Coilovers are mid-grade BC BR's, super low miles, drive ready. Con's I see is older car (value), stock OEM bumpers (non-Nismo), exhaust may be a little on the loud side (FI CBE with CF mufflers).

2016 - love the suspension set up (Motion Control Systems 2-way w/ remote reservoirs), billet UCA's, end links, camber arms, toe links, high-end paint correction and ceramic coating, oil cooler, (custom) exhaust, tech package so things like BT, nav (nice to have/not a must-have).

Car will not be a DD...north GA mountains on nice weekends, MAYBE some track days, but otherwise a toy to take out when it's nice and I don't feel like riding a motorcycle...

I'm not financing so I'm not looking at loan to value, but I am acutely aware that my track record for flipping cars (not necessarily at a profit :/ ) may allow greater investment recovery with the Nismo...

So here's a question - the 2011 is modded and I'm confident that the work has been done exceptionally well. Would YOU buy a modded car assuming the same caveat or would you prefer to mod yourself? Just trying to consider re-sale down the road...

Either way, I'm gonna have big fun - I live in the same town as Z1!

Gooch · 02-24-2020, 10:43 PM

Even if done right.. a boosted Z's days are numbered. How long until you're dumping $8-10k into a new motor? If you want boost and you have an extra $10k laying around.. then you have yourself a super deal. Otherwise, pass and go with the Nismo. Just remember there's nothing like building a car yourself. Nobody will know it in and out better than you, and if something goes wrong then you can conveniently rely on yourself to fix it rather than a previous owner, provided they are cooperating. Good luck and have fun.

I used to live right by Z1.. now I live on the opposite side of the country.. Jealous!

Ultrakla$$ic · 02-25-2020, 05:42 AM

I'd get the Nismo

NismoZ34_4Me · 02-25-2020, 03:31 PM

Safest bet is to get the Nismo and boost it yourself.

Quicksilvers · 02-26-2020, 02:26 AM

Really depends on the quality of the build on the 2011 and if it has the right supporting mods. I would have to inspect it myself. If you desire a boosted Z you better have the funds set aside and an replacement short block or long block on your engine stand in case catastrophic failure occurs. When done right a boosted set up on a Z can last for years and years to come if done correctly. A 2016 Nismo Z with suspension work done is always very nice. If you want a N/A set up you can’t go wrong with a Nismo Z. I don’t see anything wrong with purchasing a modded Z. Just make sure to inspect whatever Z you would like to purchase and talk to the owner of the Z you are interested in purchasing.Also you will have to test drive the Z as well.

Thesmoke90 · 02-28-2020, 11:28 AM

Save up for a used GTR.

busterbull · 02-28-2020, 03:30 PM

Nismo

dave11 · 02-29-2020, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NismoZ34_4Me

Safest bet is to get the Nismo and boost it yourself.

Yep!

BettyZ · 02-29-2020, 03:08 PM

Def the Nismo. You have no idea what has or hadn't happened to the boosted Z.

Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk

cv129 · 02-29-2020, 11:13 PM

Easy pick, the Nismo.

Unless you have a thorough background of the build, the shop, the usage history of the boosted car, and that you are extremely knowledgeable with this platform (diagnostic and wrenching yourself), I don’t think you should take on a Z that’s already boosted.

Rusty · 03-01-2020, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Easy pick, the Nismo.

Unless you have a thorough background of the build, the shop, the usage history of the boosted car, and that you are extremely knowledgeable with this platform (diagnostic and wrenching yourself), I don’t think you should take on a Z that’s already boosted.

02-24-2020, 06:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
pck823 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: GA Posts: 10 Drives: 16 Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 10	Boosted or not Hey everyone! Been lurking for a little while. Subjective of course, but I'm having a tough time of picking between a black single-turbo 2011 (super-minty) or an equally nice pearl white 16 Nismo with top-shelf suspension. 2011 - love the fact that it's already got a BP single turbo kit and a ton of other nice mods. Coilovers are mid-grade BC BR's, super low miles, drive ready. Con's I see is older car (value), stock OEM bumpers (non-Nismo), exhaust may be a little on the loud side (FI CBE with CF mufflers). 2016 - love the suspension set up (Motion Control Systems 2-way w/ remote reservoirs), billet UCA's, end links, camber arms, toe links, high-end paint correction and ceramic coating, oil cooler, (custom) exhaust, tech package so things like BT, nav (nice to have/not a must-have). Car will not be a DD...north GA mountains on nice weekends, MAYBE some track days, but otherwise a toy to take out when it's nice and I don't feel like riding a motorcycle... I'm not financing so I'm not looking at loan to value, but I am acutely aware that my track record for flipping cars (not necessarily at a profit :/ ) may allow greater investment recovery with the Nismo... So here's a question - the 2011 is modded and I'm confident that the work has been done exceptionally well. Would YOU buy a modded car assuming the same caveat or would you prefer to mod yourself? Just trying to consider re-sale down the road... Either way, I'm gonna have big fun - I live in the same town as Z1!

02-24-2020, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Gooch Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Washington State Posts: 66 Drives: 15 370z 6MT Nismo Rep Power: 8	Even if done right.. a boosted Z's days are numbered. How long until you're dumping $8-10k into a new motor? If you want boost and you have an extra $10k laying around.. then you have yourself a super deal. Otherwise, pass and go with the Nismo. Just remember there's nothing like building a car yourself. Nobody will know it in and out better than you, and if something goes wrong then you can conveniently rely on yourself to fix it rather than a previous owner, provided they are cooperating. Good luck and have fun. I used to live right by Z1.. now I live on the opposite side of the country.. Jealous! __________________ '15 370z Nismo Tech 6MT Magnetic Black, V2 BP Kit 6467, Motordyne e370, ECUTEK\| '06 350z Touring 6MT Carbon Silver

02-25-2020, 05:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ultrakla$$ic Base Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Lowsyana Posts: 131 Drives: 2014 370z Touring A7 Rep Power: 10071	I'd get the Nismo __________________ 2014 370z Sport Touring 7speed AT/QAB PEARL WHITE TRICOLOR/HKS MAX IV GT COILOVERS/VICREZ SPLITTERS/TEXAS DRIFTER SPOILER/GTR START BUTTON/AMSOIL OIL & FILTER/K&N DROP-INS

02-26-2020, 02:26 AM	#5 (permalink)
Quicksilvers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2017 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,039 Drives: 2017 370z Rep Power: 25462	Really depends on the quality of the build on the 2011 and if it has the right supporting mods. I would have to inspect it myself. If you desire a boosted Z you better have the funds set aside and an replacement short block or long block on your engine stand in case catastrophic failure occurs. When done right a boosted set up on a Z can last for years and years to come if done correctly. A 2016 Nismo Z with suspension work done is always very nice. If you want a N/A set up you can’t go wrong with a Nismo Z. I don’t see anything wrong with purchasing a modded Z. Just make sure to inspect whatever Z you would like to purchase and talk to the owner of the Z you are interested in purchasing.Also you will have to test drive the Z as well. JARblue, sx moneypit, jchammond and 1 others like this. __________________ Mr. Clean

02-28-2020, 11:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
Thesmoke90 Base Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 38 Drives: '11 370Z T/S 7AT Rep Power: 6	Save up for a used GTR. __________________ Invidia Gemini CBE / K&N Drop-ins / Firestone Firehawk Indy500 (255/275) / Daily

02-25-2020, 03:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
NismoZ34_4Me Base Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: SoCal Posts: 7 Drives: Nismo Z & 997 Rep Power: 124	Safest bet is to get the Nismo and boost it yourself.

02-28-2020, 03:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
busterbull Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: So Cal Posts: 335 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 45	Nismo

02-29-2020, 03:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
BettyZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Chicagoland Age: 37 Posts: 5,261 Drives: A Garage Queen Rep Power: 2684370	Def the Nismo. You have no idea what has or hadn't happened to the boosted Z. Sent from my SM-G955U using Tapatalk __________________ '14 MB Nismo \| Boost Lab 6870 1.32 AR 553 HP / 471 ft.-lbs. Betty Mods

02-29-2020, 11:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,190 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Easy pick, the Nismo. Unless you have a thorough background of the build, the shop, the usage history of the boosted car, and that you are extremely knowledgeable with this platform (diagnostic and wrenching yourself), I don’t think you should take on a Z that’s already boosted. Rusty and jchammond like this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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