Convince me to get a Nismo 370z.

mick · 01-30-2010, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Interesting thing I have noticed the Op has not given any responses, makes me wonder about the intention of the question.... Maybe he just wants to stir things?

maybe he is still undecided

djsizzy · 01-30-2010, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triple's

Interesting thing I have noticed the Op has not given any responses, makes me wonder about the intention of the question.... Maybe he just wants to stir things?

As if there weren't already enough of these debates elsewhere in the form.

mick · 01-30-2010, 12:24 PM

surprisingly, for a limited production car, people can buy it rather easily. i thought it would be tougher to find it but that isn't true.

vipor · 01-30-2010, 01:06 PM

get a civic and quit whining

Seacrest OUT!

FuszNissan · 01-30-2010, 01:15 PM

they already play on the name. 3.7 Liter

mick · 01-30-2010, 01:24 PM

sounds like most of you guys really use all the horsepower that the engine can generate

i am in the minority, i am definitely not using much of it.

vipor · 01-30-2010, 02:19 PM

Base + Sport + Mats/Kicks/Aero = ~$32,200

Nismo + Mats/Kicks = ~$37,600

I AM A NISMO OWNER

$5,400 can easily buy some Coilovers, the Nismo bar package, exhaust, and a Cobb. That will be better than the Nismo.

I personally like the cosmetics and wheels, and the fact that it's "limited edition" (not really.) If I didn't feel that way I would've financed the same $40k-ish and gotten the parts I listed above plus an In-Dash, CAI, and headers.

EDIT: forgot about the oil cooler that I now have too.

frost · 01-30-2010, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vipor

Base + Sport + Mats/Kicks/Aero = ~$32,200

Nismo + Mats/Kicks = ~$37,600

I AM A NISMO OWNER

$5,400 can easily buy some Coilovers, the Nismo bar package, exhaust, and a Cobb. That will be better than the Nismo.

I personally like the cosmetics and wheels, and the fact that it's "limited edition" (not really.) If I didn't feel that way I would've financed the same $40k-ish and gotten the parts I listed above plus an In-Dash, CAI, and headers.

Vipor, you're the man. Because someone saying they spent the extra money because they wanted a limited edition car is the best answer anyone could give, because it's the only answer that actually makes sense.
I bought a camaro SS for example. It wasn't really that much more HP than the z28, but I paid the extra money for the exclusivity. And there is nothing wrong with that, until I try to convince people that the car is something that it was not.

vipor · 01-30-2010, 02:34 PM

People ALWAYS ask me if it's faster than a regular Z. I always tell them the truth. Theoretically, it's faster around a track, but it's the same in a straight line. Most of the people that ask about 1/4 mile times are domestic guys, but not all. It's a "track" car (sans oil cooler, pads, and better tires.)

I love the concept of a Base/Sport as it gets you what I would consider the "have-to-have" upgrades available with none of the fluff. SRM, VLSD, Brakes, 19"s.

If you want some fluff, then that's what the Touring is for. Leather, Bose, Heated Seats (in TX wtf?), Power Seats (in a 2-seater wtf?).

Get a NISMO if you're a fanboy (in a good way) and love having that "wtf is that?!" look when you pass people. Met one of my GF's coworker's husbands the other day and he actually thought it was a Porsche. I replied "almost, half the money, just as fast, and more reliable."

galtamar · 01-31-2010, 01:07 AM

I got a NISMO and was mostly because of its exterior look. So when I was factoring the price of it vs a Base/Sport w an AMUSE bodykit (or similar) plus some nice good quality rims and tires, the NISMO was the clear winner.

BLUESLATE · 01-31-2010, 01:14 AM

Save some dough now... and get the Amuse kit.

SoCal 370Z · 01-31-2010, 01:22 AM

A decade from now the factory Nismo will have more residual value than a standard Z. It's a unique factory model.

frost · 01-31-2010, 10:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCal 370Z

A decade from now the factory Nismo will have more residual value than a standard Z. It's a unique factory model.

Anyone buying a mass produced car hoping for any kind of resale value ... well, you know.

roplusbee · 01-31-2010, 01:55 AM

Wow. This thread did go in a wierd direction. Kinda ike walking into a bar fight, lol. I purchased a NISMO, but not for the added resale value (I plan on keeping it for a very long time) or added "track" goodies. I got it because it is visually pleasing (to me). Once I get a good feel for the way it drives, I will probably go F/I and really have some fun. It's not for folks that are looking for value, but for those that want something a little different. If I would have gone with a Base/Sport, Iwould have been looking to get aero, wheels, sounds, and still go F/I. The first 2 are already taken care of from the factory, so I just have to work on the last 2. Just worked out for me.

xfrgtr · 01-31-2010, 05:18 AM

Tsukuba, Japan

Nissan Nismo 370Z 1:06.643
Nissan Nismo 350Z 1:06.663
Nissan 370Z 1:06.669

Tsukuba lap records - FastestLaps.com

01-30-2010, 01:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	get a civic and quit whining Seacrest OUT! __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-30-2010, 01:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 543	they already play on the name. 3.7 Liter __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

01-30-2010, 02:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	Base + Sport + Mats/Kicks/Aero = ~$32,200 Nismo + Mats/Kicks = ~$37,600 I AM A NISMO OWNER $5,400 can easily buy some Coilovers, the Nismo bar package, exhaust, and a Cobb. That will be better than the Nismo. I personally like the cosmetics and wheels, and the fact that it's "limited edition" (not really.) If I didn't feel that way I would've financed the same $40k-ish and gotten the parts I listed above plus an In-Dash, CAI, and headers. EDIT: forgot about the oil cooler that I now have too. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers Last edited by vipor; 01-30-2010 at 02:26 PM.

01-30-2010, 02:34 PM	#9 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 43 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 50	People ALWAYS ask me if it's faster than a regular Z. I always tell them the truth. Theoretically, it's faster around a track, but it's the same in a straight line. Most of the people that ask about 1/4 mile times are domestic guys, but not all. It's a "track" car (sans oil cooler, pads, and better tires.) I love the concept of a Base/Sport as it gets you what I would consider the "have-to-have" upgrades available with none of the fluff. SRM, VLSD, Brakes, 19"s. If you want some fluff, then that's what the Touring is for. Leather, Bose, Heated Seats (in TX wtf?), Power Seats (in a 2-seater wtf?). Get a NISMO if you're a fanboy (in a good way) and love having that "wtf is that?!" look when you pass people. Met one of my GF's coworker's husbands the other day and he actually thought it was a Porsche. I replied "almost, half the money, just as fast, and more reliable." __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-31-2010, 01:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
BLUESLATE Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Top Secret Posts: 390 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Rep Power: 17	Save some dough now... and get the Amuse kit. __________________ Special Thanks to Counterspace Garage, RareJDM LLC, and Dave's Garage. Rota wheels give me nightmare. Thus, it makes Rota wheels the wheels of my dreams. barf

01-30-2010, 12:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	surprisingly, for a limited production car, people can buy it rather easily. i thought it would be tougher to find it but that isn't true.

01-30-2010, 01:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
mick Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: California Posts: 903 Drives: Used to drive a 370z Rep Power: 17	sounds like most of you guys really use all the horsepower that the engine can generate i am in the minority, i am definitely not using much of it.

01-31-2010, 01:07 AM	#10 (permalink)
galtamar Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z NISMO 2010 Rep Power: 17	I got a NISMO and was mostly because of its exterior look. So when I was factoring the price of it vs a Base/Sport w an AMUSE bodykit (or similar) plus some nice good quality rims and tires, the NISMO was the clear winner.

01-31-2010, 01:22 AM	#12 (permalink)
SoCal 370Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: US of A Posts: 2,842 Drives: Answers Rep Power: 34	A decade from now the factory Nismo will have more residual value than a standard Z. It's a unique factory model. __________________ ( Click to show/hide ) Why I NEVER say NO to the Panda Lou Fusz!!!

01-31-2010, 01:55 AM	#14 (permalink)
roplusbee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 2,360 Drives: 2007 350Z NISMO Rep Power: 23	Wow. This thread did go in a wierd direction. Kinda ike walking into a bar fight, lol. I purchased a NISMO, but not for the added resale value (I plan on keeping it for a very long time) or added "track" goodies. I got it because it is visually pleasing (to me). Once I get a good feel for the way it drives, I will probably go F/I and really have some fun. It's not for folks that are looking for value, but for those that want something a little different. If I would have gone with a Base/Sport, Iwould have been looking to get aero, wheels, sounds, and still go F/I. The first 2 are already taken care of from the factory, so I just have to work on the last 2. Just worked out for me. __________________ 2007 350Z NISMO #0618: Zerolift \| UPREV \| F.I. \| Greddy \| Competition Clutch \| Injector Dynamics \| Aeromotive \| Pioneer \| JL

01-31-2010, 05:18 AM	#15 (permalink)
xfrgtr Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: miami,fl Posts: 171 Drives: 09' 370z nismo Rep Power: 17	Tsukuba, Japan Nissan Nismo 370Z 1:06.643 Nissan Nismo 350Z 1:06.663 Nissan 370Z 1:06.669 Tsukuba lap records - FastestLaps.com

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