Totaled my 95 Z today / Thinking about a Nismo

BeachZTT · 08-19-2010, 07:48 AM

Welcome! Very sorry to hear about your loss. Hope no one was hurt. You won't be disappointed with a 370Z no matter which flavor you choose. Having always owned a t-top version we had to do a roadster but that certainly isn't for everyone.

Best of luck in your quest. I think the only way you could go wrong is not getting another Z.

KaienZ34 · 08-19-2010, 10:15 AM

I really wanted the nismo, but also wanted leather seats and the little others so i test drove each and in the end went with Touring/Sport and never looked back. You will be happy no matter which one you go with.

Jamaica · 08-19-2010, 10:19 AM

Ya get the touring with sports package better value to me

kevin1985912 · 08-19-2010, 01:45 PM

Just check our the "parts for sell" section of the forum, see how many nismo parts are for sell, seems like people spend the extra money to get the nismo, and later on took off the nismo parts and replaced with aftermarket parts. If you are going to mod your car, get the sport/w touring.

pauley · 08-19-2010, 09:28 PM

I'm sorry to hear your z is R.I.P. I loved my 94 z cherry red pearl with black guts, that was just a classic/sexy body style. I still regret selling her

elm_tx · 08-20-2010, 07:05 PM

Here are some resized pics of the car, I took them today. Notice on the hood I'm showing a small dimple with cracked paint, there is a matching one on the other side of the hood. That's where the motor came up off the mounts and dented the hood. Neither front tire points in the same direction with the drivers side having broken linkage (not shown). The adjust put the body work and frame work at $6000, that does not include any suspension or motor mount repair.
Just put adjustable hydraulic struts on her, she was fun to drive, hate to see her go.

On the flip side, should be in a new Nismo by next weekend!!!

Thanks to every ones comments, I enjoyed reading them!!!

galtamar · 08-20-2010, 07:29 PM

I daily drive the NISMO around 80 miles daily w/o complain. But it is stiff so you should drive both models before making your decision....

elm_tx · 08-20-2010, 07:38 PM

Guess I'll find out when I test drive it, but I have a 96 Vette that feels like it almost has no spring, it's real harsh. The 300 was real tight when I replaced the struts with hydraulic adjustables, and set them to their tightest settings. Felt like the car would maybe dip an inch when I hit bumps. Don't mind either.

Is the nismo worse? Like I said, I'll find out when I test drive one, just curious.

theDreamer · 08-20-2010, 07:47 PM

elm_tx, where in Houston are you?
If you have a chance, come out to Planet Zero tomorrow evening and hang out. Not sure if anyone is bringing a Nismo out but give you a chance to see a few cars in Houston. I test drove a Nismo a few weeks ago and it was not that bad of a ride, but I have been in much worse so all stock 370z rides are comfortable for me.

elm_tx · 08-20-2010, 08:33 PM

I'm in Houston (obviously), 290 - beltway 8 area/Jersey Village. Where is Planet Zero? And what happens there on Saturday nights? If it's a 20 something crowd then I probably don't fit in. I like to RV, hunt, fish and drive like a nut (never did grow out of that one...lol) and NASCAR races. Not much into the bar scene anymore.

theDreamer · 08-20-2010, 08:36 PM

Once a month there is a meet for imports/domestics at Planet Zero, it is at Kirkwood & Westheimer. You get all types that show up, from good clean cars to the lower end, from age 30 to 20.
Since you are in JV, have you stopped by Baker Nissan? They have two Nismo models when I was there last week, a white & black model.

elm_tx · 08-20-2010, 08:44 PM

JV? Junior Varsity? lmao.... wtf?

Have not talked to that dealership yet. I'm planning to hit a couple of dealerships this weekend with the intent of driving out next weekend. Still dealing with the insurance company. I'm a bit beat up and don't want the Insurance Company to tie things up til I know I'm good to go. I think it's just bruises, but want to know first.

In the mean time I want to check out the diff between the Nismo and the 370sport/touring package. I really think I want the Nismo performance and will only miss the stereo and leather seats of the others. But that can be fixed with aftermarket sound system and Ricaro seats. Or so I think....lol

theDreamer · 08-20-2010, 08:47 PM

JV = Jersey Village, short hand (how I always said it).
If you want to meet at Baker Nissan tomorrow I can introduce you to some of the guys there, they can also help you out with the seats and audio.

elm_tx · 08-20-2010, 08:57 PM

Interesting, what's your tie in to that dealership. Not opposed to the idea, but would prefer full disclosure if you don't mind.

theDreamer · 08-20-2010, 09:09 PM

Baker Nissan/Baker Tuning works on my car, they have done my supercharger install and other parts I need.
I get no money or payoff for bringing people to them, there goal is to get people parts they want without any of the BS. I basically help people to Baker Tuning/Baker Nissan if they need parts and do not know where to get them.

No pressure, if you do not want to meet up I can understand that.

08-19-2010, 07:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 18	Welcome! Very sorry to hear about your loss. Hope no one was hurt. You won't be disappointed with a 370Z no matter which flavor you choose. Having always owned a t-top version we had to do a roadster but that certainly isn't for everyone. Best of luck in your quest. I think the only way you could go wrong is not getting another Z. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-19-2010, 10:15 AM	#2 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 178	I really wanted the nismo, but also wanted leather seats and the little others so i test drove each and in the end went with Touring/Sport and never looked back. You will be happy no matter which one you go with. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

08-19-2010, 01:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
kevin1985912 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Age: 39 Posts: 285 Drives: 370zMT touring sport Rep Power: 17	Just check our the "parts for sell" section of the forum, see how many nismo parts are for sell, seems like people spend the extra money to get the nismo, and later on took off the nismo parts and replaced with aftermarket parts. If you are going to mod your car, get the sport/w touring. __________________ FI non resonated test pipes, CBE. Stillen G3 intakes, Amuse Kit, KW V3 coilovers, SSR Type F, Blackout headlights. 3M clear bra, UpRev tune, 320whp, 260 wtq http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ect-raven.html

08-19-2010, 09:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
pauley Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Md Posts: 103 Drives: 09 370Z + 07 G35S Rep Power: 16	I'm sorry to hear your z is R.I.P. I loved my 94 z cherry red pearl with black guts, that was just a classic/sexy body style. I still regret selling her __________________ 2009 370Z Blk/Blk Touring/Sport + 2007 G35SModified

08-20-2010, 07:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
elm_tx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 51 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 15	galtamar --- Guess I'll find out when I test drive it, but I have a 96 Vette that feels like it almost has no spring, it's real harsh. The 300 was real tight when I replaced the struts with hydraulic adjustables, and set them to their tightest settings. Felt like the car would maybe dip an inch when I hit bumps. Don't mind either. Is the nismo worse? Like I said, I'll find out when I test drive one, just curious.

08-19-2010, 10:19 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 74	Ya get the touring with sports package better value to me

08-20-2010, 07:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
galtamar Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z NISMO 2010 Rep Power: 17	I daily drive the NISMO around 80 miles daily w/o complain. But it is stiff so you should drive both models before making your decision....

08-20-2010, 07:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	elm_tx, where in Houston are you? If you have a chance, come out to Planet Zero tomorrow evening and hang out. Not sure if anyone is bringing a Nismo out but give you a chance to see a few cars in Houston. I test drove a Nismo a few weeks ago and it was not that bad of a ride, but I have been in much worse so all stock 370z rides are comfortable for me. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-20-2010, 08:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
elm_tx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 51 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 15	theDreamer I'm in Houston (obviously), 290 - beltway 8 area/Jersey Village. Where is Planet Zero? And what happens there on Saturday nights? If it's a 20 something crowd then I probably don't fit in. I like to RV, hunt, fish and drive like a nut (never did grow out of that one...lol) and NASCAR races. Not much into the bar scene anymore.

08-20-2010, 08:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Once a month there is a meet for imports/domestics at Planet Zero, it is at Kirkwood & Westheimer. You get all types that show up, from good clean cars to the lower end, from age 30 to 20. Since you are in JV, have you stopped by Baker Nissan? They have two Nismo models when I was there last week, a white & black model. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-20-2010, 08:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
elm_tx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 51 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 15	JV? Junior Varsity? lmao.... wtf? Have not talked to that dealership yet. I'm planning to hit a couple of dealerships this weekend with the intent of driving out next weekend. Still dealing with the insurance company. I'm a bit beat up and don't want the Insurance Company to tie things up til I know I'm good to go. I think it's just bruises, but want to know first. In the mean time I want to check out the diff between the Nismo and the 370sport/touring package. I really think I want the Nismo performance and will only miss the stereo and leather seats of the others. But that can be fixed with aftermarket sound system and Ricaro seats. Or so I think....lol

08-20-2010, 08:47 PM	#13 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	JV = Jersey Village, short hand (how I always said it). If you want to meet at Baker Nissan tomorrow I can introduce you to some of the guys there, they can also help you out with the seats and audio. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

08-20-2010, 08:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
elm_tx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 51 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 15	Interesting, what's your tie in to that dealership. Not opposed to the idea, but would prefer full disclosure if you don't mind.

08-20-2010, 09:09 PM	#15 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	Baker Nissan/Baker Tuning works on my car, they have done my supercharger install and other parts I need. I get no money or payoff for bringing people to them, there goal is to get people parts they want without any of the BS. I basically help people to Baker Tuning/Baker Nissan if they need parts and do not know where to get them. No pressure, if you do not want to meet up I can understand that. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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