Is sport package a must?

Eric

I would say that the biggest reason to get the sport package would be for the 19" Rays. Personally, I don't like the look of the 18" standard rim, but you can always buy after market rims.

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Montez

I agree, I think that the 07-08 350Z rims look better than the 18's on the 370. The subtle changes they did them made them look worse.

litesky

Got the sports for the wheels and the brakes.

Red__Zed

I love the 18's on the base model. I prefer their look to the sport package rims, I just wish they were lighter and wider. That's just me though.

If the wheels are a selling point, you can pretty easily get ~$700 for the base model rims, and pick up the sport rims for around a grand.

I would skip the Akebono's and go straight to a real set of brakes if you need them, personally. For a small amount more invested, you can snag yourself a nicer set of brakes.

The VLSD might be nice, if you want one, you can snag one for ~$400. I am debating throwing one on my car until I decide which LSD I want.

Especially since you're getting a good deal on the car-- the sport package becomes a cost of more than $3k, and it's definitely not worth it at that point.