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Originally Posted by 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

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Old 10-27-2010, 05:24 PM   #16 (permalink)
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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.
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.
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Old 10-27-2010, 05:32 PM   #17 (permalink)
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Got the sports for the wheels and the brakes.
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Old 10-27-2010, 05:48 PM   #18 (permalink)
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I was in a similar situation as you where a Base model was left over and was offered to me at a VERY cheap price.. Mine was lease and it was something like 170 bucks less at the time to lease the base compared to the touring/sport I looked at first.

I settled with the base and traded my 18s plus some cash for the 19" rays and purchased a VLSD out of a wrecked 370z. So I'm short the brakes and SRM but I only paid about 1000 out of pocket for the tires and VLSD pumpkin.. Also as a deal when I got it, I received the rear spoiler so I have most of the sport package

Both those things drastically upgraded my Z ... The vlsd is not so entirely necessary if you have a light foot but if you drive spirited its most defiantly worth it.
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Sport and Touring both worth it. As far as the SRM it stays OFF for 95% of my driving, which happens to be as a daily driver/commuter. After driving for more than 42 years, about 38 of those in manual transmission cars and having learned to drive off road in a VW powered dune buggy, I find my muscle memory to shift pretty well ingrained. When I do go for a spirited mountain drive, I switch it on and try not to let habit conflict with the technology as it does work well. If you are a fairly young driver and/or don't have a lot of experience driving an MT you will have a different experience. But it's still a pain in the *** for daily driving/commuting and makes you look like a boy racer when it's revving coming up to every stoplight.
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Is it worth it? Very much so IMO. The rear wing, 19' Rays + tires, brakes, LSD, & SRM is well worth the 3K.
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Yes, it's worth it. Keep looking for another Z.
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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.
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.

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worth it, but not necessary. I'm almost in the same situation as Chuck, I have a Touring (6spd) and put the aero package on. I like the stock 18's actually, but the stock tires were too narrow. They really look pretty good with 245's up front and 275's in the back.

The Sports package is a good deal, but only if you plan to keep it stock for the most part. Since the Touring w/o sport doesn't have a spoiler, no need to worry about filling in the holes for an aftermarket wing for example. The sport Ray's look great, but you could always find them used or go with a custom set. The only regretable thing is the SRM, but that's more of a personal preference than anything else.
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Take a look at a base model brakes (front and rear) and then look at a sport model... The base model brakes look cheap compared to the sports. Especially the fronts. That big caliper and huge rotor round off the performance look of the car. The base model brakes ruin the look in my opinion. Sorry base model guys, just my opinion.

Besides that, the added performance out of the box with the sport is worth it. Sure you can replace brakes, LSD and do without SRM, but do you want to start swapping parts out like that right away? And do you even intend to push this car beyond the limits of the stock equipment?
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Its what you like!!! I don't have it... It just gives me lower payments and more options to how I want my Z to look. Just a thought...
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i wouldn't have bought the car if it didn't have the sport package... so to me it was one of the key factors in my decision.

i like the akebono brakes. i like the 19" sport wheels. i also like the syncro-rev match not that i can't heel&toe, i like how it can quickly blip vs the delayed throttle input doing it with the gas pedal.

my G35C's throttle is quite a bit more responsive than the Z...


I agree 100%

The sport package was a must for me. I wouldn't have bought one without it hands down.

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If you are getting the car to overhaul it, then get the base with nothing else. If you want a car and just install basic bolt ons, then the sport package is a must. If you don't get it you will probably regret not getting it when other owners tell you that it was well worth the price.
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If you park the base and the sports package model side by side and compare, you wont be asking this question.
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