Is sport package a must?

TongMan · 10-30-2010, 06:49 AM

The people who didn't get the sports package are just finding excuses to cover up their mistake so they can fake being happy with their decision to buy a non-sports package.

Cmike2780 · 10-30-2010, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

The people who didn't get the sports package are just finding excuses to cover up their mistake so they can fake being happy with their decision to buy a non-sports package.

You could also say the people that got the sports package are finding ways to justify spending an extra $3000. If you honestly think people are unhappy with a non. S/P Z, then You don't give this car enough credit.

370zsport09 · 11-02-2010, 07:17 PM

Ok, giving luv to all Z's...Base, Sport, Touring, Both Sport/Touring, and Nismo.....here is the low down based off 2011 price:

Based of MSRP 2011 Nissan Z

Base: $30,610

Sport: $33,630 - Additional: $3,020

Sport/Touring: $38,300 - Additional: $8,310

Sport Package includes:

4 piston calipers
14inch rotors frnt
2 piston calipers
13.8 rotors rear
LSD Vicious
19" Rays
Chin Spoiler
Rear Spoiler

Synchro with Manual

Additional:

Splash Guards: $220
Carpeted Mats: $115
Carpeted Trunk: $95
Illuminated Kick Plates: $200
Airdynamics: $650
Nismo Brake Pads: $580

Nav package: $2,500
Rearview Mirror w/ Homelink: $785

Now if you purchased a Base and decided to upgrade your Z:

4 piston front brake kit will run you between $1,500 and up with rotors
19" Rays LMZ5 about $2300
Bridgestone-Brand Potenza RE050A about $1200 balanced/installed

Rear Splash Guard Kit: $78.95
Front Splash Guard Kit: $78.95
LSD: Roughly $1500
Z Mats Z Store: $134.95
Carbon Fiber Door Sill Z Store: $179.95
Trunk Carpet (Amazon.com) cheap and thin: $90.00
Spoiler no rear light: $109.00

No need to do the math :P DUH!!! just purchasing after market rims and tires equals the SPORT Package alone.......Not to mention the time and labor of installing parts............and of course the lovely WARRANTY

and higher resale value of OEM performance installed parts

All in all its best to just get the SPORT if you do not wish for NAV Touring Package.....cause even if you decide to upgrade you can easily make you money back on selling your OEM Parts to base Model Owners

who rather want OEM Parts versus aftermarket.....

sonic370 · 10-30-2010, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

The people who didn't get the sports package are just finding excuses to cover up their mistake so they can fake being happy with their decision to buy a non-sports package.

it's the best 3000.00 option you will by

370zsport09 · 11-02-2010, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sonic370

it's the best 3000.00 option you will by

Better Tires, Larger Rims, Larger Brakes, NAV Sys/Bose/Bluetooth, LSD....$3,000 additional...no Labor, no OOOopps I broke a bolt, no (awwwweee dang I got the wrong offset), no (awwwweee dang these rims are ugly), no WTT, no WTB sport rims, no I can't drive my car its on blocks for the moment, ..... and best of all no headache...I like my SPORT/Touring PKG

++++ its all under warranty

Cmike2780 · 11-02-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 370zsport09

Better Tires, Larger Rims, Larger Brakes, NAV Sys/Bose/Bluetooth, LSD....$3,000 additional...no Labor, no OOOopps I broke a bolt, no (awwwweee dang I got the wrong offset), no (awwwweee dang these rims are ugly), no WTT, no WTB sport rims, no I can't drive my car its on blocks for the moment, ..... and best of all no headache...I like my SPORT/Touring PKG

++++ its all under warranty

Funny how you mention how the tires are better. I could be wrong, but I think the base tires are Yokohama Sport's, the same kind they slap on the Nismo, although obviously a different size. Why would your car be on blocks if you went with aftermarket wheels

Red__Zed · 11-02-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Funny how you mention how the tires are better. I could be wrong, but I think the base tires are Yokohama Sport's, the same kind they slap on the Nismo, although obviously a different size. Why would your car be on blocks if you went with aftermarket wheels

Base stock tires are Yoko Advan Sports. I prefer them to the RE050a's for a variety of reasons...

Cmike2780 · 11-03-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

Base stock tires are Yoko Advan Sports. I prefer them to the RE050a's for a variety of reasons...

Did some searching:

Nismo:
245/40YR19 (front) and 285/35YR19 (rear) Yokohama® ADVAN Sport® high-performance tires

Sports Package:
245/40WR19 (front) and 275/35WR19 (rear) Bridgestone® Potenza® high-performance tires

Base:
225/50WR18 (front) and 245/45WR18 (rear) Yokohama® ADVAN Sport® high-performance tires

Nissan's logic doesn't seem to correspond that the Yoko Advan's are the better tire. Otherwise, why would they put them on the model more likely to see a track.

My next set will likely be RE11's.

370zsport09 · 11-03-2010, 02:57 PM

Can't we all just get along?

SHIFT_the way you move......

sheps58 · 11-01-2010, 02:37 PM

I could have purchased a vehicle with sports and touring for 5000.00 under MSRP. I chose not to. I find no need for the rev matching MT. My 280 did not have it nor did my E-Type. If I wanted leather and a BOSE stereo with 8 speakers, I can sit in the living room.

The base 370z is a great bang for the buck especially at 27000.00 2010 black.
My car is for the weekend, but I drove the car for 2 hours highway and back roads. The base is fine.

hcolba · 11-02-2010, 10:07 AM

Update from the Original Post: Ended up buying a 2010 Graphite Touring Sport Auto Nav coupe. Pricing was $1000 under dealer invoice, and it definitely has everything I was looking for. Gotta say I love the 7 speed auto with paddle shifters, awesome!

Red__Zed · 11-02-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by hcolba

Update from the Original Post: Ended up buying a 2010 Graphite Touring Sport Auto Nav coupe. Pricing was $1000 under dealer invoice, and it definitely has everything I was looking for. Gotta say I love the 7 speed auto with paddle shifters, awesome!

congrats on finding something that works for ya!

11-02-2010, 07:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
370zsport09 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 195 Drives: 2011 Tacoma SR5 Rep Power: 17	Had time to do alil better research: Ok, giving luv to all Z's...Base, Sport, Touring, Both Sport/Touring, and Nismo.....here is the low down based off 2011 price: Based of MSRP 2011 Nissan Z Base: $30,610 Sport: $33,630 - Additional: $3,020 Sport/Touring: $38,300 - Additional: $8,310 Sport Package includes: 4 piston calipers 14inch rotors frnt 2 piston calipers 13.8 rotors rear LSD Vicious 19" Rays Chin Spoiler Rear Spoiler Synchro with Manual Additional: Splash Guards: $220 Carpeted Mats: $115 Carpeted Trunk: $95 Illuminated Kick Plates: $200 Airdynamics: $650 Nismo Brake Pads: $580 Nav package: $2,500 Rearview Mirror w/ Homelink: $785 Now if you purchased a Base and decided to upgrade your Z: 4 piston front brake kit will run you between $1,500 and up with rotors 19" Rays LMZ5 about $2300 Bridgestone-Brand Potenza RE050A about $1200 balanced/installed Rear Splash Guard Kit: $78.95 Front Splash Guard Kit: $78.95 LSD: Roughly $1500 Z Mats Z Store: $134.95 Carbon Fiber Door Sill Z Store: $179.95 Trunk Carpet (Amazon.com) cheap and thin: $90.00 Spoiler no rear light: $109.00 No need to do the math :P DUH!!! just purchasing after market rims and tires equals the SPORT Package alone.......Not to mention the time and labor of installing parts............and of course the lovely WARRANTY and higher resale value of OEM performance installed parts All in all its best to just get the SPORT if you do not wish for NAV Touring Package.....cause even if you decide to upgrade you can easily make you money back on selling your OEM Parts to base Model Owners who rather want OEM Parts versus aftermarket..... Last edited by 370zsport09; 11-02-2010 at 07:22 PM.

11-03-2010, 02:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
370zsport09 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: san antonio Posts: 195 Drives: 2011 Tacoma SR5 Rep Power: 17	Time to close this thread :) Can't we all just get along? SHIFT_the way you move......

11-01-2010, 02:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
sheps58 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 102 Drives: 2010 370Z 6MT & 2004 Rep Power: 16	Not true I could have purchased a vehicle with sports and touring for 5000.00 under MSRP. I chose not to. I find no need for the rev matching MT. My 280 did not have it nor did my E-Type. If I wanted leather and a BOSE stereo with 8 speakers, I can sit in the living room. The base 370z is a great bang for the buck especially at 27000.00 2010 black. My car is for the weekend, but I drove the car for 2 hours highway and back roads. The base is fine.

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10-30-2010, 06:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 717	The people who didn't get the sports package are just finding excuses to cover up their mistake so they can fake being happy with their decision to buy a non-sports package.

11-02-2010, 10:07 AM	#11 (permalink)
hcolba Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Howell NJ Posts: 15 Drives: 14 Mustang 5.0 Rep Power: 16	Update from the Original Post: Ended up buying a 2010 Graphite Touring Sport Auto Nav coupe. Pricing was $1000 under dealer invoice, and it definitely has everything I was looking for. Gotta say I love the 7 speed auto with paddle shifters, awesome!