Taking the plunge - But not so fast!

bigdog1250 · 03-23-2012, 02:10 PM

1) The nismo really shouldn't be looked at as a better performing car. It basically is just a less restrictive nismo exhaust which makes a HP gain. You'll likely change your exhaust later on which will result in the same gains. Yes the chassis is stiffer, but likely not a huge factor for you.

2) If you like the looks of the Nismo, that should be the deciding factor. $43k for a used nismo is ridiculous. You should be able to walk with that for like $36-37.

3) Tourings are great because they have a nicer stereo and other creature comforts that are great like heated seats, ipod interface, etc.

4) Definitely test drive the car - you will undoubtedly love it

5) 2012 has a better oil cooler, but not a huge deciding factor is you find a 2011 at a better price.

03-23-2012, 02:10 PM	#18 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	1) The nismo really shouldn't be looked at as a better performing car. It basically is just a less restrictive nismo exhaust which makes a HP gain. You'll likely change your exhaust later on which will result in the same gains. Yes the chassis is stiffer, but likely not a huge factor for you. 2) If you like the looks of the Nismo, that should be the deciding factor. $43k for a used nismo is ridiculous. You should be able to walk with that for like $36-37. 3) Tourings are great because they have a nicer stereo and other creature comforts that are great like heated seats, ipod interface, etc. 4) Definitely test drive the car - you will undoubtedly love it 5) 2012 has a better oil cooler, but not a huge deciding factor is you find a 2011 at a better price. __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

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