Is getting a '13 Nismo Z over a '12 really worth it?
 

The new '13 Nismo Z comes with red calipers (which are available separately), satin/black finished wheels (power coating solves this problem), new sound system (who gives a **** about sound when driving), and GT-R brake lines (negligible IMO).

Wouldn't it be cheaper to buy a 2012 and just get the calipers put on and get my rims power coated black? I mean, what else do you get that makes it worth paying closer to sticker for the car and not being able to take advantage of the 0% APR?

red calipers... money
powder coating wheels... money
sound system... some people care?
brake lines... an upgrade is an upgrade

I guess the question of whether it's worth it falls on the buyer.

The 0% will lower your monthly payments but the car will be more expensive overall. Tough choice but if you can get a decent rate and price on a 2012, go that route, imo.

No, the 0% is only available on the '12's and you can get a '12 Nismo for invoice. This would be cheaper than getting a '13 since dealers will not sell a '13 for invoice and Nissan is not offering the 0% for '13 models.

Full set of red calipers will cost $1000 and a good powder coat job won't exceed $750.

So do it. Who are you trying to convince? Once the 2012's are off the lots, you won't be able to get this deal. But I bet you'll get the same deal on 2013's around this time next year.

Only thing I'd consider is that a '13 will be more attractive than a '12 when you eventually sell/trade it. If I saw a 08 car w 50k and an 09 with 55k I'd choice the 09 under the assumption of additional model year features and bugs worked out.

Otherwise go with the cheaper one.

The Nismo is not worth it anyways.

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true. And there is no 43rd anniversary.

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I like the wheels on the '13. If you're on the fence and like the stuff on the '13, then get the '13. You'll just end up wanting it later and probably spend more...not to mention the time involved.

:iagree: for the most part... It's a base sport with a body kit/rims and a worse ride quality. (yeah I know it also has chassis dampeners) (I'd mention the catback, but you usually change that anyways...)

Really depends on the price difference. Stainless steel brakelines will still be an upgrade and would only cost a lil over $100.
Brake and wheel color is purely cosmetic, although I do think more people are wowed by red calipers and gunmetal gray wheels. But you don't see those when you are driving, so is the sound system upgrade worth it?

Depending on what rate you would qualify for on a 2013, you'll save $2000+ on finance charges buying a 2012. I'd expect to be able to buy a 2013 within $1500 of a 2012 by September..

So it is almost even money in my book. The savings on a 2012 are offset by the 1 model year depreciation on the 2012.

U shouldn't have any issues buying a 2013 at invoice or very close, when I bought my 2012 (first one on shore vin#1) it wasn't spoken for or someone backed out. Bought it right under invoice since they paid off my lease, 370z are flying off the lots, for 2-5k just get what you want.

Lol! Few more bits than that. And Nismos are usually more heavily discounted than Sports. I picked up my Nismo for 36k. You'd be hard pressed to do all upgrades Nismo has on a Sport and pay less. Heck I sold most of my Nismo stuff and made over $4000. Still have the Nismo body and paid for lot of my aftermarket upgrades! I'd argue the "worse ride quality". The sport is a lumbering sloppy car on country back roads compared to nismo. But even nismo is underspung wallowing pig that needs far more spring and damper up front. Don't forget you'd pay a pretty penny for that ECU tune and once you crack ECU your gambling on warranty coverage.