2012 -2014 changes

greenlawnraci · 12-25-2015, 02:04 PM

Forgive all of my questions as I continue my search for a Z.

Looking at 12s - 13s.

Looks like the 13s and 14s added led lights in the bumper. Any other changes?

What about the Nismo? Don't see any differences cosmetically.

cooltoy · 12-25-2015, 02:06 PM

Non nismo, just the front bumper change (no fangs, DRLs).
Nismo - paint scheme (grey bottom, red lines).

Nixin · 12-25-2015, 02:48 PM

New 19" style Rays wheels replaced the Rays 5 star type on the Touring/Sport.

greenlawnraci · 12-25-2015, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cooltoy

Non nismo, just the front bumper change (no fangs, DRLs).
Nismo - paint scheme (grey bottom, red lines).

Did all of the changes (Nismo and non Nismo) take place in 2013? 2013 and 14 are the same?

Nismo adds body kit and some power - anything else that a sport doesn't have?

cooltoy · 12-25-2015, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by greenlawnraci

Did all of the changes (Nismo and non Nismo) take place in 2013?

Yes.

Quote:

2013 and 14 are the same?

Yes. So are 2015 and 2016 non-nismo.

cooltoy · 12-25-2015, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenlawnraci

Nismo adds body kit and some power - anything else that a sport doesn't have?

And different exhaust, wheels as well as suspension. However Nismo pre 2015 does not have nave or leather seats.

greenlawnraci · 12-25-2015, 04:55 PM

Ok, so there is this:

2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO, $26,789 - Cars.com

Or for the same price or less you get a newer car with less miles:

2014 Nissan 370Z Base, $23,587 - Cars.com

If I get the Nismo I'm getting more power, better suspension, exhaust, and a body kit - correct? Giving up age, mileage, and refreshed bumper?

Chuck33079 · 12-25-2015, 06:30 PM

If the base doesn't have the sport package, skip it. Make sure whatever you end up with has the sport package unless you're planning to mod the hell out of it right off the bat.

cooltoy · 12-25-2015, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by greenlawnraci

Or for the same price or less you get a newer car with less miles:

2014 Nissan 370Z Base, $23,587 - Cars.com

I don't think that's a base. That looks like a sport package to me. Spoiler, wheels and large brakes.

Chuck33079 · 12-25-2015, 07:03 PM

I was speaking in general, I didn't click the link. If that's the case I'm buying the newer one over the older nismo.

BoneZ · 12-25-2015, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

I don't think that's a base. That looks like a sport package to me. Spoiler, wheels and large brakes.

Mine is a base with the sport spoiler. Has the sports appearance option.

greenlawnraci · 12-25-2015, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneZ

Mine is a base with the sport spoiler. Has the sports appearance option.

Didn't know such a thing existed. Does it have the wheels as well? Only way to truly confirm the sport package is the rev match button?

Base + sport is what I'm looking for, just happened to stumble across this Nismo.

greenlawnraci · 12-25-2015, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

I was speaking in general, I didn't click the link. If that's the case I'm buying the newer one over the older nismo.

Good feedback. Just don't feel like the Nismo has much to offer?

cooltoy · 12-25-2015, 07:34 PM

For the extra money you can get an FI exhaust (much better then the Nismo), a Stillen CA intake and a used body kit of your choice (a reproduction).

BoneZ · 12-25-2015, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by greenlawnraci

Didn't know such a thing existed. Does it have the wheels as well? Only way to truly confirm the sport package is the rev match button?

Base + sport is what I'm looking for, just happened to stumble across this Nismo.

No, it still has the 18's. Look up the VIN to be certain.

12-25-2015, 02:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
greenlawnraci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Memphis Posts: 80 Drives: Cervelo Rep Power: 9	2012 -2014 changes Forgive all of my questions as I continue my search for a Z. Looking at 12s - 13s. Looks like the 13s and 14s added led lights in the bumper. Any other changes? What about the Nismo? Don't see any differences cosmetically.

12-25-2015, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	Non nismo, just the front bumper change (no fangs, DRLs). Nismo - paint scheme (grey bottom, red lines). __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

12-25-2015, 02:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19832	New 19" style Rays wheels replaced the Rays 5 star type on the Touring/Sport. cooltoy likes this.

12-25-2015, 06:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	If the base doesn't have the sport package, skip it. Make sure whatever you end up with has the sport package unless you're planning to mod the hell out of it right off the bat. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-25-2015, 07:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29538	I was speaking in general, I didn't click the link. If that's the case I'm buying the newer one over the older nismo. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

12-25-2015, 04:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
greenlawnraci Base Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Memphis Posts: 80 Drives: Cervelo Rep Power: 9	Ok, so there is this: 2012 Nissan 370Z NISMO, $26,789 - Cars.com Or for the same price or less you get a newer car with less miles: 2014 Nissan 370Z Base, $23,587 - Cars.com If I get the Nismo I'm getting more power, better suspension, exhaust, and a body kit - correct? Giving up age, mileage, and refreshed bumper?

12-25-2015, 07:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,938 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 240204	For the extra money you can get an FI exhaust (much better then the Nismo), a Stillen CA intake and a used body kit of your choice (a reproduction). __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

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