Lol....Call it Kool Aid...Call it Tang...Not everyone would see it the way I do....that's why its an Opinion.....and like an @SShole...everyone has one. :tiphat:

That in itself says a lot...because your standards are probably different from everyone else's.....but for the sake of discussion your point isn't necessarily true...I have an exhaust and HFC's on my Nismo and I've outran Base and Sports models at the track that have full bolt-ons and a tune....Then again that could all be contributed to driver skills which is a totally different topic....

Don't get me wrong...there are a lot of beautiful Z's out there that were converted from base/sports models.....My good friend SIMOTA is one of them out here on the island....Some may argue that there are other Z's out there that look better or might even outperform the Nismo...but it's still not an authentic Nismo....Compare the blue books and that's where you'll see the difference.

I have to disagree about the whole "in my head thing." The Nismo is a model...I like the Nismo that I have...I don't care for the new one...others do...some old Nismo owners call the new Nismo model an upgraded Sports/Touring....but it's still a Nismo....

Your argument that there are parts out there that will easily make a base better than a factory car....I agree...I accept that you can build a car to out perform a factory one....but my argument is that it's still not a Nismo. You could also turn around and build a factory Nismo to outperform other Nismo's or Base or Sports/Sports-Touring package Z's....

For clarification...When I posted "True Enthusiasts" I was referring to those into the "Nismo" model/brand....there is no doubt that we are all enthusiast of the Z here....that's why we either owned or own one.


Just like the 40th Anniversary you could take a base model and make it look exactly like a 40th Anniversary...buy the chairs, emblems, match the paint, Rims, but when it's all said and done it's simply just a replica.....the true authenticity isn't there it won't and will never be a 40th Anniversary Z. The truth will come out when you run the VIN.

I'm not downgrading the other models...or saying that the Nismo is better than the other models...What I'm stating is that it is what it is...A Nismo....It's obvious that the Z's come in different models in order to match different styles, budgets, and needs of the drivers or potential owners....If that wasn't the case then all Z's would come in one model....

:facepalm:

Im no Nismo hater, actually I do like them. However, the authenticity label looks like it has been removed by Nissan themselves, they are putting the Nismo badge and authenticity as we can see on all their rides now. Shame really..

Dude, don't even waste your breath. The whole "Nismo vs base" and "you spent 10k on a body kit" has been going on since the 350z Nismo came out. Go onto My350z and you'll see the same old BS threads. I guess its a hard concept to understand that most bought a Nismo because its a little more rare/unique to the standard Z, plus IMO it looks awesome! I REALLY thought the extra 18 HP was going to be sooooooooo much faster than a base :tup:. Be happy with what you bought.

We get ragged on about spending the extra money for a Nismo on here, but you'll see on other car forums they laugh at Z owners in general because they feel the performance of a 370z doesn't match its price tag. So we all get bashed in some form or another.

I guess Nissan didn't learn from Chevy when they said they were going to stop making everything into an "SS".

Like the Cobalt SS? Lol... oh wait, those things can be pretty fast with a few mods :icon14:

true!!!:tup: thats the reason why i get a 370z Sport Package an not Nismo.... Price and for me same sh!t with out a bodykit.... im are the type of person that always want to make the car different... and trust me i love the Nismo front facia and i want it.... but i can tell you that if i put one on my Z now maybe next year im going to sell it for buy another front end... That was the second reason cause i dont buy the Nismo... If you tell me that the Nismo comes with another engine, or comes turbo or sc with 50 hp from the factory like the Subaru WRX and the STI (they have a lot of different things) i buy the Nismo and not the sport package... but for a bodykit and a badge with numbers.... no thanks!!!

Im not a Nismo hate..... im just have to be honest...

Nismo brand have to make something..... in looks they are doing good... but in performance they have a lot of work... excluding of course the Nismo GTR hahaha!!! they make a great work on that car

Nismo makes you cool....I'll make note of that :icon14::icon14::icon14:

:bowrofl::bowrofl:

:iagree: should i update my iggylist? :icon17:

Not anymore. Now we are going to see old ladies driving to the grocery stores in their Nismo Notes and Nismo Sentras :icon14:

:wtf: hahahahahhahahahaha!!! damn you make my day dude!!!

:inoutroflpuke:

my point is that "nismo" does not carry the special value..just a body kit and some minor tuning. if you think that's SPECIAL, then you must come from a very isolated place. or you bought (or got owned by) nissan's marketing. nismo's are cool, just not my thing.

I wonder if Nissan will give the Nismo treatment to their Minivan lineup. Nismo Quest anyone?

LOL im sure some confused soul will buy it. :rofl2:

do you NISMO?

:rofl2:

Lol. It would be cool if somebody on here can photoshop all Nissan vehicles and convert them to a Nismo. Should be easy since all the Nismo models have the same bumpers/side skirts and color schemes. NV200 Compact Cargo Nismo FTW :tup:

*Back on topic. 2015 Nismo Z is ugly imo :tiphat:

Dude you read my mind looooooool!!!! a fckin Nismo Quest ohhhh my Lord

Wow, I thought this community was supposed to be a bit more mature crowd than the mustang/camaro crowd? I drove a 2011 Mustang GT/California Special (yes, appearance package) for four years before trading for the Z. Not ONCE did I have to put up with the crap you're giving someone because they prefer the Nismo Z over base/sport/touring...

its not ugly......... its hard to see :roflpuke2::roflpuke2:

Why not? Dodge has an R/T Caravan. :driving:

my friend we are kidding and give our point of view at the same time.... i dont see nothing bad on that or personal offence to any member... do you see it ?????

yah, tell it to the guy that think his nismo's some unicorn Z.

I saw a Nismo once. It was at the dealership when I bought my non-Nismo Z. :tiphat:

I totally get the SS, R/T, SHO, Nismo, etc. thing. If I liked the body style of the body style of the Nismo I probably would have gotten one. I totally understand why people would buy one and prefer them over the regular Z's, they are more rare and it's nice to drive something that you don't see at every stop light.

What was that?
http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/gal...4/_MG_0473.JPG
http://www.autoguide.com/gallery/d/3...3/_MG_0472.JPG

i dont see a 370z that often. only a handful in a year. and ive never seen another 370Z that looks like the one i have.

:ugh2: oh wow... for those that just can't accept the fact that they are a middle aged bald guy in a minivan.

It is barely distinguishable from non-NISMO models. The red accent lines aren't doing it for me.

I don't think this one is real, it is a toy or something:

http://plamoya.com/bmz_cache/e/ef9a5...ge.486x273.jpg

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me neither lool!! i think its the only 2013+ Z with front lip in PR... and i drive every single day 1 hour from my home to my work and i can tell i see a 370z 1 time per week and always is the same looool!!!

i think i have an unicorn too Kenchan:bowrofl:

True, overall you don't see a lot of Z's on the road. Just a slightly different body style and a little more exclusivity to those who actually know the difference.

Similar to guitars which are another bad habit of mine. I love custom shop guitars, the build quality is amazing and they are sexy to me. Most people wouldn't know the difference between a squire and a custom shop fender though.

:iagree: I've been a part of this forum and others too long to take anything seriously....Sometimes I just post stuff just to get others all worked up...it's entertaining and as you can tell it worked....LOL

Hahahahahahaha....Ken Chan I'm offended man....Mine is A Pegasus.....:Pegasus' are awesome and have wings to fly!!! :inoutroflpuke:

Same out here...You hardly see any Z's....and our island is only 30 miles (48 km) long and 4 to 12 miles wide.... or 212 Sq. Miles....LOL

hell yeah my friend!!! thats what im talking about lool!!!

:tup:

btw give me your front bumper looooool!!! i dont have to painted

Since we're on this topic....What If....

http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j5...ismoMaxima.jpg

Infiniti is making it: Infiniti Q50 Eau Rouge
GT-R motor, 7 speed auto, in a 4 door sedan.

Nissan is stuck on the FWD platform other than a few cars. :(