Is Nismo Really Worth It?

10-06-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by xfrgtr

yes

no it isnt are you crazy? What makes you say yes?

BalanBro · 10-06-2009, 07:10 PM

I think the only real plusses are it's looks (I happen to really like it) and rarity being limited production. Besides that, it's a waste IMHO.

Believe me, I really really tried to like it, but in every test I've seen, it does equal to or worse than it's sport package counterpart, which even fully loaded costs less that the "bare bones" Nismo. It only theoretically performs better.

The car makes so many compromises for the sake of perfomance, but then doesn't actually perform. It's really perty though...

juan05 · 10-06-2009, 08:14 PM

i own a nismo. i say its worth it. yes is stiffer ride but i dont mind it. i love the wheels body kit everything.
the plain 370z i dont like and the nismo has the whole package. Also the exahust tips just look awesome. is up to you and what you like.
p.s i dont regret it. never will.

370Zsteve · 10-07-2009, 07:18 PM

They say it's no good for autocross...inside rear lift issues...but awesome on a road course. Can't be a good daily driver, no way, too stiff according to what I've read. Can't demo the damned thing, so I should just shut up now.

BalanBro · 10-07-2009, 07:34 PM

FWIW, I can live with the stiff ride, lack of creature comforts, and premium price if it performed, but apparently it really doesn't.

Look at is this way, lots of car companies have made stripped down track models, i.e. Honda type R's and S2000 CR and premium performance models like the M3 and z06 that someone had pointed out. But one thing they all had in common was that they had numbers to back it up and justify the added "harshness" of those models.

If the Nismo did serioruly outperform the base sport, I'd be wiling to spend well above it's current list price cause I really dig the looks. But unfortunately, the Nismo 370z project seemed to be more focused on marketing than engineering.

TurboDreamZ · 10-06-2009, 08:26 PM

Thanks for all the replies everyone!

carfr3ak · 10-06-2009, 09:41 PM

Nismo costs around $5-6k or more than a base with sport package. You know what you can get for $6k?

Stillen G3 intake: $550
Catback Exhaust with HFC's: $2000
KW Variant 3 Suspension: $2000
Stillen Race Oil Cooler: $600

I've run out of ideas and there's still about a grand left to use. Not only is this the better route, but you will outperform the nismo on track or street because you are making more than the nismo's 350hp, and you have a better suspension set up. Not to mention the oil cooler to keep you out of limp mode, which the nismo doesn't have.

Unfortunately, no matter how you cut it, the nismo 370z is fail.

chief_Roka · 10-07-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by carfr3ak

Nismo costs around $5-6k or more than a base with sport package. You know what you can get for $6k?

Stillen G3 intake: $550
Catback Exhaust with HFC's: $2000
KW Variant 3 Suspension: $2000
Stillen Race Oil Cooler: $600

I've run out of ideas and there's still about a grand left to use. Not only is this the better route, but you will outperform the nismo on track or street because you are making more than the nismo's 350hp, and you have a better suspension set up. Not to mention the oil cooler to keep you out of limp mode, which the nismo doesn't have.

Unfortunately, no matter how you cut it, the nismo 370z is fail.

Save for a turbo. Lol. Yeah the nismo isn't worth it.
If u bought a NISMO u will say its worth it cuz u just shelled out $40k
But if u haven't bought yet. Look at a base sport pkg vs a NISMO.
Then look at the countless mods out there. Self modding pays off.
Better handling, better ride quality and more power self modding.

TurboDreamZ · 10-07-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chief_Roka

Save for a turbo. Lol. Yeah the nismo isn't worth it.
If u bought a NISMO u will say its worth it cuz u just shelled out $40k
But if u haven't bought yet. Look at a base sport pkg vs a NISMO.
Then look at the countless mods out there. Self modding pays off.
Better handling, better ride quality and more power self modding.

I think this is the best response in my opinion so far. I was all for the nismo
but am changing my mind, especially because the extra monthly payments!
The 370Z is flashy enough without the body kit, and beefy (and in my opinion)
ugly spoiler. I will also be modding the car so it seems that when I buy to go
base-sport simply because the LSD.

crand002 · 10-07-2009, 12:09 AM

My first post here and I have been reading this forum for awhile. I am only interested in the NISMO for the simple fact that I feel it looks far better than the other models. I feel the front bumper on the non-NISMO Z's is stubby and the fangs are just not my thing. If I bought a base with sport I would need to get the Sunline Auto bodykit which is like four grand without install. I don't like any stock wheels and I bet I could get $2000 for the stock NISMO wheels and maybe $600 or so for the exhaust. I plan on getting a NISMO with SSR-Type F's, light weight catback, and KW V3's. IMO the NISMO is well worth the extra $$$.

10-07-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by crand002

My first post here and I have been reading this forum for awhile. I am only interested in the NISMO for the simple fact that I feel it looks far better than the other models. I feel the front bumper on the non-NISMO Z's is stubby and the fangs are just not my thing. If I bought a base with sport I would need to get the Sunline Auto bodykit which is like four grand without install. I don't like any stock wheels and I bet I could get $2000 for the stock NISMO wheels and maybe $600 or so for the exhaust. I plan on getting a NISMO with SSR-Type F's, light weight catback, and KW V3's. IMO the NISMO is well worth the extra $$$.

1down5up · 10-07-2009, 12:42 AM

It's worth it if that's what you want. This rule applies to basically anything in life.

Montez · 10-07-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by 1down5up

It's worth it if that's what you want. This rule applies to basically anything in life.

Indeed very true point, but to me its not worth it although. As it has not proven to be a stellar performer vs the base with sport package (Nismo is suppose to be about better performance for the most part), I would use that extra cash elsewhere.

StLRedrider · 10-07-2009, 12:44 AM

i don't think it's a question of is it worth it, it should be a question of is that what YOU want. oh damn, i kinda said what 1down said, it's gettin late sorry

galtamar · 10-07-2009, 01:51 AM

For me is worth it, after seen it in person it is just so much better looking than the regular one. But I plan to leave it stock in the looks department, I love the rims. For power just add HFC, G3 intake and oil cooler. I dont plan to track the car so the suspension should be fine as is.

As someone said, if you r not gonna change major things the model gives you (rims, body kit, exaust) then it is a good value.

10-07-2009, 07:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Nismo They say it's no good for autocross...inside rear lift issues...but awesome on a road course. Can't be a good daily driver, no way, too stiff according to what I've read. Can't demo the damned thing, so I should just shut up now.

10-06-2009, 08:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
TurboDreamZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 10 Drives: BMW 328iC Rep Power: 16	Thanks for all the replies everyone! __________________

10-06-2009, 09:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
carfr3ak Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 71 Drives: Nissan SUV Rep Power: 17	Nismo costs around $5-6k or more than a base with sport package. You know what you can get for $6k? Stillen G3 intake: $550 Catback Exhaust with HFC's: $2000 KW Variant 3 Suspension: $2000 Stillen Race Oil Cooler: $600 I've run out of ideas and there's still about a grand left to use. Not only is this the better route, but you will outperform the nismo on track or street because you are making more than the nismo's 350hp, and you have a better suspension set up. Not to mention the oil cooler to keep you out of limp mode, which the nismo doesn't have. Unfortunately, no matter how you cut it, the nismo 370z is fail. Last edited by carfr3ak; 10-06-2009 at 09:44 PM.

10-07-2009, 12:44 AM	#14 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 61	i don't think it's a question of is it worth it, it should be a question of is that what YOU want. oh damn, i kinda said what 1down said, it's gettin late sorry __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean Last edited by StLRedrider; 10-07-2009 at 12:47 AM.

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10-06-2009, 07:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1112	I think the only real plusses are it's looks (I happen to really like it) and rarity being limited production. Besides that, it's a waste IMHO. Believe me, I really really tried to like it, but in every test I've seen, it does equal to or worse than it's sport package counterpart, which even fully loaded costs less that the "bare bones" Nismo. It only theoretically performs better. The car makes so many compromises for the sake of perfomance, but then doesn't actually perform. It's really perty though...

10-06-2009, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
juan05 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: west palm beach Posts: 372 Drives: nismo 370z black. Rep Power: 17	i own a nismo. i say its worth it. yes is stiffer ride but i dont mind it. i love the wheels body kit everything. the plain 370z i dont like and the nismo has the whole package. Also the exahust tips just look awesome. is up to you and what you like. p.s i dont regret it. never will.

10-07-2009, 07:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
BalanBro Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniv. 370Z Rep Power: 1112	FWIW, I can live with the stiff ride, lack of creature comforts, and premium price if it performed, but apparently it really doesn't. Look at is this way, lots of car companies have made stripped down track models, i.e. Honda type R's and S2000 CR and premium performance models like the M3 and z06 that someone had pointed out. But one thing they all had in common was that they had numbers to back it up and justify the added "harshness" of those models. If the Nismo did serioruly outperform the base sport, I'd be wiling to spend well above it's current list price cause I really dig the looks. But unfortunately, the Nismo 370z project seemed to be more focused on marketing than engineering.

10-07-2009, 12:09 AM	#10 (permalink)
crand002 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 10 Drives: 06' STi Rep Power: 16	My first post here and I have been reading this forum for awhile. I am only interested in the NISMO for the simple fact that I feel it looks far better than the other models. I feel the front bumper on the non-NISMO Z's is stubby and the fangs are just not my thing. If I bought a base with sport I would need to get the Sunline Auto bodykit which is like four grand without install. I don't like any stock wheels and I bet I could get $2000 for the stock NISMO wheels and maybe $600 or so for the exhaust. I plan on getting a NISMO with SSR-Type F's, light weight catback, and KW V3's. IMO the NISMO is well worth the extra $$$.

10-07-2009, 12:42 AM	#12 (permalink)
1down5up Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 3 Drives: 2005 Acura TL Rep Power: 16	It's worth it if that's what you want. This rule applies to basically anything in life.

10-07-2009, 01:51 AM	#15 (permalink)
galtamar Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 31 Drives: 370Z NISMO 2010 Rep Power: 17	For me is worth it, after seen it in person it is just so much better looking than the regular one. But I plan to leave it stock in the looks department, I love the rims. For power just add HFC, G3 intake and oil cooler. I dont plan to track the car so the suspension should be fine as is. As someone said, if you r not gonna change major things the model gives you (rims, body kit, exaust) then it is a good value.