Pros and cons, Nismo vs Sports package?

NoLaKrewe · 12-03-2014, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

Well, many of us probably can't afford it if the Z is a borderline exotics like the 2nd generation NSX or even the 1st generation which cost around $90k in 2005.

Who cares what the Z compares to. Most of us have a budget and get whatever is best for us.

Personally I am glad that Nissan made the Z affordable for us.

Amen. Their will always be faster cars for the money. I want what the Z car. No car IMO has the lines and *** like a Z.

JC-Nismo · 12-03-2014, 01:22 AM

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Originally Posted by victort

honestly, i never saw the 300ZX as competitors with the likes of the NSX, SUpra, etc. GTR R34 on the other hand....

And what world were you living in at the time??? Twin Turbo Z was top ranked at that time on the streets.

JC-Nismo · 12-03-2014, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

Well, many of us probably can't afford it if the Z is a borderline exotics like the 2nd generation NSX or even the 1st generation which cost around $90k in 2005.

Who cares what the Z compares to. Most of us have a budget and get whatever is best for us.

Personally I am glad that Nissan made the Z affordable for us.

If that works for you, then that's very nice.

dotcomee · 12-03-2014, 02:12 AM

I looked at the nismo and prefer the sport looks. For what I do with it, the performance difference (what little there is) doesn't matter. I'm not a car guy, but I love cars. Not sure if that counts or if I just proved an earlier point.

Either way, the choice is definitely first world problems. Kind of like did you buy a Patek Phillipe or an Omega watch? Both of them are great, but one is obviously better... right? (or so the price tags tell us) Did you sign your sales contract with a Montblanc or a Parker? Montblanc's definitely perform and look better...

Nargrakhan · 12-03-2014, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by nis350

Personally I am glad that Nissan made the Z affordable for us.

Totally. An affordable Z is awesome business. However with the NISMO editions, Nissan shows it's willing to make a "premium cost" version with extra fixings.

So keep the affordable base Z models, but I'm fine with them also providing an expensive version with more power/goodies. Some of us have the extra $$$ to splurge if it's enticing enough. Protip: Don't get married.

victort · 12-03-2014, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

And what world were you living in at the time??? Twin Turbo Z was top ranked at that time on the streets.

Here in America.

Nargrakhan · 12-03-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by victort

Here in America.

It's illegal to post the word America standalone like that, unless you include an image of America™.

JC-Nismo · 12-03-2014, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by victort

Here in America.

nis350 · 12-03-2014, 03:22 PM

it is interesting that topic like this always places too much emphasis in the performance stats while it often neglects the most important factor in car ownership - the emotional factor.

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Originally Posted by dotcomee

I looked at the nismo and prefer the sport looks. For what I do with it, the performance difference (what little there is) doesn't matter. I'm not a car guy, but I love cars. Not sure if that counts or if I just proved an earlier point.

Either way, the choice is definitely first world problems. Kind of like did you buy a Patek Phillipe or an Omega watch? Both of them are great, but one is obviously better... right? (or so the price tags tell us) Did you sign your sales contract with a Montblanc or a Parker? Montblanc's definitely perform and look better...

Spooler · 12-03-2014, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrodz

I love these threads...some want to debate weight of the Nismo or the extra cost for the body kit and suspension when they will spend tons on carbon fiber (weighs more), another kit, and $3 to $4K on wheels that weigh more than Nismo wheels by 5lbs or more.

I drove both before buying mine, would have gone with a 5.0 Mustang if I hadn't driven the Nismo. The uniqueness of the body kit is remarkable...I get more attention than I want at times and some that is priceless. This weekend in the Phoenix area a soccer mom had to stop short at a stoplight so her son could take a picture of my car.

Buy what moves ya and don't look back! For me and the my other Nismo brothers and sisters we are

At least your car has the performance that matches the looks of the Nismo. One day, mine will too. Hence, my user name.

Hotrodz · 12-03-2014, 10:46 PM

Right on brother....I said that same thing before getting the twins! I want my car to be as fast as it looks and now it does. I don't really comment on the out of the box performance stuff or much on paper numbers because there is always a faster car or should I say dyno queen.

I learned a while back when I was bass fishing that big engines don't mean much on the water if you can't drive it....I went by a lot of guys with 225 and 250 with my 200 Yamaha! Water is wicked, you can't make mistakes with 24" of glass skipping across it!

There is thing that can't be argued against and that is the functionality of the aerodynamics with the Nismo package (pre 15). It's functional and noticeable at triple digits.

Spooler · 12-03-2014, 11:20 PM

Yeah, I miss my 1990 300zxtt. Informed the wife I will make my own in the future with the 370z.

Redman24 · 01-05-2015, 01:22 PM

Adding to a discussion point about why I made my choice. I got a significant discount to get a fully loaded touring, sport, premium sound and navigation package with nearly every other option except Nismo. No exterior mods yet, but basic bolt-ons and a tune now have me at 323 at the wheel or 387 at the crank. This is adjusted down from 330 due to temperature. The custom upgrade was much cheaper than a Nismo option with the other options added. She is a fun beast to drive. May do suspension at some point, but only if I decide to track it.

Firebase99 · 01-08-2015, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by JC-Nismo

And what world were you living in at the time??? Twin Turbo Z was top ranked at that time on the streets.

This is a VERY true statement!!! The Twin Turbo Z was right up there with the 911 Turbo. I remember lusting over the Z at the time. I was just a kid, but knew all about ergonomics and thinking the cockpit was so bad ***, perfect, not to mention the performance. Alas, the pricing for a Nissan was its silver bullet. The 350 was the product of that lesson. In 2002, it put a world class hurting on the Boxsters and Mustangs. It was a game changer. The iteration in 2009 to the 370 wasnt quite as dramatic because it fell behind a mere 18 months later in the performance aspect, but still a neck breaker.

kidkotic2001 · 01-08-2015, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Read T

I got a base + sport and bought a used set of Nismo suspension, Nismo sway bars, and Nismo Exhaust all for pretty cheap. It just doesn't have the (IMO ugly) bodykit. Does great on the road and the track. If you like the bodykit and can spend that much money, go for a Nismo. or a 5.0 Mustang.

I have a Nismo hat too.

That hat makes everything faster I bet.

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Hotrodz Premium Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684384	Right on brother....I said that same thing before getting the twins! I want my car to be as fast as it looks and now it does. I don't really comment on the out of the box performance stuff or much on paper numbers because there is always a faster car or should I say dyno queen. I learned a while back when I was bass fishing that big engines don't mean much on the water if you can't drive it....I went by a lot of guys with 225 and 250 with my 200 Yamaha! Water is wicked, you can't make mistakes with 24" of glass skipping across it! There is thing that can't be argued against and that is the functionality of the aerodynamics with the Nismo package (pre 15). It's functional and noticeable at triple digits. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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Redman24 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 32 Drives: 14 370Z Trng, Wht, A Rep Power: 10	Adding to a discussion point about why I made my choice. I got a significant discount to get a fully loaded touring, sport, premium sound and navigation package with nearly every other option except Nismo. No exterior mods yet, but basic bolt-ons and a tune now have me at 323 at the wheel or 387 at the crank. This is adjusted down from 330 due to temperature. The custom upgrade was much cheaper than a Nismo option with the other options added. She is a fun beast to drive. May do suspension at some point, but only if I decide to track it. __________________ Enjoying life every moment at a time.

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dotcomee Base Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Austin, TX. Posts: 77 Drives: 370Z Touring/Sport Rep Power: 10	I looked at the nismo and prefer the sport looks. For what I do with it, the performance difference (what little there is) doesn't matter. I'm not a car guy, but I love cars. Not sure if that counts or if I just proved an earlier point. Either way, the choice is definitely first world problems. Kind of like did you buy a Patek Phillipe or an Omega watch? Both of them are great, but one is obviously better... right? (or so the price tags tell us) Did you sign your sales contract with a Montblanc or a Parker? Montblanc's definitely perform and look better...