Pros and cons, Nismo vs Sports package?
 

It appears that there is only a very small difference in power between a Nismo and a sports package coupe. If one is not interested in getting to a race track but does drive fast and aggressive, on highways and city streets, is there sufficient reasons for going for a Nismo?

Go with the non nismo and do some bolt on mods

Just in case you're not sure what the Nismo is..... it also has a complete body kit package. :tup:

Btw.... who the heck drives fast and aggressive on highways and city streets:facepalm:

The nismo has an upgraded suspension as well. I have a sport touring and added wheel spacers and swift springs. For 300 bucks,the springs were well worth it. It handles so much better and you don't sacrifice too much ride quality. Just the right amount of in between in my opinion. If you can get a nismo for a good price,don't hesitate. I think the nismo is for people who want a more sportier feel without having to touch the car,ie modding.

He could mean getting up to the speed limit faster than most! Lol.

The Nismo is mostly a body kit, some body stiffening, and a little stiffer suspension. It does have a different exhaust and some say a different tune but those are pretty lame. Nismos still need aftermarket intake, HFC, CBE, and a tune IMHO and then the Nismo and the sport put down exactly the same dyno numbers. The main difference really is the body kit. Zs are pretty rare... Nismos are really rare.

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.

As sufficient as the reasons for your most recent trade?

http://www.the370z.com/nissan-370z-g...ut-traded.html

Once infected by this particular bug, you are never cured, are you? :stirthepot:

i would get the nismo if money is not a concern, personally i like the body kit on it

Are you seriously considering another trade? Really?

Do a forum search as this topic has been beaten to death.

In sum, if you plan to mod your car the Nismo may not make economic sense for you. The performance gains of the Nismo are primarily due to the larger 60mm CBE and can be easily matched on the Sport edition with a modest investment of a new CBE and springs. With that said, the Nismo is a beautiful car and no one who buys ever regrets it, so if the Nismo speaks to you, get it.

You need jesus.

:iagree:

and fixed

Are WE in 2009 again?? ;)

No, just wondering why anyone who does not race would want a NSMO.

:icon18: Take a look at my build thread. :shakes head:

Maybe they prefer the body kit, wheels, suspension, exclusivity, etc? I'm not sure why that has to be explained. Different people place value on different things.

Or my sig, (which will need updating soon :happydance:)

Ps trips can you give me another line of text in my sig, sir?

:)

I gave up on that. Just too much. Do a journal and link it to your signature.

same can be said about the Sport package

Because I always wanted one? I like the looks mucho better than the sport model.

I'm with you on this one. I liked the looks back in 2010 and I still like
the looks in 2014.........

Lol. Yes there are exceptions. Damn mod bug!

+3 :iagree::tiphat:

This topic comes up,on every forum:
R/T vs SRT8
335 vs M3
RS vs SS
IS350 vs ISF
and the list goes on. IMO it boils down to this, if you have the money and it's no issue you'll never even look at the base model. Let's be honest, the Nismo, just like the M3, SRT8, ISF or AMG's are the exclusive cars of the brand and all out just look better and have a few better options, but at the least, when it's all said and done you'll have the top model of that specific car brand and thats worth a lot to me cause one of my last cars was a M3 and my two current cars are a Nismo and SRT8 and as bad as I wanted a Porsche, I can honestly say that I couldn't afford the 991 Turbo and wouldn't feel right driving anything less than a Turbo model and even the 997 was a bit much for me to spend on a used Porsche. No disrespect, just my opinion.

I'm going for the 2015 nismo tech for a few reasons.
1. fully loaded version
2. comes already track ready, no need for exhaust or any suspension work
3. knowing i have the power behind a car
4. the body style is sooo sexy and makes it a unique car on the road
5. we all know this one, any 370z breaks necks ;)

I agree

I would only go with Nismo for the looks (I think the car is stunning) but not for power, the Nismo isn't faster than a base 370z

I thought the Nismo stock has more hp than base/sport/touring stock....
Doesn't that mean more power= faster:ugh2:

/\ I kinda have the same mentality. I'd rather have a top of the line whatever than entry or mid level of the next higher up car. Ie. If I were to get vette, it'd be a z06. A Porsche, it'd be a cayman r or gts bc a 911 gt3 or turbo is way outta my range etc.

1. Makes sense
2. It's not very track ready but just like any other z car it doesn't take much to get it there if you are just starting out and as you get more experienced, you'll mod the car as needed based on the shortcomings you have on track. One note about the aero, at least as far as the 09-14 nismos are concerned the aero is functional, don't know about the new 15 nismos yet.
3. Um ok
4. Personal preference but I agree
5. See #3

The stiffer suspension means it doesn't hook up as well for straight line performance like 0-60 and 1/4 mile. Also, 18 more hp at 350 hp total is nelgible.

Are you sure about that...........18hp more should net something.

From what others have told me, the added 18 hp barely offsets the extra weight.

Really? Would love test that theory........

I think track tests and/or number crunching was performed and there's a thread about it somewhere on this site.

My search-fu is currently lacking though.

i personally just don't see the $10,000 price increase for a nismo. while the other cars you listed above there is a noticeable difference in looks and performance.

I don't think this is truly accurate. Just because you have the money doesn't mean you'll buy the highest end model....In the end you still need to also like the top model. The Nismo, as nice of a body kit it has and extra bolt ons, I would never buy one due to the fact I wouldn't want to pay more for it to simply be taken apart....
Cars with factory aggressive full body kits are usually for people that don't want to change cosmetics too much.(IMO)

how much you weight? :icon08:

apparently enough to make the PWR drop...

I've been told the extra HP comes at the top of the rev band and at the expense of some mid-range. This makes sense to me as I've had this experience with motorcycles (Ducati Testastretta 11-degree vs Superbike valve timings are a good example).

The NISMO is extremely "revvy" for lack of a better word. Unless you're really hammering it, you're never going to notice the extra 18hp and it will probably be slightly slower for more "normal" driving. At 6000 rpm though, hold on tight!:driving:

OP: Go with the one you want; they're both fantastic cars. I love the exclusivity, looks, suspension, and wheels/brakes of my NISMO but I'm still jealous of the Touring interior. If you value ride quality/comfort get a base model.

heck... once I rev above 4000rpm it gets fun in my sports touring!

You could buy a Nismo and strip it of everything on it that says Nismo and make all your money back. I think the Nismo is fine for the price. In the end you're paying for that badge number. Something that says their is only X amount like yours. I find the Nismo to be absolutely stunning pre 2015.

i could find out how many models(yr, color, etc.) were made like mine and badge it myself and have the only base sport pckg with a badge. so can it be priced at 50k?

i do understand what you're saying, but from my opinion i just don't see the 10k price difference. if the engine was different then i'd be able to see it, but as it sits now i don't. again, that's just my opinion.