Nismo in dealer showroom, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Ish · 12-28-2011, 09:38 PM

Once again, I took a job over in this part of the world. Some co-workers & I went car shopping, & strolled into the Nissan dealership in Abu Dhabi City. This Z was one of the few cars in the showroom, so I made a bee line to it. The more I looked at it, the more questions I had on whether it left the factory the way it is in the pictures. The sales staff didn’t know (no surprise to me).

The cars in this part of the world are coded as GCC (Gulf Corporative Council) spec, which I’m coming to find out means a larger radiator & a/c condenser, & a different radio, maybe some changes in marker lights, & a kilometers per hour speedo.

You can see the front fascia is shorter than US spec Nismos, but it has splitters(?) on the front corners. The door sills have the lighted Z logo , but the interior has absolutely no special Nismo features.

You can see the front fascia is shorter than US spec Nismos, but it has splitters(?) on the front corners. The door sills have the lighted Z logo , but the interior has absolutely no special Nismo features. The mirrors have the typical “Objects may appear closer…” writing, but in Arabic.

The rear fascia looked bone stock US to me, with no ducting at all. The rear hatch did have a spray nozzle for washer fluid to go along with the wiper, & I dig that it has the lower red fog light & clear stop lights.

This lovely 2010, yes, 2010, can be yours for 194,600 Dhms, which is $53,000. No thanks, just looking.

Fairladyz916 · 12-28-2011, 09:40 PM

Such a beautiful masterpiece

Waiz · 12-28-2011, 09:50 PM

This is a Z with the NISMO S-Tune exterior kit, not the OEM NISMO edition.

Trips · 12-28-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

This is a Z with the NISMO S-Tune exterior kit, not the OEM NISMO edition.

Looks good!

leeb8 · 12-28-2011, 11:21 PM

In Australia......370z go for USD 69k drive away........

53k for Nismo is cheap

Ish · 12-28-2011, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Waizzz

This is a Z with the NISMO S-Tune exterior kit, not the OEM NISMO edition.

Thanks for the clarification, Waizzz. I couldn't tell what was going on with it.

I've only been here about two weeks, & have only seen 4 Zs total. Two 350s & a 370 on the highway, & the one in the pics. However, I have seen two GT-Rs on the street/highway. Every green light here is the start of a race, & man, that GT-R pulled away, engine howling. It was great, I tell ya.

Waiz · 12-29-2011, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ish

Thanks for the clarification, Waizzz. I couldn't tell what was going on with it.

I've only been here about two weeks, & have only seen 4 Zs total. Two 350s & a 370 on the highway, & the one in the pics. However, I have seen two GT-Rs on the street/highway. Every green light here is the start of a race, & man, that GT-R pulled away, engine howling. It was great, I tell ya.

I heard things about that place, I'm sure you've seen some pretty cool cars too!

mults · 12-29-2011, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

I heard things about that place, I'm sure you've seen some pretty cool cars too!

I've heard that the Cadillac CTS-V's are becoming the "it" car over there. The big Mercedes and BMW's are too common, so they are opting for some "American Muscle". I imagine the gas prices there are way low, so they can drive whatever they want and not have to worry about spending $80 to fill their tanks.

mantella87 · 12-29-2011, 06:04 PM

I saw all types of cars when I was working in Abu Dhabi. I went to Ferrari World and drove on Yas Marina Circuit. I saw some awesome vehicles while I was there. Very different world I must say.

KaienZ34 · 12-29-2011, 10:18 PM

Yes full S-tune kit (front lip,side skirts,rear spats,graphics,wheels) minus the wing.

Waiz · 12-29-2011, 10:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mults

I've heard that the Cadillac CTS-V's are becoming the "it" car over there. The big Mercedes and BMW's are too common, so they are opting for some "American Muscle". I imagine the gas prices there are way low, so they can drive whatever they want and not have to worry about spending $80 to fill their tanks.

There are some pretty crazy YouTube videos of guys driving like maniacs

Ish · 12-29-2011, 10:52 PM

Have not had the opportunity to looks at the gas prices yet, but from what I've heard, they are lower than in the states.

You are right Mults, BMWs & Mercs are very common. To me, they seem to be the Accord or Camry of the luxury car segment over here. Still, I would mind getting a BMW 550i for the time I'm here.

Those you tube vids only scratch the surface. The stuff I've seen on the roads in only two weeks, from the back of a cab no less, makes me want to drive a tank. Almost every trip I've taken, some driver pulls off some bone head move that makes me shake my head, cringe, or downright suck up the seat cushion.

mantella87 · 12-30-2011, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ish

Have not had the opportunity to looks at the gas prices yet, but from what I've heard, they are lower than in the states.

You are right Mults, BMWs & Mercs are very common. To me, they seem to be the Accord or Camry of the luxury car segment over here. Still, I would mind getting a BMW 550i for the time I'm here.

Those you tube vids only scratch the surface. The stuff I've seen on the roads in only two weeks, from the back of a cab no less, makes me want to drive a tank. Almost every trip I've taken, some driver pulls off some bone head move that makes me shake my head, cringe, or downright suck up the seat cushion.

They have no lane discipline at all. I saw people hit speed bumps going 50mph. Watching them use a traffic circle was even scarier!

Reaper42 · 01-01-2012, 03:16 PM

I seriously think that S-Tune kit is the UGLIEST thing you could possibly out on a 370z. I mean the car is so beautifully designed in the first place, that the fact that this lip kit is produced and offered for this car BY nissan is ridiculous. And I never thought I would actually see a car with that decal package ACTUALLY on the car.

Just my .2 cents

Liquid_G · 01-01-2012, 07:22 PM

^ hater... ;-)

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12-28-2011, 09:38 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ish Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Workin' in the desert Posts: 45 Drives: no Z yet Rep Power: 15	Nismo in dealer showroom, Abu Dhabi, UAE Once again, I took a job over in this part of the world. Some co-workers & I went car shopping, & strolled into the Nissan dealership in Abu Dhabi City. This Z was one of the few cars in the showroom, so I made a bee line to it. The more I looked at it, the more questions I had on whether it left the factory the way it is in the pictures. The sales staff didn’t know (no surprise to me). The cars in this part of the world are coded as GCC (Gulf Corporative Council) spec, which I’m coming to find out means a larger radiator & a/c condenser, & a different radio, maybe some changes in marker lights, & a kilometers per hour speedo. You can see the front fascia is shorter than US spec Nismos, but it has splitters(?) on the front corners. The door sills have the lighted Z logo , but the interior has absolutely no special Nismo features. You can see the front fascia is shorter than US spec Nismos, but it has splitters(?) on the front corners. The door sills have the lighted Z logo , but the interior has absolutely no special Nismo features. The mirrors have the typical “Objects may appear closer…” writing, but in Arabic. The rear fascia looked bone stock US to me, with no ducting at all. The rear hatch did have a spray nozzle for washer fluid to go along with the wiper, & I dig that it has the lower red fog light & clear stop lights. This lovely 2010, yes, 2010, can be yours for 194,600 Dhms, which is $53,000. No thanks, just looking.

12-29-2011, 06:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
mantella87 Track Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 590 Drives: 2011 Z34 MT Rep Power: 14	I saw all types of cars when I was working in Abu Dhabi. I went to Ferrari World and drove on Yas Marina Circuit. I saw some awesome vehicles while I was there. Very different world I must say. Last edited by mantella87; 12-29-2011 at 06:07 PM.

12-29-2011, 10:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
KaienZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: LA. not L.a. Posts: 21,652 Drives: Z34 Tour/Sport Rep Power: 177	Yes full S-tune kit (front lip,side skirts,rear spats,graphics,wheels) minus the wing. __________________ *"These Violent Delights Have Violent Ends"* http://www.the370z.com/members/kaienz34-albums-z34.html

01-01-2012, 03:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
Reaper42 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,030 Drives: GetLucky370 Rep Power: 17	I seriously think that S-Tune kit is the UGLIEST thing you could possibly out on a 370z. I mean the car is so beautifully designed in the first place, that the fact that this lip kit is produced and offered for this car BY nissan is ridiculous. And I never thought I would actually see a car with that decal package ACTUALLY on the car. Just my .2 cents __________________ Sponsor roll call: Get Lucky Brand \| TOYO TIRES \| Element Graphics \| Unique Fabrication Follow on fb- Jon Sackett and Instagram @GetLucky370 GetLucky370

01-01-2012, 07:22 PM	#15 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 43	^ hater... ;-) Sent from my SCH-I510 using Tapatalk __________________

12-28-2011, 09:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Fairladyz916 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Guam Posts: 79 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	Such a beautiful masterpiece

12-28-2011, 09:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	This is a Z with the NISMO S-Tune exterior kit, not the OEM NISMO edition.

12-28-2011, 11:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
leeb8 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Posts: 7 Drives: 2011 370z 6 Speed Rep Power: 13	In Australia......370z go for USD 69k drive away........ 53k for Nismo is cheap

12-29-2011, 10:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ish Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Workin' in the desert Posts: 45 Drives: no Z yet Rep Power: 15	Have not had the opportunity to looks at the gas prices yet, but from what I've heard, they are lower than in the states. You are right Mults, BMWs & Mercs are very common. To me, they seem to be the Accord or Camry of the luxury car segment over here. Still, I would mind getting a BMW 550i for the time I'm here. Those you tube vids only scratch the surface. The stuff I've seen on the roads in only two weeks, from the back of a cab no less, makes me want to drive a tank. Almost every trip I've taken, some driver pulls off some bone head move that makes me shake my head, cringe, or downright suck up the seat cushion.

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