370z Sport Package or Nismo?

w0rM · 09-29-2012, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by frost

I'll sum up the next 30 posts for you. Nismo owners love their nismos and sport package owners love their sport package. Nismo owners will say the extra money is well spent, while the sport package owners will argue you could get more performance spending that money on aftermarket mods.
Then someone's gonna get butt hurt, and everyone's gonna start pissing all over each other.

/thread

mwhit02 · 09-29-2012, 08:19 PM

As an owner of a Nismo, I will say it makes sense to buy the car if you like the factory Nismo bodykit and Rays wheels, and dont plan on changing them out. I would have probably just bought a different model if it wasnt for the fact the Nismo bodykit costs a couple thousand, and then paint on top of that...at which point you should have just bought the Nismo to start with.

I will say, daily driving the Nismo is not fun. The rear likes to buck up like a horse over bumps, so then you may feel the need to change out the suspension, which some may argue defeats the point of buying the Nismo. The base stereo sucks (not sure what the Sport model gets), but I think it would be nice to have the nav system.

When I was looking to buy a white one, I couldnt find any near me on autotrader.com Then I called a local dealer who checked the national inventory and told me there were two white ones at the same dealership 400 miles away. I told them I would buy the car for what they were asking if they covered shipping, which they did.

LakeShow · 09-29-2012, 08:14 PM

Okay now, Who wishes they got the Roadster? It's clearly the best version lol.

jcosta79 · 09-29-2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Okay now, Who wishes they got the Roadster? It's clearly the best version lol.

This is a valid question. I wish they made a Nismo targa top version.

jpkirk · 06-09-2015, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

Okay now, Who wishes they got the Roadster? It's clearly the best version lol.

With an automatic!

.c2 · 09-30-2012, 03:24 PM

Not sure if the Nismo gets the bose system, but if they do then they are WAY better than the base model w/ sports package lol. Correct me if I'm wrong, but looking at bolt on gains the Nismo model seems to get noticeably more whp and tq from bolt ons compared to the regular Z?

joesmithf1 · 09-30-2012, 04:23 PM

thank you all for your inputs! they really help. I really wish the front of the Nismo would look more like the Sport version, or looks more aggressive like the new G37 Sedan. Anyway, maybe just personal preference.

One more question, do most of you prefer the keep the OEM suspension on the Nismo? i know changing them out for a lower spring will defeat the purpose of the Nismo suspension, but i have seen a couple of them on the road, and they look a bit high.

mwhit02 · 09-30-2012, 04:48 PM

to me, the nismo suspension is for track smooth roads only. Anything else, and it's just too harsh and like you said, too high. Im just going to install the Swift springs and see if they helps out, otherwise I'll be going BC coilovers with Swift springs.

mwhit02 · 09-30-2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joesmithf1

One more question, do most of you prefer the keep the OEM suspension on the Nismo? i know changing them out for a lower spring will defeat the purpose of the Nismo suspension, but i have seen a couple of them on the road, and they look a bit high.

maybe because since the car has the Nismo exhaust, intake gains would be more beneficial.

Baer383 · 09-30-2012, 10:33 PM

I had both a 2010 touring/sport and now have a 2013 Nismo,the Nismo is the car I should have bought in 2010.

Alexthegreat · 03-30-2014, 06:15 PM

Hello,

I am new to the forum but i've been snooping around here for some time now. I have decided to buy a 370Z but i am not sure whether to get the base with sports package and do mods afterwards or just spend the extra cash and go for nismo any suggestions?

FL 4Motion · 03-30-2014, 06:21 PM

test drive both, see what floats your boat more.

oh, and in before this turns ugly (again, for like the 100th fvcking time).

P's_Z · 03-30-2014, 06:37 PM

What he said ^

I think the sport package is the best bang for buck in the Z lineup, you can save some cash now and mod later. I have the sport package and dont feel like im missing anything, but thats just me.

However, if you do have the cash now, and like the nismo, get the nismo. You can also mod the nismo later if you feel the need.

gomer_110 · 03-30-2014, 06:57 PM

Reasons to get a Nismo vs. Base plus Sport:

1. No intention to mod or very light modding.
2. Prefer the looks of the Nismo.
3. Want the additional exclusivity of the Nismo.

I have one for reasons 2 & 3. If you plan on tracking your Z and doing a lot of upgrades you're probably better off getting a base + sport.

Just remember that in the end it's your decision.

jcosta79 · 04-01-2014, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alexthegreat

Hello,

I am new to the forum but i've been snooping around here for some time now. I have decided to buy a 370Z but i am not sure whether to get the base with sports package and do mods afterwards or just spend the extra cash and go for nismo any suggestions?

Don't be a pussy. Get the Nismo.

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09-29-2012, 08:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 27	Okay now, Who wishes they got the Roadster? It's clearly the best version lol. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

09-30-2012, 03:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
.c2 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: BC Canada Posts: 414 Drives: 09 370z MB 6MT Rep Power: 15	Not sure if the Nismo gets the bose system, but if they do then they are WAY better than the base model w/ sports package lol. Correct me if I'm wrong, but looking at bolt on gains the Nismo model seems to get noticeably more whp and tq from bolt ons compared to the regular Z? __________________ Instagram // Build Thread Amuse / Mines / Bride / Momo / KW / Hotchkis / Motordyne / Invidia / Injen

09-30-2012, 04:23 PM	#7 (permalink)
joesmithf1 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: ca Posts: 14 Drives: g35 Rep Power: 14	thank you all for your inputs! they really help. I really wish the front of the Nismo would look more like the Sport version, or looks more aggressive like the new G37 Sedan. Anyway, maybe just personal preference. One more question, do most of you prefer the keep the OEM suspension on the Nismo? i know changing them out for a lower spring will defeat the purpose of the Nismo suspension, but i have seen a couple of them on the road, and they look a bit high. Smashley likes this.

09-30-2012, 10:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
Baer383 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Lawrenceville,Ga Posts: 4,293 Drives: My foot up your azz Rep Power: 31	I had both a 2010 touring/sport and now have a 2013 Nismo,the Nismo is the car I should have bought in 2010. street2soul likes this. __________________ 2013 ZL1 754 rwhp 747 rwtq

03-30-2014, 06:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Alexthegreat Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 6 Drives: 13 Nissan Sentra Rep Power: 13	370Z w/ Sports Package or Nismo Hello, I am new to the forum but i've been snooping around here for some time now. I have decided to buy a 370Z but i am not sure whether to get the base with sports package and do mods afterwards or just spend the extra cash and go for nismo any suggestions?

09-29-2012, 08:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 14	As an owner of a Nismo, I will say it makes sense to buy the car if you like the factory Nismo bodykit and Rays wheels, and dont plan on changing them out. I would have probably just bought a different model if it wasnt for the fact the Nismo bodykit costs a couple thousand, and then paint on top of that...at which point you should have just bought the Nismo to start with. I will say, daily driving the Nismo is not fun. The rear likes to buck up like a horse over bumps, so then you may feel the need to change out the suspension, which some may argue defeats the point of buying the Nismo. The base stereo sucks (not sure what the Sport model gets), but I think it would be nice to have the nav system. When I was looking to buy a white one, I couldnt find any near me on autotrader.com Then I called a local dealer who checked the national inventory and told me there were two white ones at the same dealership 400 miles away. I told them I would buy the car for what they were asking if they covered shipping, which they did.

09-30-2012, 04:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
mwhit02 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: St. Louis Posts: 358 Drives: '15 Audi Allroad Rep Power: 14	to me, the nismo suspension is for track smooth roads only. Anything else, and it's just too harsh and like you said, too high. Im just going to install the Swift springs and see if they helps out, otherwise I'll be going BC coilovers with Swift springs.

03-30-2014, 06:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
FL 4Motion A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: FL Posts: 4,776 Drives: Baby Shark Rep Power: 701617	test drive both, see what floats your boat more. oh, and in before this turns ugly (again, for like the 100th fvcking time). DEpointfive0 likes this.

03-30-2014, 06:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
P's_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PR Posts: 1,530 Drives: Zeta Rep Power: 471	What he said ^ I think the sport package is the best bang for buck in the Z lineup, you can save some cash now and mod later. I have the sport package and dont feel like im missing anything, but thats just me. However, if you do have the cash now, and like the nismo, get the nismo. You can also mod the nismo later if you feel the need.

03-30-2014, 06:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36942	Reasons to get a Nismo vs. Base plus Sport: 1. No intention to mod or very light modding. 2. Prefer the looks of the Nismo. 3. Want the additional exclusivity of the Nismo. I have one for reasons 2 & 3. If you plan on tracking your Z and doing a lot of upgrades you're probably better off getting a base + sport. Just remember that in the end it's your decision. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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