To Nismo or Not to Nismo?

UNKNOWN_370

If time on the forum has proven anything. We can agree on 99% of all car opinions and right now is no different. I went through the same list of vehicles and then some. I've even looked at the AMG GTS. But it's costly to purchase and yes. I think about maintaining these cars going upmarket. I may be able to afford these cars now but... maintaining them. Do I want to throw that much money away? The most expensive maintainence are the tires. The small mods I have on my 2011 have made it phenomenal and I feel that getting a Nismo and modding it might be slightly more interesting. The car is also beautiful. Yes I love the Z interior. Nissan could've done more to upgrade the materials and smooth out the layout a lil more but... it's the most sports car looking interior from ALL the sub premium sports cars. I too fell in love with the Z as a child. I was raised around 240z, rx3, rx7, corolla and supra. In those days muscle was too expensive n the poor people had import sports cars. My first MUSCLE car was a Monte Carlo SS. But my first sports car was a 93 rx7 turbo. I was introduced to Nissan as an owner with a 240sx and I've had quite a few Nissan's since. But the 370z was my first Z. That was a dream come true.
I have an attachment not only to Nissan, but the OG Japanese tuner lineup. I root for Japan in the sports car arena as that post WW2 nation that rose from the ashes thru the computer and auto industry and they dominated the world by being the most intelligent business men on the planet. Japan has created an automotive culture that can't be duplicated in our country. We think shooting down a straight line or driving around in one giant doughnut is racing. Japan invented drifting to drive on curving mountain roads at HIGH speeds. When I look at any Japanese sports car. I see a precision instrument. Subaru cars all AWD and affordable. Nissan combines muscle and sports with the best turbo 6's ever built. Mazda, precision instruments. Mitsubishi, The best turbo 4's in existence. Toyota, the best inline motors on the planet and the biggest Nissan competitor. Honda.... the NSX and say no more. A Japanese Ferrari.

As I see it just like you... the Z is a dying breed. It's relatively light for what it is though it can stand to lose 250lbs. It's lighter than any car in its price range which gives it an agility others don't. And yrs, you get more balance out of a brz. But at a loss of 145HP. That's the difference a Nissan versa and a go kart.

I looove the camaro. Like you I think it's still too big. And I'm not willing to pay that much money for one. The Z has an LSD, a handbrake, RWD, 2 great performing transmissions and it handles like a supercar. People who don't appreciate handling don't seem to get the Z.

Z lovers have become bigger underdogs than gencoupe owners because people don't understand why we pay what we pay for a Z. The Z is not just about performance. It's an experience. It's a lot of quirky traits that's unique to any other car. Historically, people who don't like the Z want the Z to be something else but want the Z body style. I like the Z the way it is... But Nissan could've been more proactive on the sound system and upgrading materials over time.

Porsche, Mercedes are the only ones to offer a drive reminiscent of the Z. If the AMG nose was 3 inches shorter? I'd probably buy it. But it's 3" too long so it ain't happening. Plus the car I configured was $162,000. As was the Porsche 911 GTS.... $155,000. I'd buy either if they were $30,000 cheaper. The premium for premium sports cars are just ridiculous. Maybe used, one day. I have the money but the more I ponder it. It just seems like a waste of cash that I could invest in the future.

The Z addresses every issue I have. Plus it seems the FI turbo kit seems to be very reliable. That's an option I'm ready to reconsider.

The supra.... I might just add it if it continues Toyota's rep for reliability?! It looks promising We'll see? BMW might Eff up the reliability of this car. Lol.

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Chuck33079

Surrounded by the worst cars in existence. Mitsubishi should have just become an engine supplier and gave up the whole "building cars" thing.

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Rusty

Your head and heart are in two different places. Until they come together. You will be conflicted.................................damn, that sounded like Confucius.

For me. If I get rid of my Nismo. It will be replaced with a Viper. Hopefully a ACR. That's about as brutal as they come.

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UNKNOWN_370

I think you found a new path as a philosopher. But you make a valid point.

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Rusty

As you get older, sometimes you have moments of clarity that comes with experience I guess. I've become more of a thinker now.

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