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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by PikesPeakZ
I think if you are the type of person to use this car for what is meant to do it is a cool car. But to just drive it around and keep it stock seems pointless, collectors car or not. I love the rear end and spoiler on the car but the front end is lacking. Maybe it is the reflectors or something. I don't think it is too extreme so to speak just the front to me looks unfinished. The wheels definitely need to be changed and it would need aftermarket seats. It is a sweet car but I can't justify the cost difference. At least you like it and have a nice Z
The Nismo is only $1K more than a GT -- and less than most roadsters. Would you rather have leather seats and a Bose stereo (is that an UPGRADE??) -- or an super suspension and a unique body kit?

From another perspective, Nismo is like a limited edition track model with a drastically improved suspension and a cool body kit (that is under factory warranty) for only $3500 more than a track model costs (or would cost, if they offered Track in 2007).

Is the Nismo a cheap car? No. But the Nismo is an unbelievable buy if you look at it as a factory warrantied car -- with a ton of aftermarket parts -- that handles like an exotic sports car -- for $38K. That makes it a bargain IMO.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ColoradoClark
The Nismo is only $1K more than a GT -- and less than most roadsters. Would you rather have leather seats and a Bose stereo (is that an UPGRADE??) -- or an super suspension and a unique body kit?

From another perspective, Nismo is like a limited edition track model with a drastically improved suspension and a cool body kit (that is under factory warranty) for only $3500 more than a track model costs (or would cost, if they offered Track in 2007).

Is the Nismo a cheap car? No. But the Nismo is an unbelievable buy if you look at it as a factory warrantied car -- with a ton of aftermarket parts -- that handles like an exotic sports car -- for $38K. That makes it a bargain IMO.
Though I do believe the 350z chassis in general has a great design and sometimes it can be mistaken for an exotic if modified correctly - I must say that your standards for an exotic is low if you say the Nismo Z handles like one. Have you ever been in a Porsche GT3? Or even a Lotus Exige? Handling power of those cars are amazing and unfortunately the Z can't handle like that stock.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by ColoradoClark
The Nismo is only $1K more than a GT -- and less than most roadsters. Would you rather have leather seats and a Bose stereo (is that an UPGRADE??) -- or an super suspension and a unique body kit?
LOL im not hating on the nismo Z b/c it falls under the same thing i drive a Z,but one you say unique body kit and super suspension that just crazy because let see there like how many Nismo Z lets just 700ish. so the 700 or so Nismo Z running around with the same bodykit same everything but its still unique. Thats really not unique imo.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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Guys,

just added the Nismo setup to nice T 350z. Do the 19inc wheels body kit and CAtback with S-tune setup.
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Old Oct 11, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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Turbo Z's > Nismo Z's

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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by AlvinHuyN
Though I do believe the 350z chassis in general has a great design and sometimes it can be mistaken for an exotic if modified correctly - I must say that your standards for an exotic is low if you say the Nismo Z handles like one. Have you ever been in a Porsche GT3? Or even a Lotus Exige? Handling power of those cars are amazing and unfortunately the Z can't handle like that stock.
No, the Nismo doesn't handle as well as a car that costs three times as much as it does, but it is competitive with lower priced exotics. The Nismo ran Edmunds' slalom test at one mile per hour slower than a Lotus Elise. That's not bad for a factory production car and a daily driver.


Originally Posted by ToXiC
LOL im not hating on the nismo Z b/c it falls under the same thing i drive a Z,but one you say unique body kit and super suspension that just crazy because let see there like how many Nismo Z lets just 700ish. so the 700 or so Nismo Z running around with the same bodykit same everything but its still unique. Thats really not unique imo.
If there are half a dozen Nismo Z's in the state where you live (Colorado in my case, and there are only two Nismos that have sold here to my knowledge) -- and you NEVER see any of the "other" Nismos, then yeah, I would call that unique.


To each his own: you enjoy your Z and I'll keep enjoying mine!
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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 09:17 AM
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Okay, Nismo Z's will be the leaders for the driving portion of the meet.
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