NISMO Z vs. standard Z debate
10-10-2008, 09:11 AM
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10-10-2008, 09:41 AM
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I just wanna know why Nismo owners are the only ones that have to justify their purchase. Should I start a thread calling out everyone that has a Touring or Grand Touring model car or a Z owner with an automatic, just because I don't think that power/heated/leather seats belong in a performance car and it's just added weight for no gain or because automatics aren't for a true sports car enthusiast? No. That's just dumb. My opinion shouldn't be any sort of deciding factor for anyone on this forum when it comes to their personal car purchase and I don't care about anyone else's opinion.
You cannot replicate a Nismo for the price difference between it and an Enthusiast. Fact. Can you build a better for the money? Perhaps. What do you consider a better car? Can you use that money to bolt on an FI kit and be quicker? Sure (if you DIY it). Can you slap on a prettier body kit that's more to your liking but probably not as functional? Sure (and if you are a form over function guy, then who cares). Can you just use that money for a super bad-boy suspension and be a track king? Probably. "Better" and "Worth it" are subjective terms.
There's pluses and minuses to every trim level of the 350z, and that's why they're offered that way. There's also a lot of differences between the model years as the car has evolved, many of them having their own pluses and minuses as well. So STFU about how you don't think the Nismo is worth it. I assume it isn't, or you would've bought one. For me, a Grand Touring model isn't worth it. Know how you can tell? I didn't buy one.
You cannot replicate a Nismo for the price difference between it and an Enthusiast. Fact. Can you build a better for the money? Perhaps. What do you consider a better car? Can you use that money to bolt on an FI kit and be quicker? Sure (if you DIY it). Can you slap on a prettier body kit that's more to your liking but probably not as functional? Sure (and if you are a form over function guy, then who cares). Can you just use that money for a super bad-boy suspension and be a track king? Probably. "Better" and "Worth it" are subjective terms.
There's pluses and minuses to every trim level of the 350z, and that's why they're offered that way. There's also a lot of differences between the model years as the car has evolved, many of them having their own pluses and minuses as well. So STFU about how you don't think the Nismo is worth it. I assume it isn't, or you would've bought one. For me, a Grand Touring model isn't worth it. Know how you can tell? I didn't buy one.
A fully loaded GT is a pretty awesome flavor of the Z and it has alot. The Nismo offers more on the outside if you like it and adds more driving performance(Not just a wanna be looker and really has been engineered to handle better). But some want more power and speed, which it looks like the engineers thought the new motor added....Some like enhanced looks and some want luxuries and toys more than anything and already like how the base Z handles. Sure extra stopping power from the GT is great too. Granted I would take the extra toys, power and looks and lighter weight even if a model of this car offered it....Yeah but that is not going to happen...So I am leaning towards some added looks and sports car handling since this is why I wanted back in a sports car to begin with. Then again I can upgrade the stereo and get the bells and whistles and how often do I really move the seat to be missing the power controls. Still leather might have been nice even in a Nismo since it is mainly a street car...But I can see why Nissan chose cloth as to hold true to a more race look and feel. Then not to mention a 350Z gives you great handling, power and fuel economy...Yes fuel economy after all this V6 is great on gas compared to a big truck or hot V8 beleive me. If gadgets and toys are on top of anyone's list or a super plush and fancy interior....This 350Z I don't think is a car for them...Because even the GT barely breaks into this level in today's mid to upper end car market at the price a GT goes for. Still I think the GT is more than plush and really nice inside for a sports car.....
To each his own...I think a Nismo and a GT are about on the same level...Just pick what features you most like and styling...Some are more conservative some are not. For the price of the Standard and the Enth. you get alot of great car just the same...
I think these are some of the best car's in there class no doubt.
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10-10-2008, 10:02 AM
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I don't have a NISMO, but I think it looks much better in person, especially the front 3/4 view(looks really aggressive). In person, you don't really notice the rear end.
10-10-2008, 10:32 AM
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10-10-2008, 10:57 AM
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I was going by stock down to the tire, like everybody else
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edit again- if it makes you feel better, I like this guys look more.
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10-10-2008, 11:10 AM
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10-10-2008, 11:15 AM
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You know, my window sticker on my NISMO Z said nothing about drag race tuned/specific parts. So I wonder if all this quarter mile talk is simply irrelevant as the car was probably not designed to only go straight. 
10-10-2008, 11:19 AM
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10-10-2008, 11:23 AM
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1. No Z was designed for the drag strip. They are all designed for road course.
2. That Nismo time was not stock. Once you start modding anything goes.
2. That Nismo time was not stock. Once you start modding anything goes.
10-10-2008, 11:28 AM
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I see.....I wonder what mods has given him 2 tenths in the quarter. I thought 13.5 was about the standard quarter mile time.
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So, I called home yesterday to see how the family is doing. While talking to my mother, I can hear my dad in the back ground telling her to not to tell me nothing about him driving the car. He swore he wouldn't drive it...
So, I called home yesterday to see how the family is doing. While talking to my mother, I can hear my dad in the back ground telling her to not to tell me nothing about him driving the car. He swore he wouldn't drive it...
10-10-2008, 11:34 AM
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10-10-2008, 11:35 AM
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10-10-2008, 11:42 AM
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