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Old 06-18-2009, 10:53 AM
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Why buy a reg 370 at 40k, when you can buy a Nismo ver at 40k (jking)

i guess we are looking at 45k-50k for this car.

Nissan's Specialty Vehicles Group NISMO will start providing examples of its new NISMO 370Z to interested customers in North America. This second-generation NISMO Z is based on the 370Z but true to NISMO form more horses were required to make it a proper package.

The car now makes 350hp (257kW) and maximum torque of 276 lb-ft (374Nm). Coming along for the party is the 6-speed manual gearbox with SynchroRev Match which simulates heel-toe downshifting. Fitted to help with takeoff and handling is a Viscous Limited-Slip Differential. To stop the car from its tracks are Nissan Sports Brakes.

Looks and performance are enhanced with kit like special side sills, a fully integrated chin spoiler and an extended nose.

For running gear NISMO chose five-spoke 19-inch RAYS forged aluminium alloy wheels. Accompanying rubber is a foursome of Yokohama ADVAN Sport Y-rated high performance tyres.

The interior features red and back fabric with red stitching, a smooth leather steering wheel, a leather-wrapped gear lever and aluminium foot pedals.

The NISMO 370Z has an MRSP of US$39,130 which excludes the only three options: NISMO carpeted floor mats (US$115), a carpeted boot mat (US$95) and illuminated kick plates (US$200).






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Without seeing in person, I don't think that looks bad at all. The nismo body kit looks more fitting on the 370 than it did on the 350. But for 45-50 grand, I'm looking at used Caymans or something.
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The rear spoiler reminds me of the 911.
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Originally Posted by JRichter
Without seeing in person, I don't think that looks bad at all. The nismo body kit looks more fitting on the 370 than it did on the 350. But for 45-50 grand, I'm looking at used Caymans or something.
you can prolly get a C6 for that price, base of course
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Originally Posted by Transam kid 01
you can prolly get a C6 for that price, base of course
That would work, too...
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I witnessed this in person at the NYC car show, it is a beautiful looking car in person
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I saw a a GT3 in black going for $49000 on ebay with very few miles. I'd rather have that.
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nothing wrong with the 370 of course.
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it looks like the nismo version got rid of those wierd fangs the front of the 370 has
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i'm ok with it, much better looking than the 350. yes, headlights are if-fy. lose that god awful spoiler too and it would look slick.
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That front end is SEXY!! Looks like my old NismoV2 front end I had on my 350... Me likey.
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I like it as well, in person the fender flares are huge!

Nissan is still being strict about letting me drive a regular 370Z. The three dealerships I have been to tell me unless I am serious to buy,(basically approved for a loan or cash in hand) they won't let me test drive it, but all of the dealers I have been too don't mind if I test drive there 350Z/Nismo version.

The 370Z is a nice sports car , but its not that nice. Nissan can be ****** about there cars sometime. I can go to a Mercedes dealership and test drive a CL63 AMG no questions asked (which was a mind blowing experience), but I can't drive a 37k sports car from Nissan???? Sorry about the rant , low end dealerships always send me off the deep end.

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True,

However, the real reason is that the stocks are extremely low since Nissan stopped production.
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For that price...I would love to get a Lotus, lol
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Yes, the ugly fangs are gone. Wing is too big for me though. I like the new 370Z better than the outgoing 350Z.
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Love that car. The NISMO version just takes it to another level. Was following one on the freeway yesterday, and was in awe of how nice it looks.
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best looking Z car I've seen
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More fotos here: http://www.autospectator.com/cars/mo...san-nismo-370z

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Great looking, but still not worth 40k, IMO. Depreciation on the 370s will be a joke. If I wanted one bad enough I'd just wait a couple of years and pick up a used one for around half that.
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I used to love that 911 spoiler, so nice!

I like the nismo version better though, especially the back of it.
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the Z has come a really long way

wish i could say the same for the 8...
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Im loving the 370z more and more
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Originally Posted by 77mjd
Great looking, but still not worth 40k, IMO. Depreciation on the 370s will be a joke. If I wanted one bad enough I'd just wait a couple of years and pick up a used one for around half that.
I would imagine if you were shopping for one of the rarer 370z's you'd keep it for quite some time instead of selling within 3-6 years
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Its a nice car , but for that price , Ill take something like a 06 Vett or my favorite , a Viper gen 2 . You see those for like 45 now .
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Originally Posted by dillsrotary
I would imagine if you were shopping for one of the rarer 370z's you'd keep it for quite some time instead of selling within 3-6 years
I guess I said that because some dealerships see this as gods gift to cars...the same dealerships that still have '08 NISMOs they can't get rid of. I think Nissan and some of their dealerships really overestimate the number of people willing/able to shell out $40k for a car considering current market conditions - limited edition or not.


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