Which 370z

[MartMEC]

Hello all - First post so please be gentle.

 

About 3 years ago I had a base spec 370z which I modded with an Invidia exhaust, test pipe, Sparco seats, K&N panel filter and UpRev remap. Loved it to bits but for a few reasons it had to go (long story).

 

Anyway, missing it and now in a position to get another but not sure which way to go, Firstly the car will be solely a "Sunday Toy", I have another car for day to day and family duties etc so it can be as hard and as noisy as I like!

 

I love the look of the latest Nismo (2015 - ) but not sure if I need to spend so much. Is there any point buying a NIsmo and then changing the exhaust and remapping or do the gains improve over the GT spec cars? Is the Nismo's extra power just a factory remap over the base model?

 

I think my main thoughts are if I can improve on the handling of my previous car. It was base spec on 18" wheels and although it rode well, the front end could feel a little vague. Do the Nismo's improve this and/or do 19" wheels change the characteristics?

 

I quite fancy a late model (2014/15) base spec, especially as this now seems to have rev-match which my previous car lacked. I'm not at all bothered about the bose or sat nav as the car is purely a toy. Would a modded Base spec be a step backwards from a modded "GT edition", Nismo Mk1 or Nismo Mk2 - do they handle better?

 

Hope someone can set me straight

[sipar69]

I've owned two GT spec 370s and now the Mk1 Nismo (which I'll be putting up for sale in the next month if you're interested ).

 

All great cars, but you get a much greater sense of occasion with the Nismo. It's a real head turner. Handling is where it really shines over the standard car. They do feel a bit nippier, especially with a few mods and a remap, but the difference isn't huge. And yes, you do need an aftermarket exhaust.

 

The GT is still a great car though and you have the option of picking one up at a good price and modding it to your liking. It depends on your preference. I'm not really into serious modding so the Nismo with just a few choice mods added over time made sense for me.

Edited May 31, 2017 by sipar69

[formatzero]

I have a GT Edition,and love the car,a good compromise between handling and comfort I find.Would I like a Nismo ? well yes,but which one.Prefer rear of MK1 and front of Mk2,also seats of MK2,but it,s a very personal thing.

[MartMEC]

Thanks Guys, I'll do some test driving! Base spec 2015 model lined up tomorrow......