Base vs. Enthusiast (VLSD question)

[Zevo]

Hey guys, i am currently in negotiations with my dealer on purchasing an '08 Z (new) and i am torn between accepting a sweet deal (which includes me turning in my leased car (other make) 2 month earlier) on the base model or paying considerably more for the enthusiast. Of all the things on the list of differences, the only concern i have is the Viscous limited-slip differential (VLSD) which is not available on the base model.

Considering that i will not track the Z what are the daily driving downs of lacking the limited-slip diff if any at all? Will i even notice the difference under normal driving conditions? What about rain or snow?

Would it be possible to fit an aftermarket unit at some point in time (again, if there are any street driving benefits to have at all) or am i over analyzing the issue?

This will be my first RWD car. I recently sold my '06 Evo 9 MR (age thing i guess, among other things).

I know what a limited slip is and i understand the 1, 1.5 and 2 kinds, i guess my question is more of "can you actually tell the difference between the base and enthusiast during every day (given that it may be spirited at times) driving?"

Thanks in advance.

[NSRsheets]

You definately want the vlsd. Not only does it eliminate one wheel burn outs it helps with acceleration out of corners.I would spend the extra money and get it.

[coleycole]

Are you leasing the car or buying the car? I sell Infiniti's and am not to familiar with pricing on the Nissan (NEW) but what is the additional cost for the Enthusiast Package? The reason I ask this is because the additional package will raise the price of the car (obviously) but there shouldn't be a subtantial difference especially in the payment if you are financing or leasing, $40 tops/mon which isn't bad when you consider what you are getting for the additional cost.

[BlackSmoke]

1. You can tell the difference (I have it)2. Spend the money (I did) there are no guarantees on an aftermarket one.

[evildky]

open diff in rain and snow=suckmaybe if you want till your lease is up they can get you a real sweet deal on an 08 as the 09's hot the showroom floors

[Danni]

What's the price difference?You can buy an aftermarked LSD for less than $1000 I think and that should work better than the nissan VLSD.