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Id play on the katana sword by wrapping it and adding handles maybe an anime character on the side gripping it..... Lol When designers design cars its not purely for the best looking car. A lot of the time its symbolic of what they want it to represent. Japanese tend to sway towards a design story (previous generations) or using shapes or representations and molding from there. You could design an amazing looking car. Only to be told it looks like a try hard version of Porsche or Aston Martin. Take it to an art gallery and there will be people that dont like it no matter how you try to fix it. Is it not better to design it with honest intent on what you want to convey than trying to please people that probably wont buy it anyway?! Lol.... . In attempting to make it unique he may have lost a few marks for looks. It is what it is. Im glad they didnt go with the red modern hatchback that looks like a C-HR. 240, 300, 370 combo is fitting for the last ICE Z albeit imperfections

Yep, less issues than the E92. Theyll go up for sure. Aside from Vanos etc they seem like good cars. What about the Z4 M same engine in a coupe/roadster. They are getting pricier

5.4 V8? Probably still 23 mpg i wont be suprised the older v6, v8 mercs are actually suprisedly economical. Good shout definitely not common.

"theres no value in the market" - Alex Ferguson

https://racecarsdirect.com/Advert/Details/123257/ex-playstation-academy-370z Heres one that been ragged by a whole academy 😂. Im sure has been maintained very well Tbh any used car has that element of risk

Saw one on Autotrader. 68,000 miles 2011. MOT history is decent. Assuming 5 were of the same family maybe lol https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202108276692705?advertising-location=at_cars&postcode=ha28qr&model=370 Z&page=1&make=NISSAN&include-delivery-option=on&sort=relevance

I heard shipping fees have gone up due to covid. Things will soon settle down when business losses start sending companies into the red. If its a large container like the one we have at my workplace it could fit two, three cars and some tires. Lucky for you its a local release just the value added taxes to worry about.

2003 was still in High School throwing controllers for not making the Gold cup on ps2 Gran Turismo. The decision to not bring it was justified tbh. There will be a few grey imports. Its just whether youre willing to pay that or get a German equivalent 440i M Sport 2020, used GTR or very low mileage Nismo or TTRS, S5, C43 etc. Only then people realize those used cars have gone up and are just as expensive.

Some of the road surfaces in London are so bad youd be praising ones in third world countries. I digress I'm guessing its going to be difficult to build a business case for the Silvia. If it does get approved I cannot see that not coming to Europe either. I think the designer hinted at wanting to bring it back. There may be a market for it. Since the GR86 wont be turbo. Maybe the Silvia will offer something different in that sense. Sad that theyve given up on EU. Mind you American buyers of Z are mostly younger guys with access to funds and large finance packages. They also get less penalties for being a young driver. That itself drives sales which is why USA were selling 150 370z per month pre pandemic. 3 times that of EU. Even if there was a possibility for EU. I dont think theyd sell more than 500-700 cars in a year compared to 4,000+ cars in Canada, Australia, Japan and US. On par with Supra but with addition of manual trim could be more based on cheaper pricing Obviously a couple of us will end up getting it at some point. It may not be soon but it only took me 8 years to buy 370z after seeing it in Las Vegas in 2010. Glad I was able to get the Nismo 2 times. We shall see how things play out in terms of pricing. Importation is NOT a big deal. Dealer support isnt needed either.

Watching TV ill have some of that, council tax, when you add it up its above 20-40%. Its good they reviewed the costs for road tax in 2017

Now just to raise a real business case to reboot the Silv..........

I cant speak for others but from what ive seen a lot of people who had the 370 are going to buy it in USA etc. I dont know about 350 heads as the attempted evolution to 370 was deemed not good enough. They are just trying to cater to different crowds because remember when the Germans do it its amazing and great and the journos love it. It may not be an upgrade but the car has to evolve... people wanted tech, theyve given you tech. Criticism was Z was barebones compared to the German equivalent..... I had the 370 nismo twice no issues with the steering but ive also had an electric steering system which works well too. Depends on how intrusive it is. Each to their own though. Its going to be a daily for majority of Americans, canadians and Australians who buy. So comfort safety etc will play a part. If ppl want barebones go get an older lotus etc According to some other forums there are a few people whove never owned a Nissan or Z looking to buy. So theyll attract new customers maybe to make up for the ones that dont want to get the new car. Can check the figures in 2023 that will tell us what numbers it did. 4-5k per annum puts it in line with the Supra. Speaking of USA ive lived there and seen a lot of 20 something daisies in cars like Z.

youre assuming 5ft Miss Daisy wouldn't be buying the car with her tiny biceps. Not everyone has the same comfort level when it comes to manouvering the car at slow speeds Also a lot of people ripped Nissan for dated tech... So they offered what the Germans offered. Lol.....

you cant have modes with hydraulic steering. Id prefer hydraulic though. Theyve only replicated what the Germans have done with comfort steering parking and slow city driving. Works well in my Honda. Never been an issue for me though.

Another day, another render. Nismo version suttle

https://carbuzz.com/news/nissan-doesnt-care-about-new-zs-0-60-time Apparently Nissan doesn't care about 0 - 60 or beating the Supra. Its not about that. Its going to be quicker than the Nismo 370 especially the Automatic. 15% increase puts it at 4.2 seconds not far of the E92 M3. I think that plenty fast for the road Both trims will feature launch control

Not sure but had a couple Japanese guys complaining on one of my videos about why they didnt make it 2.5 liter or something like that lol

F type doesnt have those 300zx lights, or front LEDs. Also the F type will be £14,000 more expensive the Performance trim at £50,000+ Remember there are also yellow Mustangs floating about, yellow TT etc But Yes its rarer. I just dont think it did the Zp any favours. Nissan are offering it as a colour option outside of the limited edition or maybe the shade might be different who knows

"always a catch"....

I dont see blue Jaguars around. Ill take blue or white. 2023 I reckon depreciation would be primarily minor by then. A couple grand off used models due to demand. High taxes could see a couple come up on Nissan used car network. I got some practice in with Nissan JP. Sites a bit twitchy. Real issue is the duties and vat

135 is more modern and ive heard a lot of noise about tuning capabilities. They tend to be loose at the rear. The 370 offers more enthusiast drive for those not chasing luxury or numbers. Also get the feel good factor when out and about and wanting to go for a drive Depends what youre after.

Check out this interview with the comms guy. They address criticisms

LSD is currently only available on Performance trim. That could still change! Some complaints about that.

If you dont like taking no as an answer dry your eyes mate 😂 All we can do is wait and keep up the grind lol

400 twin-turbocharged horsepowerAt the heart of the Z is a 3.0-liter V6 twin-turbocharged 24-valve engine. An aluminum-alloy block and heads keep things light, while a water-cooled intercooler helps keep things cool. An optical speed sensor brings power with turbine speeds up to a dizzying 220,000 rpm.Mechanical Limited-slip DifferentialA new available mechanical limited-slip differential helps distribute power to the driven wheel with the best grip, helping you power out of corners.Launch ControlThe first on any Z – available launch control helps eliminate wheel spin and hop, by holding the engine at a pre-set rpm and modulates power as you pull away to give you the fastest, most consistent acceleration every time. 6-speed manual transmissionIn the 2023 Z, new first- and second-gear synchros are designed to help handle the powerful twin-turbo engine. Enhancing the connection, the shift mechanism has been redesigned to give a more direct, positive feeling.9-speed automatic transmissionThe one transmission that can tempt manual drivers. The Z features a new 9-speed automatic with shift-by-wire technology activated by a unique palm-shaped controller. For added thrills, you can employ the available steering wheel paddle shifters borrowed from the Nissan GT-R. /cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/https://www.newnissanz.com/attachments/1629321116793-png.2297/ Suspension and steeringTo make sure it handles like a Z, the new model features new mono tube shocks, new front geometry and rear suspension tuning. Electric power steering – the first time on a Z, allows near-infinite tuning for inspired control and precision.Body rigidityThe stiffer the chassis, the better the suspension can work. To help get the maximum out of the Z’s suspension, torsional rigidity was increased over 10%.Performance brakesTuned to give braking with excellent feel and stopping power, available Sport Brakes feature 14" front rotors with 4-piston calipers.All-New 2023 Z driver’s interiorIt holds you in ways you never dreamed ofA great dance partner knows how to hold you perfectly. Tight enough for control, but with room to move, too. Advanced technology serves up everything you need to know and nothing you don’t, combined with classic design that never forgets what a true thrilling sports car must be. /cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/https://www.newnissanz.com/attachments/1629321145593-png.2298/ Redesigned cockpitPurely driver-focused, the all-new Z keeps you in the loop with a new digital gauge cluster and an available 9” center touch-screen display with NissanConnect®, including available Door to Door Navigation, Wi-Fi Hotspot and Remote Access.New performance seatsThe Z features a new seat design that offers impressive lateral support, along with anti-slip material and a slide-reducing center pad in the lower seat cushion. Knee bolsters work with the performance seats to help keep the driver in place. /cdn-cgi/image/format=auto,onerror=redirect,width=1920,height=1920,fit=scale-down/https://www.newnissanz.com/attachments/1629321162550-png.2299/ GT-R®-inspired steering wheelPoint to the future with a nod to our history. The leather-wrapped rim is thicker than the current GT-R, while the unique groove at the top of the wheel was inspired by the legendary GT-R R32.Race car driver-designed gaugesThe Z’s Sport Mode screen – one of three selectable screens for the digital dashboard – was designed with input from Tsugio Matsuda, a racer for NISMO in Super GT in Japan.Legendary triple pod clusterA Z legacy, in the all-new 2023 Z, you get key information including turbo boost, turbine speed – yes, up to 220,000 rpm – and voltage.