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Heres a comparison of the Blue compared to the 350z in the familiar blue - seems to have a bit more pearl but ultimately is still a rather dark blue. I think the car needs a lighter shade for it to pop more and contrast with the different accents (wheels, black roof, in takes, diffusors etc) to give it that 2 tone look 

Leaning toward Boulder Gray (with blue interior) over the Blue now. 

Silver is a safe option as the katana blade would match up and you can still get away with the blue interior imo

Yellow is a risky one 

2022 Nissan Z Spotted!! - YouTube

Starting to prefer the look of the base spec without the spoiler - gives it a cleaner look. Plus those five pointed star wheel designs still retain that concave look to them

Even cooler debadged imo

Doesnt help also that the silver katana blade only "works" with certain colours - notably the Blue and light Silver car

Will this be the only Z car in history that isnt offered in Silver rims?

Boulder (Nardo) Gray looks cool

Do you think this is a bit more of a sports saloon colour though - Audi RS, Kia Stinger GTS etc Not sure it works on a coupe. 

The enlarged rear gloss diffusor does look way more pronounced with these brighter shades or is it me?

Anyone know how long the 350z Super GT was used for until the GTR R35 replaced it? Would give an indication of the R36 release year. Esp as the R36 will replace the new Z racecar above

These real life shots are what we really need tbh

Can see why some people won't like the front end. Easier to disguise by getting a darker colour with Blue being the sweet spot. 

Would def like to see this side by side with an F type to compare size/proportions to give it something to compare it against that we see on UK roads regularly 

On 15/11/2021 at 20:12, GranTurismoEra said:

Light blue will probably be an option as a special edition. Further down the line say 2023 Bright colours are better suited to the 370. I think dark colours better suit this car. The only bright colour that could work is either a light blue, white or nardo grey or red. Thats just me though. 

 

Silver gives it a machine type look. Advantage of Silver is it always looks clean if well kept.

Already crashed.... 🤥

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdC9gpITuww

Yellow for me

Silver looks a bit dull even in the US sun can only imagine what it would look like in an overcast Britain. Blue needed to be a couple shades lighter and more pop to it like the Forcus RS Nitrous Blue - would have really suited the car. v

I think used car values aren't increasing like they were few months back. The German brands will hold/increase values more.

 I'm not sure if using the current used Mk2 Nismo prices gives any indication to the potential depreciation of the new Z if one imports one in in say 2023/24. Importing one in could be risky one as it could take a big depreciation hit as by then depreciation rates will have returned to normal  and I don't think the car is special enough to generate any buzz/demand. A safer bet would be to wait for a limited run Yaris GR when that comes . As much as I like the new Z you cant let your emotions totally dictate your wallet!

On 10/10/2021 at 07:49, davey_83 said:

I disagree, take something like a Carrera S you can buy that's a classical 911 retro yet sleek looking car and those sell very well however Porsche will also sell you a GT3 version with wide tyres, bucket seats, splitters and a huge wing as this appeals to a different client. The Nismo will appeal to a slightly different owner over the base car. 

The 911 is bit of an exception to the rule imo. Also factor the Nismo will come only in two colours (White and Black) whereas you often see GT2/GT3s in Miami Blue, Lizard Green, Lava Orange etc If there were some exclusive Nismo paints offered as well as quad exhausts then I would retract my opinion 😁

Possible issue with the new Z is that a Nismo version will basically contradict the whole retro/minimal aesthetic that were going for on this new version in the first place. Unless the Nismo is like the 370z Mk2 and has a more factory, subtle & less Halfords look to it  then it might be a car that is going in different directions. The type R is based on the Civic which is already a fussy design. The Polo/Golf GTI are mild bodykits on an already simple shell. I think that in order to make a new Nismo Z more cohesive they will have to make the red accenting less like they have been bolted on and maybe a 911 style automated spoiler

2023 NISSAN Z *EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK* - YouTube

Looks alright to be fair. They tweaked the front end by making the gaping hole less apparent by making the silver trimmings inside lighter

The 2023 Nissan Z Spotted on Public Streets! [First in World] - YouTube

Good video showing real world footage of the production car and how it compares to the 370z facelift, Corvette C7/C8. It is a looker esp in yellow. Front looks good

On 12/09/2021 at 08:51, GranTurismoEra said:

If people are thinking of the new M3/M4 i think they will be around £50,000 even then. The older M4 and M2 Competition will be around £30-£35k used. Competition will be stiff. In terms of new cars most similar cars are around the £50,000+ mark. From F Type, Supra to Cayman.

 

If Nissan are offering Performance pack at £45,000 it still undercuts all those cars including the TTRS and is in line with Supra 2.0.

 

Being a rebodied 370Z a price cap of £40,000 initially should be okay but it still wont sell huge numbers. As in 2000+ year 1 in Europe 

 

Thats the issue for Renault Nissan group. Put it at 30k and adjust finance options and theres a whole new crowd interested. That for an ex demo or used car sure. It wont be the performance pack though

 

Also Nissan Comms confirmed no LSD on sport spec for 2022 model!! So its not really $40,000 for something with an LSD which should be standard

Wonder if it is possible for them to bring a RHD Jap car over as a test vehicle not ot be sold and also a press car. And then have one dealership be the sole importer/official service test centre

On 08/09/2021 at 03:47, GranTurismoEra said:

 

I threatened to buy a GR86 instead in numerous Youtube videos. I also pressured a top sales guy that my business is going across the road to Toyota for the 86. 

 

Im joking....either way ive registered for the 86. My brothers Supra is swaying me.

 

I was looking at Supra prices and realistically youre waiting 3 years to get the Z to the UK for under £30k excluding duties. 

 

Ill do some digging... importing is a f***ing headache according to few people ive spoken to. Im ready to buy if thats the case mate.

 

If it ends up coming here, Prices will be matched and marked up to offset cost of importation by the manufacturer as well as conversion for emissions so either way it wont be cheap. Be ready to pay at the very least £40k.

Yes been saying that for a while. Need a low miler or brand new to get an easy resale esp at the £40k mark. Also leaning more to the Manual now for that reason too although the Benz 9 speed auto is meant to be v good. Not sure if its enough of a head turner to justify the cost esp compared to the 370z Nismo. Quad exhaust and a V8 soundtrack would have helped

Question is what will you be able to get for similar money in mid 2023. 

2017 Red Infiniti Q60 T S Sport Tech 3dr Auto [AWD] 3.0 for sale for £27,000 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire (autotrader.co.uk)

For those that can't wait 

Sweet spec. Slightly curbed wheels (the worst feature I've always said was the rim design tbh)

Obviously the steer by wire might be an issue. Don't think the residuals will hold tbh

Also nitpicking here but unsure of this fender line - looks like its broken and does not run the entire wheel arch

Not a fan of exterior mods but that Katana blade has to go. Needs to be black. Even body coloured would look a bit odd - see the leaked photo of the silver car 

Seen a few videos on the car now. And I think the smaller rims 19" make it look more classy given the trend for oversized wheels which is getting ridiculous now (Type R, Audi S lines etc) . The proportions seem spot on. The long bonnet gives it more of this coke bottle look that reminds me of the new Ferrari Roma esp in the yellow.  The videos help you appreciate the car more then the photos esp ones shot backstage or on the street.  As mentioned before it would be nice to know what colour options for wheels they have (exclude the bronze as that will be limited). I think the black wheels work with yellow but silver would work well with the blue. As far as I recall all prototypes spotted have black rims. 

Blue desperately needs silver rims. Wheel not only compliment the katana blade, z badge, exhaust tips but make the wheels look bigger esp with the wheel arch gap. Bronze rims from proto would look sick too tbh

1 hour ago, ShortPaul said:

Is it bay side blue? 

Not bay side but similar. 

I saw an f type that colour yesterday local to me parked on a driveway and when I say it from the side it looked just like the Z. 

Whilst the blue is nice I don't think it distinguishes the car from the rest of the pack. Yellow for me if the stars align come 2023/24 lol

Just now, hmale4yu said:

 

Close call. Depends what kind of look one is going for. The pearl yellow makes it look more exotic/supercar-ish. White is a Nismo colour . The darker colours will make the car slimmer then it is - as mentioned it is longer but narrower then the 370z by losing those muscular wheel arches. Passion red is nice but only Italians stuff like Alfas, Ferraris can pull it off. Same way how a z4 or TT don't pull off red. Silver looks smart. Just think that due to the rarity on UK roads it's best to just go for it and get something unique

58 minutes ago, GranTurismoEra said:

 

I do like that Blue though. I know im most likely would prefer white but this shape suits blue or grey more. Yellow might appeal to kids asking their parents for a Lego version. The pearl yellow doesn't do the car justice. 

 

The car is already going to be a rarity in UK. So no issues there. 

Close call. Depends what kind of look one is going for. The pearl yellow makes it look more exotic/supercar-ish. White is a Nismo colour . The darker colours will make the car slimmer then it is - as mentioned it is longer but narrower then the 370z by losing those muscular wheel arches. Passion red is nice but only Italians stuff like Alfas, Ferraris can pull it off. Same way how a z4 or TT don't pull off red. Silver looks smart. Just think that due to the rarity on UK roads it's best to just go for it