The G Man

The ‘ minutiae’ as you put it, between the 370 and Mk1 is beyond the pale. If what you are saying that it’s purely down to looks, then, your previous prevarications are null and void. It either has to be, totally different, or a dress up,as you’ve now admitted, re Mk1-Mk2. my point is, you have as much idea as to what the new Z is as the next person, however, you have taken the position that it can’t be as good because you didn’t believe it would happen.

No, no Dan, that’s not my point that you were wrong. I find it strange that you desire a Mk2 when it is no different, power wise, suspension wise and was not offered in bi transmission form from the Mk1. I remember you saying that the Mk1 was hardly a ‘fire breathing variant of the 370’ which is correct , however apart from a few cosmetic changes, the Mk2 is no different, re power, engine, transmission, stance, difference (the same engine) from the Mk1. There have even been ‘professional vendors’ on here that have rubbished the Mk1. Not sure how many times you got under a Mk1 as a comparison to a stock 370 GT, or in fact a comparison of a Mk2 to a Mk1 ( there’s no difference btw). They both had a wider wheelbase, both had completely different suspension components, both had a slight increase in power, they shared the same steering, the same suspension and the exact same engine, I can quote from Nissans quoted figures if required. A different set of wheels, a different set of seats was, as you’ve put it ‘a rehash’ of what was already there. Now the new Z, will definitely not be a ‘rehash’, it’ll be different, as much as the Toyota Supra now, is different from the ‘classic’ supra, whether you or anyone likes it is not applicable, the new generation of owners will decide. I’m fine with you being wrong, jeezo, I’m wrong most of the time, but the blind ‘wrongness’ is, well, just wrong

Aye, but Dan, that’s one, there was, what felt like an overwhelming majority, in these threads, that rubbished the idea of a new Z. What you’ve ‘heard’ and what you’ve ‘seen’, could be miles away from the finished product. We’ll find out in time, but the naysayers have been a bit sheepish of late, similar to the breshiteers that argued for that position, but could not give a particular reason why and, most of the ardent ones disappeared. I suppose that, at the end of the day, when it does arrive, it’ll speak for itself, good or bad but it’ll exist

Jeezo, are you some sort of speed typer

Which on the whole is correct, if it’s not up to it’s peers at similar price, who would go near it. It doesn’t stop you from being interested in it though. The point being, on here, WE are interested in the Z heritage. Also, it’s coming, that should be scope enough for being positive about it, if it turns out cack, then stay away, simple formula there. No one is advocating in the slightest running to the nearest dealer with a big bag of money and immediately throwing it down on one blind, I must have missed that on all the threads re this subject. What I didn’t miss was the negativity to this car, from the ones who said it would never happen, after it happened Oh, Nissan posted profits down 10%, so it may be delayed

Yeah that would be a feat. In 2015/16 Ford did just that, muscular drivers car, option of two transmissions, very interesting engine for 35k. The downside, if it can be described as that, is, the next manifestation will be hybrid. That’s what I believe Nissan will do with the next gen Z, I’d say it’s almost a certainty. who knows, but the naysayers on a new Z were wrong, as has been said, it’s hilarious to read back on the threads to those purporting that there would be no new Z. Whatever it is, it’ll be interesting and provoke interest, positive and negative. How can anyone on this community not be enthusiastic at the prospect of a new Z? Comments like, ‘I’ll never buy one’, who cares, we have no idea what it is, but we know now that it is on the way, looking forward to it arriving

I’m sure MPS4S come in 255?

That’s reassuring, I’m sure, if only we’d done that from the start of the pandemic

Exactly, hopefully no embarrassing non Covid complying ones

The ratio would suggest not, however I’d balk at 265 on the fronts, especially 305 on the rear, I don’t see an advantage over stock sizes. I’m sure I’ve seen 285 35 on PS4s?

FFS Hugh!

......and wear a ‘kin mask/face covering. Out of interest, what is the current government rules?

The RX8, pound for pound, was the most usable car I’ve ever had, with the caveat, only on flat type roads. On the Stelvio Pass, it was sh1te. A MX5 is on my radar, but, again, with the caveat that it’s a fun, useable type car, but totally impractical as a GT. Both my 370’s we’re competent GT’s but the compromise was not a car you would GT in. Mustang, torque, proper GT, comfortable and uncomplicated, would be my choice over the previous. Looking for a F type or similar for a 3rd car but only in convertible mode, more for enjoying the dry weather. wouldnt contemplate a ‘classic’, as too unreliable, not a Euro tourer and mostly, uncomfortable

I wouldn’t go to you, you seem angry, and you’re too far away, good luck with the charm offensive though. ive nothing bad to say about your company or any individual employed by you. We know things are tough, but I’m not sure this type of post on an open forum will help. ’Always end on a high’ (an old MOI technique), I’ve only ever heard congratulatory posts about your company and the work you do, by many ‘senior’ type admins, mods, members etc..

See here for exemptions https://www.gov.uk/importing-vehicles-into-the-uk/paying-vat-and-duty

Every day is a MLC, you’ll be driving a V8 soon enough, with 4 seats Enjoy yer new toy

HNew Mach 1 Epic sounding

*it’s* Great car, much better than a 350, in so many ways. Awaits the usual suspects........

I’ve had the front wings, bonnet, whole front bumper done recently, £2K. A whole car?, expect £5k. Pick your shop wisely, one that will pay attention to detail. Good luck

So, wasn’t far off with my price guesstimate, 2 trims available for U.K. market, starting at £81,700

Wheel bearings

I’ll have a sniff around when the order book opens, mibees they’ll do a Champions League type launch . Stang stays tho, more fun than a funnery Been toying with a MX5 for ages, bit this might meet the need for another 2 seater

Might gie it a go

It’ll never make it through that gap Hugh...............

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