GranTurismoEra Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Yeah they're getting the info from New Nissan Z forum lol. Either way I dont think the Nismo will be worth it unless there is a good power hike and clear differences. Id be happy with the GT or Sport versions Nismo version looks like it will be $55,000. Regarding import I dont think the vendors will wait since they haven't announced a Nismo or Roadster version. One vendor is willing get moving straight away. Tbh Id prefer a GT now. Nismo loses a few comforts that id like next time round. £48k Nismo new nahhh... £35k GT used approved excluding import duty is actually good for 12 months on etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kieran O'Quick Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Re-shaped 370z with more power? That's the kind of marketing disaster that has kept us fans of Nissan for all these years. Isn't it? My 3 year old 200sx and Zed were sooo cheap. Keep it coming please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted March 29, 2021 Share Posted March 29, 2021 (edited) There will probably be one or two in the country at best in the first year. Once depreciation starts setting in it should get interesting. I just expect it to be rarer than the new Supra which Ive still never seen on the road Edited March 29, 2021 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 Glimpse in this video... https://youtu.be/9kdVkUta8TI 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, The Bounty Bar Kid said: Glimpse in this video... https://youtu.be/9kdVkUta8TI Need more. Edited April 3, 2021 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bounty Bar Kid Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I wasn't sold on it before but the more I look at it the more I want it. Would love to see them do a nismo version 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_83 Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 I think they'll look a breath of fresh air on the road. Briefly followed an A110 on the road the other week and it stood out for all the right reasons, as I feel this will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 3, 2021 Share Posted April 3, 2021 (edited) Im also hoping the pricing is right. So many more people will be able to afford it after a few years. The base will come with standard equipment. Ive seen more Alpines than Supras. Only seen one supra since release. Hope to see this Z in the UK next summer even if its a demo. Or one person imported it in. First thing Id do is remove the Nissan badges. Then Z badge on rear Edited April 3, 2021 by GranTurismoEra 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.motor1.com/news/499248/2022-nissan-z-blue-interior/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmale4yu Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) funny that I just noticed that leak re the blue interior I was thinking the other day, is importing one as ridiculous as it sounds? Surely it will make it even more exclusive then it would be and beyond financial reach of most Z community kind like the Nismo Mk2 which is comparable (visually and money wise) with the German performance cars. Think it makes the car more exotic somewhat. Just from my perspective where I have been keeping an eye on 2014/2015 C7 Corvettes which won't really drop below £35k (imports) for many years (£40k for EU/UK spec cars) and then there is the risk of getting something GM have cut corners on the factory line and similar import car insurance costs, LHD issues etc. Maybe importing the new Z after a year or so wont be bad perhaps when exchange rate improves? Edited April 8, 2021 by hmale4yu 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Depends how badly you want a tuned up twenty year old car just to have something different to post on the socials, I guess. Financial sense absolutely not, common sense still no, but the heart wants what the heart wants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) you have 8 years before the possible Importation ban on Petrol. By then 20-35k should be how much they cost. Old to New so we shall see. Regarding social media depends on how fussed you posting pics as follows are temporary anyway. People get bored and move onto something else. Its still a huge expense even at 35k. Worth waiting a few years and grabbing a bargain. Since its Japan you know there will be depreciated examples ready to go. There are vendors that will import one or two but id be lying if I said its not a hard sell. The exclusivety is a selling point more so the fact its a powerful twin turbo. The Supra probably sold 900. Not great numbers. I can see why Nissan didnt bother. Cant blame them. Expect US, Australia and Japan to shift similar numbers to the Supra first year 2800+ combined. This year the Supra is projected 4000+ combined. US sold 5884 last year so Covid didnt matter much. When you look at US sales. EU sales are pretty much irrelevant Nissan actually made the right choice Edited April 8, 2021 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hmale4yu Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 (edited) On 26/03/2021 at 22:53, GranTurismoEra said: Yeah they're getting the info from New Nissan Z forum lol. Either way I dont think the Nismo will be worth it unless there is a good power hike and clear differences. Id be happy with the GT or Sport versions Nismo version looks like it will be $55,000. Regarding import I dont think the vendors will wait since they haven't announced a Nismo or Roadster version. One vendor is willing get moving straight away. Tbh Id prefer a GT now. Nismo loses a few comforts that id like next time round. £48k Nismo new nahhh... £35k GT used approved excluding import duty is actually good for 12 months on etc Yea possibly true esp as the Nismo only really works with Storm White whereas the GT car allows you more scope for other colour options and looks. Not sure if getting a blue interior would be a wise choice though. Yellow/Orange and black interior GT spec Edit: Just seeing that video does anyone not think that the rear looks a bit peculiar from this angle almost like the end is pinched Edited April 12, 2021 by hmale4yu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 The current Nismo has the hatch look as well. Thats the look they're going for. More F type style. I think the main thing is the grill. When I first saw the car at the unveil i was like 'huh'..Whats going on with that. Nismo works in black too. Not so much Red. I think this car Dark grey, blue, white, black. Silver not so much. Yellow is ok but could be sharper. Seems a bit too pale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 What’s really concerning is the amount of people who would wait for the Nismo version because the standard looks too bland for them. If people don’t buy the regular one, Nissan aren’t going to do a Nismo one on the off chance. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 13 hours ago, hmale4yu said: does anyone not think that the rear looks a bit peculiar from this angle The entire thing looks a bit peculiar from every angle... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) I think it will sell more than the current Supra because Manual option A lot of Z enthusiasts dont like the grill but they know theres aftermarket ready to go Less fussy design Made in Japan despite Auto box being from Mercedes Lower price point especially the base model at "$34,000" gets more ppl in a sports car where others cant afford the Supra or have to get a 4 pot First year sales for Supra were around 2800+ second year a lot more at 4800+ The Z may still come up short due to more plain design though. I cant see why Nissan wont shift 3-5k cars mostly around the base and middle trims I agree the design could be better slightly but I think cost could be a factor. Crossover parts save money. It would be unreasonable to price it at the same level as the Supra as its using a 4 year old engine plus 370 parts. The Supra is much newer. If the rumours are to be believed. The pricing is actually interesting at $34,000 - $45,000 Edited April 13, 2021 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 4 year old engine, 20 year old chassis, you would hope it’s cheaper too! The fact the 370 sold poorly and the clamour for a new Supra was immeasurably higher than anything for a new Zed doesn’t seem a great place to start, plus everyone wants autos these days. I’m not saying it couldn’t outsell a Supra, but I’m not convinced it will happen. But then, the Supra hasn’t exactly sold well either so who knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I think the backlash against the Supra would have put many people off. Many people were no longer interested once they knew BMW were involved and the car would not come with manual. Then the car looking way smaller than the FT-1. Some would have held out for a possible Z35 instead. I dont think they want to create a new platform till electrification. Not worth it when you're still recovering from huge debts. Still at least a few years till the supposed petrol hybrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 (edited) 2 months late https://usa.nissanstories.com/en-US/releases/the-essence-of-z-ness-2 Edited April 13, 2021 by GranTurismoEra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 Design Video Missing sound in places Forward to 9 minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted April 13, 2021 Share Posted April 13, 2021 I don’t think anyone who wanted a Supra would’ve been holding out for a tarted up version of a 350, if I’m honest. Certainly not once they saw it... Is the current Supra the most disappointing new car of recent times? Interesting question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Supra still sold in America very well considering COVID. 5000 cars is still good considering. According to many Supra forums a lot of people were dissapointed. Many people already traded in their 19 plates by summer 2020. We can say its down to Covid mainly. A spruced up 350 is okay considering the 350 did really well. Funny that the 370 sales in 2009-2012 are slightly in line with the current Supra numbers. Nissan need to move on to the R36 and update the Z platform but thats not going to happen till electrification. If the $34,000 base price is to be believed that makes it cheaper than a Z4 30i, Civic Type R, not much more expensive than a BRZ/86. It opens up sales I can see it selling a lot in the first year. Lets apply the same criticisms to other brands who have had the same look and platform for over a decade. Some brands havent changed the profile of their cars for 30 years. Also no need for Nissan to spend £1 billion developing a short lived platform that will only exist for 7 years, till it needs to change for the purpose of electrification. When they are recovering from losses in 2019. Reusing the 370 is better than teaming up with BMW for their parts bin and alienating Toyota enthusiasts. Japanese drifter called the Supra ****. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GranTurismoEra Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/threads/400z-production-colors-simulation-renderings.112/ I missed a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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