We've already given the new Nissan Z a proper shakedown on the street and at our official test track–the Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park–but has its absence made our hearts grow fonder?
Follow along to find out.
We've already given the new Nissan Z a proper shakedown on the street and at our official test track–the Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park–but has its absence made our hearts grow fonder?
Follow along to find out.
I see they got past the production issues by leaving it in primer! 
Nothing, that's a really nice car. It looks to have all the performance items you would want on a new Z car. Tell us more about the manual shifter, good?
rallyxPOS13 said:I see they got past the production issues by leaving it in primer!
For the record, I like the “color.” :)
Datsun240ZGuy said:Nothing, that's a really nice car. It looks to have all the performance items you would want on a new Z car. Tell us more about the manual shifter, good?
Smooth shifter with throws that aren’t short yet aren’t too long, either. No balkiness in the clutch action. Shift knob feels a tad on the large size, but I know that’s a personal thing.
I like this one better than the 350Z and 370Z simply because it feels less claustrophobic. I don’t feel like I’m sitting on the floor, either.
Power? Plenty with little waiting.
And, like I said, the manual works very well here. Automatics keep getting better, but this manual doesn’t leave me wishing for the two-pedal option.
A few things, though, remind me that this is a carryover chassis–or maybe a carryover of a carryover. Some of the interior bits–the door handles, the HVAC controls, the door vents, etc.–obviously aren’t new.
Does that make this a classic or dated?
I like the clues that go back to 1970 - big horn button in center, vertical lines in gas pedal. I think those touches are kinda cool.
I could stretch my car allowance and add a little extra and buy the option less base model but all I ever see are $52-$55,000 Z cars for sale. Where is the $39,000 (now at $43,305) Z at?
Is it as fast as an Altima with a temporary spare on I4?
Old_Town said:Is it as fast as an Altima with a temporary spare on I4?
Sadly, no, nothing else can outrun that.
Having seen the car in person yesterday, I like the exterior color, still not sold on the blue interior though.
Seriously, you have to pay extra for that "paint" color?
In reply to ChrisTropea :
I like the blue but admit it might not be for everyone. (I also loved the red interior on our gray Pontiac wagon.)
So, this or a Supra?
My summary on two: You get into the Z while you wear the Supra. The 86 fits somewhere in between.
deaconblue said:Seriously, you have to pay extra for that "paint" color?
FWIW, I dig the color. I’ve seen Zs IRL in a few colors–mostly yellow but also the blue and a few others–and this is my favorite so far. It looks more upmarket. I know some call Nardo Gray played out, but I still fall for it. This one also has just the right amount of black accents to tone it down a tick.
I'm more than a little concerned that there are more posts in the prius thread than this one... sooo, here I am!
oh, also in general I really like these "flat-but glossy" colors we're seeing a lot of now, especially in person.
How different is this one from Ford's grey-blue color? Theirs is called area 51 or something right?
Robbie (Forum Supporter) said:I'm more than a little concerned that there are more posts in the prius thread than this one... sooo, here I am!
Kinda thinking the same.
Robbie (Forum Supporter) said:oh, also in general I really like these "flat-but glossy" colors we're seeing a lot of now, especially in person.
How different is this one from Ford's grey-blue color? Theirs is called area 51 or something right?
I also am digging these non-metallics. It’s like the ’60s and ’70s.
I’m thinking Ford’s Area 51 might have a bit more blue in it.
One thing I forgot to mention regarding the Z: the floor mats!
I can’t remember the last time I experienced floor mats that were so deep, so soft. It was like they were made from Muppet.
How's the car?
Detroit area dealer has a low cost one - they want MSRP with no adders. Is it finally coming around? $44,095 plus taxes, plates and doc fees.
In my head I want the maroon 400Z above to look like this maroon 240Z. Not gonna happen, I guess.
In reply to Datsun240ZGuy :
Nice color.
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