All-new 2023 Nissan Z makes world debut

Donatello. · 02-08-2022, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by supra93

https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/th...an-canada.831/

No orange or nice green or purple? Meh, nothing good outside of yellow & red there.

Do we really need a bunch more gray and white cars on the road?

Donatello. · 02-08-2022, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by scoobysaurus

Love the new Z. I'm almost 30 now and I realise how a 400hp sports car can be way more fun if you're just driving on the streets than a 600+ hp supercar. Not sure if anyone here is considering the new lotus but if you're not super obsessed with the mid engined layout this car is just as promising for a fraction of the price.

Just wish they'd make a convertible but I doubt they would. A 400hp 2 seat convertible with a manual transmission would be awesome. I know the Mustang and Camaro exist but the absence of rollover protection is disconcerting.

Depending on what the prices end up being, and when this market corrects, I will take a serious look at the new Z if they come out with a convertible before I end up buying another Miata or Elise.

AlpineBoost · 02-09-2022, 06:54 PM

Official Boulder Gray photos with red accent interior

https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/th...%9F%98%8D.877/

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IllSic_Design · 02-09-2022, 07:43 PM

I think that's a damn good looking car!

Red Bread · 02-09-2022, 10:33 PM

Will it get an LCI soon? I feel like it's already been out for years. What a ridiculous windup.

M3WC · 02-10-2022, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by IllSic_Design

I think that's a damn good looking car!

I agree. I am digging the modern 300Z looking rear.

EDWYER · 02-10-2022, 06:41 AM

After seeing more pics and video I don't like the front it looks too cartoonish and not aggressive enough for me.

MmmmmM2 · 02-10-2022, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by AlpineBoost

Official Boulder Gray photos with red accent interior

https://www.nissanzclub.com/forum/th...%9F%98%8D.877/

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That's the best looking Z I've seen so far!

AlpineBoost · 02-10-2022, 12:40 PM

Here's one from Chicago Auto Show

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n55f15 · 02-10-2022, 01:30 PM

The lead-up is getting pretty ridiculous

Wheelwright · 02-10-2022, 02:07 PM

This "gray" has too much blue hue, so I still prefer the gunmetal.

AlpineBoost · 02-10-2022, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Wheelwright

This "gray" has too much blue hue, so I still prefer the gunmetal.

My 370Z was gun metallic. Loved that paint but going with something different this time. I expect boulder gray to appear a lot less blue in person, more like this:

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Limegrntaln · 02-10-2022, 04:36 PM

Looks like a Toyota 86 and a Miata had a big baby. Its like 2 midgets giving birth to a sumo wrestler.

AlpineBoost · 02-14-2022, 09:46 PM

Not big on red cars with a few exceptions, but I think it looks good on the Z.

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gatorfast · 02-15-2022, 08:54 AM

I think it looks great in that grey color.

OkieSnuffBox · 02-15-2022, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by gatorfast

I think it looks great in that grey color.

100% agree. It's getting hard to not call the one of the local Nissan places.

The better wants a Pro-4X so I may wait until fall/spring and see if we can get a deal on getting both.

TXSTYLE · 02-15-2022, 04:12 PM

I can see a very reasonable couple of grand investment to bring this car up to 500+hp. And the engine is already reliable too. Making this car.even more attractive!

3798j · 02-15-2022, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

100% agree. It's getting hard to not call the one of the local Nissan places.

The better wants a Pro-4X so I may wait until fall/spring and see if we can get a deal on getting both.

Got a Boulder Gray Pro-4X a few months ago...I recommend.

OkieSnuffBox · 02-15-2022, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 3798j

Got a Boulder Gray Pro-4X a few months ago...I recommend.

How are you liking the new V6 and transmission? I had a new '11 Pro-4X, obviously years ago. I used to purposely go get it "stuck" in 2WD out of boredom. Threw it in 4WD and locked the rear diff, and it crawled out so easily as if to say, "Is that really all you're going to throw at me?"

My big question is, "How's the interior?" That was my only gripe with my 350Z (which I bought with only like 22k on the clock) and the aforementioned Pro-4X.

As much as I really liked everything else, the interiors just felt incredibly cheap.

OkieSnuffBox · 02-15-2022, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I can see a very reasonable couple of grand investment to bring this car up to 500+hp. And the engine is already reliable too. Making this car.even more attractive!

I've read some "hater" comments elsewhere about these engines eating rod bearings. Is that like the S5x/S6x, or is it guys going for "all of it" on shitty tunes? I'm assuming the later.

TXSTYLE · 02-16-2022, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

I've read some "hater" comments elsewhere about these engines eating rod bearings. Is that like the S5x/S6x, or is it guys going for "all of it" on shitty tunes? I'm assuming the later.

Yup. Sounds about right.

3798j · 02-16-2022, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by OkieSnuffBox

How are you liking the new V6 and transmission? I had a new '11 Pro-4X, obviously years ago. I used to purposely go get it "stuck" in 2WD out of boredom. Threw it in 4WD and locked the rear diff, and it crawled out so easily as if to say, "Is that really all you're going to throw at me?"

My big question is, "How's the interior?" That was my only gripe with my 350Z (which I bought with only like 22k on the clock) and the aforementioned Pro-4X.

As much as I really liked everything else, the interiors just felt incredibly cheap.

Really like the willingness of the engine...torque where it needs to be. This is my first automatic truck so I may not be the best to critique it, but I do think overall it's pretty smart with no gear hunting and smooth up and down shifts.
I have the cloth seats and think the fabric will be durable...they're attractive too (nice stitching). As for the dash, there is a lot of hard plastic. Not luxurious but I'm coming from a '12 Tacoma and it's an improvement over it.
Where it really shines is it's handling and road manners. They've added a rear sway bar that keeps it pretty flat...again, a huge improvement over the Toyota. I should also add that the cabin is really quiet and isolated from road shock.
I've owned pickups since '82. Had a '12 Frontier that I really liked. This '22 is much more modern in every way...but its still a truck and I view it with a different eye when comparing to any other type of vehicle. Go test drive one...I think you'll be impressed as I was.

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