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  1. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Been a bit of a spell between drinks. Shocking to see people getting back on the merry-go-round for the nismo. I thought about it, but fuck it. Was an absolute shit-fest 1st spin and I could never, ever justify putting hard-earned down with nissan for a pre-release ever again. Shit, I'd...
  2. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    The way I see it, that plate will now be a cautionary tale, for me personally that is. I never want to get so caught up in an idea that I lose my grip on what's really happening, ie, I was just getting fucked without so much as a dinner at maccas first. Anyhow, I just come by to bask in the...
  3. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    I ended up trading in my 2019 MR Triton (for more than I paid originally if I'm honest) and threw in some extra funds to pick up a new ute. It's a new December built 2022 Mazda XTR and I've currently only tossed aside the stock highway terrains for biggest legal KO2s, got a bullbar and steel...
  4. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Thought I'd swing by and see how everyone's new Z is going and yeah..shits pretty bleak in here 🙁
  5. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Yeah, coming to the realisation that it still wouldnt be delivered when I really needed it to was crap. I am still holding out hope that a Nismo variant will be on the horizon and I'll be in a better position to take delivery ie, I'll be living in Perth! Though perhaps it's insane to even...
  6. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Morning! When it became clear I wouldn't receive the Z Proto before the 15th of March (my deadline if you recall) I pulled the pin. I'm starting this mega cash bonus 2 weeks on 1 week off at work and as a result, with flying, I'm only home 5 full days per month and I really, really didn't want...
  7. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    A fair assumption, but unlike others on here; I've not even had that much relayed to me. I'm still at January '23 currently. Anyhow. I dont expect dribs and drabs - I expect the limited run protos to be here first. Its the flagship. But anyhow, there's much I could say, but its all been said...
  8. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Been stewing on it all afternoon and am thinking that it's about that time for me. It won't be here by the 15th of March, and quite frankly, this is all a fairly negative experience that I could do without. I'll see how I go after a nights rest, but I reckon this is me done. I'll let you lot...
  9. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Have had nothing since my letter from Nissan Oz advising of a Jan 2023 arrival which I received late last year ~October/November. Pushed today and had a phone call with midland where I stressed the fact that it needs to happen by the 15th of March, my dude called Melb HQ and this is what I got...
  10. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    I was only in the "dealership" 2 weeks back and was the only dude in the tiny little carpark car yard and was unreservedly assured any correspondence would be passed along. 14 damn days isn't that long ago. Surely not long enough to forget... Last correspondence was Jan 23 arrival for me...
  11. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Happy for you @jezzza ! How can it be that coupes are rolling out yet I've had no further word on my damn proto? 😵‍💫
  12. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Broke as fuck and here he is getting his old boy to stump up some coin for a second fucking sports car?! Pro tip to the dude; go get a fucking job, pay your own way and stop mooching off the parentals for unnecessary purchases.
  13. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Hmm operating out of a smaller crappier yard with a new premises being built.. yep, sounds about right. Not only is Midland Nissan working out of a carpark with a few dongas, but they are supposedly moving into Carco's shed at the end of the year. Few similarities between the dealerships...
  14. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Had a short layover in Perth so called into visit my "dealership" Midland Nissan only to learn they have migrated from quite a large yard spread out over two blocks to now working out of Carco's carpark with a few shipping containers converted to office spaces and all of about 15 vehicles -...
  15. Ballast Scorcher

    Z Proto Spec Limited Edition Folios - Surprise Ownership Documentation Gift

    I'm happy something like this exists 😊 But I totally agree with the other opinions; Nissan should've spruiked this ages ago.
  16. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Well, the new year is almost upon us - and happy new year to you lot by the way. Personally, I've still not had an update from Nissan Oz to hint at further delays to their previously forecast January arrival so yeah, guess I'll be driving a new car in 30 days or so... How are you lot holding up...
  17. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Sorry to hear that mate, but I'm sure you'll enjoy the Supra. Have to let us know how the manual box goes in it
  18. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Which direction did you steer the funds mate?
  19. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Feel for you. Theres no denying that you've been a staunch supporter and keen enthusiast for this new Z. Tell your young chap to keep riding the bus while mum waits for her mid-life crisis rig and there won't be any if's, but's, or maybe's about it! 😇
  20. Ballast Scorcher

    Hands Up all the Aussies

    Man, you just have to admire the optimism of these guys! 10 cars to customers in November - now that sounds like a real number - and yeah, we'll have the unknown number of protos banged out by the end of March and the next 1000 plus orders sorted by mid 23. Put the Eggnog down Nissan, you're...


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