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Not gonna lie, that markup isn't terrible for that car and it kinda gives me hope I'll be able to find the base model somewhere with an even more reasonable markup once they come out.
Indeed. It is all about supply right now. I don't think you will see much markup on non-Proto Zs. MSRP should be the norm for a while and then once the first wave of Z buyers is exhausted and we hit the first winter season you will see them at slight discounts. There is still some competition from the Camaro (at least for another year), Supra (now with a manual) and the new S650 Ford Mustang "Dark Horse" with 500hp with a Tremec 6-speed should entertain for a bit while EVs continue suck the souls out of everything.
 
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Yeah....but not trying to hold that out as the Subject of the Pics. The Z is it:) But yes I have a story and am truly living the American Dream. All I can say is hard work, dedication, perseverance has paid off for me and my Family. And only Wish the Best To Everyone out there.
I hear yah, didn't mean judgement. There's a lot of different ways of living.

My wife and I lived a number of years in a very small 3 room house in the Rocky Mountain foothills. We owned practically nothing. It was wonderful. Trying to get back to that life. For that reason, acquiring a new Z (leaving cost aside), is problematic.

But perhaps the decision will be made for me, if the Z takes forever to arrive at an easy buy/MSPR offering. We may at that point already be on a little farm in a foreign non-Z marketplace.
 
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I hear yah, didn't mean judgement. There's a lot of different ways of living.

My wife and I lived a number of years in a very small 3 room house in the Rocky Mountain foothills. We owned practically nothing. It was wonderful. Trying to get back to that life. For that reason, acquiring a new Z (leaving cost aside), is problematic.

But perhaps the decision will be made for me, if the Z takes forever to arrive at an easy buy/MSPR offering. We may at that point already be on a little farm in a foreign non-Z marketplace.
My day of living in a small rural town in NC is coming:)
 

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By the way, congrats, that is a really nice Z collection, especially at a time when these cars are all going extinct. Enjoy it.

As for the Z, those were my main two issues. I may eventually pick up a Z at some point but I may wait a bit to see if the market cools off on them.

In the meantime, I picked up a Cadillac CT4-V Blackwing. They cost a bit more than the Z, but as long as you don't go crazy with options they can still be had in the low to mid $60s assuming you can snag one at MSRP. For the extra money though, it comes with a Tremec 6-speed with no-lift-shift, magnetic dampers, dual mode exhaust, 6 piston Brembos, Michelin PS4S tires and makes 472hp and 445lb ft. torque from its twin turbo V6. You can option out sunroof, HUD, PDR, Sport bucket seats ventilated and massage, suede, etc. but it gets pricey real quick. But as far as sports sedans go, it is much more fun to drive than an BMW M3 and a lot less expensive.
PICS PLEASE!!! :)
Nice ride by the way
 

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I didn't want to infect this forum with pics of anything but a Z but since you asked and most of us appreciate all kinds of fun cars here are a couple quick shots from the parking lot.

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That actually looks like a tempting alternative to the Z and Supra for some people. Great that it's a manual too
 

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I didn't want to infect this forum with pics of anything but a Z but since you asked and most of us appreciate all kinds of fun cars here are a couple quick shots from the parking lot.

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SHEESH! That is NOICE! man - TY for posting.
 

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I’m en route to picking up this Proto 6spd. Ill
Post more pics later. Kinda Exciting and the ADM is reasonable.

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Leaving the showroom!! She’s absolutely beautiful in person. Way better
Than any video or pic I’ve looked
At😳. Now the Drive home. Getting used to this6spd!

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Here they are!! So much Beauty it’s just not believable!!!. Okay so the 2023 Proto, 1990 300zx, 1971 240z restomod. 3.0 ltr Rebello Stroker. Full T3 suspension..nut and bolt resto. 5yr project just need to add the windshield.

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71zman, I’d love to get an update on how the Z is after living with it for 3 months.
 
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71zman, I’d love to get an update on how the Z is after living with it for 3 months.
@280driver. Seems like I just got the Z. Yes after 3 months and almost 1100 miles driving I can truly say that I Very Much Enjoy owning this car. It is unique and different from other vehicle's in a Sea of Boring cars on the road. Timeless Design Lines and as much as I was hesitant about the Ikazuchi Yellow Tricoat color it is actually a very Eye catching yellow metallic and Pops in the Sunlight. The interior fit and finish is very high quality to my eye given the price tag of the car. The seating position and seats are very comfortable for everyday driving. The initial floaty feel of the suspension feels minimized as I have gotten used to that after 1k miles and am more confident on how the car handles at high speeds and curves. I have had this car up to 134mph and Love the Linear acceleration from the engine/turbo setup. I have had no problems with any Manual Shift grind as experienced by some. There are 2 things I want to change. The factory tires are easy to lose grip with and I do have a set of Continental Extreme DWS 006 EC Plus tires waiting for a set of Nismo Black Rims before I report back with this change. Also I am not satisfied with the overly quiet factory exhaust. I will be placing an order for the NISMO Track Exhaust and will report back on that mod after completed. But overall I would give this car a 8.5 to 9 out of 10 for overall Quality, Design and Driving experience.
 
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So happy to hear you still love your Z and that your 6-speed is working great. keep us updated when you add the exhaust and tires.
 
 





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