Hands Up all the Aussies

[cainen]

@cainen my understanding is that all of the AU dark horse allocations were finalised week before last. I was 12th on the list at my dealer and they got 6 cars. Those 6 covered the top 9 on the list after 3 pulled out. I’m now 3rd on the wait list and hoping for a cancellation once pricing is finalised. Feels wrong that I’m hoping price is high enough to cause a few more cancellations!

Have tried other dealers across last week and same message everywhere. Some have unallocated order wait lists of 20 or more!

I did see that a few people had their allocations confirmed a couple of weeks ago. My dealer called me around the same time but just to confirm the options to load into the system. I placed a deposit on the day it was announced and was 10th in line at my dealer (but 3rd in line for a manual). As far as I'm aware my dealer hasn't received any allocations.

It's about as clear and consistent as the Z rollout!

 

[Hammo25]

I did see that a few people had their allocations confirmed a couple of weeks ago. My dealer called me around the same time but just to confirm the options to load into the system. I placed a deposit on the day it was announced and was 10th in line at my dealer (but 3rd in line for a manual). As far as I'm aware my dealer hasn't received any allocations.

It's about as clear and consistent as the Z rollout!

You might be ok if that call was around that time. I believe the order details were confirmed as part of that process. I’ve been told that even picking up a cancellation from now I might not get choice of colour / trans etc as that might be locked in. That will kind of suck if people are taking place in queue that then can’t or won’t follow through with the order. At least when I put my order in the dealer told me that 8 or 9 of the 11 order ahead of me were for manuals - so hopefully cancellations will be manuals.

I love the Z, but I think the Mustang will be that little bit more practical in terms of boot space. Would love to keep both!

 

[cainen]

I love the Z, but I think the Mustang will be that little bit more practical in terms of boot space. Would love to keep both!

I don't mind the practicality aspect. My problem is I love the styling of the Z, I've already put a bit of money into it (exhaust, tune) and I'm not sure the Mustang will fit in my garage without substantially rearranging it!

But I'm pretty sure overall the Dark Horse will be a better car and I've never owned a V8 before. I'm completely torn on what to do if I receive an allocation. I think pricing will play a large part - if it's too much over $100k I'll probably cancel.

 

[MattJ2020]

I've kept my Rosewood Z order and not opted for the Nismo Z.

I say I'll be happy and can't keep the $20k or so difference

 

[Hammo25]

I don't mind the practicality aspect. My problem is I love the styling of the Z, I've already put a bit of money into it (exhaust, tune) and I'm not sure the Mustang will fit in my garage without substantially rearranging it!

But I'm pretty sure overall the Dark Horse will be a better car and I've never owned a V8 before. I'm completely torn on what to do if I receive an allocation. I think pricing will play a large part - if it's too much over $100k I'll probably cancel.

I hear you. I think the Z will be the more unique classic in year's to come. I doubt Nissan will ever be able to deliver the car #s into Australia. I've still yet to see another one on the road in Perth since picking up mine in early April. Ford likely to land 50 Dark Horses into Perth in first couple of shipments.

 

[Mud]

Just saw my dealer has moved the ex press car down to the 2nd hand yard and had a Diamond Black and Boulder Grey in the lot.
The Boulder Grey may or may not be @jezzas cancelled order

 

[morgand]

 

[morgand]

We shall see how the next step goes, but was pretty seamless....

 

[Darkhorse]

The Nismo is auto only without air-con. This is obviously not my option in QLD?.

I’ll be happy with my manual Z and save 20k for PPF/ceramic coating and other parts.

no heated seats either. I haven't heard it mentioned but you can see the switches in the center console are blanked on the nismo.

 

[morgand]

no heated seats either. I haven't heard it mentioned but you can see the switches in the center console are blanked on the nismo.

I do love heated seats in the winter...

Thing is, I reckon this could be the last Nismo Z they make with ICE. And whilst I agree that for the extra coin you could upgrade the performance spec car, it's just not the same.. With a bit of luck there will never be more then 100.. lol.

But most importantly, it looks like the Bat Mobile in black...

 

[loudsx]

so

A. very happy for you

B, I nevergot a call from dealer asking if I wanted to convert like they were meant to, so I think a big part of that process was missed.

C, I was never buying it anyhow so 0 impact but one more thing nissan screwed up.

 

[Ballast Scorcher]

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 think twice about doing it with any car marker full-stop if I'm honest.

Different strokes and all that, I guess

Have fun ?

 

[MCN1SMO]

But most importantly, it looks like the Bat Mobile in black...

Congratulations I ordered the same exact Z here in the US. Mine has a September target production date

Here are actual pics of what our Z will look like ?

 

[Mud]

Fuck this. People will have Nismos before even half the pre orders are fulfilled

 

[StrikeS30]

Fuck this. People will have Nismos before even half the pre orders are fulfilled

Ya a little strange. Even with "build date" speculation, arrival estimation.. meanwhile there's thousands that have no idea.any information about their orders/pre orders. And taking more reservations before fulfilling current backlog? Nissan is really fucking with us across the globe