Hands Up all the Aussies

[Tdog87]

The proto new is still 10-15k cheaper than the Supra new…right now, who knows what the price will be in a year when the manual is here.

I am not looking to buy a Supra I just feel that given my order for a Proto, the Supra feels like the better buy.

If I do end up cancelling my order and say get the regular Z as it is better value for money I am still going to have to wait at least a year to get one anyway and the manual Supra would be out by then, the latest Mustang possibly to and hopefully supply chains start to get a bit back to normal and the second hand market returns to normal and hopefully will have a bit more choice.

So still a lot of things to weigh up before I ultimately make my decision.

 

[jezzza]

Well I'll be the contrarian; I'm more excited than ever for this car, pricing is just as I expected and reviews so far are exceeding my expectations.

 

[Sam_AusZ32]

Well I'll be the contrarian; I'm more excited than ever for this car, pricing is just as I expected and reviews so far are exceeding my expectations.

Here, here

 

[Ballast Scorcher]

As to the drag race, dosent bother me for a few reasons. One they admitted the tires were not good compared to the other cars and that a change in the tire could make quite a large difference. I’m guess the other two cars have also already been tuned etc…where as the Z is out of the box
Secondly how many of us here are actually gonna track it,

I'd also like to point out 1 key detail, the GTR is the speed machine, the Z was the dance partner, remember?

It wasn't about blistering times, it was about the drive. I'm sure it could dig up the exact quote from the brains behind both the GTR and the Z - Tamura. But this crowd here know already what I'm talking about. It was never meant to blow the doors off of other cars - that was the GTRs job.

I think we ought not lose sight of the vision of the Zs creator. But of course we're all only alive for so long and owe it to ourselves to do what makes each of us happy in that time.

 

[West Aussie]

I'd also like to point out 1 key detail, the GTR is the speed machine, the Z was the dance partner, remember?

It wasn't about blistering times, it was about the drive. I'm sure it could dig up the exact quote from the brains behind both the GTR and the Z - Tamura. But this crowd here know already what I'm talking about. It was never meant to blow the doors off of other cars - that was the GTRs job.

I think we ought not lose sight of the vision of the Zs creator. But of course we're all only alive for so long and owe it to ourselves to do what makes each of us happy in that time.

Agree with yourself and @jezzza .
it wasn't supposed to be the fastest…the reviews have been brilliant
I’m really excited now, but it is each individuals choice

I just hope that people look at the cars fairly and make their decision on that, don’t base it on the fact the Z always use to be much cheaper and now because it is now only cheaper ( instead of much) be so in shock that they don’t take all factors into account.

Basically I can’t wait, it will make me happy and that’s why I’ll buy it.
Now how long will we have to wait…that’s a question I’d really like answered

 

[Ballast Scorcher]

Agree with yourself and @jezzza .
it wasn't supposed to be the fastest...
Now how long will we have to wait…that’s a question I’d really like answered

Yeah, the wait, that is the question. Any guesses as to when that might be ?

Being a fairly casual kind of gamer even I am aware of the superconductor shortages impacting availability in PS5s and other consumer electronics. Not to mention the shipping congestion around shanghai etc. I think it'll be a goodly while yet unfortunately.

 

[West Aussie]

Yeah, the wait, that is the question. Any guesses as to when that might be ?

Being a fairly casual kind of gamer even I am aware of the superconductor shortages impacting availability in PS5s and other consumer electronics. Not to mention the shipping congestion around shanghai etc. I think it'll be a goodly while yet unfortunately.

I think at this stage it’s anyones guess.
I mean Nissan Aus still hasn’t moved away from the “mid year” status…mid year to me May, June, July and August.
The fact we are seeing mass production happening and on trucks, even if it is for the US or Canada is filling me with hope that it will be on this timeline, but my head tells me …could be a little longer
I really need it in July, my youngest gets his license and the Hyundai I20 will be his, which leaves me carless…unless he fails, then I may have a month or so leeway
Regardless when it’s this close I will wait, we will just have to share for a while which he is willing to do luckily for me

 

[theboosh]

Reviews look great, plenty fast enough. Looks like it’ll be really fun to drive, can’t wait to see one in the flesh!

 

[GeelongCats]

Ok so those who are skeptical about this car and have deposit on please make room for those who couldn’t make the cut, we will take one for the team

 

[Freelancerb]

I'm so excited for this car haha. out of thr box numbers a fantastic imo
Vr30 is a solid powerplant for chasing more power. Can't wait to have a play

 

[GeelongCats]

@West Aussie Kudos for making our own thread , next one can it be for coffee and car meetup with all the Z’s. Once the initial hype wears off Will put on some Continental shoes and coil over that’ll do for me

 

[jezzza]

Wowee that was brilliant.

 

[Ballast Scorcher]

Wowee that was brilliant.

Certainly was!

 

[GeelongCats]

Daamn that was epic documentary

 

[West Aussie]

Yep..and to be honest this is what’s annoying me a bit about those whinging about the price.
Before it came out they said Savage Geese was the main revue they wanted, that they are honest and can be as their name suggests savage.
Those guys loved this car, and said it was totally worth the money. They also made the point that connectivity with driver was key, and I think this is what a lot of guys are nit getting. It’s not about being fastes, but about being the most enjoyable.

Now that Savage Geese have come out and given their blessing, it’s like they are all trying to ignore the review and instead focus on the one average one ….. If these guys (the ones that everyone said were the best reviewers ) say it’s worth the money, why do they now all if a sudden nit believe them?