Hands Up all the Aussies

[peter]

If our expected delivery dates are around March/April, hopefully with all the delays our cars haven't been made yet and will be produced with the new gearbox

 

[Brissiez]

Drive gave a rather poor review of the manual. Really thinking about canceling my pre-order now.

 

[jezzza]

I've researched the tint and ceramic coating extensively.
I actually love Rayno window films - have used S7 and S9 in the past, and they are just awesome. Had the opportunity to see them side by side with both untinted and cheap tinted cars, and the heat difference was huge.

What's the name of the tint place in Eagle Farm?

 

[Proto Z]

What's the name of the tint place in Eagle Farm?

https://sddetailing.com.au/

Just note, I didn't end up going there - Dealership did my tinting/coating for me for free... bastards.

 

[Proto Z]

Drive gave a rather poor review of the manual. Really thinking about canceling my pre-order now.

In terms of both performance and drivability, autos pretty much dominate.
But it is very satisfying to drive this as a manual... I think their notes about it being a pretty ordinary manual in comparison to others is a bit misleading... what others?
My wife's current daily is a VW manual (circa 2014) and the Z is much better. I've driven an 86 and an MX5 with manual, and while they were probably on par (the MX5 was a little better from memory) they aren't doing anywhere near the sort of power and torque as the Z.

Reading what Drive said about the location of 3rd baffled me... 2nd is the stiffest gate by far, but I'm not seeing the grinding that reviewers had, but 3rd is very easy to slot.

Anyways, not trying to sway you. You do you.

BUT, maybe talk to your dealer about your concerns and see if they can arrange for you to drive a manual (even from another dealership or something)?

 

[dackoo]

Given the great news that potentially some Z's are due into Freo tomorrow, i emailed my sales rep at the dealership. I've just received a reply stating that their manual demo is on that ship and that my Proto Manual now has a December production date, and due on the January boat with a potentially delivery date to me in Feb. So my letter from Nissan wrt to a Feb date seems like they're actually following through with this promise. Great news.

 

[Ballast Scorcher]

Given the great news that potentially some Z's are due into Freo tomorrow, i emailed my sales rep at the dealership. I've just received a reply stating that their manual demo is on that ship and that my Proto Manual now has a December production date, and due on the January boat with a potentially delivery date to me in Feb. So my letter from Nissan wrt to a Feb date seems like they're actually following through with this promise. Great news.

Yeah, be interesting to see where the dust settles. Nissan aus gave me a January delivery date, but we'll see. Full transmission drop is full on. The wait is bullshit, but I'd rather not suffer through a recall.

 

[dackoo]

Yeah, be interesting to see where the dust settles. Nissan aus gave me a January delivery date, but we'll see. Full transmission drop is full on. The wait is bullshit, but I'd rather not suffer through a recall.

A factory fix is definitely what i'd prefer. I'm just happy that things appear to be moving now all be it that i still need to keep asking my sales rep for updates.

 

[Zywoov2]

Given the great news that potentially some Z's are due into Freo tomorrow, i emailed my sales rep at the dealership. I've just received a reply stating that their manual demo is on that ship and that my Proto Manual now has a December production date, and due on the January boat with a potentially delivery date to me in Feb. So my letter from Nissan wrt to a Feb date seems like they're actually following through with this promise. Great news.

Im curious has your sales rep told you how many protos are allocated in WA?

 

[dackoo]

Im curious has your sales rep told you how many protos are allocated in WA?

Never, it's a question i've asked many a time and also wrt to Australia i've never truly found an official answer.

 

[Zywoov2]

Never, it's a question i've asked many a time and also wrt to Australia i've never truly found an official answer.

I’ve been told only 13 in WA and SA combined, (6 in WA) but I don’t know how true it is

 

[dackoo]

It appears that 3 Proto buyers in WA are on this forum

 

[Proto Z]

I actually had a go at Nissan Australia over the number of proto's question in my Customer Feedback form.
Of all the issues with this launch, that's actually my biggest gripe. Genuinely can't think of a reasonable explanation as to why they can't just outright say the number of protos in AU?

 

[Ballast Scorcher]

I actually had a go at Nissan Australia over the number of proto's question in my Customer Feedback form.
Of all the issues with this launch, that's actually my biggest gripe. Genuinely can't think of a reasonable explanation as to why they can't just outright say the number of protos in AU?

That and I still can't believe there's no talk about a placard in the cabin, or cert of authenticity or whatever with purchase.

 

[dackoo]

It's a shame for sure, especially when my Honda Type R which is over 10yrs old has a placard just below the gear stick with it's unique number