Need help! Silver vs midnight purple Z

[Datzun]

Hey all!
I’m the current owner of a beautiful 1973 Datsun 240z…but I’m looking to get out of vintage ownership and want a real weekend driver. I’ve decided to pull the trigger on the new Z.

I have two options in my area (all manual):
1) silver 2025 performance, ~52k
2) midnight purple 2026 heritage, 58.5k

I’m stuck!
- The silver is priced well, but in photos it looks sort of dull. Might make it more timeless and age the best tho (?). Definitely easiest to keep clean.
- Midnight purple has really caught my eye, but never seen in person. I kinda love it! But am worried it could be too “flashy.”
-Black is also an option but if I’m going to go with a “difficult to keep clean” car I might as well do the midnight purple.

Any silver or midnight purple owners out there have thoughts? Could use the help. Making the purchase this weekend!

 

[KrackaC8]

Purple absolutely no question zero debate lock it in and buy it!!!

 

[Datzun]

Purple absolutely no question zero debate lock it in and buy it!!!

Haha yes thank you! Love the enthusiasm! I’m heavily leaning purple.

 

[KrackaC8]

Haha yes thank you! Love the enthusiasm! I’m heavily leaning purple.

That purple is going to be rare and highly sought after in the used market.

 

[alutwon]

is it this silver?

because this looks incredible. to each their own but I would prefer the silver.

 

[trackratZ]

Absolutely get what you really want, that 6K difference (might even deal down on it) is nothing over 5-10 years! Solid Red wasn't my first choice but when saw it in person, soooo proper for the Z, willing to pay the premium. Good luck and report back.

 

[Datzun]

is it this silver?

because this looks incredible. to each their own but I would prefer the silver.

It is this same silver, this looks great! Bright, almost inky. Love it.

 

[chadhunley]

I'm not a big fan of silver, however I did see a Nismo in person in silver and it looked pretty awesome with the red trim. That midnight purple would be pretty tempting though.

 

[thesilverbullet]

Purple absolutely no question zero debate lock it in and buy it!!!

X2

 

[ZillaZ]

I prefer the silver too, it is more clean looking.

 

[haohmaru]

If you like the purple, go for it. Be flashy. Always go with the limited edition if you like the color and can swing it. Don't listen to the "it's just cosmetics" crowd, factory options and upgrades are always valuable.

 

[hipertec]

Definately midnight purple!

 

[24PZ]

I went with Black Diamond Metallic myself.

 

[TheRoyalStig]

Best color vs most generic color.

There is no question here.

 

[alutwon]

one thing to add, I know this from the cobra mustangs with mystichrome, it's damn near impossible to repaint these colors and have it blend properly if your trying to do a repair.