Need help! Silver vs midnight purple Z

[finizzle]

I have silver and like it a lot, but I got it used and there would have been a huge price difference to track down a new midnight purple.

New vs. new I would go for the purple

 

[Datzun]

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.

This is a good point and definitely something I’ve thought of / worry about

 

[Bluenoser]

I'm voting purple and you best post pics of your new Z!

 

[loki2191]

26 Heritage, due to low production numbers and unique color it will be the better of the two in the long run. That”s if you’re planning on keeping it.

 

[Datzun]

Thanks for the replies! I’ve made the big decision! I’ll post this weekend when I’ve made the pickup…till then I’ll keep you in suspense

 

[haohmaru]

26 Heritage, due to low production numbers and unique color it will be the better of the two in the long run. That”s if you’re planning on keeping it.

I love the bronze wheels, I want a set.

 

[Zplz]

26 Heritage, due to low production numbers and unique color it will be the better of the two in the long run. That”s if you’re planning on keeping it.

That’s purty!

 

[el mágico]

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!

I think the midnight on this car will be like the Monterrey Blue Pearl and LeMans Sunset, desired now and in the future.

If I were you, midnight everyday and twice on Sunday.

 

[okwhateverhi]

 

[Zplz]

Thanks for the replies! I’ve made the big decision! I’ll post this weekend when I’ve made the pickup…till then I’ll keep you in suspense

From looking at your beautiful '73 240, I can't help but suspect what your decision is for your new Z, but I'm not giving any hints.

 

[kevinbonds]

Silver! I had a silver 1995 300zx TT, and loved the color. I was trying to find a silver for the longest time and gave up, so I got the Gun Metal.

 

[Mr. Mac]

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!

You must be looking at a poorly shot photo of Brilliant Silver because I can assure you that it's anything but "dull" in person. Very rich and wet looking in person, and pops hard against black accents. As far as which color to go with; that's entirely your call. IMO the Midnight Purple is a lot like Passion Red in that they're both super neat to see, but I personally would never want to actually own either of them. Much too trendy/flashy for my taste, whereas silver is classic, never gets old, isn't over-the-top flashy/trendy, and really shows off the new Z's beautiful body lines, curves, and creases (and as you said, much easier to keep looking clean as well).

 

[nismo95tt]

I like the silver, but my vote is for the Midnight Purple. It looks great, and it has a $1600 CF spoiler that I plan to get eventually for my Z

 

[Schantin]

I personally would go for the purple. I had a BMW in their Sunset Orange, which is also an uncommon color. Yes, heaven forbid a deer or something smacks the side of you car (that happened to the BMW) you wound need to go to a dealer that is certified to recreate that paint code, but that alone is not a reason to avoid a rare color. Just my $0.02.

 

[Zplz]

I like the silver. I've had a few silver cars, but they were always sedans. In the end, though, the best course is to do whatever makes YOU happy. It's YOUR car. I knew what color I wanted for my Z and am glad I held out until I found it.