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I somehow missed this thread when I first signed up, but better late than never?
I'd been in my 2015 Lexus RCF for about 7 years which is the longest I've ever kept a vehicle...I really did love the car, my only wants for it would have been a manual transmission and CarPlay (both of which the Z has). The original color was Ultrasonic Blue, I had it wrapped in a metallic violet for about 5 years, then I had it re-wrapped in a pearl white w/ magenta shift colored PPF about a year ago. While I loved the color, I had several issues with the film (this is where I encourage you to avoid "Flexishield") and after some jerk backed into it I had to have the rear bumper re-wrapped. I wasn't happy with the repairs which ultimately led to me deciding to start shopping for something new.
At the beginning of April I had a day off from work and ended up test driving a '25 Bayside Blue performance model with the 6mt and really enjoyed it, but I remembered being enamored with the blue interior I saw when the Z was originally announced...
The next dealership I went to had a white '24 Performance w/ blue interior and bronze Nismo LM-RS1 wheels. I loved everything about the configuration...until we started talking numbers (they wanted to upcharge by $6k for the wheels) so I left, but the salesman and his boss kept texting and calling me for the next several days. So on my next day off I agreed to come by and talk numbers again...I decided I could get the wheels for a lot less elsewhere, so we took them out of the negotiation and I ended up getting a great deal on the car and a value I was satisfied with for my trade. I have to say, while I'm still about 250 miles away from being done with break-in and getting my first OC, I am really liking this car so far. Anyway, that's my story, glad to be here and I appreciate what seems to be a solid community of owners here!
I'd been in my 2015 Lexus RCF for about 7 years which is the longest I've ever kept a vehicle...I really did love the car, my only wants for it would have been a manual transmission and CarPlay (both of which the Z has). The original color was Ultrasonic Blue, I had it wrapped in a metallic violet for about 5 years, then I had it re-wrapped in a pearl white w/ magenta shift colored PPF about a year ago. While I loved the color, I had several issues with the film (this is where I encourage you to avoid "Flexishield") and after some jerk backed into it I had to have the rear bumper re-wrapped. I wasn't happy with the repairs which ultimately led to me deciding to start shopping for something new.
At the beginning of April I had a day off from work and ended up test driving a '25 Bayside Blue performance model with the 6mt and really enjoyed it, but I remembered being enamored with the blue interior I saw when the Z was originally announced...
The next dealership I went to had a white '24 Performance w/ blue interior and bronze Nismo LM-RS1 wheels. I loved everything about the configuration...until we started talking numbers (they wanted to upcharge by $6k for the wheels) so I left, but the salesman and his boss kept texting and calling me for the next several days. So on my next day off I agreed to come by and talk numbers again...I decided I could get the wheels for a lot less elsewhere, so we took them out of the negotiation and I ended up getting a great deal on the car and a value I was satisfied with for my trade. I have to say, while I'm still about 250 miles away from being done with break-in and getting my first OC, I am really liking this car so far. Anyway, that's my story, glad to be here and I appreciate what seems to be a solid community of owners here!
ScorpioNick
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I would have thrashed the driver if he seriously did some dumb shite to cause that accident. Like I'd throw him up against that same guard rail. Hopefully his insurance can buff out those dents in his skull.
AlanZ
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Post a picture of your new Z!
RadzShadow
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Hello All! I bought my 2024 Z Performance almost a month ago. The forum has been a great resource for me. I haven't done any mods, but I do have an appt to put UV blocking tint on the windsheild and darken the tint on the other windows, as well as a ceramic coating on the entire car. The forum was also useful for advice on killing the glare off of the media center and the glossy menu bar below, so I asked for that as well.
Living in the desert SW, the sun destroys everything.
Living in the desert SW, the sun destroys everything.
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what's the main differences you notice and why did you make the change?Hey guys I'm Moses from North Atlanta(Gwinnett/Walton). I came from a Supra 3.0 and love chassis upgrades to the Nismo.
Nis Mo Z
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The Nismo has that factory feel that I like and was trying to replicate with my Supra. The only thing I like better about my Supra is the weight differences(300lbs) but the Nismo's weight didn't bother me a whole lot after the test drive. I also paid less OTD for my Nismo so that's a massive plus! I had slightly prefer the looks of the Supra vs the rectangle grille Z's but felt the Nismo looked amazing from every angle above them all. The steering, suspension and braking feels above the Supra and I was a Z lover of prior generations to the mk5 Supra so It wasn't a hard transition.
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