Production will begin in September 2021 / SOP is 9/2021

[240SX]

Another reason to hate Carlos Ghosn lol.

Whether you like or hate him without the guy Nissan may not be around today

 

[DevonK]

Nissan announced more production cuts not to long ago due to chip shortages. If they persist there's a good chance the Z launch may get pushed back.

 

[vb22]

Nissan announced more production cuts not to long ago due to chip shortages. If they persist there's a good chance the Z launch may get pushed back.

Yeah I just saw this a few mins ago.

Nissan To Temporarily Shut Tennessee Plant Following COVID-19 Outbreak At Chip Supplier
https://www.carscoops.com/2021/08/n...following-covid-19-outbreak-at-chip-supplier/

 

[240SX]

Yeah I just saw this a few mins ago.

Nissan To Temporarily Shut Tennessee Plant Following COVID-19 Outbreak At Chip Supplier
https://www.carscoops.com/2021/08/n...following-covid-19-outbreak-at-chip-supplier/

Not the best news but the Z shouldnt be affected since its being built in Japan

 

[Z34_2.0]

So has production already started? We have already seen a number of them on transportation trucks.

 

[West Aussie]

So has production already started? We have already seen a number of them on transportation trucks.

That’s kinda what I was alluding too when asking what the red and gun metal cars were for. I can’t really believe that Nissan would spend the time to hand build four…but what do I know?
So I was kinda hoping this was a sign that the factory is tooled up and ready to go…perhaps even starting to produce a few.

All I know is I’m getting a little antsy …it’s now Nov, sure prices are almost ready for release?

 

[fliplover]

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/smart-robots-work-nissans-intelligent-plant-80473171



This article says the new smart production line at Tochigi can assemble electric, hybrid, and IC cars on the same line. The article also states a target date for production to begin by April next year. IF the Z34.5 is being built on this line, then this lines up with the ‘on sale next spring’ announcement by Nissan.

This could also explain the limited trim packages being offered for MY 2023. Nissan wants to keep things simple while proving out the new production technology.

 

[siggy]

https://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/smart-robots-work-nissans-intelligent-plant-80473171



This article says the new smart production line at Tochigi can assemble electric, hybrid, and IC cars on the same line. The article also states a target date for production to begin by April next year. IF the Z34.5 is being built on this line, then this lines up with the ‘on sale next spring’ announcement by Nissan.

This could also explain the limited trim packages being offered for MY 2023. Nissan wants to keep things simple while proving out the new production technology.

Thanks for posting! Think I’ll sit this one out for a year. I love tech and progress, but I’ll let others be the testers.

 

[West Aussie]

Thanks for posting! Think I’ll sit this one out for a year. I love tech and progress, but I’ll let others be the testers.

Do you guys have any protection if ATAR proves to be a lemon.
Not that I’ve had to use it in Aus, but if a car be it new or second hand has issues it has to be fixed ( only 3 month protection for second hand cars through dealers…but for the life of a warranty for new)
If it repeatedly has issues then the car is classified as a lemon, and by law needs to be replaced with a comparable car….in this a case another new Z.

Way I look at it…these days with 5-7 year warranty plans means there is little risk. If something goes wrong they have to fix it at and in a timely manor…most even offer a free hire car whilst they do so.

 

[siggy]

Do you guys have any protection if ATAR proves to be a lemon.
Not that I’ve had to use it in Aus, but if a car be it new or second hand has issues it has to be fixed ( only 3 month protection for second hand cars through dealers…but for the life of a warranty for new)
If it repeatedly has issues then the car is classified as a lemon, and by law needs to be replaced with a comparable car….in this a case another new Z.

Way I look at it…these days with 5-7 year warranty plans means there is little risk. If something goes wrong they have to fix it at and in a timely manor…most even offer a free hire car whilst they do so.

Yes, we have lemon laws, but they vary by state. They’re challenging to win and a manufacturer will fight you tooth and nail. In most cases it’s easier to just cut your losses and sell the POS.

I get your point about warranty, but I just don’t like the inconvenience of going to a dealership. It’s time consuming and frustrating. It’s why I will never own a German car, and I am German.

 

[jdm-rhd]

Do you guys have any protection if ATAR proves to be a lemon.
Not that I’ve had to use it in Aus, but if a car be it new or second hand has issues it has to be fixed ( only 3 month protection for second hand cars through dealers…but for the life of a warranty for new)
If it repeatedly has issues then the car is classified as a lemon, and by law needs to be replaced with a comparable car….in this a case another new Z.

Way I look at it…these days with 5-7 year warranty plans means there is little risk. If something goes wrong they have to fix it at and in a timely manor…most even offer a free hire car whilst they do so.

Yes, we have lemon laws, but they vary by state. They’re challenging to win and a manufacturer will fight you tooth and nail. In most cases it’s easier to just cut your losses and sell the POS.

I get your point about warranty, but I just don’t like the inconvenience of going to a dealership. It’s time consuming and frustrating. It’s why I will never own a German car, and I am German.

years ago i had to threaten my dodge dealer with using the lemon law. bought a neon the first model year they came out...it had lots of issues. the car they replaced it with was a great car.