Official 2007 Z Discussion Thread
12-13-2006, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by SargentZ
How is one VPP discount cheaper than any other at the same level (A-D)? If I get the C level of VPP, You're sayin that a different dealer could have a differnet price for the C level. Not buyin it...
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12-13-2006, 09:10 AM
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Just found this article on Ward's website about the HR engine. http://wardsauto.com/ar/nissan_redesign_vq/index.html
It states that the cars being outfitted with the HR are all 1s faster 0-60 and 10% more fuel efficient than their predecessors. It also says that 80% of the parts in the engine have changed from the DE.
It states that the cars being outfitted with the HR are all 1s faster 0-60 and 10% more fuel efficient than their predecessors. It also says that 80% of the parts in the engine have changed from the DE.
12-13-2006, 11:10 AM
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nice find. I really am going to wait for a 07 Z. I wanna get one bad but Im not going to go out and buy a 06 just yet. I still got a beater car and hopefullly it last another 2-3 months!!
12-13-2006, 04:09 PM
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"Both engines accelerate the vehicles in which they are fitted from 0-62 mph (100 km/h) one second quicker than their predecessors. Hayakawa says the engine is best in class for acceleration but not fuel economy, where the direct-injection gasoline 3.5L DOHC V-6 for the Lexus IS350 is slightly better."
Dunno how that could hold up with the Z, but that would be grrrrreat
Dunno how that could hold up with the Z, but that would be grrrrreat
12-14-2006, 08:51 AM
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Yeah, I'm sure it won't be a full second improvement in the Z. A full second is a pretty bold statement... hopefully it points to the engine being significantly better in the acceleration department. What I get from it is that the ole butt dyno should definitely feel the difference.
12-14-2006, 09:18 AM
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I got an email 2 days ago from a dealer I'd rather work with saying that the 07 Z brochures showed up. So if you want something to hold in your hand and flip through while you're on the pot, you might want to swing by your nearest dealership and scoop one up. He also said that if you go to the nissanusa website and order a brochure, that they would be sending out the 07 Z brochures at this point in time. They were instructed to discard the 06 materials! 
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Ho Ho Ho.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Ho Ho Ho.
12-14-2006, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jeeper78
Yeah, I'm sure it won't be a full second improvement in the Z. A full second is a pretty bold statement... hopefully it points to the engine being significantly better in the acceleration department. What I get from it is that the ole butt dyno should definitely feel the difference.
As far as I know, this is all rumor... unless someone can confirm or deny the change in gearing...
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12-14-2006, 10:46 AM
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I hope not. I'm counting on getting more mph out of 2nd gear for autocross so I can keep up with the RX-8's.
Seems like if they raised the redline, they might be able to use lower gearing to help acceleration
12-14-2006, 11:52 AM
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Well, it's official. I am parking the 06 GT until I know more about the 07. I'd hate to get any dings/scratches or put more miles on it when I might be trading it in or selling it outright. If the 07 comes in under 5-sec 0-60 and 13.2-13.5 in the 1/4 I'll be making the swap.
I'll just have to drive the M3 for a while...
It'd be nice to sell the 06 now so I can start putting money into savings instead of making car payments... Hmmm... Not suew when I would pull the trigger on an 07. The first years on an 80% new engine are bound to have some issues. I think the new HR will be a "proper" performance engine.
But if the 07 is not significantly faster, I won't bother. I wonder how much $$ I'll lose on the 06 GT
I _so_ wish Nissan was more up-front about new models.
When I bought the 06 Z in May, there was NO mention of a new engine coming in 07. That almost pisses me off enough to forget Nissan altogether and just get an e46 M3. BMW buyers have the advantage of knowing about new models YEARS ahead of their actual release so they can make an educated decision on their purchase. We have known about the v-8 M3 planned for 2007/8 since 2003!!! I feel decieved rather than backed by Nissan. NNA are not very good to their customers in this respect.
I'll just have to drive the M3 for a while...
It'd be nice to sell the 06 now so I can start putting money into savings instead of making car payments... Hmmm... Not suew when I would pull the trigger on an 07. The first years on an 80% new engine are bound to have some issues. I think the new HR will be a "proper" performance engine.
But if the 07 is not significantly faster, I won't bother. I wonder how much $$ I'll lose on the 06 GT
I _so_ wish Nissan was more up-front about new models.
When I bought the 06 Z in May, there was NO mention of a new engine coming in 07. That almost pisses me off enough to forget Nissan altogether and just get an e46 M3. BMW buyers have the advantage of knowing about new models YEARS ahead of their actual release so they can make an educated decision on their purchase. We have known about the v-8 M3 planned for 2007/8 since 2003!!! I feel decieved rather than backed by Nissan. NNA are not very good to their customers in this respect.
12-14-2006, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Deftones
I got an email 2 days ago from a dealer I'd rather work with saying that the 07 Z brochures showed up. So if you want something to hold in your hand and flip through while you're on the pot, you might want to swing by your nearest dealership and scoop one up. He also said that if you go to the nissanusa website and order a brochure, that they would be sending out the 07 Z brochures at this point in time. They were instructed to discard the 06 materials! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Ho Ho Ho.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas... Ho Ho Ho.
I am noticing they have the national sales event sprayed all over their website. The last gasp for the 06 must be upon us. Be strange for a new model car to come out in the actual model year
So can you get us a copy of the brochure and scan it?
12-14-2006, 07:52 PM
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I got tommorow off and have absolutely nothing to do whatsoever, so I'ma drive 30 mins to meet this guy I've been exchanging emails with and grab that brochure he's talking about. If he's got just one, I'm still gonna take it. So yeah, expect pics tommorow sometime in the evening.
12-14-2006, 07:59 PM
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Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) revised A warning light and an audible tone indicate low tire pressure. The system no longer reports specific tire pressure readings or front/rear tire location.
12-14-2006, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by gprro1
ok, 95% of people don't like the 07 hood, would it help if we started a petition to nissan? I'm guessing it can't be confirmed that the hood is a necesity due to the intakes? I know it's getting old, but Nissan...that hood is f'd up. Probably too late anyway.
Just my
12-15-2006, 01:07 AM
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QUOTE=evolved326]Im waiting for the slower Z with the pretty hood.[/QUOTE]
you should like this one, its the big block blown 700Z made in partnership with AMC.
I'm going to get the option for the big scoop not pictured, and jam at least 4 pop chargers out of the front. 
you should like this one, its the big block blown 700Z made in partnership with AMC.
I'm going to get the option for the big scoop not pictured, and jam at least 4 pop chargers out of the front.
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12-15-2006, 06:14 AM
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What hold up? They've said for 6 months that its comin out in January. Its not January yet so I don't see a 'hold up'. I imagine their getting packed up and ready to ship for Jan-Feb Delivery. Now if we don't see one by Feb.1st, then there may be an issue. I beleive they waited to release until 07 because of all the 'marketing' reasons that have been discussed here to death.
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