I've been drooling over the Z since I first saw it at an auto show in 2003. They had "The Run" playing on a big screen at the Nissan stand, and I had to watch it twice cause the sound of the Z screaming through Prague gave me goosebumps (soon after, I bought the DVD). Now that sound follows me everywhere I go! I picked up a 2006 Enthusiast 6MT in Silverstone 2 days ago and I couldn't be more in love with the car! My previous car was a 2000 Honda Civic Si, which is still a helluva car, but the Z is a sexy beast! And the torque is addicting! Here are some pics:







Anyway, I've been lurking and learning for a month or so, but now I'll be contributing. No mods planned for now, just going to enjoy the car as it is until I get antsy. Also, after reading about alternative break in approaches, I decided to stick to Nissan's recommendations. It still seems to me that the Nissan engineers should know best. I'm trying to reach 1200 mi. as fast as possible - I put 270 on it the first day Can't wait to really open her up!

By the way, if anyone is thinking about buying, this is an awesome time to do it. I had a bit of trouble finding the color and trim level I wanted, but once I did I was able to work a pretty sweet deal - $200 over invoice BEFORE the $1k cash back from Nissan.

 

Welcome! Good Luck!

 

i LOVE that color! my buddy has an 06 in the same... 20s in the back 19 up front.. looks great... not my favorite setup.. but looks great nonthe less

 

welcome and stay away from the ticket dept lol jk

 

Since you can from a Civic as I did awhile back let me introduce you to somebody if you two haven't already gotten acquainted ....luZt, meet torque..torque..meet luZt. I think you two will get along famously!!!

 

ConGratZ!

 

Thanks! We just met recently, actually, and are getting along quite nicely. God, what a difference! The Civic was quick, but you had to rev the crap out of it before it made any power. I will miss it's wail at 8000 RPM, but the Z's healthy shriek and gobs of low end grunt should keep me company.

 

Congrats on the Z!

R350z

 

Congrats on the new Z
That was my second color I was going to get...kind of wish I did

 

thats funny...i had...well still have my 00 civic SI...and purchased an 06 silverstone 6spd back in january of 2006. like you said the torque is amazing and the entire car is sexy. good choice on the color/trim.

 

And your right, it is quite a sexy beast, as many people keep repeating the torque is great. When you downshift you really feel it, let that 3.5 sing!
nice pics by the way yo.

 

Thanks!

And thanks for the warm welcome y'all. It's pretty cool to hear there are a few Si converts here...in fact I've noticed quite a few Honda--->Z converts on this board in general. Can't resist the Z!

 

Congrats and enjoy her!

 

Welcome and congraZtZ!! I'm sure your Honda probably thinks you don't love it anymore.

 

Congrats and welcome! Enjoy the ride