Favorite Retro 350Z Promo Video
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Favorite Retro 350Z Promo Video
This early Z33 Fairlady video was released back in late 2001. It remains one of my favorites with its blend of black-and-white imagery focusing on reactions to the Z's styling back when it was a new model. Intriguing views of Z33 styling when pre-order information was still rare and hard to come by:
So, here we are almost 17 years later. What do you like (or not like) about this early promo vid? For those Z owners who still remember those heady times, what was your favorite Z promo?
So, here we are almost 17 years later. What do you like (or not like) about this early promo vid? For those Z owners who still remember those heady times, what was your favorite Z promo?
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I like it.. I think the commercial perfectly expresses the essence of ''Z'', in that less is more. No extra unnecessary marketing, no narration in the background reading off specs or accessories.. Just pure, primal performance speaking for itself.
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those were the days DK!
marketing has come a long way ... now it's all about love, caring, sharing, butterfly kisses ... and giving a ride to the g'd referee that blew the call in the hs football game(toyota) ... or seeking the approval of a shelter dog when you put a jacket around the owner shoulders(subaru)
I still like the barbie / gi joe van halen 300zx commercial ...
marketing has come a long way ... now it's all about love, caring, sharing, butterfly kisses ... and giving a ride to the g'd referee that blew the call in the hs football game(toyota) ... or seeking the approval of a shelter dog when you put a jacket around the owner shoulders(subaru)
I still like the barbie / gi joe van halen 300zx commercial ...
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I took a class in film literature back in high school and the one thing that I learned from the class was how to watch for hidden messages.
Standouts:
0:55-1:00 - "Viewing my future and I can't wait."
1:25-1:30 - Related to the above: "Now that's what I'm tawkin' about, screw this bike.... oh, wait, gotta wait a couple more years but that's what I'm getting!"
1:40-1:46 - "Beauty in beauty's eye."
But yes, the teasing imagery, the use of classy women of all ages telling one that this is a car that transcends age.
Love it!
Your interpretation may vary. Laff.
But my all time favorite while on topic.... "The Run":
Think about this when you watch it: "Hoooo, I be drivin' the forward view cam car." Hahahahaha..... yummmy. Wonder what it is....
Most every Z person has seen it (but if you haven't, watch it!). I watch that vid at least once every couple of months just as a reminder that my car needs nothing more than calculating hands, feet, a deft touch, and sharp mind to coordinate all.
Anyone tell me where I can find those things?
Standouts:
0:55-1:00 - "Viewing my future and I can't wait."
1:25-1:30 - Related to the above: "Now that's what I'm tawkin' about, screw this bike.... oh, wait, gotta wait a couple more years but that's what I'm getting!"
1:40-1:46 - "Beauty in beauty's eye."
But yes, the teasing imagery, the use of classy women of all ages telling one that this is a car that transcends age.
Love it!
Your interpretation may vary. Laff.
But my all time favorite while on topic.... "The Run":
Think about this when you watch it: "Hoooo, I be drivin' the forward view cam car." Hahahahaha..... yummmy. Wonder what it is....
Most every Z person has seen it (but if you haven't, watch it!). I watch that vid at least once every couple of months just as a reminder that my car needs nothing more than calculating hands, feet, a deft touch, and sharp mind to coordinate all.
Anyone tell me where I can find those things?
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The run is pretty sweet ... downloaded to my 2nd gen ipod = pig in ****!
also one of my favs ... sexy brit commentator, beating up on an audi tt, tt is a right hand drive model, top notch track video ...
my fav part: 'the audi tt is theeeee car you want to arrive at the party with but the 350 zed is the one you want to take home'
god bless america!!
also one of my favs ... sexy brit commentator, beating up on an audi tt, tt is a right hand drive model, top notch track video ...
my fav part: 'the audi tt is theeeee car you want to arrive at the party with but the 350 zed is the one you want to take home'
god bless america!!
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those were the days DK!
marketing has come a long way ... now it's all about love, caring, sharing, butterfly kisses ... and giving a ride to the g'd referee that blew the call in the hs football game(toyota) ... or seeking the approval of a shelter dog when you put a jacket around the owner shoulders(subaru)
I still like the barbie / gi joe van halen 300zx commercial ...
marketing has come a long way ... now it's all about love, caring, sharing, butterfly kisses ... and giving a ride to the g'd referee that blew the call in the hs football game(toyota) ... or seeking the approval of a shelter dog when you put a jacket around the owner shoulders(subaru)
I still like the barbie / gi joe van halen 300zx commercial ...
Like you and Dean, the 300ZX Joe/Barbie commercial is my favorite Z32 ad. It's in stark contrast to Nissan's current Star Wars promo tie-ups. Nissan's current ad head honcho worked for Disney and is spending a large portion of the ad budget with his former employer.
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DK - have you ever thought about running for president?? I'd vote for you!
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"A real Nissan Z racer for President - T'hell with taxes, A vote for me will lower your lap times!"
"And you can take that to the bank!"
"And you can take that to the bank!"
And there you have it. Another late breaking, exclusive news item brought to you by my350Z.com!
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As David's unofficial, semi-faux, semi-real, self appointed, no one asked me, and gratis campaign manager, I'm proud to issue the first campaign slogan for his 2020 run:
And there you have it. Another late breaking, exclusive news item brought to you by my350Z.com!
"A real Nissan Z racer for President - T'hell with taxes, A vote for me will lower your lap times!"
"And you can take that to the bank!"
"And you can take that to the bank!"
And there you have it. Another late breaking, exclusive news item brought to you by my350Z.com!
Back OT, thanks again to Mic for a reshowing of "The Run"; one of my fav short films. That was produced by Nissan North America and shown in movie theaters in '02-03. Interestingly enough, the NNA rep assigned to the production crew was Dan Muramoto (no relation), but I do get asked about that from time-to-time.
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Hah! Thanks to bealljk for the nomination and to Mic for pushing me out there. And while you might notice I studiously avoid any politics in my postings, I will say that if things continue to go the way they have, we might need another prez SOON. IMHO the bar has been reset quite low for that high office.
Back OT, thanks again to Mic for a reshowing of "The Run"; one of my fav short films. That was produced by Nissan North America and shown in movie theaters in '02-03. Interestingly enough, the NNA rep assigned to the production crew was Dan Muramoto (no relation), but I do get asked about that from time-to-time.
Back OT, thanks again to Mic for a reshowing of "The Run"; one of my fav short films. That was produced by Nissan North America and shown in movie theaters in '02-03. Interestingly enough, the NNA rep assigned to the production crew was Dan Muramoto (no relation), but I do get asked about that from time-to-time.
Was gonna ask but figured you'd say something if there was any blood relation.
BTW, I did a pic-search for Dan Muramoto to see if I recognized him thinking maybe he was around at Nissan when I was - fat chance cuz that was a lonnnnnng time ago and I's old - and did not recognize him; but, this came up almost right next to him on goopics....
I'll be using it for the dkmura-for-prez campaign.
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I always loved this 350Z commercial. I reminds me of me just a bit.
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I spend too much time on YouTube. That's my excuse. I had that on my favorites for a long time after I first saw it.
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I always loved this 350Z commercial. I reminds me of me just a bit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzoXQ6kLSgU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzoXQ6kLSgU
Fun thing is that I'm doing it backwards all over again.
Love it!
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RE: That Fifth Gear episode bealljk posted, I remember seeing this when I was considering going from my Mitsubishi Eclipse to the 350Z back in late 2008. The song they used in the video ("Heavyweight Champion of the World" by Reverend and the Makers) pretty much cinched it for me.
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RE: That Fifth Gear episode bealljk posted, I remember seeing this when I was considering going from my Mitsubishi Eclipse to the 350Z back in late 2008. The song they used in the video ("Heavyweight Champion of the World" by Reverend and the Makers) pretty much cinched it for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeQkhmAkaoY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeQkhmAkaoY
To quote: "Oh yes indeedy, the 350 Zed still remains one of my all time - EVER - favorite cars."
She's definitely all about the driving.
* Now of course, our UK brethren are thinking, "Huh, wot accent?" Laff....
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RE: That Fifth Gear episode bealljk posted, I remember seeing this when I was considering going from my Mitsubishi Eclipse to the 350Z back in late 2008. The song they used in the video ("Heavyweight Champion of the World" by Reverend and the Makers) pretty much cinched it for me.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeQkhmAkaoY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeQkhmAkaoY