The next Z

AliK

Vehicle Dating Officer
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I was speaking to a friend who is considering flying over to Japan and driving one back. That’s quite a road trip!

The engine will definitely have ran in by the time it gets home then! ;)
 

toopy

Club Member
I like it, although I'm not a fan of the rectangular one piece instrument display.

Supposedly has the same wheelbase as the 370z, lets hope the nose overhangs a bit more though, never really got to like the snub nose look on the 350z, and similarly, but visually to a lesser degree the 370z.
 

Jay.

Club Member
I do love it in Blue!

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Jay.

Club Member
I think it looks fantastic. I wonder if it's possible to import one into the EU

If it's anything like the S660 then you should be able to.

20% VAT, 10% import and you'll need to do the IVA paperwork. I imagine you'll be pushed into a mid £40k car by the end, which considering it's a rival to the Supra (which is £50k+) seems still a pretty good buy.
 

richiep

Club Member
Like it. Particularly the S30 homage details like the silver trims emulating the roof drip rails, rear quarter emblems and quarter glass profile, etc.

I foresee a healthy little niche for JDM imports of these! (and boo-hiss to the unimaginative losers at Nissan U.K./Europe and anyone else involved in the decision to not officially sell these here)
 

IbanezDan51

Well-Known Forum User
I like it, its getting a huge amount of attention on social media which will also only have a positive effect on the S30 market (unless you're trying to buy one :D)

Its a relative bargain too although I have to say I still think the interior is quite dated! The seats look almost 90's inspired Honda... (I know they're slightly derived from the GTR). The heater vents look pretty naff and the binnacle covers for the volt/boost meters looks terrible. Still though...I'd own one...
 

peter_s

Club Member
If it's anything like the S660 then you should be able to.

20% VAT, 10% import and you'll need to do the IVA paperwork. I imagine you'll be pushed into a mid £40k car by the end, which considering it's a rival to the Supra (which is £50k+) seems still a pretty good buy.
I would be worried with registering a car without a type approval. That said, people are importing pickup trucks and similar cars without problems it seems.
 

Robbie J

Club Member
Like it. Particularly the S30 homage details like the silver trims emulating the roof drip rails, rear quarter emblems and quarter glass profile, etc.

I foresee a healthy little niche for JDM imports of these! (and boo-hiss to the unimaginative losers at Nissan U.K./Europe and anyone else involved in the decision to not officially sell these here)
Nissan UK are not the sharpest tools in the box... when they launched the GTR in the UK they had no idea on the car at the time they are all about SUV's
 

Robbie J

Club Member
I would be worried with registering a car without a type approval. That said, people are importing pickup trucks and similar cars without problems it seems.
somebody will do one and you hire it for your car.... that's how I got my GTR in early 08
 

datsfun

Club Member
Nissan UK are not the sharpest tools in the box... when they launched the GTR in the UK they had no idea on the car at the time they are all about SUV's

They have zero interest in heritage either. The only Datsun a select few may know is the 240z. :conf2:
 

richiep

Club Member
Nissan UK are not the sharpest tools in the box... when they launched the GTR in the UK they had no idea on the car at the time they are all about SUV's
Yep, that's what I had in mind when I made that remark! Their obvious one-dimensional thinking (UK market = SUV/cross-overs) is screamed out by every bland, forgettable Nissan forecourt in the country. With the exception of the GTR and the new Z, they produce nothing that even remotely appeals. They are a purveyor of Mumsie shopping trolleys. And other manufacturers do that better.
 

grb184

Club Member
somebody will do one and you hire it for your car.... that's how I got my GTR in early 08
Importing even a new car from Japan shouldn't be too much of an issue as DVLA tend to use Japanese compliance with their own standards as being comparable with UK standards. As per the IVA guidance:

Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) scheme guide (publishing.service.gov.uk)


Where vehicles have been imported from Japan, evidence that the vehicle was type approved in that country will be taken to confirm that the vehicle meets the requirements in respect of those items where Japanese approval is considered comparable (see Section 5.2 on page 15 ‘Comparable standards’). In order to demonstrate compliance for a used vehicle, an original Japanese ‘Export Certificate’ (also known as a ‘De-registration Certificate’) that demonstrates the vehicle has been allocated ‘specification’ and ‘classification’ numbers (or sometimes called ‘type designation’ and ‘variant’ numbers) will serve this purpose. This is providing the vehicle has not been modified since manufacture (in respect of any of the IVA relevant items), in a way that is likely to have a detrimental effect on the original approval of the vehicle.

Where the vehicle is new, a manufacturer’s ‘Certificate of Completion’ will be sufficient evidence of compliance with the comparable standards. This again is providing it displays the required specification and classification numbers and the vehicle has not had any detrimental modifications in respect of the relevant IVA items.

If you are using either an Export Certificate or a Certificate of Completion as proof of compliance, then you will be required to submit a photocopy of the complete document along with the IVA application form to DVSA Swansea (please note - it must be a copy of the Japanese version). The original of the Japanese document must be presented to the examiner on the day of the inspection.

If the original document is not presented with the vehicle at the time of inspection or it is not exactly the same as the photocopy submitted with your application form, then this will be deemed as an ‘inspection non-compliance’ on the basis that compliance with one or more of the key areas has not been demonstrated (i.e. the vehicle will fail the inspection on all items requiring evidence of directive compliance).

If the classification and specification numbers are missing from their relevant boxes and appear in the Japanese text in the large bottom box (the remarks box), then we will also require an official translation of the document. On receipt of this information, DVSA will be able to assess if the document does demonstrate compliance. However, if this information is not able to be provided, then alternative proof of compliance will be required e.g. by having a directive test or a comparison test.

If the classification and specification numbers are not shown on the document at all, the applicant should attempt to provide the details of the Japanese type approval from the vehicle manufacturer or consider alternative ways of demonstrating compliance.
 

Paul_S

Club Member
So I wonder what VED bracket the new Z would fall into if one was to be imported. Can anyone speculate?
 
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