My Datsun Plumster
Discussion
Purchase of a new run around to supplement the family fleet meant a 2-seater for me was back on the cards, and I missed having the roof-down on the (very) few nice days we've had this summer. Much as I loved the IS-F, I think I am too young to be that sensible. So....
...I was passing the Nissan dealers and I thought I would pop in to say hello as I've had a few 350/Pathfinder/Qashqais off them in the past. Anyway, 10 mins later, a very good deal done on a cancelled order 370Z Roadster. Exactly the spec I was looking for, and hearing it was 'Black Rose' thought black, not ideal, but perfectly bearable.
Except it's not black, it's well, erm...purple. A mate of mine has already christened it the Datsun Plumster...
It's a manual GT 'connect', with leather heated/air-con seats, a very clever sat nav, 'superior' sound system, hard drive, xenons, and everything else you could ever want/need...
...I was passing the Nissan dealers and I thought I would pop in to say hello as I've had a few 350/Pathfinder/Qashqais off them in the past. Anyway, 10 mins later, a very good deal done on a cancelled order 370Z Roadster. Exactly the spec I was looking for, and hearing it was 'Black Rose' thought black, not ideal, but perfectly bearable.
Except it's not black, it's well, erm...purple. A mate of mine has already christened it the Datsun Plumster...
It's a manual GT 'connect', with leather heated/air-con seats, a very clever sat nav, 'superior' sound system, hard drive, xenons, and everything else you could ever want/need...
Uwe Seeler said:
And no leather???
Full black leather and suede interior - the centre panels of the seat are perforated (the seats are ventilated and have hot/cold air con fanned through them), and on that photo I guess they don't look like leather. I guess the interior isn't the most fabulous, but it's got everything you would ever need....
I like it. You could call the interior a lot of things, but I can't see how "bland" is one of them.
I actually think these look better proportioned than the coupe, the little "boot" bit seems to balance them out - to me the coupe looks wrong somehow... although I can't quite decide why it doesn't look right. Maybe it's just me.
I like the Plum colour, OP.
I actually think these look better proportioned than the coupe, the little "boot" bit seems to balance them out - to me the coupe looks wrong somehow... although I can't quite decide why it doesn't look right. Maybe it's just me.
I like the Plum colour, OP.
Thanks for the comments, appreciated...
As for the comparison versus the 350Z, it feels far more 'modern', lots of clever stuff, the down change blip saves me trying/failing to do it, and really (honestly) makes for a far better down change.
It is more rigid, no scuttle shake that I can feel, and it just feels far more 'urgent' if that makes sense?
It still feels very 'old school' rear wheel drive, but at the same time with wonderful steering, handling, and grip, and 'bite' that I would never of dreamed of with my 06 350Z roadster.
It's also got loads of tech which I will be asking HH son #1 (16 yrs) to sort out tomorrow.
As for the comparison versus the 350Z, it feels far more 'modern', lots of clever stuff, the down change blip saves me trying/failing to do it, and really (honestly) makes for a far better down change.
It is more rigid, no scuttle shake that I can feel, and it just feels far more 'urgent' if that makes sense?
It still feels very 'old school' rear wheel drive, but at the same time with wonderful steering, handling, and grip, and 'bite' that I would never of dreamed of with my 06 350Z roadster.
It's also got loads of tech which I will be asking HH son #1 (16 yrs) to sort out tomorrow.
had ham said:
Full black leather and suede interior - the centre panels of the seat are perforated (the seats are ventilated and have hot/cold air con fanned through them), and on that photo I guess they don't look like leather.
I guess the interior isn't the most fabulous, but it's got everything you would ever need....
It wasn't a criticism of the car. I looked at the photo and it looked 1/2 leather to me but the perforated leather looked like cloth. Sorry for the error.I guess the interior isn't the most fabulous, but it's got everything you would ever need....
Nice car. though and I actually think the dash looks quite funky
How is the interior bland?
bland
adjective /bland/
blander, comparative; blandest, superlative
Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting
- rebelling against the bland uniformity
(of food or drink) Mild or insipid
- bland and unadventurous vegetarian dish
- bland beers of mediocre quality
(of a person or behavior) Showing no strong emotion; dull and unremarkable
- offering bland reassurance
- his expression was bland and unreadable
bland
adjective /bland/
blander, comparative; blandest, superlative
Lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting
- rebelling against the bland uniformity
(of food or drink) Mild or insipid
- bland and unadventurous vegetarian dish
- bland beers of mediocre quality
(of a person or behavior) Showing no strong emotion; dull and unremarkable
- offering bland reassurance
- his expression was bland and unreadable
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