Soon-to-be Nismo owner! Question is - Red or Black???

InnerDragon10 · 04-01-2014, 09:00 AM

Hi all!

I've been reading through this forum for a while now while patiently saving up for a 2014 Nismo 370Z. I'm planning on dropping damn near 20g's on it to help tame those monthly payments, and I'm just about ready to make my purchase - probably this month!

I fell in love with the solid red paint job (especially since it works well with the Nismo gunmetal trimming and rim color, and red pinstriping), but finding a solid red one has proven to be rather difficult. Not impossible, but difficult.

I've had a few people suggest and even express their preference for the car in magnetic black. Black is my backup plan, and the more I think about it the more it seems to appeal to me. I live in FL though, so black is going to be hot hot HOT!

So I ask you, people of the 370z, which way would you go? I'm not considering gunmetal or white (though the white is VERY pretty)
One more question - does the magnetic black have any pearl flakes in it? I didn't look closely the last time I was at the dealership.

It feels good to be so close to joining the ranks!

Solomatrix · 04-01-2014, 09:04 AM

hi

jaytirbhaw · 04-01-2014, 09:14 AM

I really wanted the red, my 350 was Nogaro red, probably the rarest color outside of brickyard.

But I got the black ... cus mobsters drive only black cars.

6MT · 04-01-2014, 04:01 PM

Hi

Wonka2581 · 04-01-2014, 04:42 PM

InnerDragon10 · 04-02-2014, 06:26 AM

Hi all

so... does the magnetic black have pearl flake in it?

SterlingDrive · 04-02-2014, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InnerDragon10

Hi all

so... does the magnetic black have pearl flake in it?

It does, gold, red, blue green very fine flakes, all very subtle though.

InnerDragon10 · 04-02-2014, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SterlingDrive

It does, gold, red, blue green very fine flakes, all very subtle though.

Thanks! I just might go after a black one then...

Bullit79 · 04-04-2014, 02:09 PM

Having owned a black car in the TX summers I will say this: It doesn't matter what color you own, it's gonna get hot no matter what!!! I noticed my black car with a black leather interior felt just as hot as my mom's beige camry with a beige leather interior. There MIGHT have been a few degrees difference, but hot is hot. I would advise to get it tinted ASAP, it definitely cuts down on the interior heat. And a windshield shade when parked.

So as far as what color, I think they're both great choices for the Z. It really should be all about preference. The only warning I have about black is that it starts looking dirty very easily. Any small amount of dirt or dust just seems to stand out. In regards to red, it stands out from the crowd more. May be a plus or minus depending how you look at it.

370zseth · 04-04-2014, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by InnerDragon10

Hi all!

I've been reading through this forum for a while now while patiently saving up for a 2014 Nismo 370Z. I'm planning on dropping damn near 20g's on it to help tame those monthly payments, and I'm just about ready to make my purchase - probably this month!

I fell in love with the solid red paint job (especially since it works well with the Nismo gunmetal trimming and rim color, and red pinstriping), but finding a solid red one has proven to be rather difficult. Not impossible, but difficult.

I've had a few people suggest and even express their preference for the car in magnetic black. Black is my backup plan, and the more I think about it the more it seems to appeal to me. I live in FL though, so black is going to be hot hot HOT!

So I ask you, people of the 370z, which way would you go? I'm not considering gunmetal or white (though the white is VERY pretty)
One more question - does the magnetic black have any pearl flakes in it? I didn't look closely the last time I was at the dealership.

It feels good to be so close to joining the ranks!

Congrats, I also live in Florida and in the same boat, though I am a little further off then this month, hope May or June to drive away with mine. Enjoy it and do not forget to include

when you get her.

InnerDragon10 · 04-10-2014, 01:06 PM

JARblue · 04-10-2014, 01:12 PM

Nice job!

MC · 04-10-2014, 02:01 PM

love the black with the red nismo accents but im biased

im really glad they brought the dark gray trim and wheels back. I loved it on my NISMO 350

jlbrenne · 04-10-2014, 04:46 PM

Red

zefaulter · 04-10-2014, 05:20 PM

Good stuff, congrats!

04-01-2014, 09:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
InnerDragon10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 90 Drives: '14 Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Soon-to-be Nismo owner! Question is - Red or Black??? Hi all! I've been reading through this forum for a while now while patiently saving up for a 2014 Nismo 370Z. I'm planning on dropping damn near 20g's on it to help tame those monthly payments, and I'm just about ready to make my purchase - probably this month! I fell in love with the solid red paint job (especially since it works well with the Nismo gunmetal trimming and rim color, and red pinstriping), but finding a solid red one has proven to be rather difficult. Not impossible, but difficult. I've had a few people suggest and even express their preference for the car in magnetic black. Black is my backup plan, and the more I think about it the more it seems to appeal to me. I live in FL though, so black is going to be hot hot HOT! So I ask you, people of the 370z, which way would you go? I'm not considering gunmetal or white (though the white is VERY pretty) One more question - does the magnetic black have any pearl flakes in it? I didn't look closely the last time I was at the dealership. It feels good to be so close to joining the ranks! blackcherry20 likes this.

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04-01-2014, 09:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
jaytirbhaw Track Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 814 Drives: 350z HR , Nismo 370z Rep Power: 16	I really wanted the red, my 350 was Nogaro red, probably the rarest color outside of brickyard. But I got the black ... cus mobsters drive only black cars.

04-02-2014, 06:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
InnerDragon10 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: USA Posts: 90 Drives: '14 Black 370Z Nismo Rep Power: 11	Hi all so... does the magnetic black have pearl flake in it?

04-04-2014, 02:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Bullit79 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: TX Posts: 140 Drives: '12 370Z GM 7AT Rep Power: 12	Having owned a black car in the TX summers I will say this: It doesn't matter what color you own, it's gonna get hot no matter what!!! I noticed my black car with a black leather interior felt just as hot as my mom's beige camry with a beige leather interior. There MIGHT have been a few degrees difference, but hot is hot. I would advise to get it tinted ASAP, it definitely cuts down on the interior heat. And a windshield shade when parked. So as far as what color, I think they're both great choices for the Z. It really should be all about preference. The only warning I have about black is that it starts looking dirty very easily. Any small amount of dirt or dust just seems to stand out. In regards to red, it stands out from the crowd more. May be a plus or minus depending how you look at it.

04-10-2014, 02:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
MC Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NC Posts: 3,238 Drives: 2015 GTR NISMO Rep Power: 24	love the black with the red nismo accents but im biased im really glad they brought the dark gray trim and wheels back. I loved it on my NISMO 350 __________________ 2015 GT-R N1SMO "THE ONE" Instagram MCGTRN1SMO Youtube MCGTRNISMO Last edited by MC; 04-10-2014 at 02:12 PM.

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