Ultra Yellow 350Z
10-17-2004, 07:53 PM
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Ultra Yellow 350Z
OK, before anyone thinks I'm starting yet another Z vs. 8 thread, I'm talking colors here.
Saddened by the loss of Lightning Yellow, I was on my way to my local Mazda dealer to check out the new white RX-8s they've just received. However, before I could get there, something in the Nissan dealer next by caught my eye.
In the showroom window glared a brand new Ultra Yellow 350Z. While Mazda has dropped yellow, Nissan has done just the opposite and has introduced yellow for the '05 model year. I love Nissan's ultra yellow! It's much darker than lightning yellow and has mica or metallic flakes as well. I was so taken with the color that the sales guy begged me to take it for a test drive. This was only the second time I have driven the 350Z, the first time was 2 years ago. I was quite impressed with the torque and growl of the exhaust. Very fun, and I can see why many people love the Z, I like it a lot. But aside from the torque, it really didn't feel any quicker than my 8. Anyway, I digress, I'm talking colors right.
Being a big fan of yellow sports cars, I really have to say I adore the way the Z looks in ultra yellow. If I were buying an '05 car, the fact that Mazda dropped lightning yellow, and that the Z looks so good in ultra yellow to me, might have swayed me towards the Z.
Saddened by the loss of Lightning Yellow, I was on my way to my local Mazda dealer to check out the new white RX-8s they've just received. However, before I could get there, something in the Nissan dealer next by caught my eye.
In the showroom window glared a brand new Ultra Yellow 350Z. While Mazda has dropped yellow, Nissan has done just the opposite and has introduced yellow for the '05 model year. I love Nissan's ultra yellow! It's much darker than lightning yellow and has mica or metallic flakes as well. I was so taken with the color that the sales guy begged me to take it for a test drive. This was only the second time I have driven the 350Z, the first time was 2 years ago. I was quite impressed with the torque and growl of the exhaust. Very fun, and I can see why many people love the Z, I like it a lot. But aside from the torque, it really didn't feel any quicker than my 8. Anyway, I digress, I'm talking colors right.
Being a big fan of yellow sports cars, I really have to say I adore the way the Z looks in ultra yellow. If I were buying an '05 car, the fact that Mazda dropped lightning yellow, and that the Z looks so good in ultra yellow to me, might have swayed me towards the Z.
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10-17-2004, 08:00 PM
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I don't think that color is new. I've seen lots of orange Z's.
EDIT: Alright, it's not the orange one, but that color looks more orange than yellow to me.
EDIT: Alright, it's not the orange one, but that color looks more orange than yellow to me.
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10-17-2004, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by irish8
Those Z wheels look very close to the 8's!! 
Also...I hope you're not thinking of trading your 8 in???? :D
- Irish
Also...I hope you're not thinking of trading your 8 in???? :D - Irish
I first test drove a Z back in early 2003 long before the RX-8 was released. I liked it back then too, but really needed back seats. Once I test drove the RX-8 I knew it was for me, but haven't driven the Z again until now. I guess what really surprised me the most was that the Z didn't really feel faster, I thought it would given the big HP & torque advantage. The difference was very marginal, the main thing was the punch of torque down low.
But I have to admit that I do have color envy, I love that ultra yellow!
oh well...umm..yea..it's ok in yellow, but our car is still purtier! :D
10-18-2004, 09:38 AM
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I am glad that Nissan reintroduced Yellow on the Z
I am glad that Nissan reintroduced Yellow on the Z, ..... even if it is on the chubby, unrefined, kid brother Z. :D
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1975yellowBSPz
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10-18-2004, 01:56 PM
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^^ nice
just like you i remember the old yellow Zs, it worked on them, no surprise that they'd eventually try it on the 350Z...i dunno i like it, i wonder what the interior will look like
just like you i remember the old yellow Zs, it worked on them, no surprise that they'd eventually try it on the 350Z...i dunno i like it, i wonder what the interior will look like
10-18-2004, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by canaryrx8
looks pretty cool, almost like a photoshop
10-19-2004, 06:42 AM
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Originally Posted by shaolin
I saw one in person today parked next to an OZ lancer. They were both the same freakin yellow. Sorry, but I think Mazda's yellow is much better...
10-19-2004, 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by 350black
Your wrong.
since when do you have hegemony over people's opinions...he likes the mazda yellow thats his choice...you obviously dont thats yours...dont turn this into a hate thing.
btw thats "you're" not your
10-19-2004, 09:07 AM
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Not a photoshop. Seen the color in person and would have to agree, it is one of the nicest looking yellows out there. The flake in the paint really sets it off.
10-19-2004, 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MazdaspeedFeras
since when do you have hegemony over people's opinions...he likes the mazda yellow thats his choice...you obviously dont thats yours...dont turn this into a hate thing.
btw thats "you're" not your
btw thats "you're" not your
10-19-2004, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by DonVito
Why are people comparing **** to an rx-8?
10-19-2004, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by 350black
Wow buddy. Just joking around, but thanks for the spelling lesson. And I never said that I dont like the Mazda yellow. I think that on the eight it looks fantastic. All that I said is that I think that the Nissan yellow is one of the coolest looking yellows around. And most people seem to agree. I dont understand why some people here say oh well if it is on a z it must be crap. People like this are not car enthuasist, instead just children whos parents bought them very expensive toys. I love the eight and I love the Z. Both yellows are nice.