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Main Topics and Content

Delivery and First Impressions of the Fairlady Z NISMO [01:08]

• After a two-and-a-half-year wait, the Fairlady Z NISMO has finally been delivered
• The real car looks cooler and more three-dimensional than photos suggest
• On the highway, it attracts a lot of attention from other drivers
• The interior is simple with average quality, but some Alcantara is used

Driving Impressions of the Fairlady Z NISMO [11:15]

• The first impression is the “smell”—it has that typical new-car scent unique to Japanese cars
• The second impression is “firm”—more precisely, it feels a bit underdamped rather than just stiff
• The engine is smooth and powerful; the V6 revs very smoothly
• The 9-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly

Comparison with Porsche [23:00]

• Porsche is clearly superior in steering precision and road feel
• The front-end grip feels weaker compared to Porsche
• Highway stability is good, reflecting its GT car nature
• By Porsche standards it feels lacking, but as a general sports car it performs well enough
• It’s easier to drive casually around town than a Porsche

Selling the Cayman T [45:28]

• Sold the Cayman T to coincide with the Fairlady Z delivery
• The Cayman T was lightweight with excellent grip and handling
• The sale was decided immediately due to favorable conditions

Test Drive Impressions of the Late-Model 992 [56:48]

• The instrument cluster is fully digital, and engine start is now push-button
• The classic 911 driving feel remains, with excellent road grip
• Feels more refined than the earlier model, with no rough edges
• The sports exhaust is loud enough—much louder than the Fairlady Z

Future Outlook for the Automotive Industry [01:03:02]

• Possibility of relaxed gasoline vehicle regulations under the Trump administration
• European manufacturers might compete with Chinese EV makers by focusing on gasoline cars
• However, EVs dominate the Chinese market, making gasoline car registration difficult
• The global automotive industry may be heading toward significant changes