nuts4nissan09

I agree that most manufacturers are going w/ the platform sharing stategy. It's cost effective and the majority of the buying public doesn't seem to care as long as it looks good, is reasonably priced and has decent fuel economy. One thing the Z has going for it is that it uses a platform shared w/ other Nissans (Infiniti's G37, FX35 and 50) to spread the cost out. This platform sharing also works against the car in increased weight (components have to be strong enough for all) and decreased performance because of this. We all vote w/ our dollars. I did and most on this forum did as well. That is what will help insure the viablility and profit for Nissan. They will continue to produce the car as long as they can turn a profit. It's always about the money.