Subaru WRX fan reports on Z.

wanker · 06-22-2015, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Birdfan67

While the Z is a sharp car and all , the sport coupe market ain't what it used to be. Go to a nissan dealer and ask how many Nissan Quest or Maxima's they sell vs. a 370Z. probably 50 to 70-1,
I frequent a Nissan dealer and they have had the same Z's on the lot for several months...and it's not because people are waiting in the weeds to buy the "next" Z.
I also have an Honda product in my household...a visit there and I see the same Accord coupes sitting there collecting dust..if you talk to some maufacture heads...they'd assume get rid of the coupe market.
If Toyota thought for a second they could sell 500,000 Supra's a year , don't you think they would have it in their line-up ? although 1 is rumored to be in the makes , will not be a full Toyota..I believe BMW has their hands on it...and it will be expensive as hell and they will make 20,000 ?? good luck getting one.
Coupe market has diminished over the years...that is why there is a handful of offerings these days...
Enjoy what you got ...I am !

Well said. The problem is not the technology, the issue is the market and whether it's worth Nissan's time and money. My guess is that Nissan makes very little money, if any, off the Z line. Under Renault's management, Nissan's bread and butter has become selling Altimas, Sentras and light trucks in Asian. I wouldn't be surprised at all if Nissan drops the Z line all together in lieu of an Infiniti sports car and the GTR.

onzedge · 06-22-2015, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Birdfan67

While the Z is a sharp car and all , the sport coupe market ain't what it used to be. Go to a nissan dealer and ask how many Nissan Quest or Maxima's they sell vs. a 370Z. probably 50 to 70-1,
I frequent a Nissan dealer and they have had the same Z's on the lot for several months...and it's not because people are waiting in the weeds to buy the "next" Z.
I also have an Honda product in my household...a visit there and I see the same Accord coupes sitting there collecting dust..if you talk to some maufacture heads...they'd assume get rid of the coupe market.
If Toyota thought for a second they could sell 500,000 Supra's a year , don't you think they would have it in their line-up ? although 1 is rumored to be in the makes , will not be a full Toyota..I believe BMW has their hands on it...and it will be expensive as hell and they will make 20,000 ?? good luck getting one.
Coupe market has diminished over the years...that is why there is a handful of offerings these days...
Enjoy what you got ...I am !

Ghostvette · 06-22-2015, 01:08 PM

While I'd like to see what the next-gen Z looks like, I'm happy with the one I have. If Nissan takes a break from them for a few years, then brings it back, I might get one then, who knows.

ATM, my next car is going to be a 2018 Cayman S, painted Nissan Monterey Blue. I'd have gotten a Cayman when I got my Z, but I couldn't find a color that would stand out from the black, white, silver and champagne colored cars on the road.

To add insult to injury, when I was shopping cars, every sales clown at any GM stealership, wouldn't let me even test drive a used Vette.

kenchan · 06-22-2015, 01:10 PM

shocking pink will also stand out.

JC-Nismo · 06-22-2015, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

While I'd like to see what the next-gen Z looks like, I'm happy with the one I have. If Nissan takes a break from them for a few years, then brings it back, I might get one then, who knows.

ATM, my next car is going to be a 2018 Cayman S, painted Nissan Monterey Blue. I'd have gotten a Cayman when I got my Z, but I couldn't find a color that would stand out from the black, white, silver and champagne colored cars on the road.

To add insult to injury, when I was shopping cars, every sales clown at any GM stealership, wouldn't let me even test drive a used Vette.

I agree and wouldn't mind a pause so I don't have to but a new Z and can continue playing with this one because I really like this thing.

Magic Bus · 06-22-2015, 01:58 PM

Ghostvette, 2018 Caymans maybe turbo 4's read it online, so I went to the local Porsche dealer on Friday to confirm. Take it for whatever it's worth but the sales person told me that was his understanding for model year 2017 & on. 2016 maybe the last model year for the boxster 6 engine in the Caymans.

carlitos_370z · 06-22-2015, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Ghostvette, 2018 Caymans maybe turbo 4's read it online, so I went to the local Porsche dealer on Friday to confirm. Take it for whatever it's worth but the sales person told me that was his understanding for model year 2017 & on. 2016 maybe the last model year for the boxster 6 engine in the Caymans.

let us know hahaha!!! i would be interesting

Ghostvette · 06-22-2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Magic Bus

Ghostvette, 2018 Caymans maybe turbo 4's read it online, so I went to the local Porsche dealer on Friday to confirm. Take it for whatever it's worth but the sales person told me that was his understanding for model year 2017 & on. 2016 maybe the last model year for the boxster 6 engine in the Caymans.

I'm okay with a turbo 4, as long as the power is there. If not, well, I guess it's off to the tune shop to squeeze out the horsepower and torque.

I know that 2017 is supposed to be the first year of the redesigned 911, Cayman & Boxster, so that's why I picked the 2018. It let's them get any 'bugs' worked out and it gives the aftermarket time to get goodies together.

onzedge · 06-22-2015, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

shocking pink will also stand out.

Yes

onzedge · 06-22-2015, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

rep freely

Always. TSA has a no-fly list...

Mr. Kenchan has his Iggy List...

I have my "No-Rep" list...

kenchan · 06-22-2015, 03:32 PM

Magic Bus · 06-22-2015, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostvette

I'm okay with a turbo 4, as long as the power is there. If not, well, I guess it's off to the tune shop to squeeze out the horsepower and torque.

I know that 2017 is supposed to be the first year of the redesigned 911, Cayman & Boxster, so that's why I picked the 2018. It let's them get any 'bugs' worked out and it gives the aftermarket time to get goodies together.

Yes supposed to have higher hp & tq than current 6.

Porsche's have some years where their cars become collectables, ex the last year of their air cooled models. 2016 N/A Caymans may fall in that category in the future. If it could fit two golf bags in it, I would seriously consider it.

Waiting for the 2nd year is never a bad thing.

kenchan · 06-22-2015, 03:54 PM

where did UNKNOWN go?

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-22-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec Jay

OP sounds like a high school girl finding out Justin Bieber has a girlfriend. lol

Let the rumor mill be until Nissan releases official news. You probably got trolled by said WRX owner now hes kickin back laughin his *** off.

If this was a couple years ago. I'd have the whole forum cracking up from humiliating you and I'd be on my third ban. But I've calmed down since then.

Have a great day.

onzedge · 06-22-2015, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

where did UNKNOWN go?

I have no idea. His location is unknown.

06-22-2015, 01:08 PM	#48 (permalink)
Ghostvette A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Shawnee KS Posts: 5,698 Drives: 15 Magma Red 6MT Rep Power: 2684376	While I'd like to see what the next-gen Z looks like, I'm happy with the one I have. If Nissan takes a break from them for a few years, then brings it back, I might get one then, who knows. ATM, my next car is going to be a 2018 Cayman S, painted Nissan Monterey Blue. I'd have gotten a Cayman when I got my Z, but I couldn't find a color that would stand out from the black, white, silver and champagne colored cars on the road. To add insult to injury, when I was shopping cars, every sales clown at any GM stealership, wouldn't let me even test drive a used Vette. alcheng, carlitos_370z, JC-Nismo and 1 others like this. __________________ 2015 Magma Red 6MT Sport Tech/2012 Fairlady MB 6MT Base (RIP 08032018)https://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/370Z/Coupe/

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	shocking pink will also stand out. alcheng, carlitos_370z and charjohnnie like this.

06-22-2015, 01:58 PM	#51 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18753	Ghostvette, 2018 Caymans maybe turbo 4's read it online, so I went to the local Porsche dealer on Friday to confirm. Take it for whatever it's worth but the sales person told me that was his understanding for model year 2017 & on. 2016 maybe the last model year for the boxster 6 engine in the Caymans. carlitos_370z likes this.

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	where did UNKNOWN go? UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

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