370z Popularity

kenchan · 04-14-2016, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Colton370z

I am curious as to why the 370z's never took off that well? I imagine it is hard for them to compete in the NA market with people here generally gravitating towards muscle cars. The fact they are a two-seater and small trunk space may be the practicality factor, but still. Quick cars. Great handling. Just an interesting thought that is an ever going debate I am sure.

2 seaters in general is a luxury. people like us have multiple cars and a garage so no issue but for those dat have a family and can only have one car, pretty much useless.

NISMO IX · 04-14-2016, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

2 seaters in general is a luxury. people like us have multiple cars and a garage so no issue but for those dat have a family and can only have one car, pretty much useless.

Very good point

I would not have bought this as my primary and only car.

kenchan · 04-14-2016, 04:59 PM

yep. plus unless u have some wiggle room financially, having a sports car is probably no fun.

edk370 · 04-15-2016, 12:36 PM

It's too competitive nowadays, and hence its "obscurity." All the car makers can meet or beat the Z, and at the same price point. Only hardcore loyalists/fanboys will stick with the Z.

I instantly fell in love with the 370 when I first saw it in '09. I thought it was gorgeous, and still do today. But it's long in tooth. Time for a new Z with at least 400 hp. 332 hp isn't enough anymore to be considered "big horsepower."

kuruzero · 04-16-2016, 07:33 PM

370 ownership is close to becoming much like that of the of the 350 imo. Being a 2 seater at that price it initially lends itself to only a few demographics, those with the expendable income for multiple cars/weekend sports car, those just beginning to make good money without children yet, that niche crowd who's been dedicated to the Datsun/Nissan performance lines for years, etc.

But as the model sticks around too long or just gets old, the prices get so low that the spoiled teens to early twenties demographic not needing extra seats starts buying up all the early years models and as that happens you start to see them on the roads everywhere. Then come all the wrecks and increased premiums for the model... Nowadays I see a decently large percentage of 350 and 370z owners in alot of the cities I'm in are of that younger demo. The 370z isn't rare on the road at all imo.

Z-Car-Marine · 04-18-2016, 01:48 PM

Honestly, I have not seen a lot here in the DC area during my commute. I have yet to see another Roadster that's not sitting on a sales lot.

barncobob · 04-18-2016, 02:28 PM

ive seen 1 other 370 around here,,,when I was looking for new Z the local dealer didn't even have one, all SUVs and PUs, had to go to Bay Area to find one

mishuko · 04-18-2016, 03:50 PM

I saw more s2000's out on the weekend than the 370. infact I saw 1 370 parked in a garage. 2-350's that same day. 2 s2000's. a lambo, 2 911's, some other lesser porches, an m3, m6, a handful of mustangs and a flock of toyobaru's.

I think it's pretty rare of a car considering the occurrence I see them vs other 'nicer' cars.

I slow down an downshift into 2nd so I can roar through underpasses.

I like to take corners with a bit of spirit.

I like to hear my clutch clickity clack and the gravel kick up under the car.

Yea we're a niche. but that's the fun part. there's no fun being a sheep following the herd. bahhhhhhh

Leingod · 04-18-2016, 04:03 PM

I like veal

Spstone · 04-18-2016, 04:31 PM

I also don't think they have the historic prestige of some other cars. Guys who have been into racing forever understand the history of the Z, and maybe it's history as the poor mans race car hurts it a little. The fact that both Steve Mcqueen and Paul Newman chose to drive them at certain points in their racing careers attracted me when I was younger, and still makes me love them a lot. So to guys just getting disposable income the BMW or MB looks like a better status symbol than the lowly Japanese sports car, which they don't understand changed the shape of the import market.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-18-2016, 05:41 PM

Real drivers want a car they can feel @ one with. Real drivers want to feel connected to the machine... NOT many people get that concept. Hence the popularity of muscle cars.

Hotrodz · 04-18-2016, 06:53 PM

The Jeep Wrangler always gets horrible reviews for pretty much everything, but is still the most iconic 4x4 out thete because of what it is and not for what it is not.

The Z may not be as iconic but the following and feeling are the same. Hell, I got props from a Jag type Fs convertible owner at the detail shop last week. I was drooling all over his car and he was doing the same with mine . He asked me how much hp I had and I told him and he was like...wow do you need all that and I like no but it's fun. We both laughed...

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04-18-2016, 03:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
mishuko A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: bouncin on tigga Posts: 8,062 Drives: '12 Z Rep Power: 9436	I saw more s2000's out on the weekend than the 370. infact I saw 1 370 parked in a garage. 2-350's that same day. 2 s2000's. a lambo, 2 911's, some other lesser porches, an m3, m6, a handful of mustangs and a flock of toyobaru's. I think it's pretty rare of a car considering the occurrence I see them vs other 'nicer' cars. I slow down an downshift into 2nd so I can roar through underpasses. I like to take corners with a bit of spirit. I like to hear my clutch clickity clack and the gravel kick up under the car. Yea we're a niche. but that's the fun part. there's no fun being a sheep following the herd. bahhhhhhh JARblue, Hotrodz and night blade like this.

04-18-2016, 04:03 PM	#9 (permalink)
Leingod A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Some Place Cold Posts: 16,060 Drives: In Circles Rep Power: 2684397	I like veal __________________ I AM FLOOF! SOMEBODY FLOOF MY HORN!! ALL HAIL THE FLOOF!!I JUST FLOOFED ON THE FLOOR

04-18-2016, 05:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	Real drivers want a car they can feel @ one with. Real drivers want to feel connected to the machine... NOT many people get that concept. Hence the popularity of muscle cars. Hotrodz and old guy like this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

04-18-2016, 06:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
Hotrodz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NW, AZ Posts: 9,330 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Nismo Rep Power: 2684385	The Jeep Wrangler always gets horrible reviews for pretty much everything, but is still the most iconic 4x4 out thete because of what it is and not for what it is not. The Z may not be as iconic but the following and feeling are the same. Hell, I got props from a Jag type Fs convertible owner at the detail shop last week. I was drooling all over his car and he was doing the same with mine . He asked me how much hp I had and I told him and he was like...wow do you need all that and I like no but it's fun. We both laughed... Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk UNKNOWN_370, madwi and mishuko like this. __________________ *Fast Intentions TT Installed and Tuned by Seb at SpecialtyZ 610whp 560tq:\|Fast Intentions 3" TT-TDX*\|SpecialtyZ/Fast Intentions 72 Row Oil Cooler\|SZ 6 Puck Clutch & Flywheel\|3GsCustoms\|Z1\|Wavetrac\|Hotchkis\|Whiteline \|Blitz\|Fortune Auto 500\|Fujimura\|SPL\|H&R\|TK\|TWM\|RPM Rollbar\|Sparco\|Next Level Performance\|TrackSpec\|AeroFlow Dynamics\|Pioneer\|

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04-14-2016, 04:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yep. plus unless u have some wiggle room financially, having a sports car is probably no fun.

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kuruzero Base Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Here and There Posts: 30 Drives: 14 370z Nismo Rep Power: 11	370 ownership is close to becoming much like that of the of the 350 imo. Being a 2 seater at that price it initially lends itself to only a few demographics, those with the expendable income for multiple cars/weekend sports car, those just beginning to make good money without children yet, that niche crowd who's been dedicated to the Datsun/Nissan performance lines for years, etc. But as the model sticks around too long or just gets old, the prices get so low that the spoiled teens to early twenties demographic not needing extra seats starts buying up all the early years models and as that happens you start to see them on the roads everywhere. Then come all the wrecks and increased premiums for the model... Nowadays I see a decently large percentage of 350 and 370z owners in alot of the cities I'm in are of that younger demo. The 370z isn't rare on the road at all imo.

04-18-2016, 01:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Z-Car-Marine Base Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: DC Area Posts: 31 Drives: 10 Nissan 350ZR Bk M Rep Power: 10	Honestly, I have not seen a lot here in the DC area during my commute. I have yet to see another Roadster that's not sitting on a sales lot.

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barncobob A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: hangtown, CA Posts: 1,164 Drives: 16 370Z auto Rep Power: 590	ive seen 1 other 370 around here,,,when I was looking for new Z the local dealer didn't even have one, all SUVs and PUs, had to go to Bay Area to find one

04-18-2016, 04:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Spstone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Wilmington, nc Posts: 354 Drives: 14 370Z Nismo 6MT PW Rep Power: 11	I also don't think they have the historic prestige of some other cars. Guys who have been into racing forever understand the history of the Z, and maybe it's history as the poor mans race car hurts it a little. The fact that both Steve Mcqueen and Paul Newman chose to drive them at certain points in their racing careers attracted me when I was younger, and still makes me love them a lot. So to guys just getting disposable income the BMW or MB looks like a better status symbol than the lowly Japanese sports car, which they don't understand changed the shape of the import market.