Nissan cuts models -- 370z might be one
 

Just saw this in Autoweek

https://autoweek.com/article/car-new...ime-candidates

Short version

5. Nissan 370Z

The 370Z coupe and roadster are about a decade old at this point, and their sales aren't exactly keeping Nissan dealers afloat.
The 370Z was basically on its way out, but if the current financial climate at Nissan persists,
it will be difficult to create a replacement from scratch. This means the nameplate is likely to go on hiatus.

enjoy

Fanatics can keep their Z

Supra for those wanting a new driving JDM experience.

Or wait for mazda to drop their coupe?

Its funny people keep raving to porchr keeping the manual etc etc but who can afford a 75k+ car (lets be real 100k+++ for the ones that are a driving experience) yet nissan is able ti make a raw experience with lots of street use sub 50. Btw i paid out the door just over 50k CAD!!!

Yes an old model but to me if i look at the porches over the past 25 years aside from rear tail lights wtf changed?

Anywho.... it would be a shame to discontinue but i also see why they would want to... they should limit production to keep it alive until they sort themselves out.

This is the last affordable high revving NA manual offering. The stangs went ecoshit + v8. Miata and toyobarus are a bit soft on the power side. Everything else is way more pricey without the same offering. Then again... real men are dying out these days and get upset there is no dual climate control and a little lcd screen saying "eco" because it really makes the driving experience knowing you can flip some gimmick switch to tighten up your already loose bowels.

I wish Nissan would discontinue 370z already.

I'm shocked they didn't kill it three or four years ago.

Yep. I think it would’ve been nice to use the updated 15 Nismo as the “last hurray” and send it into sunset, instead of staying stagnant since then.

as long we can still get spare parts, i don't care if they still produce it

anyone that wants one has a decade worth of used examples to look for

buying a new Z is a pretty stupid decision, imo

Apparently the the 370 Nismo still has it charm. I still get "looks" of WOW and amazement from people as I drive by. It's amazing how many "NON" car enthusiasts still don't know what it is! Ask them to point out Porches, Mustangs and BMW's and they have no problem.

keep em shiny and loud, and the Z lives on. :)

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<< they should limit production to keep it alive until they sort themselves out. >>

John Q. Public has already done that for them. Time for Nissan to **** or get off the pot.

Maybe if they’d redesigned the Z and GTR years ago they could have created better brand excitement versus the numerous updated SUVs etc. That is the point of halo sports cars isn’t it?

It’s cheaper and easier to order a couple of thousand stickers to get them through another model year.

They're working on the R36, won't see a new Z till that's done and out in production at the very least.

Totally this.

I mean of course I'm surprised it's been around this long.

But if Nissan has no soon plans for a successor, it doesn't hurt any of us that there's a surplus of Z34's to go around. It only hurts Nissan.

Depends on your perspective. The last used car I bought was my first when I was 16 years old. It's been new cars ever since. But I usually get my money's worth out of them as I keep them 10 to 15 years.

So, I just bought a new Z. And I'm the weirdo that enjoys that the car is a bit of a throwback. If it's confirmed they're killing it, I might buy another one.

Bought a shiny new one three months ago.

Having no regrets whatsoever :happydance:

the new Supra is BMW (big fail IMO), so if anything, it would be EDM.

Fixed it for ya.......:happydance:

What are you talking about?!? Obviously you didn't see the 50th Anniversary sticker package that came out last year :ugh2:

"Nissan could cut 10 percent of its lineup in the next three years. Here are the most likely candidates."

Unless i missed it, this is just autoweek's opinions? not of what Nissan has suggested or confirmed. It doesn't even mention if Nissan actually suggested cutting any cars to deal with the financial situation in the first place?

Oh I am such an airhead, how could I miss those stickers?

Only the few and elite have those stickers :ughdance:

Stickers are hot!!!!!

Would be a shame if they cut it. But then again you have to do a cost benefit analysi: to keep or to shut down. Over all this is a defensive strategy on two points, it is both divestiture and a retrenchment. Close or sell off the business segment or, reduce the production, layoff employees and only focus on top products.

I say let them shut it down. I have my Z the fair market value for the car will only increase. It is hard to find a reliable, affordable, powerful, high reving car that is a 6 speed.

Since I am not in the market for a Z, Nissan can do as they please. I am happy I bought it when I did and I am still happy that it runs like new. I also overheard that the Camaro's are on their way out, again I don't care. :driving: :tiphat:

Nissan cuts models -- 370z might be one
 

I couldn’t agree more. Who cares if they make a new Z or not? It won’t change the fact that I’m happy with the Z I have. It’s bought and payed for and it’s not going anywhere. And no matter what NISSAN does, the 370Z is definitely the last truly analog NA Japanese sports car they will ever make. Even if NISSAN were to make a new Z, it would not be what everyone hopes for. Probably a hybrid or electric Mercedes, Renault, Mitsubishi crossover monstrosity with a lot of bells and whistles and no soul.


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anyone shocked that Renault ran Nissan back into the ground?

this!

From my understanding the tune is totally different on the suspension. Dunno bout the engine but its killing the Z4 on testing drag strips. It's a more aggressively tuned car for track at a lower price than bimmer but... haters gonna hate

Not at all... mergers almost never work. Mazda under Ford was a disaster.

I agree with most of what you say but the Z is not an analog car. Does it carry 2 features that give it more feel??? Yes. You have hydraulic steering and a handbrake. One helps with feedback and minimizing that dead spot u feel in electric power steering. The next only matters if you drift? The handbrake.

The Z is still dominated by VDC, ABS, LIMP MODE CUT OFF, Navigation systems, etc..
Yes not too many hydraulic steer except for the Mercedes Benz AMG GTS and the Subaru WRX STi.
And handbrakes are getting rare but BMW Subaru Toyota and a few other sports brands kept the handbrake for enthusiasts.

I didnt keep my Z but I thought I would. I play with the idea still of buying a Nismo... but the reason I moved on and why people care about the next Z etc. Cuz we enjoy the progression.

Look at corvette. They just went mid engine after 40+ yrs of mid engine R&D. That's just amazing.
f people all thought like you? Nissan would still be selling the Datsun 240z instead of the one you love right now!

I thi k even if they didnt change the car itself? Updating the dash materials stereo azz nd nav would have kept it relevant in terms of sales. I know that sales wouldn't be spectacular but probably close to double. And being the Z spent a lot of years as a parts bin car. It wasn't gonna cost that much for updates.

You need more air pressure?

hoping
 

I am hoping they end the 370z soon ,and i think and hope the 2020 will be the last gas powered z car. i think this for selfish reasons ,i own one of the last magma red sport.7s auto with almost no miles kept in a garage with ac. I also think the next iteration of the z car will have some element of electric power, and i think all of the above might make the 370 somewhat rare.if not it still will be a auto that most people know nothing about and will see less and less of every day. i have only seen one yellow one in my travels in the last 2 years in my area .so i am hoping.not for any monetary gain ,just for it being a rare breed .eta i also think electric :in a 2 door sport car will not get many of us excited.

Give us a Z with the red 400 engine dammit or at least the new nismo with that engine so they can charge 50k$

If the Z is discontinued - it is what it is. I love my current Z (even though I'm asking all the time if it's worth trading it for XYZ car haha). It is one of the few cars out there that is a balanced sports car - where you can add some boltons and make it a fun car.
Definitely better cars out there - but for me, I do enjoy the hydraulic steering wheel and the recaros; as well as having the option for a 6MT.
If they would've just added a higher HP engine - maybe some actual torque to this car - and updated the interior - i think a lot of us would gladly buy a new one. Regardless I want (don't know if I will) keep my car for as long as I can - but that new Supra is one really nice ride (subjective I know haha).

Amen
 

Maybe its because I was the last man standing when I escaped California years ago, but I couldn't agree more with this post. Mad at my 2009 for slave clutch failure, I traded it for a 2010 Hemi Challenger. The barge, as I called it, handled like a pregnant cow on wheels. I was sick every time I saw a Z. In December 2015, I found a used 2015 Z and bought it. The 2009 fit me as if the designers had used my body as a template. Everything was perfect. I told the salesman I hadn't driven a stick in a year. He asked if I wanted a lesson. I said no. As soon as I engaged the clutch, I was all smiles. The original joy and excitement of the first one came back in an instant. I was 100% thankful that Nissan had changed nothing about this car. Say what you want, but it fit me perfectly and was what I always wanted. What sports car, 2 door, 2-seater, rear drive, 6-cylinder, can you find anywhere close to its price class? None.

As a Z enthusiast I am thankful that Nissan is still producing the 370Z model. Despite these recent sales reports the Nissan 370Z is a desired and wanted Japanese sports car in the car market today. I am happy with all the Z’s I’ve owned and sold over the years. The perk of the owning a Z as all Japanese sports cars overall they have excellent resale value and are enjoying to own and drive. I believe it would be in Nissan’s best interest to keep producing the 370Z and GTR models and add new body styling, improved performance, make less production numbers, and keep the price range decent so Nissan can improve sales and yearly profit. The wave of the future is hybrid and electric vehicles you can blame the average consumer for this as if Nissan does produce new model 370Z and GTR it will be more of a futuristic style and design.

Nissan should act like they care about building cars that people enjoy and be competitive. Instead of cars like the upcoming JUKE that's taking a 73hp shyt in its rerelease with it's new 115hp engine.
They think Mitsubishi got it right? Dumb arses for following the unsuccess trend.

Seems like they want to repeat the 80's all over again. What a mess that was. :shakes head: