Globally, the Roadster is DONE

Spartan 1771 · 06-03-2020, 06:49 AM

And soon the 370Z will be removed all together and replaced with the 400Z.

It's sad, but like they say, all good things must come to an end.

The 370Z has had a great run. I'm just glad Nissan decided to carry on the Z name, with what will hopefully be a car that is true to its heritage.

Bonzo · 06-03-2020, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan 1771

And soon the 370Z will be removed all together and replaced with the 400Z.

I was told recently on this forum that it will only be referred to as the Z. No proof one way or the other, just passing on info.

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It's sad, but like they say, all good things must come to an end.

I'm good with it. It's been around a LONG time in today's modern car cycle. The 350Z was only around 8 years in comparison.

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The 370Z has had a great run.

Maybe, but if you compare sales to the 350Z, the 370Z didn't do so well. In fact, it got it's a$$ kicked. In 11 years it has sold HALF the number of cars as the 350Z did in 8 years.

My guess is 3 things. 1. The car market has changed. 2&3. During the reign of the 350Z there was no Camaro or Challenger.

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I'm just glad Nissan decided to carry on the Z name, with what will hopefully be a car that is true to its heritage.

Me too.

cooltoy · 06-03-2020, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo

My guess is 3 things. 1. The car market has changed. 2&3. During the reign of the 350Z there was no Camaro or Challenger.
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4. It's more expensive.

LennyK · 06-03-2020, 03:10 PM

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Bonzo · 06-03-2020, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by cooltoy

4. It's more expensive.

Debatable. Once you get a Camaro, Mustang, or Challenger up to par with options, not so much.

I got my 2012 for $34,500 when the sticker was almost $38,000. Anyone paying even close to sticker for a Z after 2011 got suckered.

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cooltoy · 06-03-2020, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo

Debatable. Once you get a Camaro, Mustang, or Challenger up to par with options, not so much.

I got my 2012 for $34,500 when the sticker was almost $38,000. Anyone paying even close to sticker for a Z after 2011 got suckered.

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I meant, compared to the 350.

Bonzo · 06-03-2020, 07:08 PM

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I meant, compared to the 350.

Ah, yes, sorry, misunderstood you. In that case yep, you are 100% correct. And I would slot it in as reason 4. Global economy would come 5th in my opinion.

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Z_ealot · 06-03-2020, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bonzo

I was told recently on this forum that it will only be referred to as the Z. No proof one way or the other, just passing on info.

I'm good with it. It's been around a LONG time in today's modern car cycle. The 350Z was only around 8 years in comparison.

Maybe, but if you compare sales to the 350Z, the 370Z didn't do so well. In fact, it got it's a$$ kicked. In 11 years it has sold HALF the number of cars as the 350Z did in 8 years.

My guess is 3 things. 1. The car market has changed. 2&3. During the reign of the 350Z there was no Camaro or Challenger.

Me too.

You forget, when nissan introduced the 370 we were heading into a full on global recession and it stayed that way for almost half of the 370's time on the market, not really many people with the disposable income to purchase a sports car

Bonzo · 06-03-2020, 06:40 PM

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You forget, when nissan introduced the 370 we were heading into a full on global recession and it stayed that way for almost half of the 370's time on the market, not really many people with the disposable income to purchase a sports car

We had a debate about it all many years ago on this forum. Everyone has input, some valid, some not. Yours is totally valid. But I believe it affected all car sales more, not just the Z. And in order of significance, the economy and higher price come after the 3 things I mention, at least IMO.

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