How Many Years Will the 370 Be Made Before Being Replaced?
 

Hey guys, how many years do you think the 370 will be made before it's replaced? I just bought this RX8 because I had to have room for the kids. But in 5 1/2 years they'll all be driving, so then I can get a 370.

For the record, I love the RX8, so I won't be suffering too much while I wait.

Oh and please don't turn this into an RX8 vs 370Z thread. They're both awesome cars.

It will be do for a refresh in 2 to 3 yrs from now then maybe 3 to 5 yrs before they change to a new model?

2014

To bad the world ends in 2012

ROFL :roflpuke2:

I love the way the RX-8 R3 looks and it feels great sitting in the cockpit of the car. Just wish it had a bit more power...

If I had to be "stuck" with that car for a couple years until I could get a 370z I think I could survive :tup:

The Z's history in the US:

First generation = 9 years
Second generation = 4 years
Third generation = 13 years
Fourth generation = 12 years
Fifth generation = 5 years

Thanks. Yes it could use some more power. The power that it does have is at higher revs, and then it drinks gas like crazy. But it sounds great and the handling is so nice because of the small and light engine.

I think I'll be able to "suffer" with it for a few years.

I'm surprised at how quickly the 370 is expected to be replaced.

It was completely redesigned for 2009. Given the relatively stagnant sales and economy just starting to finally perk up, I wouldn't expect a new Z in the next 3 years at least.

The 350 only had 5 years with a half good/half bad economy. I wouldn't be surprised if they tried to push the 370 to at least 7. All the 2009s still at dealers means these things aren't selling like hotcakes.

If the G gets a remodel in 2012 as a 2013 model. Chances are the Z will be remodel also.

:rofl2:

btw nice rx8 r3 TS

New bumpers or refresh is not a new generation. If a new Z was coming out in 2013 or 2014 Nissan would already have test mules and we would have spy shots.

If they do, sure, why not. But we are expected a full redesign that quick? Not just a refresher like with the 350, but a full redesign? I don't buy it, it takes a couple years to redesign a car.

Well keep in mind that the first gen, during those 9 years, got 5 revisions. Three of those 5 revisions included different engines and names (240z, 260z, 280z)

The 3rd gen or 300zx Z31 was only around 6years (84-89) with 3 model changes during it's reign.

The 4th gen or 300zx Z32 was only around 7years (90-96) or 9 years in Japan as it went until 98. Which brings me to my final point, Nissan kept the 300zx alive for 13-15years (depending on country) without changing the name. It's possible Nissan does this again with the 370z. Leaving the 3.7 engine but redesigning the car. It's possible in the future they go back to a n/a and FI option. Keeping the lower displacement would keep gas mileage from getting worse while the FI option would give the increase in power the car would need to still be competitive.

Looking at Nissan's history does shed some light on possibilities but it also shows us that they change their minds a lot (as does any car company). So who really knows until Nissan releases some info

Indeed. Nissan definitely has a history of refreshes during the generations. Probably more so than any other car I think of off the top of my head; but are we interested in when the 370 will be refreshed (which will probably be in the next couple years) or when the 370 will be replaced?

I believe it was up to 99 in Japan. Now I heard the 99 model was the same as the 96-98 with different fascia/spoiler etc. I have a '99 fascia on my Z32. See my gallery. :)

+1

Although there was a 2009 350Z roadster so technically it was still available for 6 years.

Didn't the roster start a year after the coupe? Then it would still be five years.

It doesn't matter. I'll be getting the 5.0 Genesis when it comes out mwuahaha!

Why? You want a sedan

For the roadster yes, but not for the chassis itself.

i think a refresh in 2012 (bumper refresh) and full model change 2015. just a guess.

I'll be getting the FT-86(depending of engine HP), G37S or M3. ;)


The front bumper will definitely need a refresh.

ewwwwwwwww its still just a hyundai. GTR here in the near future if all works out right.

Not only the first gen, but the 280zx and z31 300zx got several refreshes. The 90-96 300zx not so much but that may have had to do with sales and cost.

The next model maybe a Hybrid model,using Mercedes turbo engine & electric motor.

First I dry heaved, then this came out.

http://vomit.poyt.com/images/ralph.jpg

wow from a 370z to a Genesis:icon14:

Yea a 5.0 GCoupe :) It'll be a beast :D
http://i49.tinypic.com/sesh8x.jpg

no.:shakes head:

:iagree:

As I understood hyundia designed the coupe not to fit the V8 in it. Haven't even looked up gen coupes in like 6 mnths so is this a Korean pipe dream?

Yes. And you could stick the biggest engine you want in it and price it for however cheap you want, and I still won't drive it because I think it looks like a turd.

:iagree: They remind me too much of a Tiburon, one of the biggest turds to fart can its way all over the streets of our beloved nation.

I had an RX-8 before I bought my Z. Really useful back seats, hard to believe. But I'm so happy not to have them in my Z. No more back seat drivers!!

I loved my RX-8 but had some serious issues with cold-starting in sub-zero weather. Nothing quite like the RX-8 on narrow winding roads. The Z feels like a beast in comparison. More like juggling a hammer. I sure do like the torque in the Z, but I do miss the wonderful light steering of my old RX-8. I do NOT miss the truly sucky gas mileage. Today I got 25mpg after a 3-hour drive averaging 75mph. Never saw more than 19mpg in the RX-8 and more usually it was 15mpg.

It was nice to have the RX-8 experience, but I'm currently having MUCH more fun with the Z. No regrets.

Going back to your original question, 5 years may be stretching it. I could see the Z hanging around long enough to get direct injection, maybe another displacement increase, and then gone... some hybrid thingy lurks in the future. Enjoy it while you can!

Need... more... power...!

Get one of these http://api.ning.com/files/OWM0Ec67vL...rxBigWheel.jpg

I was deprived of my childhood. I never had the opportunity to beast on one of those things ^