Japanese Culture and the Z

caodan2010 · 12-27-2010, 03:44 PM

I dont think alot of ppl drive Z in japan, theyd rather drive cheaper and more fittable cars, since the parking lot is so crowded already..

jakoye · 12-27-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by caodan2010

I dont think alot of ppl drive Z in japan, theyd rather drive cheaper and more fittable cars, since the parking lot is so crowded already..

I would be interested to know how many Zs are sold in Japan. We know from Dad that sales figures in the US average about 10,000 cars per year for the Z. Curious whether the figures are similar in Japan (accounting for population difference).

fastsach · 12-28-2010, 09:25 AM

I will see if I can find out how many Zs are sold in Japan but very seldom see one there. It's size is about average so I don't think that is qa big factor. Price and insurance probably makes it out of reach for most people.
There is a very decided middle class and then the upper class in Japan it appears. Not much in between.
VP and director level people seem to live the same lifestyle as their managers. True wealth is usually born in there.

Boris · 12-28-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fastsach

I will see if I can find out how many Zs are sold in Japan but very seldom see one there. It's size is about average so I don't think that is qa big factor. Price and insurance probably makes it out of reach for most people.
There is a very decided middle class and then the upper class in Japan it appears. Not much in between.
VP and director level people seem to live the same lifestyle as their managers. True wealth is usually born in there.

First post from a possible future Z owner

For information, I live in Japan, and I see Zs every day. Everything from the old 240s (rare these days) to 370s. 350s and 370s are quite common.
It's my wife that really wants a Z, I drive an STI, although I won't complain if she wants to get one

Nikkolai · 12-28-2010, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Boris

First post from a possible future Z owner

For information, I live in Japan, and I see Zs every day. Everything from the old 240s (rare these days) to 370s. 350s and 370s are quite common.
It's my wife that really wants a Z, I drive an STI, although I won't complain if she wants to get one

I am sure that she will like it and you will too. I wish I could have had both but I did give up my STi for a Nismo 370Z. I do not regret my decision. How often do you see Skylines (not Infinity branded ones)? I am sure they are cheaper over there with the exception of the R35. Also, what about American cars?

Boris · 12-29-2010, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikkolai

I am sure that she will like it and you will too. I wish I could have had both but I did give up my STi for a Nismo 370Z. I do not regret my decision. How often do you see Skylines (not Infinity branded ones)? I am sure they are cheaper over there with the exception of the R35. Also, what about American cars?

Yes I know I'll like it

I used to drive V6 and V8 cars years ago.
Skyline GTRs are also common, R32s and R33s very much so. Strangely, I see more R35s than I do R34s. Good used (mint) R34s can be almost as expensive as used R35s.
I do see American cars sometimes, Jeeps, the occasional Hummer, late model Mustangs, GM300s. Not really common where I live, but they are here.

To upset the purists, we are interested in the prospect of a hybrid 370Z

haha

fastsach · 12-29-2010, 09:31 AM

Did not mean to say there were no Zs in Japan. There are many but it's not that mainstream. Probably about the same as the U.S.

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12-27-2010, 03:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
caodan2010 Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: california Posts: 25 Drives: nisson g37s gray Rep Power: 16	I dont think alot of ppl drive Z in japan, theyd rather drive cheaper and more fittable cars, since the parking lot is so crowded already..

12-28-2010, 09:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
fastsach Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 20 Drives: Honda CBR1100XX Rep Power: 16	I will see if I can find out how many Zs are sold in Japan but very seldom see one there. It's size is about average so I don't think that is qa big factor. Price and insurance probably makes it out of reach for most people. There is a very decided middle class and then the upper class in Japan it appears. Not much in between. VP and director level people seem to live the same lifestyle as their managers. True wealth is usually born in there.

12-29-2010, 09:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
fastsach Base Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 20 Drives: Honda CBR1100XX Rep Power: 16	Did not mean to say there were no Zs in Japan. There are many but it's not that mainstream. Probably about the same as the U.S.