FairladyZ???

onzedge · 02-03-2011, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by LSUTurboTiger

All I can say is thank God they didn't call it a "Fairlady Z" in the US. If there's a worse name for a car I'm not sure what it is.

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shadoquad · 02-03-2011, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by eddieconfetti

I have no clue if its only jdm or euro. But i know one thing. US Zs blow compared to euro and jdm versions.

Not really.

Let's look at some differences.

In the US, you can buy trims that include a base trim (so you can save money up front and mod how you like) to the Nismo trim. Those aren't available everywhere. In fact, in Canada, all Z's are sport/touring.

In Canada and other places, you get the rear fog lamp. I ordered one with a switch. Cost me a couple hundy, but that's what I wanted. If you don't buy one, you're missing out on one extra light.

In other places you can get a rear wiper. oh noes.

In Japan, it's called a Fairlady. Not a better or worse name imo, just different.

In Europe, you could have bought the 40th anniversary trim in grey or black.

I may be wrong, but I think the 40th came with nav in other countries, not in the US, but that's just one option on one trim, and there are aftermarket options.

something something right hand drive

So yeah, US Z's just blow.

Liquid_G · 02-03-2011, 09:14 AM

wat? Because you drive on the left side of the car?

Lemers · 02-03-2011, 09:21 AM

The fairlady Z has a rear foglight

Lemers · 02-03-2011, 09:42 AM

All US Zs are made in the factory in Japan wear the euro/jdm Zs are made so there is no quality difference. For manufacturing concerns companies want to limit differences that go to different countries. Gone are the days when the JDM car is completely different than the US car. They make a special trim for a certain country but that's rear and more likely to just be a special option.

shadoquad · 02-03-2011, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

All US Zs are made in the factory in Japan wear the euro/jdm Zs are made so there is no quality difference. For manufacturing concerns companies want to limit differences that go to different countries. Gone are the days when the JDM car is completely different than the US car. They make a special trim for a certain country but that's rear and more likely to just be a special option.

Bodytechz · 02-03-2011, 10:13 AM

Wow, well thanks for answering my question regarding the "Fairlady" Z. As for me, the 370Z name works just fine!

shadoquad · 02-03-2011, 10:17 AM

Obviously, ppl are entitled to their opinions, guys. Come on.

Lemers · 02-03-2011, 10:23 AM

They can try to steal the mustang heritage and call it the bulletZ

Lemers · 02-03-2011, 10:58 AM

I dont think anyone would have a problem had it been called fairlady for the last 40 years. However 40 years ago trying to find a niche in the US against cars named mustang, camaro, and challenger I don't think that name would have sold very well.

shadoquad · 02-03-2011, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

I dont think anyone would have a problem had it been called fairlady for the last 40 years. However 40 years ago trying to find a niche in the US against cars named mustang, camaro, and challenger I don't think that name would have sold very well.

I mean, it's marketing. And it varies by region.

I own a Mazda6. I'm sorry, are you Japanese? I meant, I own a Mazda Atenza.

Lexus IS200? Did you mean the Toyota Altezza?

Even badging. Is that an Acura NSX or a Honda NSX? A Scion iQ or a Toyota iQ?

It's not just Japanese cars, either. How do you like your Holden Monaro, or should I call it a Pontiac GTO?

Marketing, son.

shumby · 02-03-2011, 11:26 AM

OMG are toner and myself the only men in this thread. I bet you guys nick name your cars with dudes names. LOL. Nice to see the nerve was hit well and deep. Now go back to you ball game where you slap you teemmates on the bum and touch yourselves in your comunal showers.

m4a1mustang · 02-03-2011, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shumby

OMG are toner and myself the only men in this thread. I bet you guys nick name your cars with dudes names. LOL. Nice to see the nerve was hit well and deep. Now go back to you ball game where you slap you teemmates on the bum and touch yourselves in your comunal showers.

AFAIK, you're the only one in this thread that has ever blown a tranny.

Vegitto-kun · 02-03-2011, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by shumby

OMG are toner and myself the only men in this thread. I bet you guys nick name your cars with dudes names. LOL. Nice to see the nerve was hit well and deep. Now go back to you ball game where you slap you teemmates on the bum and touch yourselves in your comunal showers.

I nicknamed mine carla for some reason.

shumby · 02-03-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegitto-kun

I nicknamed mine Carl for some reason.

Ex boyfriend?

02-03-2011, 09:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 45	wat? Because you drive on the left side of the car? __________________

02-03-2011, 09:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	The fairlady Z has a rear foglight __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-03-2011, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	All US Zs are made in the factory in Japan wear the euro/jdm Zs are made so there is no quality difference. For manufacturing concerns companies want to limit differences that go to different countries. Gone are the days when the JDM car is completely different than the US car. They make a special trim for a certain country but that's rear and more likely to just be a special option. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-03-2011, 10:23 AM	#9 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	They can try to steal the mustang heritage and call it the bulletZ __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-03-2011, 10:58 AM	#10 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 53	I dont think anyone would have a problem had it been called fairlady for the last 40 years. However 40 years ago trying to find a niche in the US against cars named mustang, camaro, and challenger I don't think that name would have sold very well. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

02-03-2011, 10:13 AM	#7 (permalink)
Bodytechz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 253 Drives: '11 MB NISMO #0008 Rep Power: 15	Wow, well thanks for answering my question regarding the "Fairlady" Z. As for me, the 370Z name works just fine!

02-03-2011, 10:17 AM	#8 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	Obviously, ppl are entitled to their opinions, guys. Come on.

02-03-2011, 11:26 AM	#12 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 45 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 237	OMG are toner and myself the only men in this thread. I bet you guys nick name your cars with dudes names. LOL. Nice to see the nerve was hit well and deep. Now go back to you ball game where you slap you teemmates on the bum and touch yourselves in your comunal showers. __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam