How to Keep with the Jones's

370Z Purist · 02-16-2011, 09:11 PM

While I believe the Z has to fight those cars for the market share, they all offer completely different things, in my opinion.

All the cars OP mentioned, as well as the Mustang, are very heavy, and they're four seats. They, while catering to the same market, cater to different buyers. Loyal Mustang drivers tend to continue to drive Mustangs (hence buy Mustangs) for as long as they can for as long as they want. Brand loyalty means a lot. I think we're starting to split hairs as far as the "market" goes, we don't know how the current market will turn out as we get a decade in. Lighter weight and better power to weight ratio and high hp/lower displacement will probably win out over high displacement/high horsepower. Turbocharging is the current trend, although I'm not sure if anyone feels like lowering the reliability of a car just to provide lots of power (wait what am I saying of course people feel this way).

Matthew · 02-16-2011, 09:54 PM

Don't blow me up but I read somewhere that Nissan was teaming up with Mercedes to build the next Z. It would have a Mercedes motor and Z styling.

SkyZ · 02-17-2011, 05:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Don't blow me up but I read somewhere that Nissan was teaming up with Mercedes to build the next Z. It would have a Mercedes motor and Z styling.

i heard that as well, and i dont know, a merc engine would be pricey to maintain as well as not too reliable looking at current trends, so i actually prefer a performance engine from nissan.

sonic370 · 02-17-2011, 07:44 AM

The point of my post IMO was to make the statement that more people who
Would at one time only consider the Z are now considering these
other cars. Weight, four seats or not. Styling and pure power sway alot
Of people. also I think most people looking at those other cars don't
even have the Z on their shopping list. the next Z IMO has got
To have some big time HP increase to keep up.
Even cadillac is doing it

b1adesofcha0s · 02-17-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Matthew

Don't blow me up but I read somewhere that Nissan was teaming up with Mercedes to build the next Z. It would have a Mercedes motor and Z styling.

I read somewhere that the Mercedes-Nissan partnership was to help Mercedes in rolling out some FWD cars. The article I read didn't say anything about the Z.

02-16-2011, 09:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 21	While I believe the Z has to fight those cars for the market share, they all offer completely different things, in my opinion. All the cars OP mentioned, as well as the Mustang, are very heavy, and they're four seats. They, while catering to the same market, cater to different buyers. Loyal Mustang drivers tend to continue to drive Mustangs (hence buy Mustangs) for as long as they can for as long as they want. Brand loyalty means a lot. I think we're starting to split hairs as far as the "market" goes, we don't know how the current market will turn out as we get a decade in. Lighter weight and better power to weight ratio and high hp/lower displacement will probably win out over high displacement/high horsepower. Turbocharging is the current trend, although I'm not sure if anyone feels like lowering the reliability of a car just to provide lots of power (wait what am I saying of course people feel this way). __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

02-16-2011, 09:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
Matthew Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clemson, SC Posts: 519 Drives: Red Rocket Rep Power: 18	Don't blow me up but I read somewhere that Nissan was teaming up with Mercedes to build the next Z. It would have a Mercedes motor and Z styling. __________________

02-17-2011, 07:44 AM	#4 (permalink)
sonic370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 1,574 Drives: 09 370Z Sports PGK Rep Power: 20	The point of my post IMO was to make the statement that more people who Would at one time only consider the Z are now considering these other cars. Weight, four seats or not. Styling and pure power sway alot Of people. also I think most people looking at those other cars don't even have the Z on their shopping list. the next Z IMO has got To have some big time HP increase to keep up. Even cadillac is doing it