why the 370z doesnt sell:::

wilsonp · 04-04-2011, 04:50 PM

Somehow I am reminded of Top Gear's test of the BMW versus the Prius - if you want good gas mileage, get a powerful car and just drive it like it is a Prius.

OTOH, if you try to drive your low power car like a 370Z, you won't be saving much gas

As for the snowbelt, I bet you knew where you lived before you bought a 370Z, so don't blame us

(And I am switching back to the RE050's this week as the last <32 night should be Wednesday.)

I think we are lucky the 370Z just has to pay for the incremental cost since so many parts are shared with the 370Z and other cars, and I hope that means the group will continue.

Of course, with the Nismo and IPL models being too close to badge engineering, I don't think that helps Nissan's overall cause like AMG or M models do.

theART · 04-04-2011, 05:34 PM

I don't know the stats compared to 350z sales or what Nissan foretasted sales were for 2009/2010 model.

HOWEVER there is one thing I know for sure

If Nissan had spent a little more time on DESIGN (looks) of the 370z it would sell much better.

onzedge · 04-04-2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theART

I don't know the stats compared to 350z sales or what Nissan foretasted sales were for 2009/2010 model.

HOWEVER there is one thing I know for sure

If Nissan had spent a little more time on DESIGN (looks) of the 370z it would sell much better.

I repeat my comment to an earlier poster. Please, please, I think it is a mistake to post comments on this forum when drunk, high, tweaking, stoned or tripping. Thank you and just say no. It's one day at a time, brother.

theART · 04-04-2011, 06:01 PM

You got to admit they did a piss poor job by selecting a design from a local homeboy out of Surrey BC.

Q: What car manufacturer runs a "contest" for next car design?
A: The one that has no money or imagination, NISSAN

fullmonty · 04-04-2011, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theART

You got to admit they did a piss poor job by selecting a design from a local homeboy out of Surrey BC.

Q: What car manufacturer runs a "contest" for next car design?
A: The one that has no money or imagination, NISSAN

Don't like how it looks don't buy it. And I'm pretty sure the guy who designed it wasn't a gangsta off the street but a Nissan Designer.

shadoquad · 04-04-2011, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fullmonty

Don't like how it looks don't buy it. And I'm pretty sure the guy who designed it wasn't a gangsta off the street but a Nissan Designer.

Yeah it was. He had on a hooker-skin suit. Name was Leroy Nissan.

b1adesofcha0s · 04-04-2011, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Yeah it was. He had on a hooker-skin suit. Name was Leroy Nissan.

Werd, das ma homeboy right dere.

nuTinmuch · 04-05-2011, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theART

You got to admit they did a piss poor job by selecting a design from a local homeboy out of Surrey BC.

Q: What car manufacturer runs a "contest" for next car design?
A: The one that has no money or imagination, NISSAN

You do realize Nissan is taking more design risks than anyone else these days, correct?

04-04-2011, 04:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
wilsonp A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,134 Drives: 2009 Touring Sp Nav Rep Power: 18	Somehow I am reminded of Top Gear's test of the BMW versus the Prius - if you want good gas mileage, get a powerful car and just drive it like it is a Prius. OTOH, if you try to drive your low power car like a 370Z, you won't be saving much gas As for the snowbelt, I bet you knew where you lived before you bought a 370Z, so don't blame us (And I am switching back to the RE050's this week as the last <32 night should be Wednesday.) I think we are lucky the 370Z just has to pay for the incremental cost since so many parts are shared with the 370Z and other cars, and I hope that means the group will continue. Of course, with the Nismo and IPL models being too close to badge engineering, I don't think that helps Nissan's overall cause like AMG or M models do. __________________ 2014 Cayman S PDK Sport Chrono White/Black Was 2009 370Z Touring Sport+Nav 7AT Metallic Black/Persimmon Was 1991 NSX Auto Black/Black

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theART Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BC Posts: 165 Drives: To Drive Rep Power: 7824	I don't know the stats compared to 350z sales or what Nissan foretasted sales were for 2009/2010 model. HOWEVER there is one thing I know for sure If Nissan had spent a little more time on DESIGN (looks) of the 370z it would sell much better. Last edited by theART; 04-04-2011 at 05:41 PM.

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theART Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: BC Posts: 165 Drives: To Drive Rep Power: 7824	You got to admit they did a piss poor job by selecting a design from a local homeboy out of Surrey BC. Q: What car manufacturer runs a "contest" for next car design? A: The one that has no money or imagination, NISSAN Last edited by theART; 04-04-2011 at 06:14 PM.

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