Originally Posted by ocfoilist (Post 56666)

Good to know! That was one of the things that bummed me out a bit about the 350z. I purchased my '03 early on and got tons of looks and comments. Everyone under the sun had a positive comment and I was stopped all the time at lights with a thumbs up or comment. 350Z owners always used to wave at each other and drive alongside to admire each others car.

It was amazing to me how quickly they became commonplace, at least here in the OC area. Now, they are a dime a dozen and you don't get anyone making a comment, much less other 350 owners even giving a wave. I know that's inevitable over the years, but I was surprised at how fast it happened.

I'm wishing Nissan success but also quietly hoping that the numbers for the 370 stay small for at least a bit longer than last time...

Originally Posted by semtex (Post 56766)

I'm going to play devil's advocate for a minute on this one. I too like the whole exclusivity angle of this, but I worry about the ripple effect on aftermarket companies. Take Stillen, for example. Stillen's bread and butter is in selling performance upgrades to folks like us who buy these cars. Now, I'm not trying to imply that Nissan is doing anything wrong -- if people aren't buying the cars, they need to cut back production, it's as simple as that. But as car sales decrease, so too does aftermarket sales volume. We may even see certain aftermarket manufacturers close their doors, depending on the state of their balance sheets. And even if a company is in good financial shape, they may decide to hold/scale back on product development for the 370Z, given that Nissan's production cuts guarantee fewer customers for their products. That would be the prudent thing to do, at least until Nissan's production and sales projections turn back around.

My point, then, is that while we may bask in the warm glow of driving relatively exclusive cars, let's not get too carried away. If you're not into modding, then this probably doesn't concern you. But for those of us who are, this news will most likely mean fewer choices and availability in the aftermarket.

Originally Posted by FlashBazbo (Post 63760)

If you want to buy a 370Z in this area, you're in trouble. There aren't many in stock. If you want an automatic transmission or the sport package, you will probably have to buy the car sight-unseen.


Arrrrrrgh! I can promise you that, if they don't have an AT for my wife to test drive, we're not buying a 370Z.

As an old wisened salesman once taught me . . . if it's not in stock, it's not really for sale.

Originally Posted by mspeasl (Post 64425)

Our dealer did not have what we wanted either in our area (Central Illinois). So we told him what we desired and he found the exact car in Indianapolis. A few hours later we were driving it home, the proud owners of a new "Solid Red Sport Touring 6sp". I am sure that your dealer can use the "Nissan locator" to find what you require. Then obtain it for you.
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Originally Posted by FlashBazbo (Post 63760)

I'm going to be the voice of dissent. I don't know if it's Nissan's fault or the dealers' fault but, in this area, I don't think it's the economy's fault that they're not selling cars. If you want to buy a 370Z in this area, you're in trouble. There aren't many in stock. If you want an automatic transmission or the sport package, you will probably have to buy the car sight-unseen.

I've been to five (countem' FIVE) Nissan dealers in a 100 mile radius. Here's the rundown:

Manchester (small town): 1 - MT, non-Sport
Cookeville (medium-sized city): 1 - MT, non-Sport
Murfreesboro (affluent burb): 0, yes ZERO 370Zs in stock.
South Nashville: 0, yes ZERO 370Zs in stock.
Downtown Nashville: 3 - All MT, All Touring, All GPS, All non-Sport.

Arrrrrrgh! I can promise you that, if they don't have an AT for my wife to test drive, we're not buying a 370Z.

As an old wisened salesman once taught me . . . if it's not in stock, it's not really for sale.

Nissan? Get these dealers to stock a few cars and you'll sell more cars!