Can someone explain Nissan's mentality to me.

[shesha]

The 350z seemed like a hot selling car. I owned a g35 at the time. It seemed like everyone and their mother owned a 350. In 2009 I leased a 370. 2 years later I see other 370s every once in a while.

Is it because Nissan doesn't budge on 370 negotiations? Why hasn't the 370 sold as well. I don't mind as it makes me feel like I own a more rare car, but what is Nissan thinking. As far as sales numbers go? Has the 370 been a failure? Why doesnt the dealership offer better deals?

I just don't get it.

In 15 months my lease is up, what should I get?

[Crazy4Z]

You can get whatever you like...

[MRMONROE]

Here in NC, the 370's are pretty common. The Nissan dealers here are pretty willing to "wheel and deal." I see the coupes very often, but I only see the roadsters (like mine) every so often. However, I must agree with you that the 350's were much more common. I had 2 of them and always saw them EVERYWHERE.

[azn370z]

I wouldn't worry too much about the z. Nissan is a smart company with a lot of talented designers, and marketing people. The altima and sentras are their bread and butter, cars like the z and gtr are not.

[ProfessorDave]

Get the Boss Mustang. It would make a lot of us drool. Or a Miata. For the doors, obviously.

[reechwuzhere]

There's a million reasons why you dont see them everywhere Shesh.. Probably the biggest is that it only has two seats which makes it impractical for anyone with kids. Then there is the fact that it only gets around 21 mpg, the tree huggers dont like that. It's not the cheapest car on the road either.

Then there's the slouches you see out there that think a "car is just a car"...

All I know is that this car does everything I ever wanted a car to do.. and I've had 20 of the damn things.

[reechwuzhere]

Their mentality is that they had to fill a niche market for people like us so that we would be in a Nissan. They never intended for this to be the next taurus.

What should you get? How much can you spend ?

[svmtbman]

Keep in mind that the 370 has only been available for a little over 2 years where the 350 has 6 years of sales on the streets. Also, I'm sure the economy over the last 2 years has not helped the sales numbers of many car models (especially 2 seated sport coupes).

[batman_4]

Originally Posted by svmtbman

Keep in mind that the 370 has only been available for a little over 2 years where the 350 has 6 years of sales on the streets. Also, I'm sure the economy over the last 2 years has not helped the sales numbers of many car models (especially 2 seated sport coupes).

[Crazy4Z]

350z in cali are very common. the 370z i see them once in a blue moon. So im happy to DD mine at my neighborhood. Plus sales on the Z are going down because of our economy. Look what happen to the s2000. They didnt sell much in the last few years it had left. But they were beautiful cars imo.

[BrianMSmith]

The 350Z was produced during the time when everyone thought they were rich due to the housing bubble, and bought more than they could afford. The 350Z was everywhere in my neighborhood, sort of like mosquitos; most of of them (and other $30k plus cars) were bought with second mortgages (helocs) and other dodgy home financing (like $20k cash back on a 40 year zero percent for 3 years arm). I rarely see new cars on the road these days, and most of the new ones are Ford F series trucks, which have always been the best selling vehicles world wide. With the economy back to normal (ish), at least closer to normal than during the bubble, you will not see many new cars on the road that are priced over $25k (like we used to see), which is about the "affordable" car price for the average individual income (a single person with one income), according to historically typical economic trends. And the thing about history, is that it always repeats itself when it comes to physics, and that includes economics, which is a type of social physics.

[ImportConvert]

Originally Posted by shesha

The 350z seemed like a hot selling car. I owned a g35 at the time. It seemed like everyone and their mother owned a 350. In 2009 I leased a 370. 2 years later I see other 370s every once in a while.

Is it because Nissan doesn't budge on 370 negotiations? Why hasn't the 370 sold as well. I don't mind as it makes me feel like I own a more rare car, but what is Nissan thinking. As far as sales numbers go? Has the 370 been a failure? Why doesnt the dealership offer better deals?

I just don't get it.

In 15 months my lease is up, what should I get?

Take a look at the unemployment rate. Gas prices. National debt.

It's not Nissan's fault. The 370Z is a great car.

That said, if you want American, mustang gt or corvette. If you want import, 370Z. Just my .02 since you asked.

[shesha]

Originally Posted by BrianMSmith

The 350Z was produced during the time when everyone thought they were rich due to the housing bubble, and bought more than they could afford. The 350Z was everywhere in my neighborhood, sort of like mosquitos; most of of them (and other $30k plus cars) were bought with second mortgages (helocs) and other dodgy home financing (like $20k cash back on a 40 year zero percent for 3 years arm). I rarely see new cars on the road these days, and most of the new ones are Ford F series trucks, which have always been the best selling vehicles world wide. With the economy back to normal (ish), at least closer to normal than during the bubble, you will not see many new cars on the road that are priced over $25k (like we used to see), which is about the "affordable" car price for the average individual income (a single person with one income), according to historically typical economic trends. And the thing about history, is that it always repeats itself when it comes to physics, and that includes economics, which is a type of social physics.

This makes a lot of sense. Actually you all do. I love my car so much by the way. It renewed my love for driving even if it's 10 Mph on the god damn 405 in so cal.

I just wanted to start a diologue with you guys about my observations.

[TreeSemdyZee]

Comparitive sales numbers to support your claim?
Pretty broad statement.

[jaedub]

Originally Posted by shesha

The 350z seemed like a hot selling car. I owned a g35 at the time. It seemed like everyone and their mother owned a 350. In 2009 I leased a 370. 2 years later I see other 370s every once in a while.

Is it because Nissan doesn't budge on 370 negotiations? Why hasn't the 370 sold as well. I don't mind as it makes me feel like I own a more rare car, but what is Nissan thinking. As far as sales numbers go? Has the 370 been a failure? Why doesnt the dealership offer better deals?

I just don't get it.

In 15 months my lease is up, what should I get?

U.S. is in a economic shltstorm......no other reason.