What Nissan has to offer?
 

Hi Everyone,

I do not actually own a Nissan, but I am a long time car enthusiast. I'm working on a project regarding Nissan, and was wondering if you all could give me some of your opinions about the brand. I know this is specifically a 370Z forum, but I'm sure you all are knowledgable about Nissan as a whole. Because I've never spent time on these forums, I don't have nearly enough knowledge about the brand as you all do, so you're the experts in my eyes.

Anyways, what's a main benefit that Nissan offers (the brand overall - and possibly just one car compared to others) over its competitors?

And is there any benefit Nissan has that its competition doesn't?

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch!

What information are you looking to get?

Looking to find one main benefit Nissan has that other cars don't. Safety, reliability, maintenance, perks, etc. I saw a commercial that showed how the Versa has more legroom than any other compact on the market. Stuff like that.

And are there any benefits that Nissan could offer to reach out to more consumers?

Nissan offers a 370Z. No other manufacturer does.

I have owned several Nissan vehicles over the years. Nissan consistently offers a better product as far as performance and perks for the price compared to other manufacturers in comparable price range.

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Yep, this is the only reason I chose Nissan. :cool:

I still call it a Datsun

The 370Z is the reason I own a Nissan...
I have also owned an Infiniti, which is a Nissan.

My only basis for comparison (as far as ownership) is Chevy, Ford, Honda, and Audi. Nissan's fit and finish is far superior to that of any Chevy or Ford I have ever owned, driven, or experienced (I have had quite a few). The domestic vehicles (IMO) are more gimmicky in their styling and the interiors are lackluster (lame design, rattling, uneven spaces between panels, etc.).

The Honda I own has been very dependable but the styling, inside and out, is nothing to write home about.

Audi's fit and finish is superior to Nissan's (including Infiniti). Both the Audi and Nissan have outstanding performance, but the Nissan wins in the value department... Audi's are great, but overpriced.

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Just check the history of Datsun/Nissan as a whole and the heritage of especially the Z brand compare to other Japanese manufactures like Toyota and Mazda.

I believe that Nissan has more models to offer than other car manufactures. To compare reliabilty and other issues some magazines and companies like Edmunds go by like how many times that model goes to the dealer for the same issue. They also do long term testing of some models, etc.

It is a good Research Project if that is what are you doing.

BTW, I'm taking a class this semester but is for Research Methods for Aviation/Aerospace.

Nissan offers the 370z and GTR. Nuff said.

Yeah, but they also offer this http://www.ridelust.com/wp-content/u...san-cube-1.jpg http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/smilies/piss.gif

After a bad experience with my '08 Honda Accord, I decided that I'd never buy a Honda again. From what I can tell Nissan is the Honda of old in the quality department. So I wanted to buy a Nissan or Infinity and just so happened to end up with the 370z.

I am a happy man.

I think the GT-R is a good car you can use to show Nissan's value driven business model. It was produced to have better performance than sports cars 3 or 4 times its price.

The company has a wide variety of products that appeal to different types of people (& different budgets). Everything from a small, economical sedan (Versa) to a workhouse pick-up truck (Frontier) to a sports-car (370z) to a true supercar (GT-R).

Nissan also offers very good value for money.

Powerful engines and athletic driving dynamics in the chassis.

If you want perks spend too much on an Infiniti

Right now I would say Nissan offers an option for almost anyone.
No Japanese company, currently today, does that. GT-R for the top end down to the Versa.

To me, Nissan is more or less right there with Honda and Toyota or anyone else for that matter in regards to reliability. That being said, my impression of Nissan is that it is the sportiest of those 3 mentioned. Toyota is the most boring and softest/lamest ride, Honda is sportier than Toyota, but Nissan is the sportiest of the three. So basically, if you're looking for a 'reliable Japanese make', (some people mainly trust the Japanese, though I think Ford has been coming up and Toyota has been falling off) and want the most sporty/fun one, then Nissan is your brand. That's my take on it anyway. Nissan has the Z and the GT-R and even the Altima, I think is sportier and more fun to drive than the Accord and Camry. If you walk into the other 2 dealerships, there's nothing at all exciting there. Everything screams, this is a box with wheels designed to take you from point A to point B. At least Toyota is going to have the FRS soon so they'll have something mildly interesting there.

disclaimer: I have owned a Corolla and my family and gf all own Hondas and Toyotas. We have had a few Fords as well, but they were a minivan and SUVs.

The 370Z is pure sex! It is hot, loud, and rough!

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poor versa owners. :rofl2:

awesome, keep the thoughts coming!

Got a Maxima and love it as well. Fast, sporty, quite a bit of luxury, and looks good. Drove a Murano and it's a really nice crossover with luxury and very smooth. Altima one of the most reliable. Even the Nissan minivan looks strange on the outside but if you see a nicely loaded one its unlike any minivan you have seen with all the luxury features. Titan pick up truck is one of the nicer ones on the market. Xterra is a rugged off road vehicle. Everyone knows the Z and GTR. They make some quality products. Anything that is offered by either Honda and or Toyota I feel like its made cheaper than the Nissan counterpart IMO. Ex. Sentra/Civic, Rogue/CRV, Titan/Tundra, Altima/Camry/Accord, goes on and on.

After owning a 2009 altima, and now a 2011 370z, I can say that Nissan is a a very good company in my eyes. They make quality cars, ones that are affordable, safe, reliable for the most part, and stylish (imo).

If there is one thing Nissan can improve on, then it is their customer service. They dont offer the same quality customer service in their dealerships, parts department, or service department as well as some of the other companies I have had experience with, such as Toyota and Infiniti.

Other than that, I am still a fan of their cars, and I would def buy another Nissan in the future. :tup:

You are way wrong. Have you not seen the posts about fuel starvation, steering lock assembly, misc rattles? Nissan's product is not at the same level as Toyota or Honda. Toyota and Honda might be boring to drive, but they are way more reliable than Nissan and Mazda in general. Of course with everything said, it is still better than Mini or any European cars. You can definitely get more for your buck from Nissan over Toyota and Honda, but you will also pay for it in resale.

Quality and value. Reliability

I would have to disagree with the perks part. Many other cars offer longer warranties, and other types of trinket perks nissan doesn't.
BUT, I must say that the overall build quality of Nissan exceeds almost all otther brands in the price range. Also, something I feel nissan provides in all its vehicles, and is not appreciated in some models is a performance oriented drive and feel in almost all models. Most cars are well balanced and have sport suspensions. Some critics say the sport feel isn't necessary in some models. But I can appreciate nissan trying to provide more fun in their car regardless of success or failure.
When it comes to the Z I feel it is a happy median sports car that provides a good amount of all sports fair.
1. 2 seater dedicated sports car.
2. True sport handling and drive feel.
3. Muscle car like power from a v6
4. Lightweight sport roadster like agility in a heavier solid feeling performance pkg.
5. World class leading technology such as SRM,DRM, VVEL, and all the necessary features to make it an exceptional sports car. LSD, BBK, wide ultralight wheels and high end tires, not to mention enough power to intimidate most sports car crowds whether stock or modified. All from a v6. Datsun-Nissan also provides a class leading racing heritage to back its sporting reputation.

But just like all car companies today their are flaws in customer service and complaints with the brand. I feel when it comes to nissan base models. They come poorly featured compared to cars like hyundai and toyota. But I feel neither brand can offer the performance pkg that nissan can. So its a trade off.
Also some of us desire more. Some want more turbo engines or some want a v8 sports car. Every car company offers something different so its hard to say that one brand is better than the other. I generally am a jdm import guy with a great love and respect for muscle. Critics choose honda toyota and hyundai over nissan. But I think most car guys feel Nissan, subaru, mazda, mitsubishi are more in tune with what enthusiasts want to feel when behind the wheel.

I don't know about this statement. I bought a 08 nissan altima 3.5se in 2008 for $22.5k. In 2011 I traded it for my Z and got 19k for it. The intended to sell my car for 22k. My car retailed at 24k. The real depreciation was 5k over 3yrs with 33k miles on it. I lost in cash only 3k. They say you lose that the second you roll out the lot. I guess I only had one day of depreciation???? Lol.

trade in values dont mean much to me. they can give me a great trade yet not much discount on the new car.

when i bought my Z i didnt trade in any car. :D

I paid 37k out the door for my 11 base sport auto, 7 miles on it shipped. On a flatbed from houston, with ill. Kick plates,backup cam mats, coasters, weather mat for my mats, oil changes for 3 years, tire guard and free washes with oil change. 37.1k was the msrp for the car with all options minus the the warranties. All warranties and taxes surcharges etc... included for 37k and 19k for my trade.

i paid invoice 6miles on the odo. cash.

Steering lock, probably a valid point. Fuel starvation, not so much, at least in comparison to toyota or honda. They don't have anything that will pull enough G's to induce fuel starvation.

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Not to mention, the S2k dealt with fuel starvation as well. Not nearly as bad as the 370z, but was still there.

Let's see how the new Scion Miata Coupe handles it. :icon17:

So was my wifes 2012 2.5s altima that I bought along with my 2011. 370z... lol. :tup:

Lol.. :icon17:

Cool. :tup:

I wouldn't exactly call a stock Z LOUD!

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I've owned several nissian's an exterra,rouge still have it, and of course the 370. imo nissan is a top 5 or 6 car companies in the US.

but the 370 is the best bang for your buck of any car on the road in it's class
a 2 seater sports car.

oh i don't work for nissan.