Thoughts on why no DCT for the Z....

cc370z · 02-16-2012, 12:37 AM

Not sure if it's 100% a money issue. I had my trany replaced under warranty and the dealer billed Nissan close to $8k for the job. I'm sure it's somewhat inflated pricing to make the dealer more money. But not that far off the price of GTR trany. I would guess its more of an exclusive thing for the GTR.

alcheng · 02-16-2012, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by cc370z

Not sure if it's 100% a money issue. I had my trany replaced under warranty and the dealer billed Nissan close to $8k for the job. I'm sure it's somewhat inflated pricing to make the dealer more money. But not that far off the price of GTR trany. I would guess its more of an exclusive thing for the GTR.

did that $8k price tag include the labor or just the transmission itself?

LakeShow · 02-16-2012, 01:38 AM

A 24,000$ GTI can have a DCT transmission called a DSG. So I doubt it cost 10k for just the DCT transmission and 14k for the rest of the GTI. Anyways my point I don't think it's a cost issue with Nissan. Nissan is just goes about things in an unorthodox way. Look at the GTR, I mean change is good but since 2009 when released, Nissan has changed something on the car whether it be mechanical or cosmetic every single year since 09 which is pretty ridiculous if you ask me.
I mean let the car run its course for at least an extra year or so. If you buy a GTR I am sure you will be upset when Nissan adds something within months of your purchase.

ImportConvert · 02-16-2012, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by LakeShow

A 24,000$ GTI can have a DCT transmission called a DSG. So I doubt it cost 10k for just the DCT transmission and 14k for the rest of the GTI. Anyways my point I don't think it's a cost issue with Nissan. Nissan is just goes about things in an unorthodox way. Look at the GTR, I mean change is good but since 2009 when released, Nissan has changed something on the car whether it be mechanical or cosmetic every single year since 09 which is pretty ridiculous if you ask me.
I mean let the car run its course for at least an extra year or so. If you buy a GTR I am sure you will be upset when Nissan adds something within months of your purchase.

Could it handle the power than the 7A in the 370Z handles?

UNKNOWN_370 · 02-16-2012, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

A 24,000$ GTI can have a DCT transmission called a DSG. So I doubt it cost 10k for just the DCT transmission and 14k for the rest of the GTI. Anyways my point I don't think it's a cost issue with Nissan. Nissan is just goes about things in an unorthodox way. Look at the GTR, I mean change is good but since 2009 when released, Nissan has changed something on the car whether it be mechanical or cosmetic every single year since 09 which is pretty ridiculous if you ask me.
I mean let the car run its course for at least an extra year or so. If you buy a GTR I am sure you will be upset when Nissan adds something within months of your purchase.

Are you seriously comparing the GTI DSG to the GT-R transmission??? The guys were right about tacking 10k to the price because of the type of DCT the Z would need. This would drive the price to levels most people wouldn't want to pay for this type of car. I honestly think the Z is already there. In my book the Z is overpriced. Its a great car but overpriced. Adding DCT will just completely kill sales.

DLSTR · 02-16-2012, 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LakeShow

A 24,000$ GTI can have a DCT transmission called a DSG. So I doubt it cost 10k for just the DCT transmission and 14k for the rest of the GTI. Anyways my point I don't think it's a cost issue with Nissan. Nissan is just goes about things in an unorthodox way. Look at the GTR, I mean change is good but since 2009 when released, Nissan has changed something on the car whether it be mechanical or cosmetic every single year since 09 which is pretty ridiculous if you ask me.
I mean let the car run its course for at least an extra year or so. If you buy a GTR I am sure you will be upset when Nissan adds something within months of your purchase.

To replace a DSG in GTI not under warranty is not cheap. Im happy the Z doesnt have it. Its fine the way it is. DSG/DCT's are not cheap at all. They do fail. Surf the GTI forums for the fun people have with them on failures/software upgrades etc. Cost is the discerning factor and the performance increase is marginal given the cost.

02-16-2012, 01:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	A 24,000$ GTI can have a DCT transmission called a DSG. So I doubt it cost 10k for just the DCT transmission and 14k for the rest of the GTI. Anyways my point I don't think it's a cost issue with Nissan. Nissan is just goes about things in an unorthodox way. Look at the GTR, I mean change is good but since 2009 when released, Nissan has changed something on the car whether it be mechanical or cosmetic every single year since 09 which is pretty ridiculous if you ask me. I mean let the car run its course for at least an extra year or so. If you buy a GTR I am sure you will be upset when Nissan adds something within months of your purchase. __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

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02-16-2012, 12:37 AM	#1 (permalink)
cc370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: AZ Posts: 467 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	Not sure if it's 100% a money issue. I had my trany replaced under warranty and the dealer billed Nissan close to $8k for the job. I'm sure it's somewhat inflated pricing to make the dealer more money. But not that far off the price of GTR trany. I would guess its more of an exclusive thing for the GTR.