A letter I wrote to Nissan north america (with reply)

hadokenuh · 08-22-2012, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Amuse370z

Possible turbo?

I'd love to see a turbo-ed Z from factory. A turbo-ed 3.0 V6 engine pushing around 320hp/300lbft and I am sold.

To the OP: nice letter and nice response!

axmea? · 08-22-2012, 03:30 AM

Don't buy a Z and go get something else - maybe a Mustang. Writing a letter to the Manufacturer whining about the z and comparing it to a Mustang won't get you anything. Just a generic response. I do not think, Nissan aimed to compete with a Mustang to begin with. Nissan was polite and nice in their response. Just how every big CS oriented company would respond to a such a letter. Granted, Nissan should have probably done some updating by the fourth year, it is what it is. Not sure why you even posted this.

Spikuh · 08-22-2012, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by axmea?

Don't buy a Z and go get something else - maybe a Mustang. Writing a letter to the Manufacturer whining about the z and comparing it to a Mustang won't get you anything. Just a generic response. I do not think, Nissan aimed to compete with a Mustang to begin with. Nissan was polite and nice in their response. Just how every big CS oriented company would respond to a such a letter. Granted, Nissan should have probably done some updating by the fourth year, it is what it is. Not sure why you even posted this.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmhenderson

Yeah if you're trying to be the fastest and furiousest, you bought the wrong car. Just saying.

You two are missing the point... It's this:

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At this time, we can confirm there will be significant design changes from the 2013 370Z to the 2014 370Z, however because of the sensitive nature of our new product information, we cannot provide you with more exact information than what is currently shown on our Nissan News website at Nissan Online Newsroom.

He isn't posting to complain, he is relaying that there are supposedly big changes coming on the 2014 model.

dmhenderson · 08-22-2012, 04:06 AM

Yeah if you're trying to be the fastest and furiousest, you bought the wrong car. Just saying.

shadoquad · 08-22-2012, 08:58 AM

I wrote Nissan a letter, told them I missed them, scented the paper, and sealed it with a kiss. I also sent them more boudoir shots of myself. They never write me back, but I've come to know their legal team pretty well.

Mt Tam I am · 08-22-2012, 09:08 AM

Who will be the first to open a 2014 370Z speculation thread.

semtex · 08-22-2012, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Who will be the first to open a 2014 370Z speculation thread.

Well I for one will be holding out for the 2014.5 model. I'm told it's going to be F-L-A-W-L-E-S-S.

TheGreatOne · 08-22-2012, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

Well I for one will be holding out for the 2014.5 model. I'm told it's going to be F-L-A-W-L-E-S-S.

this guy

meh, can't worry about 2014's but thats cool that they are saying there will be a change worth noticing.

At the end of the day though, Z's have never been the fastest on the road so I wouldn't use that for comparison, would be cool though

blackcherry20 · 08-22-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

I wrote Nissan a letter, told them I missed them, scented the paper, and sealed it with a kiss. I also sent them more boudoir shots of myself. They never write me back, but I've come to know their legal team pretty well.

Shado-always the frontrunner eh?!

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Originally Posted by Mt Tam I am

Who will be the first to open a 2014 370Z speculation thread.

I think it's happening right now Tam!

bigdog1250 · 08-22-2012, 12:04 PM

Here's what the Z offer over the mustang: SEX APPEAL

It's got more than enough power and a much better overall feel. While you can't put numbers on that, you can feel it.

That's the secret sauce that made me buy it over the 5.0

Cmike2780 · 08-22-2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigdog1250

Here's what the Z offer over the mustang: SEX APPEAL

It's got more than enough power and a much better overall feel. While you can't put numbers on that, you can feel it.

That's the secret sauce that made me buy it over the 5.0

The stang has sex appeal...in a hot cousin kind of way.

VDC_OFF · 08-22-2012, 12:24 PM

please dont compare a 370Z to a mustang again. If someone asked me to trade a 400-500hp mustang for my 300whp Z, I would slap them in the face.

Z's have been getting faster every year but still horsepower isnt everything. I take my Z to events and the power it makes is perfect, considering a turbo kit less and less everyday. Feels like a strive to just be the fastest, but there is always someone faster. At some point you just need to enjoy what you have just for the fact that it does the job and makes you happy

nmjaxx9 · 08-22-2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

please dont compare a 370Z to a mustang again. If someone asked me to trade a 400-500hp mustang for my 300whp Z, I would slap them in the face.

Z's have been getting faster every year but still horsepower isnt everything. I take my Z to events and the power it makes is perfect, considering a turbo kit less and less everyday. Feels like a strive to just be the fastest, but there is always someone faster. At some point you just need to enjoy what you have just for the fact that it does the job and makes you happy

Im sorry that made me LAUGH OUT LOUD

no disrespect to mustang owners as there are some owners and fan nuts on this site,

but I agree there will always be faster, hence you have to balance out the pros and cons, and take some sacrifices to drive What you like,as long as you are happy driving it.

Streetlife · 08-22-2012, 05:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

please dont compare a 370Z to a mustang again. If someone asked me to trade a 400-500hp mustang for my 300whp Z, I would slap them in the face.

Z's have been getting faster every year but still horsepower isnt everything. I take my Z to events and the power it makes is perfect, considering a turbo kit less and less everyday. Feels like a strive to just be the fastest, but there is always someone faster. At some point you just need to enjoy what you have just for the fact that it does the job and makes you happy

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-22-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VDC_OFF

please dont compare a 370Z to a mustang again. If someone asked me to trade a 400-500hp mustang for my 300whp Z, I would slap them in the face.

Z's have been getting faster every year but still horsepower isnt everything. I take my Z to events and the power it makes is perfect, considering a turbo kit less and less everyday. Feels like a strive to just be the fastest, but there is always someone faster. At some point you just need to enjoy what you have just for the fact that it does the job and makes you happy

well said.

repped

08-22-2012, 03:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
axmea? A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 6,243 Drives: WELL ZED PW 6MT Rep Power: 53242	Don't buy a Z and go get something else - maybe a Mustang. Writing a letter to the Manufacturer whining about the z and comparing it to a Mustang won't get you anything. Just a generic response. I do not think, Nissan aimed to compete with a Mustang to begin with. Nissan was polite and nice in their response. Just how every big CS oriented company would respond to a such a letter. Granted, Nissan should have probably done some updating by the fourth year, it is what it is. Not sure why you even posted this. Last edited by axmea?; 08-22-2012 at 04:05 AM.

08-22-2012, 04:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
dmhenderson A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,930 Drives: AWD TT 370z Rep Power: 27	Yeah if you're trying to be the fastest and furiousest, you bought the wrong car. Just saying. __________________

08-22-2012, 09:08 AM	#6 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3844	Who will be the first to open a 2014 370Z speculation thread. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

08-22-2012, 12:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
bigdog1250 Track Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: San Francisco Posts: 846 Drives: 991.2 GT3 Rep Power: 18	Here's what the Z offer over the mustang: SEX APPEAL It's got more than enough power and a much better overall feel. While you can't put numbers on that, you can feel it. That's the secret sauce that made me buy it over the 5.0 __________________ 350z / 40th 370z / C6 Z06 / BMW M4 / V10 R8 / C7 Grand Spot / 997.1 GT3 / S2K / Camaro ZL1 / 718 GTS / 991.2 GT3

08-22-2012, 12:24 PM	#12 (permalink)
VDC_OFF A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Houston (Pearland) Age: 45 Posts: 1,205 Drives: 2011 370Z M6 Rep Power: 17	please dont compare a 370Z to a mustang again. If someone asked me to trade a 400-500hp mustang for my 300whp Z, I would slap them in the face. Z's have been getting faster every year but still horsepower isnt everything. I take my Z to events and the power it makes is perfect, considering a turbo kit less and less everyday. Feels like a strive to just be the fastest, but there is always someone faster. At some point you just need to enjoy what you have just for the fact that it does the job and makes you happy __________________ DRIFTING JOURNAL \| Follow me on Instagram \| Facebook \| Houston Halos

08-22-2012, 08:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3887	I wrote Nissan a letter, told them I missed them, scented the paper, and sealed it with a kiss. I also sent them more boudoir shots of myself. They never write me back, but I've come to know their legal team pretty well.

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