June 2009 370Z sales reported.....

SoCal 370Z · 07-01-2009, 09:01 PM

When entertaining a new Porsche Carrera (the dealership knows me) they were frank that Porsche is intentionally controlling production to hold values and to address the US economy. I see no reason why Nissan is not doing the same with the Z as it is a niche market vehicle. It makes no sense having to carry stock for both Nissan and their dealers.

cave vulture · 07-02-2009, 12:17 AM

Interesting concept. By Nissan cutting production, they create the illusion of demand. Quite possible, however we would need to see actual decreases in dealer inventory, and I'm not sure that is the case.

theDreamer · 07-02-2009, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by cave vulture

Interesting concept. By Nissan cutting production, they create the illusion of demand. Quite possible, however we would need to see actual decreases in dealer inventory, and I'm not sure that is the case.

When I was looking for a Z in March/April, most Houston dealerships had (according to NissanUSA.com) 15-25 cars. I looked a few weeks ago and most had under 5, with a couple at about 8-10 (very larger dealerships). Now this is just one city to the rest of the US, but I do know Nissan said they were cutting production or estimates from 30,000 to 10,000, and with them just above 8,000 going into July, sounds like pretty good estimate.

cwj370 · 07-02-2009, 07:45 AM

Could sells be down because its getting harder and harder to find the combination of options that you want? People are having to wait if they want a certain car?

I do like not seeing them everywhere!

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cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 18	Interesting concept. By Nissan cutting production, they create the illusion of demand. Quite possible, however we would need to see actual decreases in dealer inventory, and I'm not sure that is the case.

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cwj370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Tennessee Posts: 121 Drives: 09 370z Bl Tour Auto Rep Power: 18	Could sells be down because its getting harder and harder to find the combination of options that you want? People are having to wait if they want a certain car? I do like not seeing them everywhere!