370z is aesthetically a masterpiece

cheshirecat · 03-26-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

I don't have a problem with paying for performance when the price matches the performance. The BRZ/FRS doesn't make a case of justifying the price.

I agree, but unfortunately the market determines the price.

If they could sell the car for $60k and still have it sell, they would. Of course, it's nowhere worth that, but worth is judged in the eyes of the buyer.

It seems they're selling pretty well at this price point, so there's really no reason to alter the price (if not move it upward).

It's the same thing with Porches- they're not worth the money in terms of cost to the manufacturer. Porsche makes insane profit on their vehicles. It doesn't matter, though... people keep paying out the *** for it.

I'm glad Nissan decided to go the bang-for-your-buck route. That's something I can always get behind.

lemon-fresh · 03-26-2013, 11:30 AM

Wow, this thread is a refreshing change of pace. I'm likely just parroting what others have said but the Z package of killer good looks, handling and speed is still hard to beat at its current price point.

Makes me really excited to see what happens in 2015. Rumors of American car manufacturers looking to cut weight and sleeker looking concept cars means there may be hope for Z like looks and handling with even more power. Maybe this competition will make Nissan wake the **** up and release a 3.0TT Z, one can dream.

kfull · 03-26-2013, 11:38 AM

Is it pretty much a sure thing that a new z will be out in 2015? Or is it just a rumor? Havent been up on Nissan news lately.

ImportConvert · 03-26-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by lemon-fresh

Wow, this thread is a refreshing change of pace. I'm likely just parroting what others have said but the Z package of killer good looks, handling and speed is still hard to beat at its current price point.

Makes me really excited to see what happens in 2015. Rumors of American car manufacturers looking to cut weight and sleeker looking concept cars means there may be hope for Z like looks and handling with even more power. Maybe this competition will make Nissan wake the **** up and release a 3.0TT Z, one can dream.

The American cars already handle better than the Z. Now they are fixing the looks. WIN!

Nissan needs to fix their car's performance, but I hope they leave the looks alone. It's already sexy.

m4a1mustang · 03-26-2013, 10:49 AM

I agree for the most part. We could say the car doesn't know what it wants to be, but maybe that's the whole point? A little bit of everything... for everyone? Just a thought.

cheshirecat · 03-26-2013, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I agree for the most part. We could say the car doesn't know what it wants to be, but maybe that's the whole point? A little bit of everything... for everyone? Just a thought.

I think you nailed it. Perhaps Nissan is aiming for more of a broad appeal rather than mastering a certain segment.

Of course, as an enthusiast, I want the car to adhere to my 200 point specification checklist.

m4a1mustang · 03-26-2013, 11:30 AM

I can't justify the price either since I value performance for the dollar, but some people can so they get away with it.

ImportConvert · 03-26-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Mannysrt8

It's been a year since I have had my z,previously owned 2 350's in the past.

Best bang for the buck as far as looks and performance, nothing comes even remotely close in the looks department. ...just saying

This, I can agree with 100%. The aesthetics of the car (both inside and out) are extremely pleasing to me, as well.

Haboob · 03-26-2013, 11:50 AM

The American cars have a long, long, loooooooooong way to go to make their interiors look good. I'm so disappointed in the outer and interior looks of American cars that I refused to even consider them in my new car purchase.

I've grown up, I don't need a lot of HP and no looks. I want the best of both worlds and the Z gives that to me, and with only two seats (I didn't want more than two, so that ruled out the G, etc.).

ImportConvert · 03-26-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Haboob

The American cars have a long, long, loooooooooong way to go to make their interiors look good. I'm so disappointed in the outer and interior looks of American cars that I refused to even consider them in my new car purchase.

I've grown up, I don't need a lot of HP and no looks. I want the best of both worlds and the Z gives that to me, and with only two seats (I didn't want more than two, so that ruled out the G, etc.).

Makes no sense that you didn't get a Touring/NAV, if that is true.

The new American cars are getting it right. I bet the 2015 mustang Premium interior will be sickhouse, and the C7 interior already looks killer.

Red__Zed · 03-26-2013, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Makes no sense that you didn't get a Touring/NAV, if that is true.

m4a1mustang · 03-26-2013, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Makes no sense that you didn't get a Touring/NAV, if that is true.

The new American cars are getting it right. I bet the 2015 mustang Premium interior will be sickhouse, and the C7 interior already looks killer.

I don't think so at all.

If I bought a 370Z again I wouldn't choose the touring option again. Not a fan of how the leather wears (not good, in my experience). The cloth seats are high quality and feel like they grip better. They certainly breathe better.

And I would want to add my own sound system, as the Bose is junk.

ImportConvert · 03-26-2013, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I don't think so at all.

If I bought a 370Z again I wouldn't choose the touring option again. Not a fan of how the leather wears (not good, in my experience). The cloth seats are high quality and feel like they grip better. They certainly breathe better.

And I would want to add my own sound system, as the Bose is junk.

My seats are wearing fine so far at 18,xxx. Sound system is iffy, I got NAV for...the NAV.

m4a1mustang · 03-26-2013, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

My seats are wearing fine so far at 18,xxx. Sound system is iffy, I got NAV for...the NAV.

I'd rather add my own double din nav or just use my garmin... or my phone with forever free map updates.

Haboob · 03-26-2013, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

My seats are wearing fine so far at 18,xxx. Sound system is iffy, I got NAV for...the NAV.

Plus, I have my phone for nav. if I need it. Why waste money on something I already have?

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