New Z an improvement? What do you think?

w0rM

They're going to have to completely overhaul the Z if it's going to survive. Sales have been slipping for years in the US and I'm sure Nissan knows it. They sold more 350zs in the first year (36,000+) than they've sold 370zs since 2009. The 2013 models haven't been moving at all. They may not even break 7000 units in the US when it's said and done.

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Bret_T

I remember back when the 350Z came out seeing rows upon rows of them at the dealerships here in Atlanta. Now most dealerships have about four 2013's and won't order a 2014 until a 2013 sells. Times have certainly changed. I recently drove a 370Z with sport package. I can honestly say that I was extremely impressed. It's faster, handles better and is better balanced than the Hyundai Genesis that I was considering. Yes, the body style is looking dated, but the performance is certainly there. I think the biggest thing that the 370Z has going against it is the fact that it's a two seater. That culls out a majority of its potential market. Having a token back seat would go a long way towards opening up a larger market.

Nailzs

2009 the USA was knee deep in the recession and we're not out of it yet.

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shadoquad

The Z wasn't the only model impacted, either. The Corvette and Miata, for example, both took hits.

In times of recession, the luxury of performance in a car isn't as attractive as one that is cheap to operate and dependable, drivable in snow and capable of seating four adults.

Streetlife

I can remember when the 350Z first debuted seeing them come off the truck being delivered here in Houston. Also, i'm sure you'll remember from around 2003-2007 there were 2 cars you seen on every corner the 350Z and the Porsche Boxster, but times have changed and there's no money to borrow from HELOC's (Home Equity Line of Credit) , inflation, dismal job market, etc. If the funds were available, we would see more 370Z's and Porsche Cayman R & S models on the road, Boxsters too.

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