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Z_ealot 01-21-2014 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ajc1884 (Post 2660896)
When will we hear an an official announcement pertaining to the 2015 z? Does anyone know what month the 2014 Z was made available/announced? Maybe that will give us a clue.

Come on Nissan!!! Get it together!!!!!
2014Z went on sale in august of 2013...i dont think we should be expecting a new Z for at least another year or 2 the way things are looking...heck for all we know nissan could be looking to launch the next Z and iDX back to back, i know i have already seen the NISMO division putting up a poll on facebook asking what everyone would want to see powertrain wise in the iDX NISMO

/Angelo350Z/ 01-21-2014 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Duc_Z09 (Post 2660843)
Ugh, Nissan please please PLEASE stay away from a boosted 4 cylinder platform! If you want to build a Miata that's fine, but leave the Z out of it.:gtfo2:

I chose my Nismo over the more powerful Ford Mustang 5.0 and SS Camaro because it was/is a better overall package IMO. Squeeze out 50 more hp (preferably NA, but low psi SC would be cool too) and it would be absolutely perfect.:driving:

Not sure why people are talking about the Subaru/Toyota/Scion thing in the same conversation... different price point and entirely different performance level. Has anyone driven one? I have, and that thing is gutless!:supergay:
Agreed. I'm all about progress, but I think using a 4 cylinder for improved fuel economy and weight savings is a step in the wrong direction. Does anyone really buy a sports car for practicality and fuel efficiency? If Nissan wants to reduce weight, do it the conventional, though more expensive way and take it out on the body. I would prefer not to see a Z car in the next few years than a Z35 with a 4 cylinder.

And yes, please stop talking about the BRZ/FR-S, let the IDx worry about them.

Justice97 01-21-2014 05:00 PM
I would rather see the Z become a power house sports car and sell for 50k than become a "gas saver."
I will never buy another Z if they don't offer a six.

not the future I wanted for Z

jlo370z 01-21-2014 05:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Justice97 (Post 2661045)
I would rather see the Z become a power house sports car and sell for 50k than become a "gas saver."
I will never buy another Z if they don't offer a six.

not the future I wanted for Z

I see a GTR or Corvette in my future

/Angelo350Z/ 01-21-2014 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Justice97 (Post 2661045)
I would rather see the Z become a power house sports car and sell for 50k than become a "gas saver."
I will never buy another Z if they don't offer a six.

not the future I wanted for Z
I think the Z should move up in price and performance. Leave the $30K/$40 K segment to the STi, Evo, and possibly next Silvia. A sub $60K Z weighing around 3K pounds with 400 hp would be ideal for me. Think Ferrari F355 performance at Base Porsche Cayman pricing. I would like to see the Z35 considerably out perform an NSX Trype-R and Cayman S, and keep up with a Carrera S.

Ah, we can all dream.

Firebase99 01-21-2014 08:48 PM
Like I said, I have no interest in a $48k z let alone $60. Could I afford it? Yes. Would I pay that for a Nissan outside of VERY CLOSE GTR performance? Yes. Very close. Ain't gonna happen, and at that price I'll be in a "base" $30k z or for that a C7 or Cayman at $60+

Duc_Z09 01-21-2014 09:34 PM
I think the problem with trying to keep the Z in the low $30Ks is that it's not realistic; we're living in an era of $40K Mustangs/Camaros. Times are changing, and even a "cheap" car like the FR-S is still $25K before options. Give it wheels you'd want to be seen with, metallic paint, a radio... and now all of a sudden the 200 hp wonder-car isn't such a bargain compared to your wife's v6 Mustang.:rolleyes:

My vote would be increase hp output in the v6 platform, drop a few pounds, and continue to compete with the American pony cars at a similar (or even slightly higher) price point. It'll still sell just fine.

brucelidat 01-21-2014 10:00 PM
I am okay with it going up somewhat and decreasing road noise and NVH, but not to 55-60k like the other guy was saying. Maybe high 30s to 40 starting.

cheshirecat 01-22-2014 02:19 PM
Nissan is looking for sales. A 55k Z is not going to be a seller. Could it be a great car? Absolutely. However, it would not be a sound business decision.

Chuck33079 01-22-2014 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by cheshirecat (Post 2662446)
Nissan is looking for sales. A 55k Z is not going to be a seller. Could it be a great car? Absolutely. However, it would not be a sound business decision.
The last time the Z cost $50k Nissan discontinued it. Given how poorly the 370 has sold, we should be lucky they haven't killed it again. And if a turbo 4 makes the same or more power with better EPA mileage numbers, the general public will like it more.

I'm still not sure why people think that the Z is going to be competing with the FRS/BRZ. That's what the IDx is for.

Firebase99 01-22-2014 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2662455)
The last time the Z cost $50k Nissan discontinued it. Given how poorly the 370 has sold, we should be lucky they haven't killed it again. And if a turbo 4 makes the same or more power with better EPA mileage numbers, the general public will like it more.
I'm still not sure why people think that the Z is going to be competing with the FRS/BRZ. That's what the IDx is for.
The all important metrics, the dollar is God. Like may have said, thinking two years before we see it and itll be a Q50/60 in a Z, probably a turbo 4 and an optional "NISMO" 6, thank you and goodnight!!

Chuck33079 01-22-2014 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Firebase99 (Post 2662479)
The all important metrics, the dollar is God.
If the Z continues to sell 10k units a year, we won't have a Z for much longer. That's just a fact.

theDreamer 01-22-2014 02:41 PM
Nissan could stay away from a turbo 4 banger but they have not invested into a proper new engine.
It seems they just want to take anything they have and put out a 300HP turbo 4 and call it a day. Just looked up the IDx size and it is a little smaller than the FRS so unless Nissan is building 2 cars of the same size the IDx is the response to the FRS.

Chuck33079 01-22-2014 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 2662501)
It seems they just want to take anything they have and put out a 300HP turbo 4 and call it a day.
And if that turbo 4 came in a <3000lb car, I'd be all for it. Bonus points if it had forged internals.

kenchan 01-22-2014 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 2662490)
If the Z continues to sell 10k units a year, we won't have a Z for much longer. That's just a fact.
the more reasons why i bought my 370Z 6MT. :tup:


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