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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. I

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Old 01-21-2014, 02:08 PM   #1 (permalink)
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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.

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.

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!
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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.

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.

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!
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.
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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
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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
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I see a GTR or Corvette in my future
If Nissan drops the ball on the new Z. I see a Jaguar Ftype Coupe R in mine.
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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.
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