Jan 19, 2014 article: next 370Z

theDreamer · 01-22-2014, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed-Hed

I mentioned the Toyota FT-1 concept from the Detroit auto show in an earlier post. If that car comes to market in the 40-50k range it will sell. There is no reason why nissan could not move the Z to that price point with the right equipment. Look how many c7 corvettes are selling at 65k. Nissan should not be outdone by Toyota.

Unless the Toyota car is toned down a ton, it will not be anywhere close to 40-50k. With the rumor of power in the 500 range and how light it is, that car is a GT-R fighter first, so think 90k or more.

Chuck33079 · 01-22-2014, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Unless the Toyota car is toned down a ton, it will not be anywhere close to 40-50k. With the rumor of power in the 500 range and how light it is, that car is a GT-R fighter first, so think 90k or more.

Zed-Hed · 01-22-2014, 04:09 PM

I won't disagree that FT-1 may sell at corvette prices but I don't see Toyota being able to sell a 90k car.

Chuck33079 · 01-22-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed-Hed

I don't see Toyota being able to sell a 90k car.

This was said by many when Nissan started selling a $80k GTR here.

Justice97 · 01-22-2014, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

This was said by many when Nissan started selling a $80k GTR here.

And the GTR is not that sexy.
Power yes, sexy no.

Put just a little bit more into the Z and OMG.

Here is what I think will happen. They will offer a base Z with a 2.5 NA. Sell for 28-32, then offer a sport package touring blah blah for a few K more. She will be lighter and quicker but really no horses maybe 220. Then they will offer a NISMO 2.5 TT at 37-45K. they will make it with enough changes that it will make it silly to buy a base or a touring if you want a performance Z. The base and touring will be so toned down they won't be fun. Yeah they will look good, but they will probably be tame enough for teens.

theDreamer · 01-22-2014, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Justice97

And the GTR is not that sexy.
Power yes, sexy no.

Put just a little bit more into the Z and OMG.

Here is what I think will happen. They will offer a base Z with a 2.5 NA. Sell for 28-32, then offer a sport package touring blah blah for a few K more. She will be lighter and quicker but really no horses maybe 220. Then they will offer a NISMO 2.5 TT at 37-45K. they will make it with enough changes that it will make it silly to buy a base or a touring if you want a performance Z. The base and touring will be so toned down they won't be fun. Yeah they will look good, but they will probably be tame enough for teens.

Cannot do that though, the IDx will be to close of a competitor at that power range of 220 for the base Z. Depending on which exact engine they use (some are saying the Juke motor or variant), that will be easily 180-200HP for the small IDx.

For the Z to stay above it they will need to keep it in the 3xx range with either lighter car or throw on a turbo for efficiency.

Zed-Hed · 01-22-2014, 06:59 PM

Imagine paying 90k for a 500 hp Toyota and the gas pedal sticks. That's a ride that will test your driving skill!!

kenchan · 01-22-2014, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed-Hed

I won't disagree that FT-1 may sell at corvette prices but I don't see Toyota being able to sell a 90k car.

you have a 09 Z and a 10 Z? wow!

Zed-Hed · 01-22-2014, 04:31 PM

Just a 10 Z. The 09 was bought back by Nissan.

kenchan · 01-22-2014, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zed-Hed

Just a 10 Z. The 09 was bought back by Nissan.

oh... was there anything wrong with your 09?

Zed-Hed · 01-22-2014, 04:51 PM

Oil consumption. Two motors in replacement all were a problem. Read my "three little pigs thread".

01-22-2014, 06:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
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Zed-Hed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 94 Drives: 2010 Z/2015 Z Rep Power: 22	I won't disagree that FT-1 may sell at corvette prices but I don't see Toyota being able to sell a 90k car.

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Zed-Hed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 94 Drives: 2010 Z/2015 Z Rep Power: 22	Just a 10 Z. The 09 was bought back by Nissan.

01-22-2014, 04:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Zed-Hed Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Raleigh,NC Posts: 94 Drives: 2010 Z/2015 Z Rep Power: 22	Oil consumption. Two motors in replacement all were a problem. Read my "three little pigs thread".