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Well, that last of the true Z's are done it sounds like. I will not buy a Mercedes engine transplanted Z. Somehow I see all this as a bunch of rumors.
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Not a new member, but I am a new 370z owner.
I bought my 370z recently although the speculation of a new model is all the place. My reasons was an acceptable weight, great engine, reasonable price and availability of aftermarket parts. Saying that, I wouldn't mind a turbo engine as it would mean higher capability for power plus a lighter chassis. But I have a thing for naturally aspirated engines and this was why I didn't wait. Now about Z35, the positive of the rumours we have - Weight less than current generation. - Multiple power plants (means better market share). - Cheaper. The negatives: - Mostly, new engines will have less power (I think Nissan will be satisfied with having the same performance level of 370z unlike us). - Turbo? It has its good points but I would choose NA any day. - I expect the bigger engines to be more expensive than current generation. - Convertible only? I won't touch it at all. On current information available, I can say Z35 is a no. Better keeping my 370z or going to Porsche. (Recently I tried the Carrera S, GT3 and Turbo S in the track, tbh I am trying to avoid splashing all my savings on the GT3, this machine is a monster :o I will be a happy poor man lool) Anyway, we will wait the Z35 hoping it will be better. Sent from my LG-D855 using Tapatalk |
I have a question:
What's Nissan's logic for using a Mercedes engine? Nissan has a wide selection of proven models and is no slouch at improving/boosting them to higher performance standards. What the rational for Nissan to outsource/partnership the next Z? Also... what's Mercedes' getting out of this? |
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Dunno how I feel about a hybrid Z or even a Z with an MB engine. Not take anything away from the MB but to me it's not Z heritage. I despise convertibles so I wouldn't be interested in one.
I think I'll stick with my z34 unless the reveal is mind blowing. |
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I think I'm really worried about the way the car's going to look and perform. So far they're saying it's going to be lightweight and smaller etc. I just don't want it to look similar to a FRS/BRZ. I personally feel as if the Z34's body/styling is gorgeous. The car looks almost perfect. It's the right size and I probably wouldn't be interested in a smaller car (considering this is my daily driver). Maybe a 3.0 turbocharged motor wouldn't be a bad idea for the smaller car but I'm also comparing the Z to perform against the v8 camaro's, mustang's. |
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rant on
How many GD times do you need to hear that the MB engine is being built by Nissan technicians in a ******* plant down here in TN? Do any of you MB haters even come out of your caves to educate yourselves on alliances? You really want to piss and moan about brands? How about Nissan is nothing more than a Renault? rant off/ I still like the rumor that the next-gen is getting a mass produced version of the current R35 powerplant. |
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But yea... everything you say is true. |
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Doesn't the Stingray weigh around 3300 lbs? It's a V8 with 4 seats .
***EDIT*** Ignore 4 seat comment. Moment of being stupid. Editing so it doesn't start a chain of replies just pointing out the dumb comment. |
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