Another write-up

KManZ

No doubt, the new 370 is great, and I am happy to read the great press it is getting, especially after the last couple of years of ho-hum appreciation for my 350. I tell ya, the marketing along with editorial reviews are making it more difficult for me to resist buying a 370!

You mention the 370 'vert being the next step to keep the Z name buoyed and sales strong; I think the key to promoting the 370Z throughout it's life cycle is hitting a home run on the mid-cycle refresh. Instead of adding 5-10 hp and some interior touches, they need something more to re-stoke the fires of desire.

Do you guys think that the Rev-Up, LED Tails, and aluminum accents were enough to keep the 350 in contention? What about the HR? To me, these really didn't do enough to keep the 350 from standing out of the crowd.

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2007 350Z Enthusiast 6MT, Daytona Blue

Shane D

If my job was to maintain interest in the Z line I would probably:
2009 Design a cool new coupe!
2010 Bring out the convertible version (although I would MUCH prefer a targa)
2011 Mild refresh. Fix the noisy shifter and tire noise. Make some gauge changes and several other little niggling things that show up in a new model. Hopefully you consult dealers AND customers.
2012 TWIN TURBO option.
2013 Convertible/targa option for the TT.
2014 Major cosmetic facelift.
2015 Launch new fuel source. Hybrid/plug-in batteries??

Shane D