Yes, I've been looking forward to owning a Nissan Z.

For one thing, it'll save me having to say, "Well, actually, it's a 370Z. The 350Z was the previous model, which had a slightly smaller engine. You see, the numbers signify..... blah blah blah blah blah yawn".

A 2016 model 370z costs $60000 in Australia now. 5 years ago the price was $65000. We only get the top of the range model here.

I spoke to my local Nissan dealer and a salesman said Nissan will stop making Z cars.

A Nissan salesman said they're won't be a new model? That settles it - there definitely WILL be one, in that case. The rumour is confirmed!

lol

Be careful when strongly stating opinions as fact, talking as though you're in the know, or speaking in absolute.

Only siths speak in absolutes. :rofl2:

It's true, but these guys have well thought-out opinions and I think they are making pretty factually based opinions based on the FM platform and what is availed to that chassis. The probability in what they state is 99%....

HOWEVER....

Nissan stated in 2013 the Z would possibly built on a new MODULAR chassis that would be able to be modified or all drive trains, RWD, FWD & AWD. Which common sense would say, that's why the Grip Z was a mish mash concept of sports car and crossover. In a early 2016 article it was stated that the Nissan juke would be the first car in a 5 car series on this NEW MODULAR PLATFORM.

If in fact the new Z will be the second car to be built on this modular platform? Then in fact all speculation is null and void till we can at least get some feedback on chassis specs from the new platform.

I think it's very possible we get the Benz MCT in the AMG's for our Z? I think DCT is very possible if in fact we get that new chassis for our Z's. Which I think is MOST PROBABLE.

If that's the case... all these very logical guesstimations and speculations will be dispelled.

Remember this post.

MT and AT for the base and sport is my guess, while the hybrid one is AT only

Smart move to assess when firm data is out about a new Z. I could see the company simply calling it.....The Z. The car has a unique heritage and it will be interesting to see what Nissan create now.

Just came across this article today...nothing extraordinary, but maybe a few details:Nissan Has a New 500-Horsepower Z Concept Coming

Also, earlier in this thread folks were discussing that Mazda has given up on sports cars. This might be in the works: Gorgeous Mazda RX Vision on track for 2020 | Top Gear At a recent visit to my Mazda service department, there was even a slick article in their Mazda magazine about it with an interview. This article is posted on Mazda's official website.

Sorry to tell you, but the last 2 pages have been discussions based on the very same text as in your link :(

...and they even have an 'artist's impression', for what it's worth (not a lot).

Sorry about that...hard to wade through 200 pages...

I agree. Personally, I think that this latest 'rumour' is the first believable piece of news we've had on the next Z, and therefore deserves a new thread of its own.

I think when we see a real concept we can start a new thread. This is still all hearsay

Yay ! Finally next gen z concept coming this fall

Remember that they said we were getting a Z concept in early 2016... Just sayin

Roadandtrack says 500hp concept version is coming...

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...oncept-coming/

I really hope this is something solid to look forward to. Hopefully they keep a manual tranny as an option.

It's supposed to be the Tokyo auto show....
In October....

Again... lol. I believe it when see it!!

Nissan 370Z Replacement Being Shown in Tokyo With 2017 GT-R Styling - autoevolution

500 HP that is going to put the Z at GTR price.

I believe it.

I'll wager 10 of your US Dollars to 10 of my UK Pounds that the new Z concept will be at the Tokyo Autoshow (and my pounds are worth more than your dollars, so it could be a good deal for you). Are you up for it?

I'm not going to bet. I'm just saying that cuz we were supposed to see a concept in two auto shows already....

I'm not sure how I feel about the next Z possible resembling the 2017 GTR. Don't want the Z to be blocky

I couldn't agree more. The Z needs to retain its own identity and not look anything like a 'baby GT-R'.

I hope they make manual for the top 500hp version don't really care for the dual clutch 7speed auto..if so, I settle for the base 300hp turbo in a manual.

500 HP for $50K sounds great. What Japanese import can boast that. But then I'll believe it when I see it

Edit: looks like $50K is for the 400 HP version. LOL

All these articles say that the top of the line will potentially be 55k. When I made this thread I was hinting at 60k. I think I guessed well :icon17:

Nissan has one shot left with me.. if the car isn't up to par with competition I'm going to make the jump to the Cayman. A good friend is a dealer and has already told me when I was ready to make the move he has a nice GT4 Cayman.

GT 4 is bad ***!

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Do it! :stirthepot:

^^ what he said ^^ :yum:

He quoted me on a 2016 GT4 with 1,300 miles on it for $77k after doing some research it's a pretty good deal.

Yes it is for 100k car a year earlier!

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More power = less reliability
Done with more power....this car is more than enough power.
Its a corner carver not a drag racer....
Dont need it wont waste my money on it.

If I had to speculate? I'd say the 400HP Z would be about $8000 cheaper than the 400HP Q60.

I think the $60k Z will be the 500HP Z. Rightfully so...

On the one hand I agree with you, on the other

https://runningsingle.files.wordpres...15/07/fast.jpg

Interestingly, when the GT-R was first released in 2008/9, it was 479hp for $69k (or £56k in Britain) - and it was considered a bargain. So, $60k (maybe £50k in Britain) would make a 500hp Z car even more of a bargain than the original GT-R.

I just hope that any new 3.0 litre Z car costs the same or less than the current 370, even if it has somewhere in the region of 400hp. Personally I think Nissan will give the new Z significantly less than 400hp (maybe 370hp?), leaving themselves with room for successive power hikes, as the years go by. Hope I'm wrong.

You can get the base 4 cylinder option n ride around reliably....:hello:


I'll take my chances on poor reliability n go for the gusto!!!:driving:


With the next GTR possibly heading to 800HP.I don't think 500HP will be that big o deal.

http://www.autoevolution.com/news/ne...ked-78459.html

As nice as that would be, look at all of the "power hikes" they gave the Z34 in 8 years. Lol. I wish i could be more optimistic, but...

Wont need the 4 cylinder I have a 6 cylinder right now:ugh2: ....I got 18k on a 2011 this car will last me 25 years...:yum:

I'm not trading my Z34. I'm adding a Z35

:iagree:

Be careful selecting posts, taking them completely out of context, and using them to try to make a halfwit point.