[OFFICIAL] Discussion for the next new Nissan 400Z Z35?

Boozx

I have been looking to get into a 370z or 987.2 Cayman S but now it looks like the next gen z is coming. I want to wait to see pricing and styling before I commit to something. My fear is that the next gen z is going to be dramatically increased in price. My max budget would be 36k or so.

Where do you think the next gen z’s will be priced? I’ve read they may increase the price significantly to put it in a higher class. Could it be north of 40k or 50k like some suspect the RX9 and New Supra to be? I feel like beyond 35k they are alienating a lot of people who chose to buy 370z’s over luxury options. If it goes into that higher range, you have to consider buying BMW, Porsche, Lexus etc instead. I’d personally be priced out.

I know this is speculative, but what do you guys think?

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Boozx

I don’t post here much so I’m missing the punchline. Is this taboo or what am I missing?

analogman

I personally am not convinced there will necessarily be a ‘next Z’ (as much as I’d love one). Most of what I’ve seen on line are either rumors, speculation, and wishful thinking from enthusiasts, and non-commital mumbling or downplaying by Nissan, with comments like ‘it’s tough to make a business case for a new sports car’, or some gibberish about the ‘spirit of the Z living on in another form’ (probably meaning some SUV/crossover abomination).

IF there is a new Z, I imagine it would almost certainly be based on the current Infiniti Q60 coupe (the same platform sharing as before), which would most likely mean no manual transmission (a deal killer for me) as the Infiniti doesn’t have one, and pricing likely similar to the Q60.

Just my 2 cents, and certainly worth less than that.

Boozx

That’s some good thoughts. I hope you’re right on pricing and I agree about the Q60 stuff. If they took away the manual that would be a deal breaker for me as well. Hope they don’t.

Look at this article from September coming from Nissan employee alluding to the possibility that they are tasked with the next Z project. Seems like it’s happening...

https://www.whichcar.com.au/news/nis...-gen-z-project

Shoeshear

I'm with analogman for the most part. All the "next Z" stuff seems purely speculation w/o any real evidence behind it (not counting this recent SEMA VR30 swap).

If they make another Z, I'd guess base will be mid to high 30s at least, possibly into the 40s. Judging from the current pricing scheme, I'd say Nissan will have to rethink if they want to sell and be competitive w/ cars in the same market (camaro, mustang, genesis, etc.). I personally think the Z is a great car as is w/ significant performance, delivered in a classic package, that is decidedly Japanese.

But, the competition has gone up like crazy and 300ish hp doesn't mean anything to anyone. They're gonna need the next Z to be a beast at a reasonable price, and I don't have a whole lot of faith in that unfortunately. And to add to that, Ghosn just got fired for his shady stuff. We shall see.

TLDR: new Z will probably be pricey or dead IMO

JARblue

Ghosn was trying to drown the Z program. That's why the board got rid of him. Nissan will announce a $40K 500hp Z35 any day now

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Any day meaning never. LOL

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RicerX

Long read, but interesting perspective.

https://nicoclub.com/archives/true-s...ans-new-z.html

Zingston

The guy makes some valid points. And he's probably right.

Ghostvette

With Ghosn out, this is probably the path that Nissan/Renault/Mitsubishi take, no new 'halo' or Z until after 2020...


Then they will call it something inane like 'Z Cross', like they did with the Eclipse Cross.....

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Zingston

Exactly!

Rusty

No new Z35 for a long while.

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Felix 808

Yep If at all. They pulled the plug once and and more than one car model with decades of produciton have gone the way of the Dodo.


" a new Z is clearly long overdue.According to our sources within Nissan, there’s a small problem: It’s not happening."

Probably a lot of truth in that statement.

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