Kia Stinger.... Theyre passing Nissan.

*J*ap***V*et*

I love the Z. For what it does it does it well. Could there be improvements? Absolutely. I just have a feeling that the Z heritage has probably run it's course and they're won't be another one. So as car enthusiasts what do we do..we move on to another vehicle that excites us. By the time I move on from the Z there is no telling what will be on the market.The GTR is getting dated as well and the creation of new Japanese muscle/sports cars are becoming few and far between. For what it's worth the Stinger is unique and pretty damn quick...same thing I looked for in my Z which I'm proud to say I daily!

UNKNOWN_370

My biggest fear is the Z will meet the same fate as the eclipse.

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Favorite Quote.
"I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

*J*ap***V*et*

Man you know what I just came from an Eclipse and I'm still good with some of the old forum members. Most of them went with 350z/370z too. Every fan of Mitsu hates to see the route they went. No new revamp of Evolution or Vr4. Just your basic commuter vehicles being produced to stay relevant. I'm not mad because changing trends and changing times mean you have to follow suit if you wish to gain a few sales in the market but someone has to do SOMETHING that isn't your Mustang or Camaro...I just like to have the options available which is why I went with a 370 anyway.

UNKNOWN_370

Mitsu could've built that crossover and left the eclipse name off of it. I agree about needing more cars. But I ended up in a camaro after driving 6 performance cars and making a tough decision. The camaro wasn't my favorite to look at, but murdered the scene behind the wheel. At the end of the day. I want my soul stirred. I can't drive a boring car just to be different. But I will choose the exciting car if it's also different.

The Z was the best car in the last decade for the money cuz it fit all aspects of the car buying experience, it was hot looking, powerful and handled crazy with mild mods.
Most cars today are disappointing.

The Giulia is the best handling car today imho. I just got cold feet cuz of reliability questions.

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Favorite Quote.
"I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

*J*ap***V*et*

Exactly! The Eclipse cross? Why not rebrand it as an Endeavor or a new line altogether...I'm with you man it's just the options. All about the choices. There is absolutely nothing wrong with a Camaro or Mustang and for the price of even your bare bones Mustang GT you get a solid ride right out of the box. Hell even the v6 Camaro is putting down some serious numbers. I don't think the Stinger will win over millions but it's another entry to keep us that are excited about cars excited!

Asus_

Even more the reason to hold on to your Z. I def plan on keeping this car. The heritage will always be there, always has, always will and it'll age like good wine. There are ppl who still have even the very older z cars and others still buying them now. imo an enthusiasts doesn't really hop around car's like the flavor of the year. When you find that right car for you, while you still appreciate other cars of course but the rest wont matter and you'll always remain loyal to the car that makes you want to drop all your money on

UNKNOWN_370

I sold my Z, but I may purchase a Nismo depending on when z35 concept is ever revealed and the supra.

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Favorite Quote.
"I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

*J*ap***V*et*

That's brand loyalty. An enthusiast just loves vehicles regardless. Many various automobiles invoke passion for numerous reasons. Changing brands means absolutely nothing. If a new model of a different manufacturer is released and it is a truly awesome machine then who really cares about brand loyalty. Life is too short to drive boring cars. I grew up in a Chevrolet house but my dad had owned many different models of cars including a 300zx but he loved cars in general and if something was better and he wanted it then he usually got it. Keep the Z, I love mine but if they don't intend on making a newer one eventually I wouldn't rule out other manufacturers to get what I want out of the car...but that's me.

God-Speed

Nicely put.

*J*ap***V*et*

Thanks man! I see his point but with new technology and design will always provide a faster and better machine. To drive a Ferrari doesn't doesn't mean you can't appreciate Lamborghini. This is my first Nissan but I've always tried to make sure that whatever I drove I enjoyed. Brand doesn't matter to me..it's all about the car. We get caught up in this specific mindset that something that may have been considered your crap grocery getter is competing with other manufacturers that 20 plus years ago were out of their league...but that game has changed long ago my friend lol

Asus_

I don't even know what your reading, I said an enthusiast loves vehicles regardless as well, just worded differently

Basically, shouldn't matter what brand new flashy tech comes out, you'll always still love the car you love. I made NO mention of being loyal to a brand nor did i imply it, i said loyal to the CAR & you can still appreciate other cars too. If anything I personally don't like Nissan as a "brand" for neglecting the z for as long as they did, they make great cars like the 370Z and the GTR but that's it.

Nothing dude . . . nothing changes. As a true enthusiasts you'll still love the car that you've come appreciate and enjoy. So what Nissan chooses to do afterwords or what other car comes out ... shouldn't matter to you. If you like another car you can buy it too but nothing changes to the car that you've come to love. This is assuming you bought the car because you actually like the car not because it was the fastest for the money at the time lmfao.

*J*ap***V*et*

I just honestly couldn't imagine owning the same car forever. There will always be something better. Until the day I get a GTR or Gallardo I'll keep the Z lol

Asus_

Well to be honest its very easy to get sick of anything really, for example manual transmission in rush hour traffic is annoying, but then there's a nice summer night cruise i love it all over again, but because i only summer my car, i still enjoy it years later... so you don't HAVE to get rid of it moderation is key, having multiple cars will help with this lol but thats just my opinion

*J*ap***V*et*

Oh if only good sir...if only lmao