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zero · 11-18-2011, 12:07 AM

One less Z on the road.

azn370z · 11-18-2011, 12:19 AM

Infinti has so far this year sold about 80,000 cars and suvs combined. The z has sold about 7,000. The z shares the same engine, platform and transmission with the g, g coupe, fx, and ex. The z shares nothing with the Nissan line, not the 3.7 engine, fm platform, or the 7 speed transmission. I don't see Nissan getting rid of the g or the infiniti line and I don't see the z disappearing either.

Brazilbro · 11-18-2011, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Infinti has so far this year sold about 80,000 cars and suvs combined. The z has sold about 7,000. The z shares the same engine, platform and transmission with the g, g coupe, fx, and ex. The z shares nothing with the Nissan line, not the 3.7 engine, fm platform, or the 7 speed transmission. I don't see Nissan getting rid of the g or the infiniti line and I don't see the z disappearing either.

nuTinmuch · 11-18-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Infinti has so far this year sold about 80,000 cars and suvs combined. The z has sold about 7,000. The z shares the same engine, platform and transmission with the g, g coupe, fx, and ex. The z shares nothing with the Nissan line, not the 3.7 engine, fm platform, or the 7 speed transmission. I don't see Nissan getting rid of the g or the infiniti line and I don't see the z disappearing either.

The most truthful thing said in the thread.

Really, the Infiniti brand was made to sell expensive Nissans to the US, because the US tends to be very brand conscious.

The Z is basically a G that's lighter and harsher, and as long as the two share so many parts, the Z acts as an affordable halo car for the company. I doubt they make money on the car, but I know they sell a ton of Gs.

Notsud 13 · 11-18-2011, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

The most truthful thing said in the thread.

Really, the Infiniti brand was made to sell expensive Nissans to the US, because the US tends to be very brand conscious.

The Z is basically a G that's lighter and harsher, and as long as the two share so many parts, the Z acts as an affordable halo car for the company. I doubt they make money on the car, but I know they sell a ton of Gs.

more affordable or not, i like the 370z more than the g37 coupe. if their prices were switched around, i would still get the 370z before the g37 coupe. Test drove a g37 coupe 2 weeks ago with a friend of mine that was considering one, he ended up getting a subaru wrx instead.

shadoquad · 11-18-2011, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Notsud 13

more affordable or not, i like the 370z more than the g37 coupe. if their prices were switched around, i would still get the 370z before the g37 coupe. Test drove a g37 coupe 2 weeks ago with a friend of mine that was considering one, he ended up getting a subaru wrx instead.

The G is more practical and luxurious than the Z, although I also value the Z more.

But for many people, the necessities of a back seat, higher seating position, and possibly AWD might push them toward the G instead.

b1adesofcha0s · 11-18-2011, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

The G is more practical and luxurious than the Z, although I also value the Z more.

But for many people, the necessities of a back seat, higher seating position, and possibly AWD might push them toward the G instead.

That's why it sells more than the Z.

370Zsteve · 11-18-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by azn370z

Infinti has so far this year sold about 80,000 cars and suvs combined. The z has sold about 7,000. The z shares the same engine, platform and transmission with the g, g coupe, fx, and ex. The z shares nothing with the Nissan line, not the 3.7 engine, fm platform, or the 7 speed transmission. I don't see Nissan getting rid of the g or the infiniti line and I don't see the z disappearing either.

Nissan FM platform - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

azn370z · 11-18-2011, 01:02 PM

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Nissan FM platform - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The new Z’s wheelbase is nearly four inches shorter than the previous generation Z (100.4 inches versus 104.3 inches), accomplished by moving the rear wheels forward in the 2nd generation FM platform, while overall length is reduced by 2.7 inches (167.1 inches versus 169.8 inches). At the same time, the overall width been increased by 1.3 inches, the rear track by 2.2 inches and overall height reduced by 0.3 inches, giving the 370Z a much more aggressive stance.

The 350z and g35 used 1st generation fm platform
The 370z and g37 use 2nd generation fm platform

http://www.nissannews.com/pressrelea...oupe-press-kit

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