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Old 05-16-2013, 03:19 PM   #45 (permalink)
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Also a given is that the 370 is entering its sixth model year for 2014. And with a slight change in the fascia and maybe a tweaked suspension there really isn't any reason Nissan couldn't develop something else to be released for the 2014 model year. I've heard about the mini-Z. But I think it'll be a flop. The FRS is simply dominating the market and every time I see one I'm like, oooohhhh I want one! And then I realize they're simply the new Civic of the '90s and I once again realize that I drive a vehicle not many see everyday, if at all.

And to add on to that, I've seen only four 370s since I bought mine that were actually on the road. This discounts car shows and the like but even there I was one of two.

Nissan needs to seriously question their tactics and they need something new, smaller and lighter and something that will be a direct competitor of the FRS and also in that price category. It isn't exactly difficult to do. Toyota is doing it now and they are making money hand over fist.

But again, at six years? I'm not sure I've ever heard of a manufacturer going six years on a particular model without a major change or re-fresh. LED DRLs are not a major re-fresh.

Anyhow, if the Supra rumors are true and if it winds up being something really awesome and special I will buy one regardless of what Nissan attempts to do. They are simply proving themselves to be lazy. I don't like lazy. I like innovation. That is why I still respect and love the FRS even though I MAY never own one. My previous car lived in the +4k range just to get any enjoyment. Kind of sick of it.
American cars run long model years. Closer to a decade. There refreshes happen 5 and 6 years in. They usually add more power though. But the Z will be redesigned completely 2015/16 model so.... you heard kinda wrong.
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