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Old 06-05-2013, 08:47 AM   #186 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by 7speed View Post
Not sure of anyone posted this. Hopefully the z35 will address some of these things.

Three simple reasons why the Nissan 370Z cannot compete in the US

Meh... These reasons ONLY hold partial validity.

No 2+2 seating being a reason is weak. While 2+2 seating may help sales. It's really not what the Z was from the start so... I think it's a "if you don't like it? Tough" point.

400hp. The Z not competing against a mustang is somewhat right and somewhat wrong. The right part is the Z pricing compared to a mustang GT, there is a value issue. But is adding 400hp to the Z the end all be all of competition with the muscle brand???
I think the Z can keep a 100hp deficit, IF they can refine the motor, improve the transmissions, lose the weight,improve suspension and other tech points necessary to make the Z more agile and faster.

While in some ways, the Z has to be more comparable in performance to the muscle cars, to a point. It bothers me that writers exclaim that the Z needs to be a muscle car. It does not!!!!
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