Nissan cuts models -- 370z might be one

Mungo · 08-06-2019, 08:56 AM

Bought a shiny new one three months ago.

Having no regrets whatsoever

vtec to vvel · 08-06-2019, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Fanatics can keep their Z

Supra for those wanting a new driving JDM experience.

the new Supra is BMW (big fail IMO), so if anything, it would be EDM.

Cyber370 · 08-06-2019, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Fanatics can keep their Z

Supra for those wanting a new driving BMW experience.

Or wait for mazda to drop their coupe?

Fixed it for ya.......

JARblue · 08-06-2019, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Yep. I think it would’ve been nice to use the updated 15 Nismo as the “last hurray” and send it into sunset, instead of staying stagnant since then.

What are you talking about?!? Obviously you didn't see the 50th Anniversary sticker package that came out last year

Asus_ · 08-06-2019, 11:22 AM

"Nissan could cut 10 percent of its lineup in the next three years. Here are the most likely candidates."

Unless i missed it, this is just autoweek's opinions? not of what Nissan has suggested or confirmed. It doesn't even mention if Nissan actually suggested cutting any cars to deal with the financial situation in the first place?

cv129 · 08-06-2019, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

What are you talking about?!? Obviously you didn't see the 50th Anniversary sticker package that came out last year

Oh I am such an airhead, how could I miss those stickers?

vtec to vvel · 08-06-2019, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Oh I am such an airhead, how could I miss those stickers?

Only the few and elite have those stickers

Zingston · 08-06-2019, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

Oh I am such an airhead, how could I miss those stickers?

Stickers are hot!!!!!

Zyonara91 · 08-06-2019, 02:24 PM

Would be a shame if they cut it. But then again you have to do a cost benefit analysi: to keep or to shut down. Over all this is a defensive strategy on two points, it is both divestiture and a retrenchment. Close or sell off the business segment or, reduce the production, layoff employees and only focus on top products.

I say let them shut it down. I have my Z the fair market value for the car will only increase. It is hard to find a reliable, affordable, powerful, high reving car that is a 6 speed.

HEK · 08-06-2019, 04:03 PM

Since I am not in the market for a Z, Nissan can do as they please. I am happy I bought it when I did and I am still happy that it runs like new. I also overheard that the Camaro's are on their way out, again I don't care.

Cyber370 · 08-06-2019, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HEK

Since I am not in the market for a Z, Nissan can do as they please. I am happy I bought it when I did and I am still happy that it runs like new. I also overheard that the Camaro's are on their way out, again I don't care.

I couldn’t agree more. Who cares if they make a new Z or not? It won’t change the fact that I’m happy with the Z I have. It’s bought and payed for and it’s not going anywhere. And no matter what NISSAN does, the 370Z is definitely the last truly analog NA Japanese sports car they will ever make. Even if NISSAN were to make a new Z, it would not be what everyone hopes for. Probably a hybrid or electric Mercedes, Renault, Mitsubishi crossover monstrosity with a lot of bells and whistles and no soul.

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Desert Rat · 08-06-2019, 04:57 PM

anyone shocked that Renault ran Nissan back into the ground?

busterbull · 08-06-2019, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mishuko

i look at the porches over the past 25 years aside from rear tail lights wtf changed?

this!

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-06-2019, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

Fixed it for ya.......

From my understanding the tune is totally different on the suspension. Dunno bout the engine but its killing the Z4 on testing drag strips. It's a more aggressively tuned car for track at a lower price than bimmer but... haters gonna hate

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

anyone shocked that Renault ran Nissan back into the ground?

Not at all... mergers almost never work. Mazda under Ford was a disaster.

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-06-2019, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyber370

I couldn’t agree more. Who cares if they make a new Z or not? It won’t change the fact that I’m happy with the Z I have. It’s bought and payed for and it’s not going anywhere. And no matter what NISSAN does, the 370Z is definitely the last truly analog NA Japanese sports car they will ever make. Even if NISSAN were to make a new Z, it would not be what everyone hopes for. Probably a hybrid or electric Mercedes, Renault, Mitsubishi crossover monstrosity with a lot of bells and whistles and no soul.

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I agree with most of what you say but the Z is not an analog car. Does it carry 2 features that give it more feel??? Yes. You have hydraulic steering and a handbrake. One helps with feedback and minimizing that dead spot u feel in electric power steering. The next only matters if you drift? The handbrake.

The Z is still dominated by VDC, ABS, LIMP MODE CUT OFF, Navigation systems, etc..
Yes not too many hydraulic steer except for the Mercedes Benz AMG GTS and the Subaru WRX STi.
And handbrakes are getting rare but BMW Subaru Toyota and a few other sports brands kept the handbrake for enthusiasts.

I didnt keep my Z but I thought I would. I play with the idea still of buying a Nismo... but the reason I moved on and why people care about the next Z etc. Cuz we enjoy the progression.

Look at corvette. They just went mid engine after 40+ yrs of mid engine R&D. That's just amazing.
f people all thought like you? Nissan would still be selling the Datsun 240z instead of the one you love right now!

I thi k even if they didnt change the car itself? Updating the dash materials stereo azz nd nav would have kept it relevant in terms of sales. I know that sales wouldn't be spectacular but probably close to double. And being the Z spent a lot of years as a parts bin car. It wasn't gonna cost that much for updates.

08-06-2019, 08:56 AM	#16 (permalink)
Mungo Base Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Europe Posts: 13 Drives: 2019 370Z Coupe Rep Power: 6	Bought a shiny new one three months ago. Having no regrets whatsoever Rusty, sx moneypit, Zingston and 1 others like this.

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Asus_ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: neverland. Posts: 348 Drives: 2011 370z T/S Rep Power: 1171	"Nissan could cut 10 percent of its lineup in the next three years. Here are the most likely candidates." Unless i missed it, this is just autoweek's opinions? not of what Nissan has suggested or confirmed. It doesn't even mention if Nissan actually suggested cutting any cars to deal with the financial situation in the first place? Rusty likes this. Last edited by Asus_; 08-06-2019 at 11:31 AM.

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Zyonara91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: GTA Posts: 368 Drives: 2010-Red-6spd-S/T Rep Power: 15756	Would be a shame if they cut it. But then again you have to do a cost benefit analysi: to keep or to shut down. Over all this is a defensive strategy on two points, it is both divestiture and a retrenchment. Close or sell off the business segment or, reduce the production, layoff employees and only focus on top products. I say let them shut it down. I have my Z the fair market value for the car will only increase. It is hard to find a reliable, affordable, powerful, high reving car that is a 6 speed. Rusty and Asus_ like this. __________________ 2FT3PDLZ

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Desert Rat Base Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 189 Drives: 2014 370Z M6 Base Rep Power: 3365	anyone shocked that Renault ran Nissan back into the ground? Rusty likes this.

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HEK Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: WESTFIELD, MA Age: 66 Posts: 491 Drives: '13 Z Tour Sports 6m Rep Power: 660	Since I am not in the market for a Z, Nissan can do as they please. I am happy I bought it when I did and I am still happy that it runs like new. I also overheard that the Camaro's are on their way out, again I don't care.