2011 370z sales

LONDON2012

With every month that passes by, I just can't imagine there being a next gen Z. I want to believe the guy at ZCON that there will definitely be a next gen, but the numbers just don't support the costs of redesign. Back in 03-05, when they were moving 30k units a year, it made sense to give another generation even if sales had slid in 07/08. This time around, the Z hasn't been a wild success. They had to slash their original 30k estimate in 09 down to 10k. ;(

b1adesofcha0s

The economy has also tanked since then and competition has increased as well.

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I still support Nissan's design. It seems all the american manufactures are just "remaking" their older cars. Mustangs, Camaros, Chargers... It's just a more modern look of the old 60s-70s version. At least the 350 was something NEW.

But regardless, w/ the decline in sales, would it be easier to bargain when buying the car now?

DJ-of-E

Yes, if there's leftover new cars from the year below. However if production is limited and MSRP is higher, bargaining seems a whole lot more difficult. It's supply and demand overall.

However, at 10k sales a year in the U.S., I think Nissan USA may very well stop selling in the U.S.

TypeOne

I believe my car was sold new in the busiest month.

March of 09'

But I don't see why many seem so surprised.. there aren't THAT many of them around. Considering what type of car it is, the price, and the economy. It really is a car that can be killed off..

It would only piss off the Z owners that have them and care about the Z family. That would be far less loss customers than say, Altima or Maxima owners.

Not to mention, the Z and GTR lineup account for what, 2% of Nissans annual car sales..? Probably not even that, more like .5-1% I'd be willing to bet.

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2011----------------------2010
Jan..567------------------ 673
Feb..571------------------699
Mar..974-----------------1,095
April.942------------------ 952

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UNKNOWN_370

Not True. There are a lot of altima and maxima buyers that are saving every penny to finally have there Dream Z. When a car like this is cancelled. It also cancels the dreams for future sports car buyers.

TypeOne

Oh really? How do you know there are a lot of Altima and Maxima owners saving to buy a Z? I think that is a little far fetched.


Sports cars are canceled all the time... don't forget the Z was terminated once before. We have the success of the 350Z to thank for our 370s; If it was a flop in 2003 we'd all be on another forum talking about another car we drive.

SS66

Well I haver that covered. When my wife tires of her 2010 Maxima she can sell it and buy my 2011 370Z. Then I can go new car shopping.

Bonzo

Here are the totals in Excel format via PDF

Attached Files

Zs Sold.pdf (13.4 KB, 41 views)

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Cmike2780

Wow, really low numbers. I wonder how other sports cars in the same segment have done.

Weird, but I kind of feel glad there aren't so many. At the same time, I hope Nissan sells enough to develop a successor and keep the legacy going.

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krzykanuk

Is that worldwide or just US?

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m4a1mustang

Those 2011 numbers are incredible.

The 370Z was approved on the assumption of 30k units sold in the first year. We haven't even seen that almost three years in.

I know there is always a lot of talk about the "next generation" Z, but with sales numbers like that you have to wonder if Nissan can make the numbers work, and if the Z brand is worth it to them to keep going in its current state. I tend to think if they do keep the Z they will try to reinvent it as an eco-friendly sports car... an electric or hybrid sports car that everyone can afford.

In any case the 370 will definitely go down as one of those rare cars. 350s are all over the place because they managed to sell a bunch of them each year from '03-'08 (or '09 for the roadster), but the 370 will never really saturate the road like the 350 did.

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kenchan

not too bad. could've been more if it wasn't for shortage in supply?

DJ-of-E

More like due to plenty of 2010 models still going around. When I went to dealerships in CA, there were still AT LEAST TWO 2010 models brand new still sticking around.

Of course I bought one cuz it's the 40th anniversary edition and a good price

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