Is the Z the ugly duck now?
 

I've seen numerous articles in magazines comparing new sports car models with slightly older models. However, the Z almost never gets mentioned anymore. For example, the FT-86 speculation pegs it agains the BMW 1M and TTS. No Z mention. I've seen this time and again lately with various models. So is the Z an ugly duck now or is it considered to be in some lesser category than the TTS, 1M, FT-86, etc etc?

What's an F-86?

Well, it's not a world beater in sales numbers, but not even Nissan is really pressing the marketing on it. But it was not hyped all that much last year, either.
Let me google that for you

It could be that they are comparing 2+2 coupes which is what the BMW 1M, TTS and FT-86 all are.

The Z isn't "fresh" anymore and yeah it's probably mainly a 2+2 comparo. The Z is more in the Cayman/Boxster/Z4 crowd than anything else.

Well with the FT86 there is still a lot of rumors of where it will land, 1M or down with the Gen coupe 2.0T.
The Z hit its stride already and has nothing new to offer from Nissan until an engine update or a style update.

FT-86! There are numerous thread about this and is the new Toyota/Subaru Sport Car that they are working on.

Check the Other Vehicles Thread Section.

http://www.the370z.com/other-vehicle...t-86-fr-s.html



The 370Z had less marketing than the 350Z, however it is the best bang for the buck. I don't care comparision with other cars, I like my 370Z and that's it!

I'm waiting on the FT production version to come out... I hope the interior doesn't look like the prototypes!

I have a hard time believing that toyota will put out a 300HP coupe to compete with the Z. Still, the concept looks nice.

Well, technically it does not need 300HP to compete with the Z but it would require them to meet the weight of 2500lbs.

yah, i think it has to do with how many seats the car has.

so we are compared to the miata. :icon14:

Catagories and their weight in the overall analysis:

Slalom & Skidpad: 10%

0-60 and 1/4 mile: 20%

Fit, finish, and interior: 10%

Door integrity: 60%


We don't stand a chance. :(

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i LOL'ed.

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im fine with that
is a great car and less d-bags will buy it

I still have people ask me what kind of car I'm driving. And what a beauty it is. Yesterday was "well what happened to the 360 after the 350Z?" I just told him that naming a car the 360 might make it seem like it spins out alot. :icon17: He accepted the answer.

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LOL! I always get in trouble from mods when I do that to people.

as far as i can remember, this car never really got that much attention to begin with, except the general disapproval of the fangs when it first came out.

I wonder why.:confused:

Didn't think of the 2+2 difference. My father has a TTS roadster (no back seat), so it seemed more akin to the Z. But the coupe probably does have the midget back seats.

If the FT-86 comes in under 3,000 lbs and has the STI 300hp motor...goodnight 370Z. There is even talk of an inline 6-cyl. Definitely has my attention.

No SH1T you've got skills! Epic. How did you make the "let me google that for you work?" I feel like an old man just asking. Not that I'm young either.

Let me google that for you

Go here.

I am kind of disappointed it doesn't receive more press. It is a competitive car in its category and some of the cars that it competes with still get thrown into regular comparisons to this day.

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Personally, I dont think the ft86 is going to outperform the 370z. the suspension design is going to be macpherson front(inferior to double wishbone) and for the price i think it targets mostly the 2.0t genesis market, which means it will have less power.

The design of the FT-86s doors was actually subcontracted out to Mazda. Simply put the 370Z can no longer compete in the market and therefore production should be stopped.

Not necessarily. I heard a rumor that the doors were Miata "replicas", and therefore will burst into flames around every turn.

the Z's like the "CEO" of some mom/pop shop. the Mr.CEO is the only guy working for that company. :D

silly like tiny companys have all executives and no staff.

Thank you for the warm welcome.

lol I did it to you first, but it was meant as a joke, man. I'm sorry if it upset you or anything. It was a perfectly innocent question.

Yes, and I thought my question was too.

I mean that your question was innocent. I was trolling you for laughs. I didn't mean anything personal. I hope you find this place fun and informative, although I was a little hard on you. :tup:

plz forgive me?

Lol... I can't believe the MIATA door jokes are still going strong. Can someone find that thread please? I need a good laugh.
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This guy thinks Z's are sexy.

GDI how did I miss that thread errr


Also can you teach me how to do that google thingy you did was funny as hell. For the record i laughed

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