I think Nissan needs to advertise the Z more. I can't believe that in its 3rd model year people are either asking me what kind of car is it or
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04-03-2011, 11:17 PM | #1 (permalink) |
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I think Nissan needs to advertise the Z more. I can't believe that in its 3rd model year people are either asking me what kind of car is it or they think its a 350z. When I say its a 370, I get either "oh, I didn't know they made another version" or they ask what's a 370? People that know what it is will say things like "luv your car" or "be careful with my car". I'm surprised how clueless people are to the 370z.
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04-03-2011, 11:23 PM | #2 (permalink) |
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whats selling now are old CRX's Geo metros , civics all for big dollars. It's crazy what 4 dollar gas can do.. I saw someone sell a 91 CRX on ebay the other day for over 6k. bone stock with like 200k miles.. but advertised 50+mpg.
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this is exactly the truth. i personally will be buying a moped to go to/from work if gas goes over $5/gallon |
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I think it has to do with the dealers not really moving on price that well either or no incentives being offered, 2010 models are sitting at dealers here collecting dust and the dealer is trying to sell them as if they are 2011's, other contributing factors are that 2 seater's for some are not ideal and the economy plays a part as well I would think...
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I have a short commute, but even if I lived further, if a few hundred a year makes a difference, I don't think a 370Z is what you should be buying just due to maintenance.
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i have to agree with both sides of everyones statements, it is true that the Z isnt advertised very well on TV. I have yet to see a nissan commercial specifically advertising the Z, but thats also because just like every other car manufacturer out there everyone is going for the whole fuel efficiency angle. Kind of dissapoints me though cause taking everything into consideration the Z is actually a pretty fuel efficient sports car.
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Yeah I was noticing yesterday morning you can buy an 08 escalade for 300 a month. :uAll I know is gas prices is going to hurt the enthusiast market badly. I can see it already. Hybrid Z, camaro, mustang, challenger and gencoupes by 2013
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Nissan didn't need to advertise the 350 to sell them, they sold themselves. It's just a bad time for a car like the Z. Competition is also really stiff right now.
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This reminds me of a funny story. I was at a Braum's drive through. I ordered a shake and then pulled up to the window. The girl at the window asked me what kind of car is this? a 390? I misheard her at first, I thought 390 was the price of my shake LOL. People are really clueless these days.
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Meh. The Z is the best selling sports car line in history. Period. That said, times they are a changin! In case nobody's noticed (or just doesn't want to), the economy is on borrowed time in this country and is about to fall out the bottom all together. When you've got cars getting 50 miles to the gallon and the country has already been mostly de-industrialized yet inflation continues to soar, I guess it's just kinda hard to sell candy to the candyman no matter how many commercials you put on the boob tube.
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Outside of gas and fees/taxes, not sure where the crazy inflation you are talking about. Please don't take economics lessons from some bias nut job, use some common sense.
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True, I've gotten the 350 comment a few times or more the "OMG its a 370" or "Whatever it is, its sick"
On one hand, I'm content personally to not see a lot see a boatload of the same car I drive on the streets lol. The sensical and "fuel efficient" cars are getting more buzz...but there will always be a market for lovers of the Z. I am surprised there isn't more advertising than just the commercial of the dude having to sell his 370 to get a Altima due to a Baby though
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