why the 370z doesnt sell:::

kenchan · 04-05-2011, 07:32 PM

im sure he is one of the hundreds of team members that did well to design this car.

Inspector71 · 04-06-2011, 11:21 AM

Thanks for the observation on "environmental" cars. I used to work for the People's Republic of Palo Alto in California, home to some of the most radical environmentalists in the country. They are a smug, angry and sanctimonious bunch to say the least. I was driving a 66 Sport Fury 440 and they yelled profane comments at me saying I was destroying the earth, threw rocks and even a bottle at me (I gave chase...while still in the car), and tried to force all city employees to leave their cars home on "Car Out" days. What is funny is, some of these people drive an electric car to "protect the environment" and when I asked them the source of the electricity, they said an outlet! They couldn't comprehend that most electricity is generated by burning coal. The more electricity used, the more coal that is burned...I believe I offended them because I punctured their smugness...rock on

370Zsteve · 04-06-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

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.

I'm

that I almost never see another 370Z.

370Zsteve · 04-06-2011, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Manufacturers spend money on advertising when it's worth it to do so. Would NISSAN see any real gain if they ran a bunch of ads dedicated to the 370? Unlikely.

With regard to televison, GM doesn't advertise the Corvette much at all. Ford really never advertises the Mustang... the one exception being the commercial for the V6 (touting it's fuel economy because that's what sells these days).

The 370 is one of those cars you either want or you don't want. You usually know before you even drive it that you're going to buy it. For a product like that you're better off buying a few print ads in some magazines that your target demographic would read. The first 370Z advert I saw was a print spread in a January '09 issue of GQ.

So true, Steve!

The only time I see 370Z's in advertisements is like the commercial where the guy stretches his Z into a Maxima after he learns a baby is on the way. And other times, the Z has been featured in generic Nissan ads, not unlike GM with the Corvette. They are marquee cars, meant to show off engineering, not make gobs of money. Only Porsche can do that since the badge alone costs $30 Grand.

A.J@CarbonSignal · 04-06-2011, 11:53 AM

Surely the economy plays a big roll when selling a car specially if its a sports car which requires someone who appreciate such a beauty. I had to wait 6 months to sell my ex e46 M3...!

Red__Zed · 04-06-2011, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by A.J@CarbonSignal

Surely the economy plays a big roll when selling a car specially if its a sports car which requires someone who appreciate such a beauty. I had to wait 6 months to sell my ex e46 M3...!

No doubt. Modded cars take a nice hit as well. I sold my S for well under 20k, and it took months at that price.

haggomyeggo · 04-06-2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

No doubt. Modded cars take a nice hit as well. I sold my S for well under 20k, and it took months at that price.

at your modification level on your S2k your buyer pool is probably pretty small.

probably the reason Lou still has his 370TT

Red__Zed · 04-06-2011, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by haggomyeggo

at your modification level on your S2k your buyer pool is probably pretty small.

probably the reason Lou still has his 370TT

True, but who doesn't want want an 800 hp s2000 that's more reliable than most new cars?

Da.Menace · 04-06-2011, 08:10 PM

Because Z4 is only a few grand more? And chicks digs BMW more than Nissan

As Jeremy Clarkson says: "If you drive the Nissan, you won't be invited to a wife swapping party."

shadoquad · 04-06-2011, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Da.Menace

Because Z4 is only a few grand more? And chicks digs BMW more than Nissan

As Jeremy Clarkson says: "If you drive the Nissan, you won't be invited to a wife swapping party."

Z: 31,200 - 47,730

Z4: 47,000 - 62,000

Just comparing base MSRP, I think 15k is more than a few grand.

Red__Zed · 04-06-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Z: 31,200 - 47,730

Z4: 47,000 - 62,000

Just comparing base MSRP, I think 15k is more than a few grand.

but wife-swapping parties. You can't put a price on that.

Da.Menace · 04-06-2011, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

but wife-swapping parties. You can't put a price on that.

Hell yeah!

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Z: 31,200 - 47,730

Z4: 47,000 - 62,000

Just comparing base MSRP, I think 15k is more than a few grand.

I stand corrected

b1adesofcha0s · 04-06-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

but wife-swapping parties. You can't put a price on that.

LunaZ · 04-06-2011, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ZOLE

I agree with the other posts on how this car really doesn't need alot of advertising, it sells itself. The type of people who buy this car know about it from sources other than TV adverts and such. How often do you see commercials for Mustangs, Camaros, Challengers, Genesis Coupe, etc.? It's more of a niche market for sports cars especially in these economic times.

Actually, there's quite a bit of air time for the new Mustang V6.
Thinking about these economic times, the commercial focuses on the car's ability to make 300+HP while getting good gas mileage.

OldGuy · 04-06-2011, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Montez

Lol, after I posted earlier I went to lunch and stopped for gas. I had a guy ask me how I like my "350" and he is thinking about getting one, he was in a 98-02 Z28..........

Just got a tank of gas at the local Citgo station. I went in and modestly told the kid, "Fillin' up the red sports car out there." He glanced up and said, "Oh, the red 350?" I chuckled and said, "No, red 370." He looked up and said, "No ****!," and ran over to the window for a better look and said "Beautiful car, man. That's the first 370 I've ever seen."
I guess we all have have to do our share to educate the public.

04-06-2011, 11:21 AM	#92 (permalink)
Inspector71 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Missouri Posts: 337 Drives: 2015 Pearl White Z Rep Power: 16	For Husky Downs Thanks for the observation on "environmental" cars. I used to work for the People's Republic of Palo Alto in California, home to some of the most radical environmentalists in the country. They are a smug, angry and sanctimonious bunch to say the least. I was driving a 66 Sport Fury 440 and they yelled profane comments at me saying I was destroying the earth, threw rocks and even a bottle at me (I gave chase...while still in the car), and tried to force all city employees to leave their cars home on "Car Out" days. What is funny is, some of these people drive an electric car to "protect the environment" and when I asked them the source of the electricity, they said an outlet! They couldn't comprehend that most electricity is generated by burning coal. The more electricity used, the more coal that is burned...I believe I offended them because I punctured their smugness...rock on

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A.J@CarbonSignal Track Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dubai Posts: 581 Drives: '05 TT350z, '07 Z06 Rep Power: 16	Surely the economy plays a big roll when selling a car specially if its a sports car which requires someone who appreciate such a beauty. I had to wait 6 months to sell my ex e46 M3...! __________________ CarbonSignal Automotive *Facebook*

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Da.Menace Track Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Canada Posts: 698 Drives: people crazy Rep Power: 16	Because Z4 is only a few grand more? And chicks digs BMW more than Nissan As Jeremy Clarkson says: "If you drive the Nissan, you won't be invited to a wife swapping party." __________________ Brembo :: H&R :: KW :: SPC :: Stillen

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	im sure he is one of the hundreds of team members that did well to design this car.