how many people think the Z34 is the last Z for a long while?

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-11-2011, 12:30 AM

Just curious to see who is optimistic and pessimistic about the Z's future? Sales are dropping month by month, I just hope sales pick up some. I want to see another generation but am honestly pessimistic about seeing a Z35 in the united states.

Kcuba370z · 04-11-2011, 12:37 AM

it'd be nice to see a Z35,but ehhhhh im more along the lines of our cars having alittle more rarity,and there be less Z's driving around so its a bigger deal when u see one

Red__Zed · 04-11-2011, 12:39 AM

There's a good chance we won't see another for a while, I think.

Kcuba370z · 04-11-2011, 12:42 AM

^ i think it should stay like that,there's only been 6 generations so why ruin the Z bloodline just for sales and such

Lemers · 04-11-2011, 12:43 AM

I think you will see another. It will have more HP, how Nissan gets it will be the story. If it's a bigger engine the naming scheme should stay the same like 380z. If its a smaller engine then they may drop the numbers and call it the "Z". Nissan has already started weening us toward that by advertising the Z coupe and Z convertible.

jaedub · 04-11-2011, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

There's a good chance we won't see another for a while, I think.

cheshirecat · 04-11-2011, 09:04 AM

It's not. The next-gen Z is already in the design phase, according to the designer of the z34 @ zdays last year.

Nissan is doing VERY well this year financially. The Z (as well as the GTR) is not a car that's designed to bring in tons of profit. That's what the Altima is for. These sports cars function as icons of Nissan's brand on the road. They are marketing tools that keep people talking about the brand.

It would be stupid of them to cut the production of either car at this time.

shadoquad · 04-11-2011, 09:44 AM

I sorta agree with cheshirecat. Z's and GTR's are halo cars, like a Corvette or Viper.

I don't know if there will be a next gen Z, but that hybrid concept floating around had some pretty obvious Z design cues.

GZ3 · 04-11-2011, 09:48 AM

that would be nice if they stopped for a while maybe a gen's worth. Keep the 370Z rare...then they would have plenty of time to really do some homework and bring back a badass 400Z.....maybe take a note from the 5.0 development crew

b1adesofcha0s · 04-11-2011, 10:18 AM

If they stop making the 370Z, then it's not really good for us current 370Z owners. It's going to hurt aftermarket product availability. By this I mean that fewer companies will be developing/putting out fewer new aftermarket products for our car, which is definitely not good. I think the Z will stay alive though, but Nissan does need to make some big changes soon.

TheGreatOne · 04-11-2011, 10:19 AM

I think they may take a break and come back.

I really think they did an amazing job on the 370, the fact that the Z has come full circle and taken lots of styling queues form the 240Z...

I wouldn't mind having a rare car...

elmz · 04-11-2011, 10:39 AM

I think there will definitely be another Z, but its too early for a redesign. In the past the Z's were refreshed after 5/6+ years of release. I think a revised engine is more likely, as seen in the 350. A lot of cars like the Z4. Cayman, and 5.0 Mustang went the direct injection route. Which are all cars that the Z is often compared to. I think this is the most obvious route Nissan will take if they want to stay competitive.

kenchan · 04-11-2011, 10:43 AM

i think there will be another Z but will be a hybrid and AWD, potentially no more MT option.

this is one of the reasons why i bought my 370Z thinking this might be the last combustible engine-only with MT.

batman_4 · 04-11-2011, 01:33 PM

new Z will probably come out.....however i think it might be later than expected depending on how Japan gets back on their feet after the horrible quake.

Mt Tam I am · 04-11-2011, 03:11 PM

2014 at the earliest.

04-11-2011, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	how many people think the Z34 is the last Z for a long while? Just curious to see who is optimistic and pessimistic about the Z's future? Sales are dropping month by month, I just hope sales pick up some. I want to see another generation but am honestly pessimistic about seeing a Z35 in the united states.

04-11-2011, 12:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	I think you will see another. It will have more HP, how Nissan gets it will be the story. If it's a bigger engine the naming scheme should stay the same like 380z. If its a smaller engine then they may drop the numbers and call it the "Z". Nissan has already started weening us toward that by advertising the Z coupe and Z convertible. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

04-11-2011, 09:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	that would be nice if they stopped for a while maybe a gen's worth. Keep the 370Z rare...then they would have plenty of time to really do some homework and bring back a badass 400Z.....maybe take a note from the 5.0 development crew __________________ 09 GT-R 12' 370Z 7AT HANDED DOWN 12'+13' 5.0 SOLD

04-11-2011, 10:18 AM	#10 (permalink)
b1adesofcha0s A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: MD Posts: 40,963 Drives: HypeTrain Choo Choo! Rep Power: 141	If they stop making the 370Z, then it's not really good for us current 370Z owners. It's going to hurt aftermarket product availability. By this I mean that fewer companies will be developing/putting out fewer new aftermarket products for our car, which is definitely not good. I think the Z will stay alive though, but Nissan does need to make some big changes soon. __________________ Project: b1adeZmobile (2009 370Z) \| Uprev Tune by AAM Competition \| Berk Exhaust Project: b1adeZmobile 2.0 (2014 C7 Z51) \| Corsa Xtreme Exhaust

04-11-2011, 10:19 AM	#11 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I think they may take a break and come back. I really think they did an amazing job on the 370, the fact that the Z has come full circle and taken lots of styling queues form the 240Z... I wouldn't mind having a rare car... __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

04-11-2011, 12:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
Kcuba370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York Posts: 340 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	it'd be nice to see a Z35,but ehhhhh im more along the lines of our cars having alittle more rarity,and there be less Z's driving around so its a bigger deal when u see one

04-11-2011, 12:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	There's a good chance we won't see another for a while, I think.

04-11-2011, 12:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
Kcuba370z Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: New York Posts: 340 Drives: Z34 Rep Power: 15	^ i think it should stay like that,there's only been 6 generations so why ruin the Z bloodline just for sales and such

04-11-2011, 09:04 AM	#7 (permalink)
cheshirecat A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,428 Drives: N54 135i Rep Power: 292	It's not. The next-gen Z is already in the design phase, according to the designer of the z34 @ zdays last year. Nissan is doing VERY well this year financially. The Z (as well as the GTR) is not a car that's designed to bring in tons of profit. That's what the Altima is for. These sports cars function as icons of Nissan's brand on the road. They are marketing tools that keep people talking about the brand. It would be stupid of them to cut the production of either car at this time.

04-11-2011, 09:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	I sorta agree with cheshirecat. Z's and GTR's are halo cars, like a Corvette or Viper. I don't know if there will be a next gen Z, but that hybrid concept floating around had some pretty obvious Z design cues.

04-11-2011, 10:39 AM	#12 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 17	I think there will definitely be another Z, but its too early for a redesign. In the past the Z's were refreshed after 5/6+ years of release. I think a revised engine is more likely, as seen in the 350. A lot of cars like the Z4. Cayman, and 5.0 Mustang went the direct injection route. Which are all cars that the Z is often compared to. I think this is the most obvious route Nissan will take if they want to stay competitive.

04-11-2011, 10:43 AM	#13 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i think there will be another Z but will be a hybrid and AWD, potentially no more MT option. this is one of the reasons why i bought my 370Z thinking this might be the last combustible engine-only with MT.

04-11-2011, 01:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
batman_4 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: McAllen Tx. Posts: 1,038 Drives: '09 PW 370Z Rep Power: 368	new Z will probably come out.....however i think it might be later than expected depending on how Japan gets back on their feet after the horrible quake. __________________ '09 6spd. Touring: Eibach / SPC / Motordyne / Berk / Z1 / Oneighty / Mines / SSR / Stillen / CFE

04-11-2011, 03:11 PM	#15 (permalink)
Mt Tam I am A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: California Posts: 10,709 Drives: 370Z T/S/N 6MT & XKE Rep Power: 3843	2014 at the earliest. __________________ "Does the carpet match the drapes? NO!!! I don't date bald women." Nissan Motorsports 34R Oil Cooler. Stillen CBE. Hotchkis Sport Sway Bars. KW Variant 3 Coilover System. Stillen Gen3 CAI. Michelin Pilot Super Sport. Stillen Brake Ducts. Carbotech™ XP10/XP8 Pads. Z1 Front Rotors. Z1 Stainless Brake Lines. Two degrees of camber

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