Do you think the 370Z is a future classic?

mhcoss · 06-04-2012, 10:33 PM

I think in 30 years it will be a classic with out a doubt.

6MT · 06-04-2012, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Isamu

ibtl

and of course i voted for the NISMO

Ha! Mustang hater! I'm IBTL!

DarkJak · 06-05-2012, 03:03 AM

I'd like to think that the 370Z has a decent chance at becoming a classic. They stand out due to their rarity and more unique styling. And performance is good and sales are low enough that well-maintained examples could retain good value.

The biggest thing that I think is going against it is that Nissan is lending so much of the Z's styling to its other cars, such as the Altima, Maxima, and even the Juke. The fact that they share a lot of styling characteristics (boomerang lights, more flared bodies) might end up diluting the appeal of the 370's lines.

harry370z · 06-05-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

Japan/Europe got them, maybe Australia?

All Aussie cars came windcreen wipers.

We also got one trim level (sports/touring)

didymus · 06-05-2012, 10:37 AM

Can we define what a "classic" is?

Mt Tam I am · 06-05-2012, 10:54 AM

My choice is missing: maybe in a few years (during my lifetime)

2011 Nismo#91 · 06-05-2012, 11:16 AM

I didn't like any of the choices so I picked the one best for me =)

Anyway there is nothing really revolutionary about this gen of Z. Technical, Performance, or feature wise. So no points for it being the first to do something.
Will it be the last Z in some major respect? Last NA, Last large displacement, last non hybrid, etc? I don't think anyone can say for sure so "maybe" in my lifetime.

Mt Tam I am · 06-05-2012, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 2011 Nismo#91

I didn't like any of the choices so I picked the one best for me =)

Anyway there is nothing really revolutionary about this gen of Z. Technical, Performance, or feature wise. So no points for it being the first to do something.
Will it be the last Z in some major respect? Last NA, Last large displacement, last non hybrid, etc? I don't think anyone can say for sure so "maybe" in my lifetime.

One thing came to mind, Syncro rev matching. This is new and unique to a MT.

TypeOne · 06-05-2012, 12:28 PM

I don't think so.

It is a great car, and I LOVE everything about mine... but it's just not ground breaking enough. It is NOT a car that everyone is talking about.

It isn't going to be though of like the BRZ/FRS or even the GTR.

Sure it has Synchro-rev match, but it's not hugely popular... not to mention that it's the ONLY car it has ever been offered on. Remember when S2000 owners used to rave about their 120hp per liter? Exactly.

UchinanchuZee · 06-05-2012, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by didymus

Can we define what a "classic" is?

I think I did......?

shadoquad · 06-05-2012, 03:33 PM

nope

USAFControl · 02-15-2015, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TypeOne

I don't think so.

It is a great car, and I LOVE everything about mine... but it's just not ground breaking enough. It is NOT a car that everyone is talking about.

It isn't going to be though of like the BRZ/FRS or even the GTR.

Sure it has Synchro-rev match, but it's not hugely popular... not to mention that it's the ONLY car it has ever been offered on. Remember when S2000 owners used to rave about their 120hp per liter? Exactly.

Thread Bump. I wanted to let you all know that our car will much indeed become a classic. Almost every single day I drive around, I have random people come up to me and ask me things about my car. They also leave quite a few good comments in the conversation.

Put it this way, Ford produced more than double the amount of 2013 Mustangs on the street than the production years (2009-2013) 370z.

If you don't believe me, sell your 370z and buy the stang, maro, or brz/frs. We will see who is laughing in another 20 years.

P's_Z · 02-15-2015, 09:45 AM

You make a solid case USAF Control, however, i think that it will take more than 20 years for the 370 to be considered a classic. I just hope to be around and owning my Z by then...

kenchan · 02-15-2015, 10:34 AM

im sure the 370z will be a classic for its great looks like the 240z.

edk370 · 02-15-2015, 03:00 PM

MKIV Supra was rare in numbers

FD3S RX7 was rare in numbers

These two are classics...So I think the Z34 will be one too.

View Poll Results: Do you think the 370Z is a future classic?
100% Yes	82	42.71%
Just the Nismo	29	15.10%
Just the 40th	11	5.73%
No, not a chance	23	11.98%
Maybe, but not in my lifetime	47	24.48%
Voters: 192. You may not vote on this poll

06-05-2012, 10:54 AM	#36 (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	My choice is missing: maybe in a few years (during my lifetime) __________________ "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

02-15-2015, 09:45 AM	#43 (permalink)
P's_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: PR Posts: 1,530 Drives: Zeta Rep Power: 469	You make a solid case USAF Control, however, i think that it will take more than 20 years for the 370 to be considered a classic. I just hope to be around and owning my Z by then... __________________ Zeta

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06-04-2012, 10:33 PM	#31 (permalink)
mhcoss Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Edmonton Posts: 520 Drives: 2012 370Z SPORT M/T Rep Power: 14	I think in 30 years it will be a classic with out a doubt.

06-05-2012, 03:03 AM	#33 (permalink)
DarkJak A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,397 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16804	I'd like to think that the 370Z has a decent chance at becoming a classic. They stand out due to their rarity and more unique styling. And performance is good and sales are low enough that well-maintained examples could retain good value. The biggest thing that I think is going against it is that Nissan is lending so much of the Z's styling to its other cars, such as the Altima, Maxima, and even the Juke. The fact that they share a lot of styling characteristics (boomerang lights, more flared bodies) might end up diluting the appeal of the 370's lines.

06-05-2012, 10:37 AM	#35 (permalink)
didymus Track Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Providence / Boston Posts: 564 Drives: 280 / 370Z Rep Power: 306	Can we define what a "classic" is?

06-05-2012, 11:16 AM	#37 (permalink)
2011 Nismo#91 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 2,402 Drives: slowly Rep Power: 40569	I didn't like any of the choices so I picked the one best for me =) Anyway there is nothing really revolutionary about this gen of Z. Technical, Performance, or feature wise. So no points for it being the first to do something. Will it be the last Z in some major respect? Last NA, Last large displacement, last non hybrid, etc? I don't think anyone can say for sure so "maybe" in my lifetime.

06-05-2012, 12:28 PM	#39 (permalink)
TypeOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 2,682 Drives: BSM 370 Rep Power: 1851	I don't think so. It is a great car, and I LOVE everything about mine... but it's just not ground breaking enough. It is NOT a car that everyone is talking about. It isn't going to be though of like the BRZ/FRS or even the GTR. Sure it has Synchro-rev match, but it's not hugely popular... not to mention that it's the ONLY car it has ever been offered on. Remember when S2000 owners used to rave about their 120hp per liter? Exactly.

06-05-2012, 03:33 PM	#41 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	nope

02-15-2015, 10:34 AM	#44 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	im sure the 370z will be a classic for its great looks like the 240z.

02-15-2015, 03:00 PM	#45 (permalink)
edk370 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 296 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 13	MKIV Supra was rare in numbers FD3S RX7 was rare in numbers These two are classics...So I think the Z34 will be one too.