2015 Nissan Z may be lighter, leaner

owi1kenobi · 07-12-2012, 08:40 AM

Leave the freakin 370z alone it's perfect for me the way it is the price is just right for this car and i don't want it to get any cheaper so those high school boyracer will have a bit of a hard time messing with the cars look at least for the first 4 years of its release.

Why not just create a whole new category of light inexpensive car with 4 cylinder and turbo to back it up or just bring back the fuuuukkkiiiin 240sx. I dont want the z to be on the brz category!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cossie1600 · 07-12-2012, 08:49 AM

the z isn't that much better...

Twista · 07-12-2012, 10:45 AM

I would personally hate to see a 4 cyl Z and honestly wouldnt trying to aim the Z at a lower class of people price wise make the G have to do the same since there basically the same car??? What would the G do cut the V6 as well????

Streetlife · 07-12-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by owi1kenobi

Leave the freakin 370z alone it's perfect for me the way it is the price is just right for this car and i don't want it to get any cheaper so those high school boyracer will have a bit of a hard time messing with the cars look at least for the first 4 years of its release.

Why not just create a whole new category of light inexpensive car with 4 cylinder and turbo to back it up or just bring back the fuuuukkkiiiin 240sx. I dont want the z to be on the brz category!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

kenchan · 07-12-2012, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

the z isn't that much better...

with a 200lbs hitch on the butt...

cossie1600 · 07-12-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

with a 200lbs hitch on the butt...

20lbs only

bigsix · 07-12-2012, 06:38 PM

Sure, a lighter- more fuel-efficient Z would be good for our times. A turbo 4-cylinder making more horsepower than the 370's 3.7 liter sounds good.

I think they should keep the character of the Z the same though: kind of a brute with precise handling and sports-car styling. This is where Nissan differentiates the Z compared to a Hyundai Genesis or Scion FR-S. in its character.

onzedge · 07-12-2012, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

Sure, a lighter- more fuel-efficient Z would be good for our times. A turbo 4-cylinder making more horsepower than the 370's 3.7 liter sounds good.

I think they should keep the character of the Z the same though: kind of a brute with precise handling and sports-car styling. This is where Nissan differentiates the Z compared to a Hyundai Genesis or Scion FR-S. in its character.

Magic Bus · 07-12-2012, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

Sure, a lighter- more fuel-efficient Z would be good for our times. A turbo 4-cylinder making more horsepower than the 370's 3.7 liter sounds good.

I think they should keep the character of the Z the same though: kind of a brute with precise handling and sports-car styling. This is where Nissan differentiates the Z compared to a Hyundai Genesis or Scion FR-S. in its character.

Agree on the first paragraph.

Regarding your 2nd paragraph, that's exactly why I'm purchasing a current Z. If in the future, Nissan comes up with a much better Z, then it's time trade up and get it. If not, then I know that I'll be more than happy with the current Z.

stan618 · 07-12-2012, 08:14 PM

love how few 370s there are out there, and i hope they do go with a cheaper more accessible car so i wont feel the need to upgrade when it comes out. I would own the Z at its pinnacle

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-13-2012, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by owi1kenobi

Leave the freakin 370z alone it's perfect for me the way it is the price is just right for this car and i don't want it to get any cheaper so those high school boyracer will have a bit of a hard time messing with the cars look at least for the first 4 years of its release.

Why not just create a whole new category of light inexpensive car with 4 cylinder and turbo to back it up or just bring back the fuuuukkkiiiin 240sx. I dont want the z to be on the brz category!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No matter what the price point, kids won't buy Z's and vettes all too often for one major reason. Kids want to haul there friends around in there cars all weekend. Seating for more than two is as important as power. So most teeny boppers go for mustangs, camaros, challengers, bimmers etc. Anything that has room to carry people and junk and kegs in the trunk, while pumping out horsepower. Handling is secondary to teens.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-13-2012, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

1) "the guy at the dealership" most likely knows very little about the mechanical bits of a powertrain other than their specs used to sell the car. 2) that's not how a turbo works. the turbo has virtually nothing to do with the battery other than it's connection to the engine that supplies power to the battery. 3) i know the juke has a boost gauge you can see on the infotainment screen if so equipped but it sounds as tho you are referring to a trans temp gauge used to protect the CVT. that would be much, much, much more realistic

Or maybe the salesguy thinks the little gadgety torque meter is a battery meter. Salesguys are dumber than dirt.

HKYStormFront · 07-13-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

Or maybe the salesguy thinks the little gadgety torque meter is a battery meter. Salesguys are dumber than dirt.

for the most part yes. typically they are not "car guys". you can find those in the back turning wrenches and occasionally, the guys at the parts desk

shadoquad · 07-13-2012, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

for the most part yes. typically they are not "car guys". you can find those in the back turning wrenches and occasionally, the guys at the parts desk

lol went on a test drive the other day and the salesman said, "I have very little knowledge about this car."

I was impressed by his honesty, but that doesn't help me judge a car correctly, if he can't answer important questions.

Lug · 07-13-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

lol went on a test drive the other day and the salesman said, "I have very little knowledge about this car."

I was impressed by his honesty, but that doesn't help me judge a car correctly, if he can't answer important questions.

Salesmen need to ba able to answer serious questions about price, availability, financing, etc. The buyer should know all the technically important answers before he or she even goes to look at a car. Asking a saleman about technical aspects of a car is akin to asking the the accountant of HR person at your office to help with your latest computer problem.

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07-12-2012, 08:40 AM	#76 (permalink)
owi1kenobi Base Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: usa Posts: 100 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 13	Leave the freakin 370z alone it's perfect for me the way it is the price is just right for this car and i don't want it to get any cheaper so those high school boyracer will have a bit of a hard time messing with the cars look at least for the first 4 years of its release. Why not just create a whole new category of light inexpensive car with 4 cylinder and turbo to back it up or just bring back the fuuuukkkiiiin 240sx. I dont want the z to be on the brz category!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07-12-2012, 08:49 AM	#77 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	the z isn't that much better...

07-12-2012, 10:45 AM	#78 (permalink)
Twista Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 12 Drives: 07 350z Rep Power: 16	I would personally hate to see a 4 cyl Z and honestly wouldnt trying to aim the Z at a lower class of people price wise make the G have to do the same since there basically the same car??? What would the G do cut the V6 as well????

07-12-2012, 06:38 PM	#82 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 19	Sure, a lighter- more fuel-efficient Z would be good for our times. A turbo 4-cylinder making more horsepower than the 370's 3.7 liter sounds good. I think they should keep the character of the Z the same though: kind of a brute with precise handling and sports-car styling. This is where Nissan differentiates the Z compared to a Hyundai Genesis or Scion FR-S. in its character.