We're Aging Gracefully, Right?

OldGuy · 08-17-2013, 03:29 PM

Seems to me, our Z's are aging gracefully, at least so far. That is, since the styling change from the 350's through the 370's hasn't been at all radical, to the non-expert eye even older Z's look contemporary and are therefore aging gracefully. For one who uses his Z only on non-winter weekends and will keep it for maybe 15 years, that's important. Am I right here or what am I missing? Also, will the 2015 bring a radical styling change or is a Z always a Z, with just evolutionary and not revolutionary styling changes?

Huck · 08-17-2013, 03:51 PM

it's hard to say. I mean, look at the difference between the Datsun Z's and the Nissan Z32. That was a pretty big change. But since Nissan has been making them, the Z's seem to be "evolving" as you put it. I'm really curious to see what the 2015 design brings to the table

Magic Bus · 08-17-2013, 04:52 PM

Most sport cars are evolutionary versus revolutionary in body style designs over time. I believe this because most auto makers are brand image conscious and view their sports cars as Halo's. Radical changes in design of the same model, will have people wondering what brand of car it is and the possibility of losing repeat customers.

Porsche 911 and Corvettes are great examples of this. So recognizable whether it's a 1970 or 2013.

blackcherry20 · 08-17-2013, 04:54 PM

I think the Nissan Datsuns are the same. Age VERY gracefully. I too plan on having my 370 for a long long time

kenchan · 08-17-2013, 05:13 PM

I wonder if my car will sag when really old...

10MPlayer · 08-17-2013, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

I wonder if my car will sag when really old...

Somebody will invent an overnight creme you rub in every night before bed.

jlo370z · 08-17-2013, 06:32 PM

The 370Z is one of the better looking sports cars on the road, plus there is not 500,000 of them running the roads like mustangs and camaros. The rarity of the Z and the Lines will keep it from aging any time soon.

Thats just my 2 pennies

blackcherry20 · 08-17-2013, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by jlo370z

The 370Z is one of the better looking sports cars on the road, plus there is not 500,000 of them running the roads like mustangs and camaros. The rarity of the Z and the Lines will keep it from aging any time soon.

Thats just my 2 pennies

i feel very lonely sometimes! Rarely see another 370Z.

MadMan · 08-17-2013, 07:23 PM

I think the 350/370's, but especially the 370's have a timeless/classic look.
One that harkens back to the 240's of yesteryear.
My 13yr old has even noticed the family resemblance.

(We play a variation of a game you probably have all played at one time in your life.
Punch-Buggy! Where you call out & hit your opponent every time you see a VW Beetle.
Well we play "Z Car!". Same game but with Datsun/Nissan Z's.
240's, 260's & 280's along with the 350/370's are no problem for her.
But the 1st time I called a 300ZX, she cried foul! I had to circle around again & pull up behind the 300ZX, so she could read the name plate, to get het to believe me.
Don't get me wrong, nice car, just doesn't have Mommy & Daddy's eyes, nose or butt.)

PapoZalsa · 08-17-2013, 08:12 PM

My 2009 is paid off with 11,XXX original miles. So I'm keeping my Z for a long time unless I get a wild hair up my azz with the supposedly 2015 redesign or something real drastic happens in my life.

It would be a really sad day if I ever let my Z go!

kenchan · 08-17-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

My 2009 is paid off with 11,XXX original miles. So I'm keeping my Z for a long time unless I get a wild hair up my azz with the supposedly 2015 redesign or something real drastic happens in my life.

It would be a really sad day if I ever let my Z go!

I'm in no rush to sell my Z either.

2xtreme1 · 08-17-2013, 08:49 PM

Think it will last, but I don't know about the paint....Would definately need a re-paint if planning on keeping it for a long time. I just look at the paint and it swirls ( I do have an MB Z so..yea)
I just love the 370z looks wise. If I am able to, I will keep it forever! However, I do see myself getting a Porsche down the line, when I have my career going.

Also..once the 370z drop in price, and little rice teen age kids start to buy them..I would potentially think about selling mine.

When the next Gen Z comes out, I will also consider selling my Z if the looks are as good, or better than the current Z. That might be hard considering, the 370z now looks f'ing sexy to me.

kenchan · 08-17-2013, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 2xtreme1

Think it will last, but I don't know about the paint....Would definately need a re-paint if planning on keeping it for a long time. I just look at the paint and it swirls ( I do have an MB Z so..yea)
I just love the 370z looks wise. If I am able to, I will keep it forever! However, I do see myself getting a Porsche down the line, when I have my career going.

Also..once the 370z drop in price, and little rice teen age kids start to buy them..I would potentially think about selling mine.

When the next Gen Z comes out, I will also consider selling my Z if the looks are as good, or better than the current Z. That might be hard considering, the 370z now looks f'ing sexy to me.

If you wait a while the teens will move on and get other newer cars.

I noticed this on my G35C. Most G35C are near or over 100k miles now and falling apart to the point they can't afford repairs and getting newer used cars.

In my area G35C's are starting to become scarce.

victort · 08-17-2013, 09:02 PM

i disagree. i think it looks good NOW, but won't when the new model comes out. the same case with the 350z.

2xtreme1 · 08-17-2013, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by victort

i disagree. i think it looks good NOW, but won't when the new model comes out. the same case with the 350z.

UMM naw.
I was never a fan of the 350z..to be honest. The 350z Nismo was okay, but the 350 in general, I am not a big fan of.
The 370z, on the other hand...

08-17-2013, 03:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	We're Aging Gracefully, Right? Seems to me, our Z's are aging gracefully, at least so far. That is, since the styling change from the 350's through the 370's hasn't been at all radical, to the non-expert eye even older Z's look contemporary and are therefore aging gracefully. For one who uses his Z only on non-winter weekends and will keep it for maybe 15 years, that's important. Am I right here or what am I missing? Also, will the 2015 bring a radical styling change or is a Z always a Z, with just evolutionary and not revolutionary styling changes? Streetlife, PapoZalsa, jlo370z and 1 others like this.

08-17-2013, 03:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	it's hard to say. I mean, look at the difference between the Datsun Z's and the Nissan Z32. That was a pretty big change. But since Nissan has been making them, the Z's seem to be "evolving" as you put it. I'm really curious to see what the 2015 design brings to the table __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

08-17-2013, 04:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Magic Bus A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Honolulu Posts: 1,427 Drives: 17 6MT M2 Rep Power: 18754	Most sport cars are evolutionary versus revolutionary in body style designs over time. I believe this because most auto makers are brand image conscious and view their sports cars as Halo's. Radical changes in design of the same model, will have people wondering what brand of car it is and the possibility of losing repeat customers. Porsche 911 and Corvettes are great examples of this. So recognizable whether it's a 1970 or 2013. Dsevast and olddudesrule like this.

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blackcherry20 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 22,749 Drives: ‘17 badazz Z51 Rep Power: 240459	I think the Nissan Datsuns are the same. Age VERY gracefully. I too plan on having my 370 for a long long time Streetlife and kfull like this. __________________ Grand Sport Corvette Arctic White

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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	I wonder if my car will sag when really old... 2xtreme1 and Amj2020 like this.

08-17-2013, 06:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
jlo370z Im a Fireball Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Ill in noise Posts: 3,370 Drives: 11 370z Red 6spd Rep Power: 43426	The 370Z is one of the better looking sports cars on the road, plus there is not 500,000 of them running the roads like mustangs and camaros. The rarity of the Z and the Lines will keep it from aging any time soon. Thats just my 2 pennies Streetlife, VABAM, mayday813 and 3 others like this. __________________ ❝The Jlo370Z Build❞ 523HP \| 455 ftb tq \| 11.5 PSI \| 93 Octane *2017 Porsche 991.2 C4!l*

08-17-2013, 07:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
MadMan Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Madison, Ala. Posts: 91 Drives: 2013 370Z GM AT7 Rep Power: 12	I think the 350/370's, but especially the 370's have a timeless/classic look. One that harkens back to the 240's of yesteryear. My 13yr old has even noticed the family resemblance. (We play a variation of a game you probably have all played at one time in your life. Punch-Buggy! Where you call out & hit your opponent every time you see a VW Beetle. Well we play "Z Car!". Same game but with Datsun/Nissan Z's. 240's, 260's & 280's along with the 350/370's are no problem for her. But the 1st time I called a 300ZX, she cried foul! I had to circle around again & pull up behind the 300ZX, so she could read the name plate, to get het to believe me. Don't get me wrong, nice car, just doesn't have Mommy & Daddy's eyes, nose or butt.)

08-17-2013, 08:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	My 2009 is paid off with 11,XXX original miles. So I'm keeping my Z for a long time unless I get a wild hair up my azz with the supposedly 2015 redesign or something real drastic happens in my life. It would be a really sad day if I ever let my Z go! UNKNOWN_370, Streetlife and jlo370z like this. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

08-17-2013, 08:49 PM	#12 (permalink)
2xtreme1 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Eastvale, California Age: 32 Posts: 494 Drives: 11' 370Z 7 A/T Sport Rep Power: 13	Think it will last, but I don't know about the paint....Would definately need a re-paint if planning on keeping it for a long time. I just look at the paint and it swirls ( I do have an MB Z so..yea) I just love the 370z looks wise. If I am able to, I will keep it forever! However, I do see myself getting a Porsche down the line, when I have my career going. Also..once the 370z drop in price, and little rice teen age kids start to buy them..I would potentially think about selling mine. When the next Gen Z comes out, I will also consider selling my Z if the looks are as good, or better than the current Z. That might be hard considering, the 370z now looks f'ing sexy to me.

08-17-2013, 09:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
victort Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 192 Drives: MB Rep Power: 16	i disagree. i think it looks good NOW, but won't when the new model comes out. the same case with the 350z.