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?

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.)

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!

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

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. :D

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

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...:yum: :yum: :yum: :yum: