370Z: A Future Classic?

Shadezz

I'm mad that any car after I think 85 will not qualify for classic plates in the future...I think I'll want some of the cars I drove in high school along with my z when I'm 50 or so...just don't understand why can't we have classics plates in our generation..even though it's years away....but yeah the z will be a classic

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ProfessorDave

Weird list, but I like the variety. I don't quite get the Fiesta, but I guess if it is limited in production then it could be a classic someday.

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Alstann

My thinking is that it is almost as good as those hot cars from time past - Escort, Cosworth-engineered vehicles, etc.

Remember, this list isn't about best - it's about something that leaves a mark and is desirable due to some character.

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enkei2k

I don't think so because they've made so many over the years. I know it's not a lot compared to the 350Z or a Corolla, Camry etc. but in relation to let's say a

MKIV Supra (~11k from 93-98. Includes Base and TT variants)
3000GT VR-4 (~15k from 91-99)
FD RX-7 (~14k from 93-95)

I think there's around 40k total 370Z's out there somewhere so far? So we have a long way to go til we reach classic (cult) status.

EDIT - Just saw the article singles out the Nismo...so in that case, then disregard all above ^^^^. Nismo yes, will probably be classic.

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luigi90210

these prices are way off

FD RX-7s will sell for a good 9k at most and the 3000GT VR4 is a good $5000 car

the 3000GT VR4 never became a cult classic like the GSX Eclipse did

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my uncle has the new COPO. it rattles the neighbor's walls when he starts it up at home lol

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damian_mb

In 30 yrs, all gasoline cars will be classics, same with manuals

Rockhound

Um, he was referencing the # of units produced versus the 370Z.

waaaasabi

I think of that list, only the F-type and the Alfa will be future classics.

I don't think it's necessarily just the numbers that makes a classic (though I think limited supply obviously helps). For example, the reason why the Supra and the RX-7 are classics are because of their unique idiosyncrasies coupled with a light/heavy haze of nostalgia. The Supra is renowned for being able to handle a ton of power right out of the box and having a very clean, handsome design. The RX-7 has a timeless design (seriously, it'll look good even 20 years from now), and a Wankel rotary engine. These two cars also arrived during the 90s Japanese sports car golden era. All things considered, the 370Z isn't really that distinctive in the larger picture.

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Firebase99

None except for the Alfa.

luigi90210

oh well nvm than lmao

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enkei2k

It's OK. I agree with the GSX. Man....I wanted that to be my first car so bad, but couldn't justify the price tag. People were still asking $10-14k for one back in 2008 when I was car shopping back then. Maybe I'll get lucky and find one for cheap now.

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Luciano13

once Nissan stops making the VQ6 or the Z altogether, which rumours have it they are bringing the Datsun back and cutting the Z line. Then 100% classic over night. If not....A classic to the owners

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theDreamer

The Datsun name is going to be an entry level (think 3rd world countries) and try to enter into new markets. The Z is an unknown with the next model but has been stated that the essence of the Z will live on for many years after the z34.

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Bking

I think the 350Z is more likely to be a future classic than the 370Z Nismo.

Don't get me wrong, I love my Z but the 350 has so much more impact (IMO) on the sports car community since its launch 12+ years ago. It was radically different than the Z32 in terms of styling and performance.