September 370Z sales down to 802 units ...

cave vulture · 10-01-2009, 09:28 PM

Nissan 370 Z sales recorded the 6th month in a row of declining sales from a high of 1632 sold in Mar. 09 to 802 sales in Sep. 09..........

theDreamer · 10-01-2009, 09:31 PM

Considering this is the remaining 2009 cars left people are being picky and getting exactly what they want. Also, they only made 10k and as of August they sold about 9100 so there are not that many left in the US.

edeeZee · 10-01-2009, 09:33 PM

Good: I don't want the 370Z to be ubiquitous like the 350Z, 300ZX or any "best selling" car for that matter. Too much circulation brings down the price. That's why 350's look so bland, because they're so common.

The only reason people can buy these "at invoice" is because the economy sucks, Minicoopers were selling at sticker for years since their inception (2002) until this bad economy...Oh, could that be the reason the 370 doesn't sell well?

theDreamer · 10-01-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edeeZee

Good: I don't want the 370Z to be ubiquitous like the 350Z, 300ZX or any "best selling" car for that matter. Too much circulation brings down the price.

The only reason people can buy these "at invoice" is because the economy sucks, Minicoopers were selling at sticker for years since their inception (2002) until this bad economy...Oh, could that be the reason the 370 doesn't sell well?

The economy is one thing, but with the must be green or fuel efficient a 2 seat sports car is not exactly at the top of many peoples list.

spearfish25 · 10-01-2009, 09:36 PM

My Z doesn't burn any gas at all when it's in the garage.

edeeZee · 10-01-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theDreamer

The economy is one thing, but with the must be green or fuel efficient a 2 seat sports car is not exactly at the top of many peoples list.

And that too.

edeeZee · 10-01-2009, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spearfish25

my z doesn't burn any gas at all when it's in the garage.

lol

cave vulture · 10-01-2009, 09:47 PM

Generally the first year of a new model is the best sales year, however if the economy recovers, the trend could be to higher sales down the line. If 370Z sales do not live up to Nissan's reduced expectations, then I stand by my previous prediction that 2012 will be the last year of 370Z production.

Nick911sc · 10-01-2009, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cave vulture

Generally the first year of a new model is the best sales year, however if the economy recovers, the trend could be to higher sales down the line. If 370Z sales do not live up to Nissan's reduced expectations, then I stand by my previous prediction that 2012 will be the last year of 370Z production.

Good, then I'll have the first year of the last model.

Anyway, the 2010's will be hitting the road soon so in a crappy economy why, if you are having money problems, buy a car that's a year old and automatically will depreciate faster than waiting a few months for the 2010?

The numbers do not scare me. It's just because we're at the end of the production year.

js112 · 10-02-2009, 04:52 AM

(NNA) reported September 2009 sales of 55,393 units versus 59,565 units last year, a decrease of 7 percent. Nissan Division sales declined 5.8 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles were 15 percent lower than a year ago.

Chan Chee Hoe · 10-02-2009, 10:43 AM

American market really very BIG,in my small island until now[6 months] less than 15 units is sold.!

gatorfast · 10-02-2009, 11:16 AM

Pretty surprised about the 370z sales. I have only seen like 5 on the road during the year and south florida is a hot spot for cars.

Blown32 · 10-02-2009, 12:46 PM

Well the economy is terrible and alot of people have lost there jobs.The banks are very critical of credit reports of buyers.Also many people are afraid of first year new models so alot of negativity going on in the market today.
Just glad I bought one when I did because I got exactly what I wanted and very happy with the car.

Moto · 10-02-2009, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gatorfast

Pretty surprised about the 370z sales. I have only seen like 5 on the road during the year and south florida is a hot spot for cars.

Yeah, I've only seen a few around town in my neck of the woods (Boca Raton). I was actually quite surprised that all the 370s I've seen have been driven by older women.

kenchan · 10-02-2009, 02:06 PM

as long as i dont see literally 10-20 Z's a day like i do civics, im happy. lower the quantity, the better it is... well, for me.

10-01-2009, 09:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 16	September 370Z sales down to 802 units ... Nissan 370 Z sales recorded the 6th month in a row of declining sales from a high of 1632 sold in Mar. 09 to 802 sales in Sep. 09..........

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theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4210	Considering this is the remaining 2009 cars left people are being picky and getting exactly what they want. Also, they only made 10k and as of August they sold about 9100 so there are not that many left in the US. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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js112 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CA Posts: 24 Drives: Nissan 350Z Rep Power: 16	(NNA) reported September 2009 sales of 55,393 units versus 59,565 units last year, a decrease of 7 percent. Nissan Division sales declined 5.8 percent, while sales of Infiniti vehicles were 15 percent lower than a year ago. Last edited by js112; 10-02-2009 at 05:16 AM.

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cave vulture Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 427 Drives: 370z tour,sport,auto Rep Power: 16	Generally the first year of a new model is the best sales year, however if the economy recovers, the trend could be to higher sales down the line. If 370Z sales do not live up to Nissan's reduced expectations, then I stand by my previous prediction that 2012 will be the last year of 370Z production.

10-02-2009, 10:43 AM	#11 (permalink)
Chan Chee Hoe Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Singapore Posts: 861 Drives: 370z,Yellow,7sp A Rep Power: 17	American market really very BIG,in my small island until now[6 months] less than 15 units is sold.!

10-02-2009, 11:16 AM	#12 (permalink)
gatorfast Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SoFla Posts: 120 Drives: Z4 M Coupe Rep Power: 289	Pretty surprised about the 370z sales. I have only seen like 5 on the road during the year and south florida is a hot spot for cars.

10-02-2009, 12:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
Blown32 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N.J. Posts: 289 Drives: 09 370Z Blk sport 6T Rep Power: 16	Well the economy is terrible and alot of people have lost there jobs.The banks are very critical of credit reports of buyers.Also many people are afraid of first year new models so alot of negativity going on in the market today. Just glad I bought one when I did because I got exactly what I wanted and very happy with the car.

10-02-2009, 02:06 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	as long as i dont see literally 10-20 Z's a day like i do civics, im happy. lower the quantity, the better it is... well, for me.