How many Z's were sold in 2014?
 

Camaro had sold 86,297, & mustang at 82,635. Just trying to put a number at why we're so rare. Thank you.


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US numbers.

Month Nissan 370Z

January 440
February 501
March 793
April 791
May 927
June 662
July 636
August 691
September 497
October 464
November 351
December 446

Canadian numbers.

Nissan 370Z
Canadian Sales 2014
January 12
February 13
March 37
April 66
May 54
June 56
July 40
August 34
September 31
October 28
November 19
December 21

US Total .......... Canada Total

7199 ............... 411

I would guess 2 seats vs. 4 seats (although "4 seats" in the Mustang is a stretch), US built vs. Japan built, and 332 HP vs 400+ HP available had something to do with it.

Wow were like 9% of what camaros are. Lol no wonder were so rare. That's why I love the Z!!!!


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:iagree:

Also have to remember that the Camaro/Mustang/Challenger all have multiple engine options with a 2+2 design. So people feel easier thinking they have more room for others, plus if they don't want to spend big money on the 'fastest' version they can get a basic model for fairly cheap (which is about about 70% of the American cars are).

With numbers like that it is hard to believe they still even bother running the assembly line. I'd shut it down and sell off the last of em and walk away. Time to bring in the IDX Nismo! Probably even more of a niche car than the Z. Boo.

Definitely small numbers when compared to the Mustang and Camaro. But I guess since the R&D has most likely been recouped, it probably doesn't really hurt Nissan to produce these numbers. Combine that with the Z being assembled on the same production line as the Infiniti G/Q series (using similar engine etc) as well as the GTR, I'm sure it churns out a profit.

By comparison, the Cayman only sold 3,417 in the US last year

I'm loving the rarity...

Excellent points all around!

U.S. GTR sales for 2014 was around 1,400

With numbers this low are we sure there is going to be a Z35?

It would be a hard sell to the stockholders. Even if Ghosn can work some magic (like bringing back the Z33).

The plus is the Z platform is shared with other models in both Nissan & Infiniti so that helps.
I think the big question is how are they planning to do the next gen model. The iDX was unique but Nissan said as a single platform it will not work but could it be combined with the Z platform maybe to help? Also the G (or q whatever) seems to be going its own direction and might not share as much with the Z other than engine possibly.

It's one or the other from what I heard. z or idx.


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The Z will survive or at least the name.
If anything we will see a Z with two engines possibly for the first time to help offset the 'performance' model of the v6. Similar to what we see in the Mustang/Camaro where the v6 keeps the v8 on the road.

That's a fair question.

Chevrolet Corvette Sales Figures - GOOD CAR BAD CAR

A 2 seat sports car is definitely in a niche market, and with the Corvette being number one by far in this market, selling almost 37,000 last year. I am guessing the Nissan execs would have to think, in order to make a profit and go forward with the Z. They would need to have a car competitive enough to the Corvette, to actually steal sales from them. If not, the Z may be idled till they do.

Being an optimist, I have a feeling Nissan has something special in the works and are excellent about keeping it silent. Let's hope I'm right as this new Z could make an impact in this segment, just like the GTR did upon it's arrival. I'm happy that the C7 is a great car and hope it spurs other manufacturers to be competitive with it as well.

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Yes we are rare. That's why people often think the Z's are SUPER cars :D

Of course I like it a lot.

But if they included snow chains............

I had a 1997 240sx that was my first new car and they only sold 3,655 of them. They only sold the slant or shark eye 240sx in 97' & 98' with a total production of just over 5k. Nice to have a rare car that you like to drive and can afford.

Exotic car brands manage their sales numbers in regions to maintain exclusivity. I like the fact that I don't see my twin everywhere but I really bought the Z for how it drives.


EDIT: And I drove a Mazdaspeed6 for 7 years and that was kind of an oddball too so I guess that's a thing with me.

Didn't want to start a new thread...

Just looked at the latest US Z sales figures ytd for the Z on Good Car Bad Car. So... 370Z sales are averaging 310 / mo (~3700 annualized). That's down from 4600+ in 2017, ~5900 in 16, and ~7400 in 15. Nissan is currently selling 1/2 the # vs just a few years ago.

Will Nissan just let this model die on the vine in a couple years?

I think so, I believe they are sinking all of their time and r&d into SUV's and alternative energy cars. On the sports car side it's all going towards the GTR which is a shame being the normal working man cannot afford one. Love your Z like it's the only one left.

The less 370z on the road, the more valuable and collectable? Along with all the wrecks, the non-modded 370z's will be on future mecum shows. Haha:stirthepot:

Well, here's to exclusivity!!! :tiphat:

I'd love to have one of the last 240s like that. Those were great looking little coupes. That motor was a slug in my Frontier, but it would have been fun in a little 2+2.