MY 2015 370Z changes and trim levels

koeppelnissan

Here are the chnages for the 2015 370Z.

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NoHyperbole

Thanks for sharing this information. A few questions have arisen. I don't want to make assumptions about equipment on certain models, so here goes:

1. Is there no longer a model that is a Touring/Sport combination? Apparently, the Touring model includes the Tech package as standard, but not the Sport package.

2. In the description for the Sport Tech model, the Bose audio system is included, but what about the 2 extra speakers and 2 subwoofers, which are both individually listed and included in the Touring model description?

3. In the description for the Sport Tech model, the auto-dimming rear view mirror is included, but what about the Homelink universal transceiver, which is included in the Touring model description?

4. Does either the Sport or Sport Tech model include aluminum-trimmed pedals, which is standard on the Touring model?

5. Does the Sport Tech model include XM satellite radio and the in-dash 6-CD changer, which are standard on the Touring model?

The NISMO and NISMO Tech descriptions are redundant. I'm also interested in seeing if the wheels have new designs or just different colors.

Nargrakhan

Interesting... you can't get touring + sports + leather seats in the 2015. For those of us selling or trading an older model, that might be worthwhile to bring up for squeezing a little more $$$.

Yea. Looks like someone just cut-and-pasted the lines without double checking. It's supposed to inculde the navigation package. That's the only difference between NISMO and NISMO Tech... storage bin versus navigation console. Then again, the letter is for internal use only, so I suppose the proof reading was lax.

koeppelnissan

I posted the info as it was received, but won't have many answers until we begin receiving the cars. They don't always give the dealers all of the necessary info, which makes are jobs tough!

NoHyperbole

According to the info on Nissan's website, here are the answers to my earlier questions.

1. There is no Touring/Sport model for 2015.

2. The Sport Tech model includes the same Bose audio system as the Touring.

3. The Sport Tech model includes the Homelink universal transceiver.

4. Neither the Sport nor the Sport Tech model includes aluminum pedals.

5. The Sport Tech model includes XM satellite radio. I'm not sure if the CD player is single-disc or a changer; this feature is becoming increasingly irrelevant anyway.

The wheel designs are the same. The Base and Touring wheels appear to be black in the center and silver at the edges.

ajc1884

#5= truth I haven't used a CD since 2010 I think..

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2009 370z w/ sport package - manual tranny
2012 370z Touring - automatic tranny

NoHyperbole

Here's a question for koeppelnissan: Because there is no longer a Touring/Sport model for 2015, does that make you more willing (the 2015 is a better value) or less willing (the 2014 has more content and is now rare) to discount your 2014 Touring/Sport models?

Basically, the 2015 Sport Tech is about $3,300 less than a 2014 Touring/Sport. The 2015 Sport Tech lacks the power heated leather seats, upgraded door trim, cargo cover, and aluminum pedals of the 2014 Touring/Sport, but I believe it has everything else. This may be a great tradeoff for those who want the upgraded audio system and navigation (which were heretofore unavailable at this price point and trim level) but can live without those other items.

Nargrakhan

I noticed this as well. I'm using the difference for trade-in/private sale negotiations. I happen to own a 2014 with EVERY premium non-NISMO factory installed feature (right down to the illuminated kickplates and metal logo carpets).

Here's something neat: the dealers in my area were NOT aware of the "feature drop" that a maxed out (non-NISMO) 2015 had suffered compared to the 2014. They seem blinded by the 2015 number and automatically think it has the superior option packages.

koeppelnissan

It really comes down to the dealer. I am looking to get aggressive on my 14s, and just move on to the 15s. Nissan probably won't give us much more in the way of incentives, so break even now or lose money later is the way I look at them. Also, I want to make room to carry more 15s, rather than trying to juggle both. We try to maintain a 10-15 Z inventory through the spring and summer, many other dealers carry a handful at most.

Many other dealers may not even know the difference or availability of 2015 Zs, so they won't look at it the same way as dealers that are active in the community

JDubya

For some reason I can't find this anywhere (could just be terrible at searching), and it feels like an appropriate question for this thread. When will the 2015s actually start to arrive at dealerships?

Nargrakhan

Nissan officially took orders the first week of August. Assuming they had a batch of US models already built in Japan when they opened requests... some very generalized guestimates:

1 week to transport from the factory to a seaport.
1 week for Japanese customs to process before ship leaves.
4 weeks for shipping across the ocean.
1 week for US customs to process after ship arrives.
1 week to transport from seaport to dealer.

That makes a total of 8 weeks? So October for the first batch to arrive?

Magic Bus

West Coast could be about 3 to 4 weeks less.

Nargrakhan

Local dealer got shipment of two manual 2015 coupes. No sign of the 2015 NISMO's though. More I've been probing about a delivery date, the more it seems Nissan did NOT have a batch of 2015 NISMO's ready for shipment when they opened orders... just the "ordinary" coupes.

Still waiting for mine to arrive.

Nargrakhan

An interesting conversation I had with a regional manager. Not sure if he was BS'ing me or not, but I'll repeat what he told me and see if it clicks right with others:

* All 370Z's are built at a single location: the factory at Tochigi. There is only one assembly line for the Z, and it's retooled each time for the different models. This is why the 2015 coupes are out on the lots, but there are no 2015 NISMO. Nissan has to slightly retool the line to assemble the NISMO, and they hadn't done that yet.

* Nissan has a date range when they accept orders; then actually build the cars to fill those orders. The NISMO range is currently still open. Once the window closes, Nissan builds the cars to arrive within 90 days. Requests that miss the deadline, must wait until the next opening before they are fulfilled (thus being more than 90 days). These windows are rotated to fit the coupe and NISMO retools.

* This is why there's a flood of 2015 coupes happening now. There will be a flood of 2015 NISMO next. The regional manager didn't know when the NISMO retool would occur - only that it was expected to happen soon. Because the NISMO is somewhat costlier, he doesn't think the NISMO order window/production run will last as long as the coupe's.

* Many of the coupes being fulfilled right now, were actually ordered before the 2015 was formally announced. Some dealers just automatically order the oncoming year without waiting, as a measure to keep inventory fresh. This is why many of the 2015 coupes showing up on the lots right now, don't have the Tech Package option. Dealers didn't request for it, because no one knew it was going to be a thing.

Nargrakhan

Destination and Handling fee for the Z went up: it was $810 and is now $835. Only noticed it this morning, when playing around with the online builder. Didn't hear any official announcement about the increase.

Yen/Dollar conversion rate?