Nissan 370Z; More Exposed!

[SlipZtrEm]

With the DB9 dead, are there any vehicles on the road older than this and the GT-R? The Tundra?

 

[homeforsummer]

With the DB9 dead, are there any vehicles on the road older than this and the GT-R? The Tundra?

Possibly in the States, but Europe can do a bit better.

370Z debuted in 2009.

The current Fiat 500 has been around since 2007, the Alfa Mito 2008, the Aston V8 Vantage 2005, the Jag XJ also 2009, the current Jeep Wrangler since 2007, the Lotus Evora since 2009, the Maserati Gran Turismo since 2007, and the VW Scirocco since 2008. All have had little more than detail changes in that time, just as the 370Z has had.

And the Lotus Elise since 1996 if you don't count comprehensive facelifts. And most Morgans since the dawn of time, albeit with engine updates now and then.

 

[Silver Arrows]

Jalopnik on this Heritage Edition:

http://jalopnik.com/the-2018-nissan-370z-heritage-edition-is-a-reminder-tha-1794028315

Remember the IDx concept that would have been the return of the affordable Nissan sports coupe? We are never getting that, but you will be able to buy a brand new Nissan 370Z “Heritage Edition” that is exactly the same as all the other ones but with more stripes!


In case you forgot, Nissan still makes the 370Z sports car. It is the same car that has been on sale since 2009. While other two-door coupes like the Mustang and Camaro have undergone huge generational updates in the past eight years or so, Nissan has decided to pretty much leave the Z alone.

But man, if you have been waiting and waiting for the right moment to buy a brand new 370Z Nissan has a treat for you! Presenting the 2018 370Z Heritage Edition! It’s yellow or black, with stripes and graphics. The interior is also yellow and black. It seems that Nissan has been missing out on honeybee enthusiast coupe market all these years.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

Saw this thread, thought 2 things optimistically:

Facelift #2 (god, it needs it)

or

Next gen Z. (sweet Jesus, it needs it bad)

But of course it's Nissan, and so I am yet again underwhelmed.

 

[CodeRedR51]

All we can hope is that the rumors of a concept at the Tokyo Motor Show will come true. Other than that, don't expect anything.

 

[SlipZtrEm]

Possibly in the States, but Europe can do a bit better.

370Z debuted in 2009.

The current Fiat 500 has been around since 2007, the Alfa Mito 2008, the Aston V8 Vantage 2005, the Jag XJ also 2009, the current Jeep Wrangler since 2007, the Lotus Evora since 2009, the Maserati Gran Turismo since 2007, and the VW Scirocco since 2008. All have had little more than detail changes in that time, just as the 370Z has had.

And the Lotus Elise since 1996 if you don't count comprehensive facelifts. And most Morgans since the dawn of time, albeit with engine updates now and then.

Yeah, the 500 came here a little later. I forgot all about the Vantage, the Maser, and the Scirocco, though the first two have at least had comprehensive upgrades in the form of newer/bigger engines. Even the GT-R is fairly different in 2017 form compared to the original. I think that's what so surprising about the 370Z; it's had very, very little done to it since release.

Is the XJ really that old?! It still feels fairly fresh to me, though that's probably due to the relative rarity here.

 

[LM7325]

I rarely see 370s around, I do see plenty of 350s, even Z32s are a common sight thanks to Z1 Perfomance being on my way to work.

 

[buickgnx88]

Possibly in the States, but Europe can do a bit better.

370Z debuted in 2009.

The current Fiat 500 has been around since 2007, the Alfa Mito 2008, the Aston V8 Vantage 2005, the Jag XJ also 2009, the current Jeep Wrangler since 2007, the Lotus Evora since 2009, the Maserati Gran Turismo since 2007, and the VW Scirocco since 2008. All have had little more than detail changes in that time, just as the 370Z has had.

And the Lotus Elise since 1996 if you don't count comprehensive facelifts. And most Morgans since the dawn of time, albeit with engine updates now and then.

Don't forget the dinosaur within Nissan's own stable, the Frontier which has been around in the US since 2005 (debuted in 2004)!

 

[CodeRedR51]

Don't forget the dinosaur within Nissan's own stable, the Frontier which has been around in the US since 2005 (debuted in 2004)!

And will continue to be around for another couple years.

 

[05XR8]

Price drop on the Oz 370Z

While confirming that the 370Z Nismo will hit showrooms at a sharp $61,490 plus on-road costs, Nissan has announced a $6140 chop to the price of the standard 370Z Coupe, as well as a $4940 slice off the 370Z Roadster price.

This means the six-speed manual coupe will slip under the $50,000 mark, to $49,990, while the manual drop-top will line-up at $60,990. The optional seven-speed automatic transmission adds $2500 to the bottom line in both cases.

It is the second time in recent years that Nissan has heavily reduced 370Z prices. The 370Z Coupe, for example, is now $20,000 cheaper than it was in 2013.

 

[homeforsummer]

£29,185 in the UK, which makes it only about £2700 more expensive than a BRZ or GT86. It was less than that at one point I seem to recall, but I imagine prices have fluctuated with the Yen. Still seems pretty good value for the performance - £4k less than an EcoBoost Mustang and about 0.7sec quicker to 60.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

I alternate between hating and loving the Z34.

Right now I want one. Not as a sports car, mind you. In my opinion, it's not much good as a sports car. Too bulky, too aloof.

But with a few simple modifications, I feel like a Z34 could be an excellent GT car. Better tires for starters, as the OEM tires are super noisy. Swap the stiff linear-rate springs for either progressive-rate with matched dampers, or go full-monty with an adjustable air suspension. Then fit a nice, sophisticated but not too loud exhaust (Supersprint, probably). Last but not least, go for the 7-speed automatic. It's actually rather good, and in my opinion, a better match for the car than the 6-speed manual. Also, it has to be midnight blue with OEM Ray's, maybe with 15-20mm spacers.

Then you have a powerful, capable, comfortable GT coupe. Blast down to Las Vegas for the weekend. A baby Aston Martin.

In the US you can find low mileage 2015-2016 cars for under $25k. I've even found some around the $20k mark. That's pretty incredible value.

 

[CodeRedR51]

You just have to get over the out dated, cheap looking interior.

 

[05XR8]

Yeah, I've never liked the dash. Still, to me, has that 911 frog-like stance from the rear 3/4. I'd get one.

 

[Eunos_Cosmo]

I don't mind the design of the interior. Great gauge cluster (aside from the awful gas meter). I have an idea of replacing a lot of the plastic trim with LS-Aluminum, and wrapping a lot of the dash with alcantara...

 

[desmodan]

You just have to get over the out dated, cheap looking interior.

I know what you mean . The interiors are actually good quality stuff , it's just that they don't FEEL nice , especially when compared to some German offerings .

@EunosCosmo , maybe you and me are getting a bit old for this fast car lark ?
You've hit the nail on the head though . Take any new Audi or BMW . Never spec the sports handling kit , and under no circumstances fit the optional larger wheels . Unless of course you get a family rate from your chiropractor .

 

[05XR8]

The dash isn't bad(it does have a retro look). More so, I meant the dash illumination. The dash layout is cool. It's the orange lights are not appealing to me.

 

[Grandea GTR]

370Z '18.

Nothing new, aside from a new Red Metallic colour and Exedy clutch.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Nothing new, aside from a new Red Metallic colour and Exedy clutch.

Wheels.

 

[Silver Arrows]

The 370Z is pretty much the sports car equivalent of a zombie.

 

[FT-1]

The 370Z hasn't aged badly on the outside, but you can easily tell it is a car from the last decade with its engine and interior.

 

[GTboyz]

Ugh seriously?

 

[05XR8]

This and the GT-R... 10 years. Amazing.

 

[RocZX]

 

[Omnis]

Z-ki breeki!

 

[MedigoFlame]

 

[05XR8]

Good thing it wasn't named the Ski-Z. skeezy

 

[Silver Arrows]

I expected nothing and I am still disappointed.

 

[ProjectWHaT]

I expected a Z with black cladding and lifted by like half an inch

 

[MedigoFlame]

I expected nothing and I am still disappointed.

I would have been surprised if they actually did something new. For a production model.

Feels like Nissan's been going "Hey look, we put tracks on our road cars! Aren't you excited by this!?" instead of developing new platforms...

With the DB9 dead, are there any vehicles on the road older than this and the GT-R? The Tundra?

A late response.... What about Chrysler's LX platform? The 300 and Charger haven't changed much underneath since 2005. Almost don't want to call the current ones a "new generation."