370z price?

[uh-oh_8_coupe]

i am looking for a z in roughly 3-4 years, but with a starting price of $37,000 for the 350hp?

and the entry level z with an i4, supposedly 250z?? so no more a/c?

http://forums.roadandtrack.com...=2129

what are your thoughts?

[rmezz13]

so according to that, the entry level Z is the new 240sx.... well 250Z.... WTF? Sounds like a bad idea for the Z heritage. an I4 is not a Z..... I vote for the detuned HR motor or DE which ever, both would be better. I men then you could at least add mods to it and make some power.... The I4 is just not enough. Bad idea nissan. Maybe good economically and good for sales for nissan, but bad for image IMO.

[aris_unlimited]

Yeah that is ridiculous. They have never had a Z with anything other than 6 cylinders, you want a 4 cylinder Z look for a 240sx lol. And having completely different motors as options for your Z has also never been done. Sad to say I think Nissan is just looking for an excuse to boost the price a little bit. Kinda disappointed in this move by Nissan.

[rmezz13]

$37,000 for 350hp from the factory, sounds about right anyway.... how many cars sell new with 350hp for less than $40,000???? i can't name one. can you? Please do if you can.

[MySXisSlowerThanUrs]

Ummm IMO there pretty ugly compared to the now 350z, Why not buy a 350z and Twinturbo it with low miles for all under 28k? But like i said "IMO"

[Retired Chief]

This is the first thing I’ve seen claiming 350HP. Everything I’ve seen so far is showing 325-330HP range for the new Z.

[BlackSmoke]

Thank you Chief he is wrong and obviously planning to far ahead for his future. Wow he just bought an 08 A/C and planning for 4 years from now.

[07ZedDriver]

$37,000 for 350hp from the factory, sounds about right anyway.... how many cars sell new with 350hp for less than $40,000???? i can't name one. can you? Please do if you can.

the new pontiac G8-V8 GTamerican junk

[Burtonboarder950]

FUCCK A CHEAPER ZEE!! that is so retarded...that will deface our nissans. Our 6 cylinders will be associated with 4?!? I dont want ANYONE wondering if im driving a 6 banger or a 4...that is a disgrace. There is the altima coupe (which i love) for that....back off the Zee and leave things the way they are. BTW, 37k sounds very reasonable.

[KrazyKyle]

The new Z will not have 350 hp for sure. The 370 should be priced less than a G37 and with the options it will have compared to current Z pricing it should be priced between 30-33k base for a base model, with a fully loaded model being around the price of a G37.

[mychalous]

This interview was conducted with a European representative of Nissan Motor Company. These options could possibly only be for Europe where it would be more readily accepted, I sure hope Nissan isn't thinking about putting an I4 inside a Z as an option. I guess we shall find out in days to come.

[Watermelonwarrior]

On that tour they are doing with the zs across the us. They said they were taking 2 370z. I wonder if one will have the smaller engine?

[rmezz13]

i was hoping they would do a V8 and a V6, not a V6 and an i4....

[yelohandL]

that thing is bull ****.

look at the picture, it's even photshopped.

head lights and the grill. even has 06+rims.

that photo is ooold from like long time ago

way before the 370z was even revealed

[UFGatorGrad]

That post in the R&T forum is from May.. Personally, I think the 370z needs to be priced around if not under the Camaro SS. Essentially a base price of under $30k (i.e. $29.6k) because I think these two cars will be cross-shopped by the general public (not by us Nissan fanatics - I've been wanting a Z for years now, will get one when I graduate).

[UFGatorGrad]

Oh and the Camaro is 422hp for base of $30,995 (price gouging will make it a different story however), Pontiac G8 is 361hp for $29,995, Challenger R/T has 375hp for $29.8k, and Mustang comes in all sorts of flavors for under 37k. No need for an 4-cyl Z, the new Silvia will fill that slot in 2 years --- So all in all, I think a car that handles well (unlike cars listed with the exception of the IRS equipped Camaro 8:20 Nurburgring lap time) and has power is a good deal for low 30s.

[07ZedDriver]

to bad those are all American cars

[evildky]

my money says the base model will stay under 30k, might be 29.9 but the escelating price is part of what killed the Z32

[Watermelonwarrior]

my money says the base model will stay under 30k, might be 29.9 but the excelating price is part of what killed the Z32

Agreed. Same thing with the supra.

[MC@MYGTR]

338hp 270 TQ 3144lbs starting @ 29,500

[ZUL8ERmark]

hey im big in to the new z two and it all seems good expend the i 4 but that the first time i ever heard this i work a Nissan and don't even get a look see haha but we will see soon enough Nov 19 its reveled oo by the way that is a really old pic that came out about a year in 1/2 ago

[xjmxstac]

Oh and the Camaro is 422hp for base of $30,995 (price gouging will make it a different story however), Pontiac G8 is 361hp for $29,995, Challenger R/T has 375hp for $29.8k, and Mustang comes in all sorts of flavors for under 37k. No need for an 4-cyl Z, the new Silvia will fill that slot in 2 years --- So all in all, I think a car that handles well (unlike cars listed with the exception of the IRS equipped Camaro 8:20 Nurburgring lap time) and has power is a good deal for low 30s.

...Lotus Exige: $61,000+ 218hp. I guess pricing is not completely based from horsepower and handling...
Modified by xjmxstac at 1:24 AM 11/8/2008

[zozoka1212]

That's the way they will go with the Infiniti too. They try to bring the 2.5 engine in.

It says they want 0-60 under 6 second. No matter what engine. So if they go with the i4 they will put a turbo in it. If there is turbo then you guys should be happy. To squize motre hp out of the vq engines are hard. It should not be as hard with the turbo. Simple ecu update/ piggy would do the same or better performance then the bigger brother with the v6. Pay 25k for the i4 and spend another 2 k on upgrade you end up cheaper. Should be better on gas too if you are not hammering it. Should be lighter too.

zozo

What is going to be the hp on the genesis coupe? Should be around 330-350 not sure ?

[xjmxstac]

The only way they're gonna get sub 6-second 0-60 with an i4 would be to boost it with either s/c or turbo. As for the v6, 0-60 should be closer to 5 secs. with a 330 hp engine and some weight reduction. 350z's are already doing under 6.

[zozoka1212]

That's exactly what I said. And that's what they said.Carolin: We're aiming for the entry level Z to cost just over 25 thousand US dollars. Also, we're trying to get 0-60 times in under six seconds no matter what engine we decide to put in the entry level car.

If that's the case you have most likely a turbo in the I4. That is good better then the v6. You can gain good hp no problem. And they aim it to 25k. That is going to be a good tuning car.

zozo

[Burtonboarder950]

either way not everyone is going to tune the entry level z....therefore still embarrassing for TRUE z enthusiasts

[zozoka1212]

To get less the 6 second on a 0-60 for 25k there is nothing to be embarrasing. I think. But if I was on the market for the Z that time. I would probaly get the 2.5 I4 and put a piggy in.

zozo

[audtatious]

338hp 270 TQ 3144lbs starting @ 29,500

OW!

At that weight it will destroy the poor 'ole G37.

[xjmxstac]

To get less the 6 second on a 0-60 for 25k there is nothing to be embarrasing. I think. But if I was on the market for the Z that time. I would probaly get the 2.5 I4 and put a piggy in.

zozo

I think the reason why some Z enthusiasts don't agree with bringing in a i4, boosted or not, into the z line of cars is because of the z's tradition of being a naturally aspirated 6 banger.

[zozoka1212]

I think the reason why some Z enthusiasts don't agree with bringing in a i4, boosted or not, into the z line of cars is because of the z's tradition of being a naturally aspirated 6 banger.

I know what you mean. Just how many of you guys not happy wth the hp you got. You spend 300 on the intake to gain if you gain anything. Do you know what I mean?

Zozo