Next Gen 350z to be "Porsche" like?
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Originally Posted by Joeys_z
Porsche is really good at what they do...probably one of the best in the world. The above statement is the same thing I heard and read when the Cheyenne was coming out....it is now the best selling Porsche that is made. Going to have to disagree with most of that statement.
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Originally Posted by Clapton9286
And how many people bought them?
Roughly 8733 cars through 2004, since it started sales in August of 1990.
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Might not seem like a high number, but the person I was quoting from said that Americans "won't buy" Japanese cars above $60k, and that's 8733 people who "wouldn't" buy the NSX (but did), not counting 2005 purchases to date.
Seeing how about 800 Ferrari 360's were sold annually during its production lifetime, if you extrapolate that number over 15 years, it's somewhat (maybe?) close, right?
So that's not half bad for a >$60k Japanese car that no one here would supposedly buy.
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Originally Posted by zpak
The NSX?
Roughly 8733 cars through 2004, since it started sales in August of 1990.
Reference:
http://www.hondanews.com/CatID3001?m...75395&mime=asc
Might not seem like a high number, but the person I was quoting from said that Americans "won't buy" Japanese cars above $60k, and that's 8733 people who "wouldn't" buy the NSX (but did), not counting 2005 purchases to date.
Seeing how about 800 Ferrari 360's were sold annually during its production lifetime, if you extrapolate that number over 15 years, it's somewhat (maybe?) close, right?
So that's not half bad for a >$60k Japanese car that no one here would supposedly buy.
Roughly 8733 cars through 2004, since it started sales in August of 1990.
Reference:
http://www.hondanews.com/CatID3001?m...75395&mime=asc
Might not seem like a high number, but the person I was quoting from said that Americans "won't buy" Japanese cars above $60k, and that's 8733 people who "wouldn't" buy the NSX (but did), not counting 2005 purchases to date.
Seeing how about 800 Ferrari 360's were sold annually during its production lifetime, if you extrapolate that number over 15 years, it's somewhat (maybe?) close, right?
So that's not half bad for a >$60k Japanese car that no one here would supposedly buy.
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Originally Posted by davidv
“More Porsche like” means that the 350Z will spend more time in the shop than it does on the road.
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Originally Posted by Agent ONE
Guys, stop bringing up the NSX, that was a tremendous failure for Honda.
Would someone say Ferrari Enzo is a failure because they only sold a couple hundred? They're sport cars, the market for them is limited.
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Originally Posted by davidv
“More Porsche like” means that the 350Z will spend more time in the shop than it does on the road.
I have to agree with the other poster. I know a couple guys with a Porsche in their garage. They are pretty much bulletproof and never break as long as you maintain them properly. The scheduled maintenance can cost you a small fortune though.
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Originally Posted by Clapton9286
No, not bad, but no worth the price either IMHO.
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Originally Posted by Kanyon71
But how many more then 800 360's per year are made? Also if they made a lot more then that how many do they actually allow to be shipped to the US for sale here?
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Originally Posted by zpak
I'd probably agree with that. If I were to spend $80-90k on a car, I wouldn't buy an NSX (maybe spend a little bit more and get something else). I'm not bashing the NSX (I think it was a revolutionary car for its time).
And same with the JGTC ones they released this year for 500K. Carbon fibre body panels, same hp, 500K. Oi.
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The NSX is a special car. Designed by people who went to college.
The car is expensive because of the materials used, and the chasis alone. They are just now starting to use aluminum bodies, and the NSX had this 15 years ago. Not to mention the quality of the paint, the quality of it being hand built etc.
The 2002s with the improved aerodynamics really made it even better.
A 2002+ NSX would be a great car to own. Exotic engineering, mid engined, still looks great, targa top.. it will eventually be cheap.. eventually
The early 90s models are cheap, but I think the updates are worth the extra money. You defineterly want the 3.2 liter engine and the 6 speed found on the 97s and later.. I still say hold out for the much better looking 02s.
The car is expensive because of the materials used, and the chasis alone. They are just now starting to use aluminum bodies, and the NSX had this 15 years ago. Not to mention the quality of the paint, the quality of it being hand built etc.
The 2002s with the improved aerodynamics really made it even better.
A 2002+ NSX would be a great car to own. Exotic engineering, mid engined, still looks great, targa top.. it will eventually be cheap.. eventually
The early 90s models are cheap, but I think the updates are worth the extra money. You defineterly want the 3.2 liter engine and the 6 speed found on the 97s and later.. I still say hold out for the much better looking 02s.
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How's the NSX a failure? They sold every single one they build. It's a racing advertisement everytime it's on the track. They didn't have to recall or have huge redesign for 15 years.
Would someone say Ferrari Enzo is a failure because they only sold a couple hundred? They're sport cars, the market for them is limited.
Would someone say Ferrari Enzo is a failure because they only sold a couple hundred? They're sport cars, the market for them is limited.
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Originally Posted by Agent ONE
Honda lost money on the project... Ferrari never does, thats the difference. The reason it seems like the sold all made is the first year they were price competitive with the Vette, then as they realized after practically taking a loss on each car, they needed to raise the price and be a more exclusive car to be affiliated with Porsche, this failed as well, but wasn't the glaring tragedy like the first year of production as production numbers were low.
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Originally Posted by zpak
I'd probably agree with that. If I were to spend $80-90k on a car, I wouldn't buy an NSX (maybe spend a little bit more and get something else). I'm not bashing the NSX (I think it was a revolutionary car for its time).
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I say keep the Z in its current price range. The only reason I am able to afford mine and my insurance at 19 is because I managed to get an 03 Touring (with 14k) for 23k. Its an affordable sports car and nothing makes me happier then to beat up on something that cost twice as much.
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I don't see many automakers putting many high HP cars in the pipeline. With gas prices the way they are I think they are going to see some major hits in sales unless gas prices go back down to $2 a gallon or so.