350Z Total Production #s Update
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Remember guys: Only a small, unique, and classy portion of the population is interested in sports cars. An even smaller percentage has enought good taste to buy a Z. Sales are not going to be great since there are only a limited number of us. Sooner or later most of us are going to have Zs and sales are going to drop to almost 0, Has nothing to do with the car. This is not your mom's minivan.
Originally Posted by trains1937
Remember guys: Only a small, unique, and classy portion of the population is interested in sports cars. An even smaller percentage has enought good taste to buy a Z. Sales are not going to be great since there are only a limited number of us. Sooner or later most of us are going to have Zs and sales are going to drop to almost 0, Has nothing to do with the car. This is not your mom's minivan.
this sentence doesn't pertain to southern california.
Originally Posted by DavesZ#3
Actually, if you look at the "big picture", it's not as bad as it appears. Yes, 350Z sales dropped in 2005 to 2006 from 27,278 to 24,635 (-9.4%). Infiniti G35 Sedan sales dropped from 42,779 to 40,346 (-5.4%). But the bright side is that G35 Coupe sales rose from 20,395 to 25,949 (+21.1%).
When you combine the total sales of 350Z & G35, it actually rose by 478 vehicles (essentially flat). As much as some people hate to admit it, part of the reason for the 350Z even existing is the G35. The shared components allows Nissan to justify the continued production of the 350Z for relatively low sales numbers. As long as the combined totals of both cars stays flat or is decreasing slowly, the Zs future is relatively safe.
When you combine the total sales of 350Z & G35, it actually rose by 478 vehicles (essentially flat). As much as some people hate to admit it, part of the reason for the 350Z even existing is the G35. The shared components allows Nissan to justify the continued production of the 350Z for relatively low sales numbers. As long as the combined totals of both cars stays flat or is decreasing slowly, the Zs future is relatively safe.
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Slight rebound from last month.
Jan 07 1,202 (last Jan 1,770)
Feb 07 1,495 (last Feb 2,249)
Mar 07 2,561 (last Mar 3,014)
Apr 07 1,838 (last April 2,811)
May 07 2,127 (last May 2,809)
New Total 128,554(including May 07)
G Sedans are still tearing it up.
5,007 sold this past May .... 2,800 last May 06.
Jan 07 1,202 (last Jan 1,770)
Feb 07 1,495 (last Feb 2,249)
Mar 07 2,561 (last Mar 3,014)
Apr 07 1,838 (last April 2,811)
May 07 2,127 (last May 2,809)
New Total 128,554(including May 07)
G Sedans are still tearing it up.
5,007 sold this past May .... 2,800 last May 06.
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Originally Posted by Armitage
I can't believe the low resale on these cars already. I KBB'd my 05 Track the other day... Good shape, with 36k miles it was only worth $23k private. 
While it IS a base and yours is a Track, I feel many buyers would shell out 4k more to essentially erase 36k miles and get a 07 instead of an 05 IF they do actually have the extra funds.
Originally Posted by PerfZ
Between those declining numbers and all the recent posts "i totalled my z", pretty soon I'll have the only one left!
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Update.
Jun 07 1,757 (last Jun 2,436)
New Total 130,311(including Jun 07)
The G sedans are still selling like hot cakes.
Jun 07 G Sedan 4,425 (Last Jun 2,428)
Jun 07 1,757 (last Jun 2,436)
New Total 130,311(including Jun 07)
The G sedans are still selling like hot cakes.
Jun 07 G Sedan 4,425 (Last Jun 2,428)
Numbers are bound to drop from first couple of years due to "pent up" demand during early years.
Sales still look pretty healthy to me. Plus production costs drop in later years.
Sales still look pretty healthy to me. Plus production costs drop in later years.
G sales are probably much more forgiving being a sporty coupe rather than a 2seat sports car. My car will be 5 years old in a month and there really hasnt been many significant changes. The car is nearing the end of its life cycle and the 09 will start up fresh im sure.
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Originally Posted by jamerjam
The fall off in sales is no big thing. At least they are not going the way of the 300zx. Between 90-96 they only made 90k. But they were over priced in the very end, which caused their downfall in the U.S. market. If sales are down this year, it might be for the redesign factor in 08.
Definately interesting numbers. Hopefully 07-08 numbers will be back up, to show that there is still a market for this type of vehicle.
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Originally Posted by dutchboy350Z
2003..... 36,728
2004..... 30,690
2005..... 27,278
2006..... 24,635
Total Zs... 119,331 (03-06 models)
Jan 07 1,202 (last Jan 1,770)
Feb 07 1,495 (last Feb 2,249)
Mar 07 2,561 (last Mar 3,014)
Apr 07 1,838 (last April 2,811)
May 07 2,127 (last May 2,809)
Jun 07 1,757 (last Jun 2,436)
New Total 130,311(including Jun 07)
Just to give you an Idea of how much production has decreased; In May of 2003 Nissan sold 3,568 350Zs
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/sales/index.shtml
2004..... 30,690
2005..... 27,278
2006..... 24,635
Total Zs... 119,331 (03-06 models)
Jan 07 1,202 (last Jan 1,770)
Feb 07 1,495 (last Feb 2,249)
Mar 07 2,561 (last Mar 3,014)
Apr 07 1,838 (last April 2,811)
May 07 2,127 (last May 2,809)
Jun 07 1,757 (last Jun 2,436)
New Total 130,311(including Jun 07)
Just to give you an Idea of how much production has decreased; In May of 2003 Nissan sold 3,568 350Zs
http://www.nissannews.com/nissan/sales/index.shtml
Originally Posted by dutchboy350Z
I think he's being sarcastic. Basically exaggerating that there's a boat load of Z's in Phoenix.
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Originally Posted by jamerjam
The fall off in sales is no big thing. At least they are not going the way of the 300zx. Between 90-96 they only made 90k. But they were over priced in the very end, which caused their downfall in the U.S. market. If sales are down this year, it might be for the redesign factor in
08.
08.
Sales decline after a new model year (& especially a brand new car) are normal. When the 350 was initial introduced in ’02 there was a great pent up demand since the Z had been off the market for about 6 years.
The sales figures are still healthy. If things were bad, Nissan would be in rush to bring out the “new” Z.
The ultimate sign that car sales are in trouble or lagging is factory rebates. Until you see Nissan offering $5000 off on a Z, don’t worry.
