Seems like the Z made the list, probably due to the introduction of the 370Z.

Nissan 350Z/370Z
MSRP: $29,930
February 2009 sales: 1,452
February 2008 sales: 1,092
Increase: 33.0%

http://www.forbes.com/2009/03/05/aut...hisSpeed=15000

 

lol the SLR, and 3 Porsches are on the list too

but i guess for the 370z

 

Very interesting. Despite the current economic situation sales are up 33 percent? I have no rationale for this?

 

Only on the Z line though. Nissan as a brand is down if I recall correctly.

EDIT: Yep, here it is:

 

i can understand the 350zs because 370s are coming out so people are probably thinking dealers want to get rid of them for a good price. it is also the last base model

 

350Z's are also becoming very affordable. These are pretty much sport/luxury cars for around $15k which is a great deal.

 

Yep. I bought a touring model for $7,500 off sticker. That was enough to get me into the showroom (I've been considering a 350 since 2003 and I can't love the 370 as much, no matter how much I wanted to).

 

Kia Amanti

MSRP: $26,045
February 2009 sales: 1,360
February 2008 sales: 184
Increase: 639.1%

 

Kia is the new Cadillac it seems. To tell you the truth the way things are looking, people arent ashamed to be seen in a damn Pinto now a days. But that is a huge increase though.

 

Actually I have seen a few new Zs around. I use to be the only blue one, 2 days ago I saw a stock blue one pull into my work and some mid 40s house wife got out of it. Dirty car also. I saw a red and another silver one over the last week.

Have to expect it. The only difference is for now mine is the only one with any noticeable aftermarket parts. As it gets cheaper though, I expect to see it more often.

 

Chehalis? wow! I never thought I would see someone on the forum from there. I have lots of family in Doty.

 

edit: Misread...

 

I feel that most people who buy sports cars care less about the economy and more about having fun. I dunno?

 

Do you know the King family?

 

I'm concerned about the econemy, especially since I work in the automotive industry as a designer for an automation company. But... I want to live while I live, hence I bought a Z. Everyone I work with has families/houses to pay for and all wish they could buy a sports car. I don't want to be one of those guys, so I got the toy for now until my priorities change.