Official Next Gen Z Speculation Thread
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From: nc
Originally Posted by mxjosh711
i think the Z is in its own price range compared to the G.... the G isnt as noticeable to the public like the Z in my eyes... I mean id rather have a G for the back seat.
i was refering to the new g coming out and curious if the z will get a redesign at the same time. kinda like how when a silverado gets a makeover so does the sierra kinda thing.
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i would say the answer is yes to your question.
the latest rumors ive been hearing is they might Still put the 3.7 in the G coupe and Z even though the G sedan stayed 3.5
as for time frame, i think the cars might launch in a similar time frame. but the New Z could make its rounds at the tokyo motor show in october of 2007before going on sale. that could put both cars coming out a little later.
my best guess is it will either launch at the same time as the new G coupe or at the latest in the fall of 2008. but that would make the G coupe in production almost one whole year before it and since its almost guaranteed that they will use basically the same engine and components it would make sense to start the production at the same time.
im leaning toward fall of 2007 or spring of 2008 personally. as you know the GT-R is launching in spring 2008 as a 2009 its yet to be seen how this will play into their time frame of the Z and what model year it will be labeled as
the latest rumors ive been hearing is they might Still put the 3.7 in the G coupe and Z even though the G sedan stayed 3.5
as for time frame, i think the cars might launch in a similar time frame. but the New Z could make its rounds at the tokyo motor show in october of 2007before going on sale. that could put both cars coming out a little later.
my best guess is it will either launch at the same time as the new G coupe or at the latest in the fall of 2008. but that would make the G coupe in production almost one whole year before it and since its almost guaranteed that they will use basically the same engine and components it would make sense to start the production at the same time.
im leaning toward fall of 2007 or spring of 2008 personally. as you know the GT-R is launching in spring 2008 as a 2009 its yet to be seen how this will play into their time frame of the Z and what model year it will be labeled as
Last edited by **; May 14, 2006 at 02:40 PM.
agree with u fully on that
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From: ATX
Originally Posted by yoichi
nissan will never put a turbo four nor will it ever put a V8 in the Z. That will just ruin the history and roots of the car. The next car will have a 3.7 V6 with around 330-350 hp N/A. All these rumors are just speculations, and as we all know when a new model comes out, there are hardly never any surprises.
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From: Harrisburg
2007 Z vs. Future Model
Considering the new Z could be launched for the 08 or 09 season, I am contemplating waiting for the new model to come out instead of ordering my 07 now for arrival this fall. What does everyone think? Should I wait a few years (which will be very hard as I just graduated college and was really looking forward to buying a new Z) for the new model or should I buy the 07? I love the current body style and everything else about the current Z but I am afraid that the 08 will come out with more hp, etc. and I will be left regretting my 'mistake'.
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From: Glendale, CA
lease an 06 right now.. for 2 years.. then when the lease is over, get the new model
or just buy now.. then trade in..
u cant go wrong.. im sure you dont wanna spend 2 years WAITING IMPATIENTLY for a Z.. ****, i cant get it out of my mind, and im only waiting like 2 months
or just buy now.. then trade in..
u cant go wrong.. im sure you dont wanna spend 2 years WAITING IMPATIENTLY for a Z.. ****, i cant get it out of my mind, and im only waiting like 2 months
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From: Harrisburg
I def feel like an idiot for not thinking of that but I have refused to ever think about leasing as you 'lose' all the money you put into it because you have nothing in return for the purchase of the asset at the end of the lease.
Originally Posted by lil stis
I def feel like an idiot for not thinking of that but I have refused to ever think about leasing as you 'lose' all the money you put into it because you have nothing in return for the purchase of the asset at the end of the lease.
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From: Harrisburg
Originally Posted by sq40
With Depreciation you would actually be in the hole on your "Investment" after 2 years with payments that are more than a lease. Cars are no investment at all unless you have an uber rare model or you plan to store it for 40 years or so and take it to barrett jackson..
Originally Posted by waitin407
So by your theory if the new GTR has anything in it besides an inline 6 that will ruin it's history correct?
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by Zexy
I also heard the 08's will come with a flux capacitor and hover conversion option too.
Originally Posted by 04silverzcoupe
and it will still be less than 40 g's?
Last edited by sluggo20031; May 20, 2006 at 10:19 PM.
Originally Posted by sluggo20031
I heard due to the gas prices and sales dropping - they will retrofit all 2003-2006 to have the flux capacitor and hoover conversion -- plus it runs on garbage and have 1000HP all for 25K
Originally Posted by yoichi
Absolutely, The history of the GT-R is all about the inline 6. Besides, Name one high performance car Japan has made that carries a V-8. Close to none, why because its all about balance, performance and efficiency. all of which the GT-R has been praised for, for all these years.
The last part of that remark is only semi true...
The reason why Japan does not build MANY cars with V8's, besides overseas cars like our Lexus 430 based V8 cars--which are sold primarily as V6s in japan--is because of the market, not because of balance performance and efficiency. In japan, the insurance and auto taxing system is different than the USA. For the most part, the insurance rate ranges are based largely on your car's displacement in regard to car type. In other words, simply put, the larger the displacement engine, the more expensive your insurance--another reason why american cars do not sell much in japan; they would be expensive to own. Also for the same reason, other countries like the USA lexus cars get V8s while japan gets only the V6, maybe with a turbo. Turbos are also VERY popular in japan because it allows japanese consumers to purchase a well powered car with lesser displacement; they can get a V6-like powered car with only 4cylinder insurance rates (also why they get the Toyota Altezza; aka IS200 turbo, and we in the USA get the N/A Lexus IS300 V6). Then they use the whole "balance, performance, efficiency" stuff as the icing on the cake to mask the marketing obstacles.
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From: Cali
i'm in the same position as you are, out of college in a week and i've been thinking Z for awhile now, but tempted to wait or get something else that has been recently released (ie. TL/IS250).
I thought the new Z is being released in '09 as an '10 model? Is it quite certain it will be an '08 released as '09 model?
I thought the new Z is being released in '09 as an '10 model? Is it quite certain it will be an '08 released as '09 model?
