Quote:
Originally Posted by Grishbok
pretty cool info but i wouldn't lump the 350z and the 370z. Two different cars, and the 370 was pushed to a higher pricepoint.
|
Whether OP could or could not separate the Z car sales numbers, they do skew the results by conflating the data. Perhaps there is no way around that problem given the source.
Also, we need to recognize that the Z cars have a much longer legacy (extending back to the original 240Z) which tends to boost sales whenever a new model comes out. I think that the Miata is perceived by most consumers as one long line from its introduction to now. These cars also have benefited from decades of advertising. Contrast this with the S2000 sales, which were never high at all, even though it was a great car. With regard to FR-S and BRZ, however, these are identical models which happen to be sold under different brands. No need to treat them differently any more than treating every different Toyota or Subaru dealership as unique.