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Nissan's R&D has been paid off on this chassis for a while let's be honest. They shoehorn in an engine which didn't take a lot of effort redo panels that have same attachement points. They are milking this platform like Chrysler with the Challenger. But why not right!?
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The weight, price, and power/features of the Z are all rumors. If the Z really did start at $35K, I suspect it will be a base car without upgraded things like wheels, brakes, technology, LSD, etc. My guess is the car that most people will want will be $45K ish range and maybe higher.
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As for me, I'd prefer getting a base model and modifying it according to my preferences. I seriously doubt that any Z would come without LSD, did any 350/370 have an open diff? If so, it's not a big deal since an aftermarket clutch type LSD costs around $1500 and is a much better option than stock LSD. Same with suspension, wheels, etc. Base model doesn't have all the unnecessary bells and whistles which are overpriced af.
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An aftermarket diff, suspension and oil cooler would be a far better option and way cheaper than higher trims.
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That’s fine for people who like to mod their car and have barebones cars with little to no creature comforts. But most buyers like technology and most buyers don’t modify their brand new car because they want a warranty while they make payments to the bank.
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It's great when there's a choice
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Absolutely! We should be thrilled that there will be two sports cars (three if you count the Miata) available to pick from. In a time when interest in sports cars is dwindling, and even the (non-N) Hyundai Veloster is being discontinued because there isn't enough demand for a sporty hatchback https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a3...-discontinued/ we're lucky that both the BRZ and Z will be available. Neither one is 'right' or 'wrong'. Chocolate and vanilla, just different flavors of the same idea for individual preferences. We're moving towards a more sterile, soulless, anodyne future of EVs (regardless of how much sense they may or may not actually make). Yes, the world will hopefully someday be cleaner as a result, but it will also (IMHO) be a lot more boring. We're living in the last days of the shift-for-yourself internal combustion engine sports car. Enjoy them while we can. Once they're gone, they won't be back. |
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