FR-S vs. 370z, end all be all of discussions

[crazyyankeefan]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

I think you're gonna be right, at least for U.S. sales figures; I think it has largely to do with the fact that the 370Z came out right when the economy tanked. People didn't want to go out and buy frivolous things like sports cars. I honestly haven't seen more than say a dozen 370Z's in person since they were introduced in 2009. The FR-S/BRZ are more affordable and are arriving when the economy is a little better, albeit not great by any means. I've already seen in person about 10 of the twins in just a few months.

Same here. It's hard to spot a 370Z. I rarely see one other than my own.

I checked the sale figures within the first 3 months of release for both cars, the 86 has massively out-sold the Z.

[xwd]

I'm no fan of the 370Z persay but I wouldn't hesitate to take one over a Genesis Coupe.

[Boxer-86]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

I think you're gonna be right, at least for U.S. sales figures; I think it has largely to do with the fact that the 370Z came out right when the economy tanked. People didn't want to go out and buy frivolous things like sports cars. I honestly haven't seen more than say a dozen 370Z's in person since they were introduced in 2009. The FR-S/BRZ are more affordable and are arriving when the economy is a little better, albeit not great by any means. I've already seen in person about 10 of the twins in just a few months.

That's odd, I usually see at least one 370z everyday.. Though, I do see more 350s than 370s..

[madoka]

As Automobile Magazine stated:

"Before we stop for the night, though, we head to nearby Franklin, home to Nissan's North American headquarters, where we've been promised there will be a Z waiting for us. No, not a 370Z -- pitting the FR-S against a $9000 pricier two-door with 132 additional horsepower would be silly."

Yet this thread is almost 70 pages long!

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by xAgentzero13

are you a ***got? 10 posts grfo

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[SUB-FT86]

Lonewolf you are the funniest guy here. I always like to see what you post next..lmao! That pic of the wolf always makes me laugh too.

[crazyyankeefan]

Originally Posted by madoka

As Automobile Magazine stated:

"Before we stop for the night, though, we head to nearby Franklin, home to Nissan's North American headquarters, where we've been promised there will be a Z waiting for us. No, not a 370Z -- pitting the FR-S against a $9000 pricier two-door with 132 additional horsepower would be silly."

Yet this thread is almost 70 pages long!

It will be interesting to see if Nissan decide to go in a different direction with the new Z.

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by madoka

As Automobile Magazine stated:

"Before we stop for the night, though, we head to nearby Franklin, home to Nissan's North American headquarters, where we've been promised there will be a Z waiting for us. No, not a 370Z -- pitting the FR-S against a $9000 pricier two-door with 132 additional horsepower would be silly."

Yet this thread is almost 70 pages long!

Well, you don't have to read it, and the cars are direct competitors if you consider both an FRS and a used Z with low miles, or if you're looking for a New Z and think about saving 10k.

Or when you consider that the vehicles are very similar in fun factor and one of the two is much more affordable, while the other may be faster.

It's a fun an interesting comparo, imo.

[n2oinferno]

Originally Posted by shadoquad

Well, you don't have to read it, and the cars are direct competitors if you consider both an FRS and a used Z with low miles, or if you're looking for a New Z and think about saving 10k.

It's hard to compare new to used and keep a level playing field. In that case, a new Z is a direct competitor for a Z06.

I don't think that there's anything wrong with comparing two cars of any price range though. As long as people stay realistic about their expectations.

[shadoquad]

Originally Posted by n2oinferno

It's hard to compare new to used and keep a level playing field. In that case, a new Z is a direct competitor for a Z06.

You have a fair point here, although we're talking about the FRS/BRZ and their competitors. You'd also be surprised to learn that I know a few people who traded C6 Z06 Corvettes for 370Z's, but that's getting off topic. But you're right, when you look at it showroom new vs. showroom new, the price matters a whole lot in this comparison.

[ST185RC]

Originally Posted by Lonewolf

Na na na na, na na na na.....heeeeyyyyyyy, goodbye

I believe there's three "Hey"s in that line.

[Lonewolf]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

Lonewolf you are the funniest guy here. I always like to see what you post next..lmao! That pic of the wolf always makes me laugh too.

It's like someone snapped a sneaky pic when the wolf was trying to take a peaceful dump in the woods...

[SUB-FT86]

The Z is in a higher class than the FR-S

FRS= 2 door/2 seater(IMO)/RWD/4 cylinder/200 hp Sports Car= base 25k
370Z= 2 door/2 seater/RWD/332hp/6 cylinder Sport car=base 34k
Corvette=2 door/ 2 seater/RWD/430hp/8 cylinder Sports Car=base 51k

When you look at it this way the 370Z is definitely not overpriced nor is the FRS. They are both perfectly priced. Notice the difference between a 6 and 8 cylinder car of the same type vs the difference between the 4 and 6 cylinder.

[n2oinferno]

Originally Posted by SUB-FT86

The Z is in a higher class than the FR-S

FRS= 2 door/2 seater(IMO)/RWD/4 cylinder/200 hp Sports Car= base 25k
370Z= 2 door/2 seater/RWD/332hp/6 cylinder Sport car=base 34k
Corvette=2 door/ 2 seater/RWD/430hp/8 cylinder Sports Car=base 51k

When you look at it this way the 370Z is definitely not overpriced nor is the FRS. They are both perfectly priced. Notice the difference between a 6 and 8 cylinder car of the same type vs the difference between the 4 and 6 cylinder.

They're all overprice. They should each be ten dollars. Just for me though. Then they can mark them all up.

In all honesty though, I do think a lot of cars are overpriced. But that's because of the insane inflation.