How are there not more of these on the road?!??

[Apex_Z]

I have owned a wide range of sports cars and driven many more. Now that I have had the Z (performance manual) for a week or so, It is the best sports car I have driven on the street, hands down. It doesn't have 47 suspension and traction modes like the vette did, and it isn't quite as "go-karty" as the miata, but it has everything I could want in a street focused sports car with a driving experience that is incredibly low effort and intuitive, yet still rewarding. Having been in a Supra and a BMW 240i, neither compelled me to consider them. Mustangs are cool but they are a dime a dozen.

All that is to say, how is this thing not more popular? It has so much more character than the competition. All the negative feedback I see about the rehashed chassis and lack of tech is all a bonus in my book. It makes the car more pure, and provides more feedback to the driver. I guess we will have to enjoy these cars in relative secrecy. I have only ever seen 2 other ones on the road here in central Florida. I haven't even gotten to unwind it into the real power yet and I already love the car. Was it just priced wrong? Marketed wrong? I really don't get it, especially considering the mod/upgrade potential.

 

[Tranzor Z]

Here's my opinion. The car is overpriced and from what I've read almost none made. Only a few thousand a year. I actually traded a 2024 mustang GT for my leftover 24 performance manual that I got for 47k. In real life no one really wants a car like this. You're going to have high insurance it's a two-seater and it's not typically a daily driver for most people. And if you're a taller person, forget it. We have to hand it to Nissan for even building these cars because literally probably nobody wants them. I've seen one on the road in my life. This car is 100% superior to most, I'm proof for trading a brand new 2024 mustang GT. I think they were priced high because Nissan knew they'd have hell pushing them, but still make money on huge markdowns. I'd love to hear other opinions.

 

[Mugzilla]

On the "dollar to hp" ratio chart, the Z is probably at the top. I've been in love with the Z since the 300zx in high school. I've pined for one every model that came out. BUT, it is an 8-month a year car here in N New Jersey.

My sweet 2004 Buick Lacrosse gets the privilege of winter driving, and anytime my daughter wants to take a friend somewhere...

OP; I'm with you on the lack of tech being a plus.

This is my first sports car. I rocked a 2010 Mazda 3 for 140k . I have no basis for comparison.

BUT, I feel like a Lambo owner every time someone stops and asks questions, or I see a cell phone hanging out a window to take a pic of her.

 

[TitanZ]

Got mine for 12500 off MSRP cash deal it was a steal.

A little bit of all of those reasons, its just too niche and got bad press from all the youtubers. For my purpose I bought it specifically as a commuter car for "return to office or quit"mandate. Ive hit 37 mpg twice after 100 miles into DC but generally low 30s on the day since Im hitting triple digits on the ride home. The car is flat out kick ass as a grand tourer because of its suspension. I'm the only Z driving 200 miles a day into & out of DC hitting Beltway whipty do speedbumps at 90 dodging dump trucks and tractors driving like they just robbed a bank. The suspension & strength of the Rays wheels are incredibly perfect to have survived the cratered & buckled Beltway so far. I drive across farm country early morning and the Akebonos have saved me from deer strikes several times already. The ground clearance of 5 inches is the only issue as I have to always have an exit strategy to avoid roadkill you can never see until the last second (despite the awesomely bright lights). I've run over 2 big retread tire shreds that were dead nuts in my lane and I was boxed in. Have not seen another Z, I have 8500 miles in 2 months of ownership. I have everyone trying to ask me about the car at stop lights as well as everyone in a mustang or other trying to get a piece, it gets a bit tiring having to shake all of them trying to ride in my shadow.

 

[5amp5on]

It's not a tall person issue, I'm 6'4" and there are others on this board my height and taller that are perfectly comfortable in the car. I just drove 344 miles today in it no problem and less stiff getting out than my Explorer limited that has much more driver "space".

Nissan did not spend much on marketing this car at all. I did not even know they existed until I went into a dealership to service another car.

It's a two seater very expensive toy. Not many people are in the market for that and when you add in almost no advertising, they are not going to sell. I'm happy I don't see any around. The amount of thumbs up and people wanting to look at it in parking lots is incredible. People love the car once they see it, most outside the Z community don't even know it exists though.

For those that fall in love with theirs and keep them, in 15 years I bet they are worth a fortune. In 25 years a double fortune.

 

[Apex_Z]

It's not a tall person issue, I'm 6'4" and there are others on this board my height and taller that are perfectly comfortable in the car. I just drove 344 miles today in it no problem and less stiff getting out than my Explorer limited that has much more driver "space".

Nissan did not spend much on marketing this car at all. I did not even know they existed until I went into a dealership to service another car.

It's a two seater very expensive toy. Not many people are in the market for that and when you add in almost no advertising, they are not going to sell. I'm happy I don't see any around. The amount of thumbs up and people wanting to look at it in parking lots is incredible. People love the car once they see it, most outside the Z community don't even know it exists though.

For those that fall in love with theirs and keep them, in 15 years I bet they are worth a fortune. In 25 years a double fortune.

Yeah we plan to keep this one for a long time.

 

[Lvckv99]

We don't want these to be on the road. At least for me. I like its uniqueness. I don't want the Z popping up everywhere like M3 & M4's, C8's, and Mustangs do. I'm already fed up with the amount of C8's and Mustangs that are on the road. lol.

 

[ZillaZ]

We don't want these to be on the road. At least for me. I like its uniqueness. I don't want the Z popping up everywhere like M3 & M4's, C8's, and Mustangs do. I'm already fed up with the amount of C8's and Mustangs that are on the road. lol.

This.
I get way more people looking, taking pic's and saying "Woah sweet car!" Than I ever did in my Corvette. The uniqueness of it is part of the greatness of this gen Z in my opinion.

 

[Apex_Z]

I agree with preferring it staying rare, I am just surprised more people haven't caught on.

 

[Gerwulf918]

I hear it from people too...Mustangs on Every corner, but maybe 5 or 6 Zas in the whole state of Oklahoma

 

[Bumflik]

Everytime I see a charger or challenger I get sick on the stomach.

 

[kevinbonds]

last week I drove from south Florida to our cabin in the Smokey’s. Just got back earlier this evening. All that driving and didn’t see a single Z, not one. I did see two Supras, countless C8’s, several 911’s, a metric ton of chargers and mustangs, as well as a handful of M variant BMW’s.

 

[NocturnalEmber]

I have owned a wide range of sports cars and driven many more. Now that I have had the Z (performance manual) for a week or so, It is the best sports car I have driven on the street, hands down. It doesn't have 47 suspension and traction modes like the vette did, and it isn't quite as "go-karty" as the miata, but it has everything I could want in a street focused sports car with a driving experience that is incredibly low effort and intuitive, yet still rewarding. Having been in a Supra and a BMW 240i, neither compelled me to consider them. Mustangs are cool but they are a dime a dozen.

All that is to say, how is this thing not more popular? It has so much more character than the competition. All the negative feedback I see about the rehashed chassis and lack of tech is all a bonus in my book. It makes the car more pure, and provides more feedback to the driver. I guess we will have to enjoy these cars in relative secrecy. I have only ever seen 2 other ones on the road here in central Florida. I haven't even gotten to unwind it into the real power yet and I already love the car. Was it just priced wrong? Marketed wrong? I really don't get it, especially considering the mod/upgrade potential.

There is a chance I may be one of those other Z's in central florida.

 

[ill-legal?]

I can't lie, I'm surprised by the amount of attention I get in this car. Downside being it's 95% dudes

 

[ThePoorZ]

I can't lie, I'm surprised by the amount of attention I get in this car. Downside being it's 95% dudes

I got some attention from a cute girl in a Tesla, but it was only her giving me the finger for tailgating her for doing 15 under. Otherwise, yup, all dudes.