News on BIG 2027 Z Production changes for the US

[MCN1SMO]

some people have been snooping on here for content lol

 

[KrackaC8]

some people have been snooping on here for content lol

Just read one of the articles myself!

 

[Zplz]

Rather have the Z, not dime a dozen Corvettes. Not a hit on Corvettes. Exclusivity is OK.

Heh, heh, heh. The Z gets a lot of attention. I had someone checking mine out yesterday at the local park. I'm sure some folks are just trying to figure out what they're looking at.

Yes, Corvettes and Mustangs are as common as Accords and Camrys in my area. I've had several Mustangs, in fact my first car was a used Mustang. I'll take the Z any day of the week over the Ford.

 

[FSUZ33]

I don't shop for things based on their popularity, or lack thereof. I don't have an iPhone or Galaxy (whatever the Samsung is) because I want to be like everyone else. And I'm not going to walk around with a Motorola just because everyone has iPhones or Galaxies.
That said, although I don't want a Mustang, I admit that part of not wanting one is because they're EV-REE-WHERE!!!

 

[Houston.RZ34]

I'd buy 23-26 and slap the 27+ bumper on, wheels if you must.

 

[David Montgomery]

I don't shop for things based on their popularity, or lack thereof. I don't have an iPhone or Galaxy (whatever the Samsung is) because I want to be like everyone else. And I'm not going to walk around with a Motorola just because everyone has iPhones or Galaxies.
That said, although I don't want a Mustang, I admit that part of not wanting one is because they're EV-REE-WHERE!!!

I agree with you 100%. That is why I bought a 280ZX and not a 240Z. I wanted the ZX because it's the first Z I ever thought was cool and good-looking, not because everyone had or wanted one.
One big point, though, we sort of do want the Z to be everywhere so that Nissan will stay in business and keep making them. Trying to maintain an out-of-production car that nobody really wants is very difficult. (280ZX is a case in point.. It gets the least OEM and aftermarket support/love of all the Zs.)

 

[Zplz]

I don't shop for things based on their popularity, or lack thereof. I don't have an iPhone or Galaxy (whatever the Samsung is) because I want to be like everyone else. And I'm not going to walk around with a Motorola just because everyone has iPhones or Galaxies.
That said, although I don't want a Mustang, I admit that part of not wanting one is because they're EV-REE-WHERE!!!

The 240Z was my first true love and, more than likely, the Z will be my last. Driving the Z is like taking a time machine back to an era of really cool wheels, only this time around, my Z is much more comfortable and faster.

 

[alienpoker]

The Drive says it will be harder to get one in 2027. Maybe the manual Nismo will be scarce… most dealers will want to rip the cash out of your hand if you show to buy a Z in 2027.

 

[MCN1SMO]

The Drive says it will be harder to get one in 2027. Maybe the manual Nismo will be scarce… most dealers will want to rip the cash out of your hand if you show to buy a Z in 2027.

the drive and every automotive news site covering this got their info from this thread lol

its a circular game of telephone

 

[FSUZ33]

If they're scanning here for scuttlebutt, I'm surprised they haven't written an article on the heated debate surrounding Nissan Z oil filter part numbers.

 

[Bumflik]

 

[Bumflik]

You won't be so happy if you still own the Z years after it is cancelled and you can't find parts for it.

Nissan Infiniti is terrible about parts after a vehicle generation is cancelled/ended. 6-12 months later the parts catalog starts filling up with "discontinued" and "no longer available".

That and so few made, good luck to those in the future......

Aftermarket for Vettes, Stangs,Wranglers, and Zs are plentiful. We good. Besides manufacturers have to provide OEM supply for 10 years.

 

[takemorepills]

Besides manufacturers have to provide OEM supply for 10 years.

I can absolutely guarantee you that Nissan/Infiniti does NOT maintain parts availability 10 years out.
It happened with my Titan and my Q60.
One year after the Q60 was cancelled, I already couldn't get certain parts for it, and because it was AWD, some parts were specific to the AWD version and you couldn't find jack in that case.

On my new 2021 Pro-4x Titan, there's already a ton of "discontinued" parts for it.

I still buy Nissans because they don't often break, but don't think in 2038 it'll be guaranteed to be able to buy OEM parts.

 

[David Montgomery]

I can absolutely guarantee you that Nissan/Infiniti does NOT maintain parts availability 10 years out.
It happened with my Titan and my Q60.
One year after the Q60 was cancelled, I already couldn't get certain parts for it, and because it was AWD, some parts were specific to the AWD version and you couldn't find jack in that case.

On my new 2021 Pro-4x Titan, there's already a ton of "discontinued" parts for it.

I still buy Nissans because they don't often break, but don't think in 2038 it'll be guaranteed to be able to buy OEM parts.

I have a 19 Titan PR. What parts can't you get for it? My dealership has never had an issue getting any parts for my truck. Also, just remember the 2024 Titans are still under the 10-year/100K bumper-to-bumper warranty. I'm pretty sure your dealership is selling you a load of crap if they can't get parts for your 2021.

 

[takemorepills]

I have a 19 Titan PR. What parts can't you get for it? My dealership has never had an issue getting any parts for my truck. Also, just remember the 2024 Titans are still under the 10-year/100K bumper-to-bumper warranty. I'm pretty sure your dealership is selling you a load of crap if they can't get parts for your 2021.

It's 5y/100k.
My 2021 doesn't need parts.
I had a 2007 for 14 years and there's all kinds of parts no longer available for it. It's one of the main reasons I bought the newer Titan, just to get into a newer parts catalog.
I can't recall exactly what's no longer available on the Gen 1 Titan, but I do recall exactly what pissed me off about my Q60, I had it lowered on Swift springs and after a few years of the car dragging it's exhaust on my driveway and the ride starting to degrade a little bit, I decided to reinstall the factory springs and buy OEM shocks/struts for it. Because it's an AWD model, the front uses struts that clear a CV axle. The OEM was Japanese made Tokico. No longer available, Infiniti had "Value Advantage" (or something like that) service struts/shocks for the car, they seemed suspiciously inexpensive and the struts were preloaded with springs, great and all but when I received them they looked cheap and are made in China.
Also, before I sold the car, I was hit on the freeway which required finding a new rear bumper cover, which turned out we were getting one of the last few remaining because my Q60 had the special "Sport" aerodynamics stuff on it. I found out there were very few left because the bumper that the body shop ordered was damaged in delivery and they told me they couldn't find one so I went on the search and found one.

I'm very into OEM parts, and one year after my Q60 was cancelled, I couldn't get OEM wiper blades from Japan. I searched for them and found the Japanese made wiper blades being sold online from Guangzhou China Infiniti because Infiniti tried to break into the Chinese market and their dealers were getting rid of OEM parts from their allotment.

As far as the Z is concerned, the only parts I'd be worried about long term availability are Nismo specific parts, LED headlights and taillights and possibly the infotainment unit, which should be replaceable with aftermarket because it's a normal Nissan unit but no one has made a dash kit .... Yet....