2024 Nissan Z Performance Review - Why Is No One Buying These?

Every Nissan Z generation I can remember has been a popular and reasonably affordable tuning platform for enthusiasts. So over 2 years since production kicked off, why are there so few of the latest generation Z on the road?

[Realistick]

Great to hear your thoughts. I felt similarly after driving the base version, the amount of potential it had was insane. I think if Nissan dialed in the the throttle, suspension and steering out of the box, it would have fared better on the market. I didn’t buy one because it would have taken a decent amount of money to make it into the car that I wanted. I feel like a lot of others felt the same way (and it’s not like the market for a new sports car is huge anyway)

[ScottDreyfus]

Nissan trying to sell a twenty year old platform for 50k plus dealer markup is what killed this car.

[Michael-]

You can get a WRX for less than half the price and drop about $2000 on it and have nearly comparable horse power, all wheel drive, and a usable back seat.

[CarlLindeman]

insane dealer markup. who the fuck buys a Nissan for the price of a Corvette

[conduit]

You’ll barely ever see a Z. Nobody is buying this car, period.

[stevemartegani]

The price jump from the 370z (increase of $20, 000), the dealer markups and lack of inventory for awhile really killed interest.

[_ford_crown_victoria_p]

I was so hyped for this car in 2021

2024 and I have only seen 1 on the road ever.

[kawasukiyamahonda]

bro ur killin it with those camera changes😆

[thevoid]

When dealerships marked them up to $85k+ all across the states, that's what killed the hype. I saw dealerships trying to sell them for $100k as well. Even now, a new one costs around $65k. You can buy a lightly used g82 M4 for $65k.

[a.bishop]

The price. The Z needs to be cheaper than the Camaro, Mustang, and Challenger in order to sell. They made it more expensive. They made their bed now they must lay in it.

[brianbohnet]

The problems with this car are endless. The 400Z is a modified 370z chassis, the 370z chassis is a modified 350z chassis. This is a 20+ year old platform. The engine is a slightly tweaked redsport engine, 6 years old at time of launch. The entire car is a parts bin with the exception of the head/tail lights. At launch dealers were asking 5-10k over sticker. The community swore this was going to be a Supra killer, even the NISMO is slower in every way. It's not that it's a bad car per se, but barely anything about it is new or worth 45-60k.

[Majin]

I own a 1972 Datsun 240z. When this new Z car came out I was super excited to buy one. Went to the dealer and as soon as I saw the $100k dealer MARKUP I told them to F-off and haven't gone back..

[HydroCronus]

Congratulations on the 50K+ subs dude, God bless ya

[XanderSheridan]

a great tuning platform is $20k, not $60k. All those car modifying companies from the 90's are gone because they realized most car guys have no money.

[CarlosPerdomo]

People were eager, willing and able to buy this car. They waited and waited... then, only few were offered. But offered at a very high price.... over priced. We were told at the beginning what this car would be and at what price. But then the dealerships started to take advantage and abuse the customers with high markups.
That's the consequence of all of that...

[frankartale]

Tuning Platform. U nailed it. I would say the slow rev drop, is aiding in keeping the power up between shifts. Like when you rowed through the gears at around 7 minutes into the video. I think that is a very nice car, that probably appeals to women in stock form... and men when tuned and modded.

[emptymannull]

The price you mentioned is ABSURD given how strong the dollar is to the yen now. These should be 40k with the perf package, TOPS

[apexparadigm]

I tried to buy one last week. 15k in dealer fees brought it to over 80k(Canadian), bad financing rates on top considering they don't sell any and still advertise 2023 models. I walked.

[MikeD-hnhf]

Awesome, comprehensive and insightful review, my G! Keep it up!!

[zionm]

1- Dealer Markups
2- BMW Supra is superior
3- Other costs (Insurance Costs, high apr, etc.).
4- Other more affordable alternatives even with markups (Type R, GR Corolla, etc.).