Nissan 350Z future classic ?
Discussion
In 2012, I bought a Nissan 350Z Roadster as a 2nd / summer car, mainly because my wife likes them, I wasn't really that fussed. Since buying it, I've grown to like the car so much so that, at a certain age now, I'm thinking of keeping it long term (I usually change cars two or three times a year or keep one for a year or two and swap the 2nd car regularly) So, is this a future classic ? We think is will be. Looking back, I now regret selling some of the cars I owned as they are now 10-15 years on worth seriously good money, quite rare and desirable. It's nice to have something different and even now, the Z is becoming a rare sight on the roads.
Seven years ago I owned a 3.0i BMW Z3 and sold it a year later for a Z4 because the Z3 was looking old. Now, I want a Z3 again because they are looking Retro-Cool !! Should I keep the 350Z ?
Seven years ago I owned a 3.0i BMW Z3 and sold it a year later for a Z4 because the Z3 was looking old. Now, I want a Z3 again because they are looking Retro-Cool !! Should I keep the 350Z ?
sorry, i don't think so. It has a lusty engine for sure, but i find very little else to love about it. Sure, it's a pleasant steer in a sure-footed dependable way, but it fails to stand out. Cars that are ordinary but change something or are representative of an era may become classics (205GTi, Capri, Mini etc). Add badge snobbery to that and i don't see a classic.
Enjoy it, they're fine cars no doubt.
Enjoy it, they're fine cars no doubt.
Why do you want a future classic? Is it to make financial gains or just because you want something classic? This should answer whether you keep the car or not.
Unfortunately the 350Z will be a good two decades before I think it will be considered truly classic. It will need to go through the doldrums before it rises again. I do not think it has even approached the doldrums yet.... (Consider the MR2 - mk1s are just becoming classic (still some ropey ones about), mk2s are in the doldrums and mk3s are approaching the doldrums. I would compare the 350Z to the mk3 mr2 in the life cycle at the moment.
Obviously my evaluation of the classic car market is the most accurate around and only my opinion counts
Mike
Unfortunately the 350Z will be a good two decades before I think it will be considered truly classic. It will need to go through the doldrums before it rises again. I do not think it has even approached the doldrums yet.... (Consider the MR2 - mk1s are just becoming classic (still some ropey ones about), mk2s are in the doldrums and mk3s are approaching the doldrums. I would compare the 350Z to the mk3 mr2 in the life cycle at the moment.
Obviously my evaluation of the classic car market is the most accurate around and only my opinion counts
Mike
mike9009 said:
Why do you want a future classic? Is it to make financial gains or just because you want something classic? This should answer whether you keep the car or not.
Obviously my evaluation of the classic car market is the most accurate around and only my opinion counts
Mike
Pub talk, what will be future classics and I own a 350Z. I find it interesting guessing what will become a bit of a classic in the near future and it surprises me that some cars seem to miss out on this accolade. I know that in a couple of years I may get bored with the car and want something else, sell it, then, a few years later I want the Z back ! It's nice to have something different. I miss my last Toyota Supra and regret selling it. If the car starts to become more desirable in 5-10 years - especially the Roadster - then all the better...... Obviously my evaluation of the classic car market is the most accurate around and only my opinion counts
Mike
I agree entirely, it will be a long time but I reckon it will be a sought after in ten years from now. I don't like the 370Z and its clear from the sluggish sales that its not popular compared with the 350Z. I think because they are relatively cheap to buy and expensive to repair, the numbers will decrease quite quickly over the next 10 years (Roadster I'm talking about) so I believe it's a good investment for an enjoyable long term ownership. It's a great car and for the money/spec there's not much else like it. After owning so many cars and liking this one so much, it's time to keep one.
As an ex 350Z owner I would say yes. An original Datsun 240Z is certainly considered a classic now (although not worth mega bucks) but if you see one on the road they have amazing style and presence.
I think they will be remebered as one of the last proper NA RWD sports coupes. Pretty simple machines, but enormous fun, and have a classic style to them with a great side profile.
I think they will be remebered as one of the last proper NA RWD sports coupes. Pretty simple machines, but enormous fun, and have a classic style to them with a great side profile.
Pretty difficult to come up with any old sports car that isn't considered a classic. Whether they are or not is pub talk as someone else has said. I can't see why the 350Z should be any different. Prices are not far off as low as they'll go at which point lots will be broken and after that the cared for survivors will see their stock rising. It's the same pattern with most classics.
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