+1 the recession and tax hike hit all big engined cars
I agree. But you still see tons of late M3's, M5's, AMG's etc.
I think most buyers spending between £30k and £60k go for German cars.
I agree that is probably badge snobbery and the fact that 4 seats appeal to a wider market
And let's be honest .. To most people a BMW or merc is a safer proposition than a nissan, they have a better rep in the sports/prestige market
As Pete says, the 370 is not a bad car just the wrong car for that time, I like the fact that it's a rare sight
Without figures it's difficult to say if all manufacturers were hit proportionally the same by the recession in the larger engined market