ekallus Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 Do Nissan still make the 370Z Roadster? I can't find any info on their UK website. There are a couple of photos in their online brochure but no reference to the car in the specs or pricing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) I believe they have discontinued selling them here. Not sure if they've discontinued actual manufacture though. There is a Nismo Roadster in concept form I believe, which looked quite nice, but no idea if/when that will be on sale here. Edited April 1, 2015 by sipar69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 My local Nissan performance dealership confirmed a couple of years ago that they no longer sell the roadster in the UK. I cant remember the exact number but he stated nationwide Nissan only sold 15 or 50 in the previous year, no demand meant supply was ceased. This may change but I imagine that is unlikely. It was an interesting discussion. He was saying the 370 is a difficult brand to get across to the public. Customers come in two forms, the majority don't know Nissan sell performance cars so when they go in looking for a standard car they see one, are interested but its not practical / too expensive. Those that do know Nissan sell performance cars go in looking for the GTR so the 370 wont fit their needs either. Its in a tricky niche that isn't widely advertised. The roadster is then a specialisation in that small niche - so there is practically no demand, as there is no awareness that the possibility exists. Makes me happy though, i have a rather rare car on the road which suits me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekallus Posted April 1, 2015 Author Share Posted April 1, 2015 Thanks guys. That explains the absence on the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw89 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I think most people forget the 370Z exists as it's so rare, myself included! I'd been looking for a new car for a few months and couldn't find anything I wanted and could afford, and by chance when searching local cars on Autotrader, a 370Z Roadster popped up in a search result. I bought it the next day! I don't think I've ever seen one on the roads apart from mine. Although having said that, since buying my 370, I've only seen 1 other 370 Coupe on the road as it drove past my office. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davectr Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 It's great isn't it, beats passing the same car every 5 mins when you go out for a drive! í ½í¸„ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipar69 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 I'd say in about six years of owning three different 370Zs I've seen less than ten other 370s on the roads (only one of which was a roadster). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andywatson Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 10 Roadsters on Autotrader at the moment...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spursmaddave Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 10 Roadsters on Autotrader at the moment...... Rosie must be the only UK registered 370 Roadster not currently for sale then Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted April 6, 2015 Share Posted April 6, 2015 ..... or is it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 (edited) Strange considering the uk market is on of the strongest in Europe for soft top cars. I think the 3.7 v6 and the interior put most people off. Most "roadster" buyers would prefer a 2.0 TT.......I know I wouldn't. It didn't fare well in group tests either iirc. Edited April 8, 2015 by Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 My local Nissan performance dealership confirmed a couple of years ago that they no longer sell the roadster in the UK. I cant remember the exact number but he stated nationwide Nissan only sold 15 or 50 in the previous year, no demand meant supply was ceased. This may change but I imagine that is unlikely. It was an interesting discussion. He was saying the 370 is a difficult brand to get across to the public. Customers come in two forms, the majority don't know Nissan sell performance cars so when they go in looking for a standard car they see one, are interested but its not practical / too expensive. Those that do know Nissan sell performance cars go in looking for the GTR so the 370 wont fit their needs either. Its in a tricky niche that isn't widely advertised. The roadster is then a specialisation in that small niche - so there is practically no demand, as there is no awareness that the possibility exists. Makes me happy though, i have a rather rare car on the road which suits me. Wouldn't the same have applied to the 350z? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoccyT Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Just last week I traded in my 2011 black rose roadster for a brand new silver one - the last one in the UK apparently. Glyn Hopkin Nissan have my old one listed at the moment, should anyone feel the need... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ebized Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Just last week I traded in my 2011 black rose roadster for a brand new silver one - the last one in the UK apparently. Glyn Hopkin Nissan have my old one listed at the moment, should anyone feel the need... Here: http://www.glynhopki...800/nissan-370z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoccyT Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 That's the one. I kept the private plate though. It'll have its original AK11 plates. I hope it finds a good home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpaw89 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 How much?!? I bought a 2011 Roadster, 25,700 miles, for £16k about 2 months ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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