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Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
These Are The Cars Our Readers Wish Would Depreciate Faster
Earlier this week, I noted that early Nissan GT-Rs had barely depreciated, if at all, which is something I find particularly annoying. It's been more than 15 years since 2009, and you're telling me the only way I could maybe, possibly, sort of afford a Nissan built back when Obama was president is to buy one with a salvage title? That doesn't seem right. Sure, it's a special, low-volume Nissan built back when Obama was president, so it should cost more than a used 350Z, but that doesn't mean it isn't still annoying to me, personally. While I was sure many of you shared my frustration, I also suspected the R35 wasn't the only car that y'all wished would depreciate faster, even if it wasn't realistic to expect it to do so. So we put the question to you, and asked what cars you wished would depreciate faster? And wouldn't you know it, we got far more responses than we could possibly include in AOTD. So let's take a look at some of the most popular responses. Read more: The 2024 Lexus GX 550 Turned Me Into A Believer I want the Lexus LC500 to depreciate wildly - it's an interesting looking GT with a great engine, and should be more reliable than your average $100k car. But it hasn't particularly dropped off yet, and even the 2nd gen SC (the weird, boring, lumpy one) seems to be holding its value relatively well, so I don't expect an actually desirable car to get more attainable. Suggested by: Maymar Ford Maverick. Used ones cost the same as new ones. Now, a lot of that is because Ford raised the price by 8 grand. Suggested by: Mark H The Caddy CT4 or CT5 Blackwing with 6speed MT? It's probably the only thing that I'd new-ish that I'd spend money on. Suggested by: RattyDatusn The Lexus GX550. I intend to buy a Certified Preowned, under 50k miles, under $50k, Nori Green Overtrail in three years time. Currently a new one is just under $80k, and a used one is just a little more than that. I need the market to cool down by 2028 if I'm to get into the car I wanna drive into, and through, my 60s. Suggested by: Papa Chris Lexus LFA. I've been obsessed with it since it was first announced. It looks amazing, sounds even better. It's not the fastest, or the best performance. But the engineering, precision, and design of the thing are just beautiful. Suggested by: Bossrday All I want in this world is an Audi R8 V10 with a six speed gated manual shifter. Or really any R8. Even the first model year which is like a 16 year old Audi at this point can be anywhere from 60 to over 100K Suggested by: Matthew Wakefield All of them. A couple years back, I got a Malibu LS as a rental. It wasn't anything special, but it was good enough. Out of interest, I did some window shopping. I figured a used GM would be cheap. It wasn't. For the money of a used Malibu, I would rather get a similar mile/year Camry. It used to be that a used American Sedan could be gotten with half the miles for less money than a Toyota. And these made them good deals. Not anymore. Suggested by: hoser68 I wish all Teslas would depreciate to the low three figures as soon as they are delivered. Suggested by: Pernicious BM Porsche GT3, specifically 991 generation. It's insane to me that an 11 year old car is selling for just about MSRP with significant mileage/track time. Unfortunately, with the recent 992 price hikes, I don't see them dropping in price.. Suggested by: Ismail They already depreciate quickly, but I need them to depreciate more - large, full-size AWD luxury sedans. Mercedes S-Class, Genesis G90, etc. There is nothing like a large sedan with a killer stereo for a long road trip. I have a 90 minute freeway commute to work, and a full-size luxo-barge would be just the ticket. Suggested by: Corey Stringer a few: I'd love a sub-50k mile hellcat for under 35k by now, a LC500 convertible that was under 50k without a zillion miles, I want Porsche sports cars to depreciate more like they used to 15y ago, and I would appreciate it if jaguars depreciated rapidly enough to make them a slightly less awful choice to buy haha. Suggested by: Nathaniel Kuhn I wouldn't mind if the Alfa Giulia Quadrifoglio got cheaper. Suggested by: Beavis 1st Gen NSX. It started to depreciate a little at first. Then it didn't. Then prices did what they did and now I'll never have one. Oh well! Suggested by: JBodyBuilder Evora GT. Prices are starting to back down from Pandemic highs thankfully. Suggested by: DLBedford I was hoping that Alfa's latest effort to import cars to the United States would fail spectacularly and no on would want the oddball little 4C coupe that no longer had factory support and I could get one for $20,000 or so, never happened. Suggested by: Greg Lemon Want more like this? Join the Jalopnik newsletter to get the latest auto news sent straight to your inbox... Read the original article on Jalopnik.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2024 Nissan Z NISMO Review: The wild child of affordable performance
From the legendary 240Z to the iconic 350Z's tuner culture, the Z has always danced to its beat, a driver's delight, pure and simple. Decades later, the 2024 Z NISMO continues this very legacy of an unapologetically driver-focused ethos. Its heart, a 420-hp twin-turbo V6, pumps adrenaline through a track-honed chassis for a NISMO-like experience. The track-ready attitude is clear inside, too, where snug Recaro seats, red contrast stitching, and a rich Alcantara suede finish create a cockpit whose sole purpose is driving focus. The NISMO treatment eventually goes deeper outside, where exclusive 19-inch forged alloys and a dramatic rear spoiler make a bold entrance. And starting at $65,000, it's a car we find hard to resist having in our garage. View the 19 images of this gallery on the original article The Z NISMO gathers its strength from a tuned 3.0-liter twin-turbo V6 that's rated at 420 horsepower and 384 lb-ft of torque — a 20-hp and 34 lb-ft gain over the non-NISMO Z. The 9-speed auto also sees revision with faster shifts and a new Sport+ mode for maximum track-attack settings. However, even though the paddle shifters make rev matching easier, the absence of a six-speed stick shift is felt, especially now with all the track-ready upgrades. All 420 horsepower is sent to the rear wheels strictly, propelling the car from 0 to 60 mph in around 4.0 seconds. Still, that's slower than similar cars like the BMW Z4 (3.9 seconds) and the GR Supra 3.0 (3.9 seconds). But the Z, at its core, is far more than just outright speed. NISMO engineers have done an excellent job tuning the suspension with unique dampers, springs, and stabilizer bars for the razor-sharp handling it so deserves. Additionally, stiffer bushings, enhanced steering rack, and revised aerodynamics (including the massive wing at the back) ensure the Z stays planted and poised throughout. The grip equation, meanwhile, is handled by a set of wider, bespoke Dunlop SP Sport Max GT600 tires mounted on lightweight forged aluminum alloys, ensuring confidence at every turn (or hairpin).Behind the wheel, the NISMO Z is a driver's delight. Of course, it adopts a driver-centric theme, merging race-inspired aesthetics with modern conveniences, though not without compromises. We begin with the hard-to-miss Recaro seats, trimmed in a mix of leather and Alcantara. These seats offer exceptional bolstering and support, though they are not the best for longer journeys. Meanwhile, the steering wheel feels purposeful and weighted to the liking. The 'boy racer' aesthetics go further, with red contrast stitching, NISMO-branded accents, and a red-etched tachometer graphic giving the cabin a motorsport-y vibe. And let's not forget the starter button, finished in anodized red, that adds a small but meaningful touch to the cabin. Nissan's cabin reveals glaring shortcomings in material quality that undermine its premium aspirations, though. While touchpoints like the steering wheel and armrests are suitably soft, the overwhelming reliance on hard, hollow plastics across lower dash panels, door trim, and console components feels unacceptably cheap for a vehicle commanding a $65,000 price tag. These cost-cutting choices clash starkly with rivals in its class, such as the Toyota Supra, which delivers a far more cohesive, tactile, rich interior at a price point. Nissan's 9-inch touchscreen, though equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, lags woefully behind modern standards. The interface is clunky and visually dated, with sluggish input responses and a counterintuitive menu layout that frustrates more than it assists. Compared to BMW's iDrive or Hyundai's snappy, user-friendly setup, the system feels like a relic—an afterthought in an era where seamless connectivity and crisp graphics are the the Z NISMO immediately makes its presence known with a track-focused aesthetic that's hard to ignore. Dominating up front is the signature 'G-Nose' front fascia, a throwback to the Fairlady 240ZG's design cue. Complete with bold NISMO badging and an aggressive front splitter trimmed in red, the front end sets the tone for the car. Thankfully, the side profile retains the classic Z silhouette but spices things up with NISMO-specific upgrades. These, of course, include the gloss black 19-inch forged aluminum wheels clad in wider, even grippier Dunlop SP Sport MAXX GT600 tires and the sleek, low-slung roofline. The 2024 Nissan Z NISMO is a thrilling reminder that raw, unfiltered driving joy still exists in an increasingly sanitized automotive world. Its turbocharged roar, razor-sharp transmission, and track-ready suspension deliver exhilarating dynamics that make it laughably easy to break the rear loose and chase tail-happy slides. Yes, the cabin cuts corners, and the infotainment frustrates, but these flaws fade when you're carving a canyon road or hammering down a straightaway. In an era of numb EVs and overwrought tech, the Z NISMO's unapologetic focus on driver engagement feels rebellious, even heroic. While rivals like the Supra GR or Z4 offer polish and prestige, none match the Nissan's analog thrills or retro-flavored swagger. For purists who prioritize pulse-quickening fun over pampering, the Z NISMO remains a rare, glorious holdout. Love reading Autoblog? Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get exclusive articles, insider insights, and the latest updates delivered right to your inbox. Click here to sign up now!
