$3000 Nissan - would you purchase car?

[Mr Uncle Leroy]

ATSUGI, Japan—It is the car that baby boomers may remember as much for its compact chic as for its slogan ("Datsun, We Are Driven!"). Now, a new version of this storied brand may get more attention for something else: its price tag.

In a bold move into the auto industry's fastest-growing category—emerging-market countries—Nissan Motor Co. 7201.TO +0.76% is planning a revival to this Beatles-era star that might surprise its fans. According to interviews with Nissan's CEO, Carlos Ghosn, and other company executives, the rebooted car will appear in these countries as bare-boned as any rival has tried. And Nissan is hoping to set new lows for pricing for a global auto maker, offering the cheapest Datsun model for about $3,000 to $5,000. The lowest price is nearly a third the price of its most inexpensive car, the $8,000 Tsuru compact sold in Mexico. In revealing new details to The Wall Street Journal about the tightly controlled project, Mr. Ghosn said the company was committed to offering six Datsun vehicles, due out beginning in 2014, at a price range lower than all but a handful of smaller car makers in China and India specializing in mini autos.

For Datsun Revival, Nissan Gambles on $3,000 Model - WSJ.com

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For Datsun Revival, Nissan Gambles on $3,000 Model - WSJ.com

 

[msims]

 

[WaveCapsByOscorp™]

it's like the urkel mobile...

 

[Ayatollah Watts]

it's a reason they're no longer in a draw in the US.

 

[msims]

I feel like once it's done, it will still cost $8000 in America.

The price will go up just because.

 

[BlvdBrawler]

Interesting. I expect it to do well in other markets.

 

[BlvdBrawler]

it's a reason they're no longer in a draw in the US.

I feel like once it's done, it will still cost $8000 in America.

The price will go up just because.

I didn't read the article but I don't think they're planning to sell this in the US, brehs. Although I think a car for $3000 with a 3-year warranty would do numbers.

 

[msims]

I didn't read the article but I don't think they're planning to sell this in the US, brehs. Although I think a car for $3000 with a 3-year warranty would do numbers.

I didn't read it either, lol.

I think it would do numbers, as well. I just don't think it would pass safety inspections here.

 

[unit321]

I read about that a long time ago. Not new news. It's getting exported to poor countries where fuel efficiency is a major selling point over power.

 

[skeetsinternal]

I didnt read shyt either but I do think the US consumer is looking for any cost effective cars with good performance ie Hyundai

 

[Ricky Church]

... I don't buy Japanese...

 

[Kalik]

I fukks with Datsuns... was the same shyt as Nissan anyway. Moms had 3 Datsun Sunny (same as Nissan Sentra) during the 80s - 90s

 

[beenz]

Anyone got a pic of this $3000 car?

Are we talking roll down windows and no A/C? If so, I dunno bout all that.

 

[Ohnoits]

Looks good...I would test drive it...

I have eclectic tastes so

Plus I'm cheap. As long as it's safe and doesn't break down constantly, I'd use it.

 

[Greenhornet]

dat sun