I don't think its dying.

Cars are an expensive hobby. Way things are going in Aus some may have had to make a choice whats feasible in life. Blowing dollars on a deprecating asset or a brighter future.

Also its true that the Jap market has been lacking somewhat in the last decade. Euro's are the way to go. The price of brand new Jap sport car is matching the price of a nice lux euro car.