cygnusx1 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I think Nissan finally got it right after many years of missing the mark. Not 100% perfect like the S30 but pretty nice. I wish that thing came rear wheel drive or all wheel drive. It needs some larger wheels, a little drop and a little bit of power package to push it up over 340HP... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeboost Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I think the car is a great deal (minus the fwd), but the looks just don't really do it for me. I don't think it's ugly, it's just not something I would buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
80LS1T Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I think the sedan looks better than the coupe personally. It looks a lot like the old G35 if you ask me(we have 2 at work(nissan dealership)). They deffinetly should have made it RWD if they were going to make it a sporty coupe. It should be a pretty quick car with the 3.5L though.... Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vintage Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Stupid me, I thought the 08s were RWD :/ That brings the cool factor down abit, I had high hopes for a cheaper G35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZDrifter Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Thats what it is. Cheaper g35, less power, front wheel drive, Im sure its sitting on the same platform, and change the looks slightly and there ya go! Personally, I don't like them. Its just a way for people to get a car the looks like a g35 for cheaper. But Im pretty hard on car designers these days. Like the new charger. grrrrrrrrr:icon55: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete84 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 For everyone but the enthusiasts, that would be a better car, with more trunk room. I've tried to fit just a monitor and computer into a 350Z and had a tough time of it. I've heard that the interior quality is superior to that of the 350Z as well. Hopefully the refresh will put that sort of quality into the Z. And hopefully a trunk larger than a ragtops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mario_82_ZXT Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 This is one of the few cars that the sedan looks better then the coupe. It looks good from some angles, and rather bland/funky from others. The commercial calls it lightweight, how much does the sucker weigh? Also, fully loaded it costs over $30k!!!! Nissan has quite a few cars in the same segment competing against each other I think... Mario Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buZy Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Nice but it lacks attitude. Too PC, like most new cars. In my opinion the artist who drew this is on the right track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzette Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I think all these cars look like 350zs...lol. The Altima looks like a stretched 350 or skyline...what gives... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 I don't know, I look at it with an open mind an try not to compare it to what it looks like or what it doesn't. It just looks decent to me. I think the nose is a little bit squished but other than that I like how they handled the major body lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corzette Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I don't know, I look at it with an open mind an try not to compare it to what it looks like or what it doesn't. It just looks decent to me. I think the nose is a little bit squished but other than that I like how they handled the major body lines. Oops forgot to say Im a fan of anything that looks like a Z or skyline but seems like alot of cars are following the same aero style these days..wonder the price will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted July 23, 2007 Author Share Posted July 23, 2007 I my circle of friends, I am known for a quote that I said over 20 years ago in high school. "Eventually, all cars are going to assume the perfect aerodynamic shape and they will all look boringly the same." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhnmsf Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 i like the sedan more...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
award280 Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Personally, I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboboost Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Here's a picture of a guy who showed up to our local Nissan meet last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaZT Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 Looks like a 350Z meets G35 meets pontiac. Not really ugly but doesn't inspire passion either. It's a safe design for Nissan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannyvig Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 GVWR weight is 4586. Just checked one of the coupes in the shop. The ratio is something like 52:48 i think. I know its not the fastest and its heavy but it can handle its own. trust me i got paid to find this out. It is fairly nimble on the road and is able to take the twisties (but not with the crap wheels and tires it comes with). The size and style is completely different of that of a 350z or g-coupe. When parked next to eachother its a world of difference. The cars cannot really be compared they are targetted at different demographics. Because of my experience with them I would buy one in a heart beat except there a ton of other Nissans and dattos that are ahead of it in line. They definately have their quirks but its a first year car as all the 03 350z owners can vouch. Bottom line its an awesome car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cygnusx1 Posted July 24, 2007 Author Share Posted July 24, 2007 4586! Wow porky. Nissan claims 3100-3300# Curb Weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrFancypants Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Im trying to figure out how they could make a coupe weigh as much as my truck Saw one of these in Salt Lake last week... the FWD and the funky looking rear end were instant turnoffs. The car's got nothing on the G35 or 350Z. - Greg - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannyvig Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 according to the door jamb sticker on a 3.5 front is 2394 and the rear is 2189. So that is 52.2:47.8. Not bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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