Infiniti: M-Series news **Hybrid Revealed (page 34)**
05-01-2004, 05:30 PM
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Originally posted by Minch00
I see this car as a CLK/645Ci competition.
I see this car as a CLK/645Ci competition.
I see this car competing more with the 645 but being priced like the CLK, typical Jap strategy.
05-01-2004, 10:04 PM
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Originally posted by Y2K3CL-S
However, if Infiniti bothers to check out the landscape, they'd realize that right now there are no/NO competitors to the BMW 3 (soon to be 4) series coupes save the G35c. I'd like to see Infiniti not go against a $70K car and create something to fill the void that has recently been vacated by the CL-S. Pricing it in the high 30's - low 40's is a niche that is being overlooked by every manufacturer, and there is definitely a market for a quality coupe in this price range. Just please don't make it look like a 2 door Maxima - especially the current fugly ones!
However, if Infiniti bothers to check out the landscape, they'd realize that right now there are no/NO competitors to the BMW 3 (soon to be 4) series coupes save the G35c. I'd like to see Infiniti not go against a $70K car and create something to fill the void that has recently been vacated by the CL-S. Pricing it in the high 30's - low 40's is a niche that is being overlooked by every manufacturer, and there is definitely a market for a quality coupe in this price range. Just please don't make it look like a 2 door Maxima - especially the current fugly ones!
The M45 coupe would be something the next step up. I really like the idea of this car personally. Very appealing.
05-02-2004, 03:10 PM
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Originally posted by Minch00
Just as I was thinking. Had they released those photoshops in a bright sporting color, like red or blue, they may be more appealing. However, based on information alone, I personally can't wait for this car to be released. The coupe would be worth saving up for, the convertible I could pass on.
I see this car as a CLK/645Ci competition.
Just as I was thinking. Had they released those photoshops in a bright sporting color, like red or blue, they may be more appealing. However, based on information alone, I personally can't wait for this car to be released. The coupe would be worth saving up for, the convertible I could pass on.
I see this car as a CLK/645Ci competition.
05-02-2004, 03:27 PM
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Originally posted by ItalianStallion
jap companies love to do the "why buy a german 6 cylinder when you can get a japanese 8 cylinder?"
jap companies love to do the "why buy a german 6 cylinder when you can get a japanese 8 cylinder?"
05-02-2004, 07:36 PM
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Originally posted by nandowong
damn nissan way to go.
acura wtf? wake up bitch
I want a coupe legend beach :pinpgin:
damn nissan way to go.
acura wtf? wake up bitch
I want a coupe legend beach :pinpgin:
I think we will see some really exciting things from Acura in the next 2-3 years. Watch.
05-03-2004, 01:47 PM
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This is great news. Kudos to Infiniti for continuing to kick ass with great product. I can't wait to see the cars. I'll admit though, at first I was dissapointed when I read the new in the magazine and it didn't mention a folding hardtop. After some thought though, I like the idea of a coupe/ragtop 4-seater more and more.
05-04-2004, 09:22 PM
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Yes, its a nice idea, just have to wait n see on the final design. I'm glad a japanese manufacturer is entering this segment, its going to hurt bmw very much. I'd feel bad if it wasn't their own fault with the pricing of the 6.
05-05-2004, 08:22 AM
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Originally posted by heyitsme
Yes, its a nice idea, just have to wait n see on the final design. I'm glad a japanese manufacturer is entering this segment, its going to hurt bmw very much. I'd feel bad if it wasn't their own fault with the pricing of the 6.
Yes, its a nice idea, just have to wait n see on the final design. I'm glad a japanese manufacturer is entering this segment, its going to hurt bmw very much. I'd feel bad if it wasn't their own fault with the pricing of the 6.
05-17-2004, 05:06 PM
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patiently waiting for my new gs430. i am not falling for this infiniti shit. anyone can make a good looking car, BUT who is tried and true like lexus? lexus, thats who...
05-17-2004, 09:36 PM
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Originally posted by dbox
patiently waiting for my new gs430. i am not falling for this infiniti shit. anyone can make a good looking car, BUT who is tried and true like lexus? lexus, thats who...
patiently waiting for my new gs430. i am not falling for this infiniti shit. anyone can make a good looking car, BUT who is tried and true like lexus? lexus, thats who...
05-17-2004, 11:20 PM
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Originally posted by Crazy Sellout
Better question is, will lexus be able to make a car that can handle like the infiniti.
Better question is, will lexus be able to make a car that can handle like the infiniti.
05-18-2004, 03:02 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Good point, moot though when people like us mod cars.
Good point, moot though when people like us mod cars.
05-20-2004, 02:55 PM
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STi
EVO
M3
m5
911
996
s2000
enzo
360
nsx
STi
EVO
M3
m5
911
996
s2000
enzo
360
nsx
i wonder how many can you afford off that list?
05-20-2004, 02:56 PM
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i am trading in my G35C if that M offers stick , doesn matter it is M35 or M45.
05-20-2004, 07:04 PM
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Originally posted by oonowindoo
i am trading in my G35C if that M offers stick , doesn matter it is M35 or M45.
i am trading in my G35C if that M offers stick , doesn matter it is M35 or M45.
08-13-2004, 04:55 PM
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$60k totally loaded out ... puts it right in the wheelhouse of the STS ...
THAT is going to be a very interesting comparison.
Watching the vids of it on the street makes me thing Infiniti out-GS'ed Lexus
THAT is going to be a very interesting comparison.
Watching the vids of it on the street makes me thing Infiniti out-GS'ed Lexus
08-13-2004, 05:03 PM
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Again, looks good, no manual= why leave Lexus for me. 60k new for an INfiniti. No thanks. But in 2 years when it's 35k=STEAL!!!
Interior is lovely to me, aluminum or wood. Another great new Infiniti product.
Interior is lovely to me, aluminum or wood. Another great new Infiniti product.
08-13-2004, 11:24 PM
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First, looks like the styling is from the Nissan Teana
http://www.nissan.co.jp/TEANA/
Here is a shot of the interior with wood. Looks GREAT to me, thought the wood behind the door handle on the door looks stolen exactly from the current GS.
Great interior...
http://www.infiniti.com/content/0,,c...03&Creative=02
http://www.nissan.co.jp/TEANA/
Here is a shot of the interior with wood. Looks GREAT to me, thought the wood behind the door handle on the door looks stolen exactly from the current GS.
Great interior...
http://www.infiniti.com/content/0,,c...03&Creative=02
08-14-2004, 12:48 PM
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sick, you are silly...yea the wood on the door looks exaclty like it was stolen from the gs. 
First of all the GS's wood is narrower and slightly angled. But either way, who hasn't thought of putting wood on the door panel before? I didn't realize Lexus was the first and only. 
BTW, I see more Lincoln LS in the door panel than i see GS
First of all the GS's wood is narrower and slightly angled. But either way, who hasn't thought of putting wood on the door panel before? I didn't realize Lexus was the first and only. BTW, I see more Lincoln LS in the door panel than i see GS
08-14-2004, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Zoot
sick, you are silly...yea the wood on the door looks exaclty like it was stolen from the gs. First of all the GS's wood is narrower and slightly angled. But either way, who hasn't thought of putting wood on the door panel before? I didn't realize Lexus was the first and only.
BTW, I see more Lincoln LS in the door panel than i see GS
First of all the GS's wood is narrower and slightly angled. But either way, who hasn't thought of putting wood on the door panel before? I didn't realize Lexus was the first and only. BTW, I see more Lincoln LS in the door panel than i see GS
08-14-2004, 02:56 PM
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Looks like a GS killer to me. The exterior and interior are very well done in this car. Have any of you seen the new designs for the GS? It looks like the generation previous to the one now and has similarities with the current maxima. Also, the car looks very bland. The only good side is the interior. Infiniti may have borrowed the wood panel on the door, but lexus copied the exterior design of the nissan maxima
08-14-2004, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
First, looks like the styling is from the Nissan Teana
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08-14-2004, 03:56 PM
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Your point being what exactly? The styling of the current sc430 and solara look exactly the same. The solara just looks like a bigger boat. The ES330 looks like the camry and the ls430 has the same shape as the avalon, etc etc. Though nissan may use similar styling cues from models in japan, at least they dont look like their luxury counterpart sold in the US. Except maybe the QX56 and titan.
and the murano / fx35-45
and the...
08-14-2004, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by bl^5
and the 350Z / g35 coupe
and the murano / fx35-45
and the...
and the murano / fx35-45
and the...
08-14-2004, 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Looks like its shaping up to be a class leader, was bound to happen sooner or latter.
And it's going to give BMW, Audi, and Mercedes some sleepless nights. We already know power won't be an issue with the V6 coming with atleast 300 (new RL has 300hp, and Infiniti wants to be the HP leader in ever class it competes in), and the V8 is alread class leading (though they should up it by 35hp in a premptive strike). Hopefully they won't screw up the ratios in the 5sp (really should be atleast 6) to give it the proper acceleration off the line that it's HP and torque numbers suggest. That's what they did with the intro of the latest Q, and that certainly didn't help sales. As far as wood being on the doors, who gives a fuck? Everyone puts wood on there doors. That's really nitpicking.
