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Old 10-29-2008, 01:42 PM
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Great work overall. Following an evolutionary strategy rather than a revolutionary one. They might have gone a little too crazy on the design of both the front and the rear lights, however I believe it will probably help keep it look modern and fresh 3-4 years from now. THe interior looks a lot better designed, it remains to be seen if the quality of the interior materials used are also much better.
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Love the interior. Exterior is something I'll have to see in person...
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Much nicer looking than the current Z. All I can say is wow.
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shorter stance and wider rear FTW. Interior is 100% improvement from the 350z. Still need to see it in person, but for now, not feeling the rear and front tails.
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Interior is nice...much improved.

Exterior is I need to see more pics...and perhaps in person for a better take.
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I think these pictures aren't the best one of the car. And I think that, just like the Maxima, it'll be really nice looking in person. I would love to see some basic profile shots though.

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wtf is with cutting into the headlights and tailights? i dont get it... Overall tho, i like it, i love the interior. The contrast thing is awesome
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the headlights is still my least favorite part, but I gotta admit... in the new pictures, it's not so bad... I would think to see it in person, it probably wouldn't phase me at all
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those seats look comfy
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I hate that sharp a-pillar/roof cut. Doesn't compliment the car at all. And those headlights...... the cancer has spread to the rear. Those things aside, the lines of the exterior are an improvement, I like how curvy those wheel arches are and I like the interior a lot more. Looks like there's a rear diffuser there too, assuming its actually functional....
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Not bad.
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I think it's ugly, but i thought the same about the Maxima when i saw it in pictures. But when i saw the Maxima in real life, i was blown away by the hotness. Unlike the new TL which looks like ass in person and in pics. So, i will reserve judgment for when i see the car.
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God, why couldn't they have offered that color leather on the G37???
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The only thing I like about this car is the slope of the hood all the way back to the tail. to me it's very reminiscent of the old skool zx.

not a fan of the bumper, headlights, taillights or the interior. And what's up with the door handles? they look like the handle you pull on a jet if you need to eject.

I do agree though, the seats do look pretty awesome, same for the color.
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Originally Posted by Sly Raskal
The only thing I like about this car is the slope of the hood all the way back to the tail. to me it's very reminiscent of the old skool zx.

not a fan of the bumper, headlights, taillights or the interior. And what's up with the door handles? they look like the handle you pull on a jet if you need to eject.

I do agree though, the seats do look pretty awesome, same for the color.
I agree that it is leaning toward the old Z style, but it still is a little odd looking...perhaps it's just the pics.

The interior is far and away better than the current Z...but it's not the greatest.
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The interior is wicked! Oh, is that alcantara on the door panels? Sweet!
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interior looks good but i wonder how it feels...

exterior is a joke...
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I'd get a black one, black out the headlights and taillights... so those weird cuts/design aren't as apparent
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eh, I like it. Actually like the exterior more than the interior. I mean yeah it kinda looks like a catfish from the front, but I think it does capture the image of the original Z better than the current one.
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Originally Posted by stangg172004
interior looks good but i wonder how it feels...

exterior is a joke...
I know I like the leather and suede, but good god the plastics look like they came out of GM's bin.
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i'm not 100% a fan, the taillights are what kill it for me...


but i'm sure i will grow to love it
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looks way better than the last gen. has a retro look that harkens back to the 240. I give it a !
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idk what you guys are smoking. this exterior is UGLY! uglier than the crossfire.

there's no excuse for this styling to belong on a top selling competitor like the Z.
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I like it in the pics so I will ML love it in person... def has more personality than the current design... the overall design takes me back to the long nosed Z's from the past!
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totally it's all about personality! this car has it, the last one didn't.
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i just can't stand their new headlights.. why can't they just be normal.
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Originally Posted by chungkopi
why can't they just be normal.
eh'... it was a bold move... I guess this way, people can distinguish between models
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One major problem I have with the car is the wheels. But I would upsize to a set of Volk or Work anyway, so whatever!
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I've never been a huge fan of Nissan's wheel designs but I think these are stellar! Totally go with the car.
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Originally Posted by chungkopi
i just can't stand their new headlights.. why can't they just be normal.
I am happy that it has Maxima headlights. I personally think the Maxima headlight is ugly!!

Its good news for Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Go Korea!!!
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I've never been a huge fan of Nissan's wheel designs but I think these are stellar! Totally go with the car.
I agree. Finally a good looking stock concave rim design - something BMWs and Audis have had for a long time.
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Originally Posted by msl82
I am happy that it has Maxima headlights. I personally think the Maxima headlight is ugly!!

Its good news for Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Go Korea!!!
OMG, you are just profoundly annoying. The new 370Z WILL be a superior car to the Genesis coupe (though I still like the Hyundai). Mark my words...
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As of right now, I don't like the design. Maybe it will grow on me, but it looks like they went a bit extreme with the redesign in order to make it look different from the old model. I do love the interior though
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Originally Posted by msl82
I am happy that it has Maxima headlights. I personally think the Maxima headlight is ugly!!

Its good news for Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Go Korea!!!
from a korean to another korean....go away. :shakehead
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and i love it. inside and out!
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Originally Posted by majin ssj eric
OMG, you are just profoundly annoying. The new 370Z WILL be a superior car to the Genesis coupe (though I still like the Hyundai). Mark my words...
LOL!!! I hope its a better car than Hyundai GenCoupe when it is $40,000 car. PUHAHAHA..


The Headlight is still ugly, Mark my words....
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Originally Posted by msl82
LOL!!! I hope its a better car than Hyundai GenCoupe when it is $40,000 car. PUHAHAHA..

The Headlight is still ugly, Mark my words....
that was really funny to read for some reason..
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Originally Posted by msl82
LOL!!! I hope its a better car than Hyundai GenCoupe when it is $40,000 car. PUHAHAHA..


The Headlight is still ugly, Mark my words....
of your 225 posts, how many don't have the word Hyundai, or genesis in them?
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some "real world" pics



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god so much better than the 350.. looks great.


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