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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:01 PM
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08 Altima Coupe

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What do you guys think of the new Altima Coupe?

This is the Canadian Version

http://www.nissan.ca/en/vehicles/alt...e/gallery.html
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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I think it's a real nice looking car... I've seen a few of 'em on the road already...

Base starts at 20K or so down here, but I was watching a TV ad where the fine print said "as shown $30K"...
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:17 PM
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uhhh canadian version? whats the diff with the us one? and the 08 coupe is old news now.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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still 'new' to me - I haven't seen a single one on the road as of yet

btw, it's a cool little car
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:39 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
I think it's a real nice looking car... I've seen a few of 'em on the road already...

Base starts at 20K or so down here, but I was watching a TV ad where the fine print said "as shown $30K"...
yeah but you can get one for 25k and some change, with the V6 w/270 hp motor. Just not w/ allot of options, acutally no options
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:46 PM
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looks alright to me, but kinda like a Civic + the Z.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Not bad, but for me,

Honda/Acura >>>>>>>>>>>>*
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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Originally Posted by gatrhumpy
Not bad, but for me,

Honda/Acura >>>>>>>>>>>>*
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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looks good
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:14 AM
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Nice looking car. I wouldn't mind a loaded V6. But I'm not sure about the 4 cylinder ones and those are the ones I can afford.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:24 AM
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I have observed two (or maybe the same one twice) on the road. It is a sharp looking coupe that IMHO was very much needed in Nissan's lineup. Probably the only knock I have against it is the same as I have against the sedan -- the base 2.5 models are little distinguished visually from the 3.5SE models.

IF the 07 G35C w/Navi is obtainable @ invoice ($36k-though a longshot given its enduring popularity) versus a loaded Altima 3.5SE coupe (Prem + Tech pkg=$32k), I think I would still go with the G.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:27 AM
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I've seen a shit load of 'em for some reason (stuck in route 95 traffic)...

White, black, and a burgandy color... looks good in in the darker colors IMHO... but I'm sure my opinion will change as I see more and more of 'em...
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:46 AM
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ugh... It's FWD.


Why???????????????????
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 10:54 AM
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i like the 08 accord coupe better
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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It's a nice looking coupe....but at +32k fully loaded I'd go with a G35/37
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 12:03 PM
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I guess I'm the only one that thinks it's awkward looking? I really like the G37, and I know a lot of people say they resemble each other, but I don't know, something just don't look right about it proportionately.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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I think it drives the wrong pair of wheels
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 12:24 PM
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My boy just got his last week.. black on black, its not bad... resembles the 2003-07 g35 coupe...
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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I can't wait to see some modded one.. a drop and 19's would be nice. Has potential, but fwd=ftl.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 03:34 PM
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08 Accord coupe > 08 Altima coupe. The dash in that thing is
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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I like it.
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Moog-Type-S
It's a nice looking coupe....but at +32k fully loaded I'd go with a G35/37
maybe used G35 but G37 for $32? I doubt it..
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Old Jul 13, 2007 | 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ggesq
08 Accord coupe > 08 Altima coupe. The dash in that thing is
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Old Jul 15, 2007 | 04:48 AM
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does anyone know if the handling on the coupe is better than the sedan? I was at the dealer and wanted to try the coupe but they didn't have one, so i just took the sedan for the heck of it and boy was it atrocious. The steering was as light as the 94 sable station wagon i had in hs. According to the sales rep, the steering should be the same on both. if so..... i wouldn't consider it at all.
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 02:52 AM
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i seriously think this car is nuts. i think a modded one would look sick... this is the first current nissan that i actually like. i can't believe how good it looks.

i'd say the 08 accord is right up there with this car. i remember reading the concept is 300hp. it'd be up to par with the altima. i really like the 08 accord's design. the actual design is okay, a few things modded and it'll look sick also. its so sporty. i cant wait to see the 08 accord vs the 08 altima.

man do i want a new car now =]
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Old Jul 16, 2007 | 11:10 PM
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 07:20 AM
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if this Altima with the V6 was RWD, it would be hot, but also it would probably kill off the 350z literally.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 07:31 AM
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From the pic in the link, it kind of reminds me of the Pontiac G6 coupe.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 09:35 AM
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i had no idea this was in the works. when i saw the commercial i thought it was a pontiac g6
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 09:52 AM
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It looks better in person.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 11:58 AM
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i'd drive one!!
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperTrooper169
I guess I'm the only one that thinks it's awkward looking? I really like the G37, and I know a lot of people say they resemble each other, but I don't know, something just don't look right about it proportionately.
I saw the altima coupe in person a few times and it looks nothing like the current g35 coupe or the g37. It looks smaller first of all and it resembles a scion tc if anything. Looks pretty good though
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 12:54 PM
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If given a choice between this and the 08 Accord Coupe V6 I would choose the Altima with the VQ. IMO the new Accord is fugly. And believe it or not, I thought the 06-07 Accord coupe/sedan looked pretty good (except for the sedan's rear)google

Now, of course I would take the G37 over the Altima....
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
If given a choice between this and the 08 Accord Coupe V6 I would choose the Altima with the VQ. IMO the new Accord is fugly. And believe it or not, I thought the 06-07 Accord coupe/sedan looked pretty good (except for the sedan's rear)google

Now, of course I would take the G37 over the Altima....
except I think the new Accord coupe looks alright.
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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i think it's a great looking car and that it'll be a winnier for nissan. i just wouldn't buy one for myself though.
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Meh. Personally think it's awkward looking...the rear quarter windows are so bland and those taillights are far too big for my tastes. I guess (and am surprised) that I'm in the minority here.

The 2008 Accord coupe looks much better than the Altima coupe IMO!
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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they should have made it rwd and used the vq37, but then they would have charged an arm and a leg for it so either way. looks ok in pics but up close something just doesn't feel right, the right color combo and upgrades would look good though.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 02:23 PM
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the right color combo and upgrades would look good though.
very true. when i saw a silver one, it looked kinda bland. but then i saw a black one, and it looked very nice.
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Old Jul 20, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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I spotted one on my main road around home a few weeks back. It was blue, very hot, I'd definitely drive one.
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Old Jul 21, 2007 | 12:43 AM
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they should have made it rwd and used the vq37, but then they would have charged an arm and a leg for it so either way
that's what the G is for
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