350Z to start at $26, 269
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350Z to start at $26, 269
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I'm definitely not busting on Acura.
With the 6MT CL, the 6MT G35 Coupe, and the 350Z all coming in the next 8 months things are gonna change in a hurry for the status quo (re: BMW and Lexus).
With the 6MT CL, the 6MT G35 Coupe, and the 350Z all coming in the next 8 months things are gonna change in a hurry for the status quo (re: BMW and Lexus).
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hmmm. very enticing.
i have to drive one first though...
im sure it will perform great... but i gotta get the "feeling" of a car before I can buy it.
i must say, a fully equipped track model with navi COULD be in my driveway...
i have to drive one first though...
im sure it will perform great... but i gotta get the "feeling" of a car before I can buy it.
i must say, a fully equipped track model with navi COULD be in my driveway...
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HOLY F***ING PIECE OF SH**. I shoudl have waited for that Z. MSRP of Enthusiast Model 5AT (w/manual mode) is only $29k. That means $27k and i can walk out with the car. That would have been the one for me if I didnt just spent freaking $27k for my CLP. grrrrrrrrrr I thought nissan said starting at $30k. grrrrrr
That thing looks kinda like a 911
That thing looks kinda like a 911
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Oh yeah...if pricing is true to form....Nissan might have shot itself in the butt..
It WILL TAKE AWAY SALES OF the Altima, G35, Max, I35....all are aimed at a somewhat sportier crowd.....I wonder who was the brillant guy who is doing the market strategy?
It WILL TAKE AWAY SALES OF the Altima, G35, Max, I35....all are aimed at a somewhat sportier crowd.....I wonder who was the brillant guy who is doing the market strategy?
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The Altima, G35, Maxima, and I35 are all giant 4 doors....this is a tiny sports car (no baby seats going in this ride), the last generation Z didn't steal sales away from anything else.
Lancer Evo does kick ass, 2 different ball games though.....wouldn't mind having both.
Lancer Evo does kick ass, 2 different ball games though.....wouldn't mind having both.
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Originally posted by Beltfed
The Altima, G35, Maxima, and I35 are all giant 4 doors....this is a tiny sports car (no baby seats going in this ride), the last generation Z didn't steal sales away from anything else.
Lancer Evo does kick ass, 2 different ball games though.....wouldn't mind having both.
The Altima, G35, Maxima, and I35 are all giant 4 doors....this is a tiny sports car (no baby seats going in this ride), the last generation Z didn't steal sales away from anything else.
Lancer Evo does kick ass, 2 different ball games though.....wouldn't mind having both.
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Umm....I think I got a hard-on...no, wait...just my keys....
My tax-refund (whatever it is) will be put down for the Enthusiast, with the 18's, BOSE, and Nav.
I'm sorry, but if you look at it, that's Boxster S or better under 31K.
dee
My tax-refund (whatever it is) will be put down for the Enthusiast, with the 18's, BOSE, and Nav.
I'm sorry, but if you look at it, that's Boxster S or better under 31K.
dee
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Originally posted by Beltfed
The Altima, G35, Maxima, and I35 are all giant 4 doors....this is a tiny sports car (no baby seats going in this ride), the last generation Z didn't steal sales away from anything else.
The Altima, G35, Maxima, and I35 are all giant 4 doors....this is a tiny sports car (no baby seats going in this ride), the last generation Z didn't steal sales away from anything else.
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Though the people buying the Altima/Maxima are usually looking for different things, Rod's right in that I was seriously looking at getting an altima shortly, but, unless the G35 is SERIOUSLY a contender, I'm going back to Nissan for the Z.
dee
The reason we don't have a Z now is because there were too many better/faster cars for ALOT less than the 40 large nissan was asking back then. Also, there's unconfirmed rumor that the convertible and the twin-turbo conv. are already being finalized.
dee
dee
The reason we don't have a Z now is because there were too many better/faster cars for ALOT less than the 40 large nissan was asking back then. Also, there's unconfirmed rumor that the convertible and the twin-turbo conv. are already being finalized.
dee
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Originally posted by Rod
I'm not saying that it will, but you have to remember that the old 300 was in the $40K range.
I'm not saying that it will, but you have to remember that the old 300 was in the $40K range.
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Can you have the track model with leather package plus things missing from the touring package. If so, it could be nice... plus NAV and so I figure a number close to $40K.
Still it looks sweet!
Should give a lesson or to Acura how to make a real sport car for 1/2 cost of the NSX!
Still it looks sweet!
Should give a lesson or to Acura how to make a real sport car for 1/2 cost of the NSX!
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Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
Can you have the track model with leather package plus things missing from the touring package. If so, it could be nice... plus NAV and so I figure a number close to $40K.
Can you have the track model with leather package plus things missing from the touring package. If so, it could be nice... plus NAV and so I figure a number close to $40K.
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Originally posted by Rod
My thoughts exactly, but lets wait till the G35 coupe comes out now.
My thoughts exactly, but lets wait till the G35 coupe comes out now.
I have no idea the G35 is replacing - Right now Infinity has the G20 and the I35 - WTF?
So, I priced out a new I35 with everything except NAVI - $33,000.
That's not too bad. Those cars are pretty nice with the heated steering wheel, read sunshade, etc.
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Originally posted by soopa
hmm.. since soo many of you are considering this, including me, maybe i too should start a Z forum. would you go? or would you go to the already popular ones...?
hmm.. since soo many of you are considering this, including me, maybe i too should start a Z forum. would you go? or would you go to the already popular ones...?
Did you see the stats I ran through Car Test for the G35 5AT?
Look at this shit!!!
Standing start accelaration test:
260HP/260 lb. ft. torque
brake torqued to 2000 rpm
0-60 = 5.9
1320 = 14.6 @ 98.6
Suppossedly there is a performance package (NISMO) coming in Sept. '02 that will raise the HP to 280. I figured in a rise in torque to 270 for shits and giggles.
280HP/270 lb. ft. torque
brake torqued to 2000 rpm
0-60 = 5.7
1320 = 14.3 @ 100.7
Wow!
Obviously this is just bullshit benchracing and not proven, but that second set of numbers is in 540i/GS430 territory. I for one am excited about the possibilities of this car!
