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just saw a commercial last night for the new M, looks nice, has speakers on the seats next to the head rests (as if speakers were on your shoulders). Will probably be in the 50's
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Photoshops, and Polls!!!!
Originally Posted by ChrisKelly5
Looks like an upgraded Maxima to me...
well yeah...
acura tl is upgarded accord
audi quatro is upgraded vw
lexus es300 is upgraded camry
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Three Wheelin'
Originally Posted by Jerky
well yeah...
acura tl is upgarded accord
audi quatro is upgraded vw
lexus es300 is upgraded camry
acura tl is upgarded accord
audi quatro is upgraded vw
lexus es300 is upgraded camry
BTW, What the hell is an audi quattro?
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does absolutely nothing for me.
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Originally Posted by vishnus11
tl isnt in the same class as a m35/45. The RL is, and it looks a helluva lot more distinctive than this maxima-esque infiniti. The interior of the M is bland and in certain areas look cheap e.g. further back on the center console looks like they used cheap plastics. The RL's interior by comparison is stunning - there's a warm abience around it with a nice contrast of wood and metallic/aluminum accents. And no fugly ornage lighting.
BTW, What the hell is an audi quattro?
BTW, What the hell is an audi quattro?
[SARCASM] hood + trunk + four doors + built by Nissan = Maxima. [/SARCASM]
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I think the car looks hot, very well done, but hate the amber lighting. Also I'm kinda disappointed that most car manufacturers disable navi functions while the car is in motion, I agree it is a safety measure, but I can't even count the amount of times being able to use my navi while in motion has helped me.
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looks nice, but has too many Altima and Maxima design cues - such as dash, fonts, styling etc. They should have focused on giving the car more of its own character... I know that would have probably jacked the price though.... this is probably quite cost-effective for Nissan.
also - I will never like the taillights.
also - I will never like the taillights.
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Originally Posted by Jerky
how much is it?
#15
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Originally Posted by srika
looks nice, but has too many Altima and Maxima design cues - such as dash, fonts, styling etc. They should have focused on giving the car more of its own character... I know that would have probably jacked the price though.... this is probably quite cost-effective for Nissan.
also - I will never like the taillights.
also - I will never like the taillights.
I do see some Altima and G35S/X design cues but IMHO, that's ok. The 05 Altima is a sweet looking ride, as is the G35. With both selling at a feverish pace, it probably makes sense style the M along those lines.
The outgoing M45 was distinctive and had it's own style but it had little appeal to the market, thus it was heavily discounted and there are still few "new" 2004s floating around.
BTW, that Q45 looks like a 5.5G Maxima on steroids YAH!!!:
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this may be personal preference but I don't see ANY Maxima in the above Q45... the Maxima has a grille and headlights that look similar just as any other car has a grille and headlights that could look similar - the Q45 is a bonafide beast all its own with its own personality... I think it has a lot to do with it being a bigger car.
I liked the outgoing M45 actually... the only thing that bothered me about it was the grille... it was a bad ass ride and fast as hell (340hp).... and I would drive one of those over the new one.... sorry but the taillights just look like ass and I wouldn't like to drive that car because of those. The grille on the old one, I can live with.
srika - waiting for more pics of that Q45
I liked the outgoing M45 actually... the only thing that bothered me about it was the grille... it was a bad ass ride and fast as hell (340hp).... and I would drive one of those over the new one.... sorry but the taillights just look like ass and I wouldn't like to drive that car because of those. The grille on the old one, I can live with.
srika - waiting for more pics of that Q45
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actually I take that back - the area around the grille of the Q45 - where the hood-lines meet... is VERY similar to the Maxima... the rest of the car? no.
#19
Burn some dust here
I keep going back and forth between the GS, RL, and M45 on which one is the best. They all have their strengths and you really couldn't go wrong with any of them, but I still think they all fall short of the 5-series....especially if BMW introduces the 550i later this year
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Originally Posted by cob3683
I keep going back and forth between the GS, RL, and M45 on which one is the best. They all have their strengths and you really couldn't go wrong with any of them, but I still think they all fall short of the 5-series....especially if BMW introduces the 550i later this year
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BMW really isn't that fast. Their cars are more for balance and agility.
I'd pick the M45 anyday over 5 series, just because it looks meaner and doesn't have those ugly headlight on the 5 series. But 6 serious is another story, it's hott
I'd pick the M45 anyday over 5 series, just because it looks meaner and doesn't have those ugly headlight on the 5 series. But 6 serious is another story, it's hott
#22
Burn some dust here
Originally Posted by F23A4
....what's the latest word on that 550i rumor??
HP WARS
#23
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Originally Posted by cob3683
I've looked all over but its nothing but rumors at this point. I personally think they will do it with MB upping the E500 in the next 2 years to 350hp+.
HP WARS
HP WARS
....and with the M5 being 400hp (500hp w/power button), a 360hp 550i is a definite possibility as there'd be no intramodel conflict.
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Originally Posted by Fossil_TL
BMW really isn't that fast. Their cars are more for balance and agility.
I'd pick the M45 anyday over 5 series, just because it looks meaner and doesn't have those ugly headlight on the 5 series. But 6 serious is another story, it's hott
I'd pick the M45 anyday over 5 series, just because it looks meaner and doesn't have those ugly headlight on the 5 series. But 6 serious is another story, it's hott
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Originally Posted by Jerky
how much is it?
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