The Top 10 High-End Douchebag Cars
12-20-2011, 05:21 PM
#121
The sizzle in the Steak
12-20-2011, 05:39 PM
#122
Burning Brakes
Good thread.
12-20-2011, 05:40 PM
#123
They are only badged differently for the markets they are sold in.
12-20-2011, 05:50 PM
#125
They are built on the exact same assembly line in the exact same plant at the exact same time as one another.
They share the same engines, they are exactly the same length, width, & height for each model & transmission equipped. Hell, for all we know, they could be shipped from Japan with Skyline badges on them & then swapped at the port. The only difference between the cars is the available options, which again, depends on the market they are sold in.
BUT, since you seem to stand for the side that they are not the same car, then you must have some sort of evidence or something that leads you to this besides "Because I say so". And titles don't mean shit. There are folks out there who register Skyline GT-Rs in the US as Nissan 240sx models & only an idiot car enthusiast would believe otherwise.
They share the same engines, they are exactly the same length, width, & height for each model & transmission equipped. Hell, for all we know, they could be shipped from Japan with Skyline badges on them & then swapped at the port. The only difference between the cars is the available options, which again, depends on the market they are sold in.
BUT, since you seem to stand for the side that they are not the same car, then you must have some sort of evidence or something that leads you to this besides "Because I say so". And titles don't mean shit. There are folks out there who register Skyline GT-Rs in the US as Nissan 240sx models & only an idiot car enthusiast would believe otherwise.
12-20-2011, 06:00 PM
#126
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They are built on the exact same assembly line in the exact same plant at the exact same time as one another.
They share the same engines, they are exactly the same length, width, & height for each model & transmission equipped. Hell, for all we know, they could be shipped from Japan with Skyline badges on them & then swapped at the port. The only difference between the cars is the available options, which again, depends on the market they are sold in.
BUT, since you seem to stand for the side that they are not the same car, then you must have some sort of evidence or something that leads you to this besides "Because I say so". And titles don't mean shit. There are folks out there who register Skyline GT-Rs in the US as Nissan 240sx models & only an idiot car enthusiast would believe otherwise.
They share the same engines, they are exactly the same length, width, & height for each model & transmission equipped. Hell, for all we know, they could be shipped from Japan with Skyline badges on them & then swapped at the port. The only difference between the cars is the available options, which again, depends on the market they are sold in.
BUT, since you seem to stand for the side that they are not the same car, then you must have some sort of evidence or something that leads you to this besides "Because I say so". And titles don't mean shit. There are folks out there who register Skyline GT-Rs in the US as Nissan 240sx models & only an idiot car enthusiast would believe otherwise.
Clear?
12-20-2011, 06:09 PM
#127
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12-20-2011, 06:12 PM
#128
Suzuka Master
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12-20-2011, 06:21 PM
#131
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First - I'm Switzerland in this argument, I don't really care either way. But...
Second - I have a question: With regard to the G37/Skyline debate, what differences do you perceived between the two cars, aside from the badging?
Second - I have a question: With regard to the G37/Skyline debate, what differences do you perceived between the two cars, aside from the badging?
12-20-2011, 06:25 PM
#132
Suzuka Master
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if someone takes a V6 Mustang and puts GT badging all over it, thats douchebag. if its the same exact car and you switch to the JDM version? that is just personalizing the vehicle to your taste!
12-20-2011, 06:32 PM
#133
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Had a few kids come in with 'badge-engineered' cars in the day, and in fact they were all douchebags. Perhaps it's flavored my opinion?
I like the G. I really do. I almost bought a 35C before I bought the TL. Never said I had anything against the car.
12-20-2011, 06:35 PM
#134
Suzuka Master
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12-20-2011, 06:37 PM
#135
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Just the badge. To me, it's lying. I don't care that they are built in the same plant with the same specs (FTR, I never denied this. My comment was to the opinion about the owners). If you're lying about the car, what else are you lying about? Could be in the way it's presented, though.
12-20-2011, 06:43 PM
#137
Suzuka Master
Thread Starter
so I bet you got tired - really tired - of all the kids coming in with their 'customized' vehicles eh? this would explain a lot about your posts in here
12-20-2011, 06:45 PM
#138
12-20-2011, 07:02 PM
#139
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Originally Posted by me
Had a few kids come in with 'badge-engineered' cars in the day, and in fact they were all douchebags. Perhaps it's flavored my opinion?
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12-20-2011, 07:27 PM
#140
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12-20-2011, 07:38 PM
#142
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I was too until I remembered this thread.
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/nogaro-blue-audi-s4-work-meister-s1-wheels-bagged-841911/
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/nogaro-blue-audi-s4-work-meister-s1-wheels-bagged-841911/
12-20-2011, 07:50 PM
#143
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12-20-2011, 07:57 PM
#144
Above n Beyond
Putting a Nissan Skyline Badge on your American Infiniti G37 Coupe because its the exact same car with another name in another country is saying here is my car with its optional name.
ITS THE SAME DAMN CAR. Its not a twin, there is no difference in sheet metal or engineering. SAME CAR.
ITS THE SAME DAMN CAR. Its not a twin, there is no difference in sheet metal or engineering. SAME CAR.
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12-20-2011, 07:59 PM
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But at least you have a real answer behind why you don't like it.
12-20-2011, 08:01 PM
#146
Above n Beyond
tried to find the :whogivesafuck: smiley and couldn't (where did it go?)Same applies like I said to Acura and Inspire.
In the end, who really does give a shit. It's a personal taste and to each their own.
12-20-2011, 08:05 PM
#147
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the famous badging argument. Oh how many threads could be found with search on that topic.Guess I am a douchebag then
No sweat off my back though.
12-20-2011, 08:44 PM
#149
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G is a 2+2, Z is strictly a 2 seater + the G is supposed to be a "luxury" coupe...just playing devil's advocate here - they appeal to different buyers...
12-20-2011, 08:58 PM
#150
Whats up with RDX owners?
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12-20-2011, 09:14 PM
#152
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where was that even brought up before
12-20-2011, 09:17 PM
#153
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anyways, it's news to me my car is considered high end 
I made it!
I made it!
12-20-2011, 09:24 PM
#155
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Blue Slate is the most high end color of all 
12-20-2011, 09:43 PM
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12-20-2011, 11:30 PM
#158
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Well, when I owned the CL, I took off the Acura badge and slapped a Mercedes-Benz badge on it. 
12-21-2011, 12:31 AM
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