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From: Foster City, CA
Originally posted by DR. JEKYLL
I like it a lot. But I plan to buy something much much better.....a 1000 HP Skyline GTR-34!!! Too bad it can't pass US emissions tests. Maybe I'll just go to Japan myself
I like it a lot. But I plan to buy something much much better.....a 1000 HP Skyline GTR-34!!! Too bad it can't pass US emissions tests. Maybe I'll just go to Japan myself
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From: Rochester
Interesting the different takes you get on every car. To each his/her own (bias) I guess. To me...
Yes, way too heavy. But that's the trend these days. As others have pointed out, the M3 is heavier, the S4 way heavier. Even the S2000 at 2800 lbs is a lot heavier than I would have imagined a tiny 2-seater to be a few years back.
Looks? Doesn't sing to me. But that's in the eye of the beholder.
18" wheels? You don't have to get that one if you don't want. Base and "enthusiast" models come with 17". 18" is more about style than performance.
PT Cruiser / Beetle?? I'd say the Mini falls into that category. But this is a serious performance car and a worthy replacement for the previous Z. Far less expensive, near the same power as the TT, I bet a better performer in all regards (technology doesn't stand still).
Price? Well, if you don't want a convertible (a big IF!), and don't feel the need to get every whiz-bang feature, you get a ton of performance and value from the base model (<$27K) or the "enthusiast" (<$29K) models. The latter has every feature the S2000 has except leather seats and throws in traction control (I'd take that trade!). Alas, the dynamic control isn't available until the performance model ($31K). But not avail at all on the S2000, where I think it would be a welcome addition.
I think it is the best high-performance bargain. And welcome another entrant into the enthusiast world. Hope and expect similar from the RX8. Well, hopefully much lighter.
Yes, way too heavy. But that's the trend these days. As others have pointed out, the M3 is heavier, the S4 way heavier. Even the S2000 at 2800 lbs is a lot heavier than I would have imagined a tiny 2-seater to be a few years back.
Looks? Doesn't sing to me. But that's in the eye of the beholder.
18" wheels? You don't have to get that one if you don't want. Base and "enthusiast" models come with 17". 18" is more about style than performance.
PT Cruiser / Beetle?? I'd say the Mini falls into that category. But this is a serious performance car and a worthy replacement for the previous Z. Far less expensive, near the same power as the TT, I bet a better performer in all regards (technology doesn't stand still).
Price? Well, if you don't want a convertible (a big IF!), and don't feel the need to get every whiz-bang feature, you get a ton of performance and value from the base model (<$27K) or the "enthusiast" (<$29K) models. The latter has every feature the S2000 has except leather seats and throws in traction control (I'd take that trade!). Alas, the dynamic control isn't available until the performance model ($31K). But not avail at all on the S2000, where I think it would be a welcome addition.
I think it is the best high-performance bargain. And welcome another entrant into the enthusiast world. Hope and expect similar from the RX8. Well, hopefully much lighter.
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Sure, the car is fast, but personally I'd still consider it a grand tourer (like a few others here) instead of a true sports car. It's pretty heavy (as everyone seems to have noted) and I honestly don't like the looks that much. I'd much prefer to take the new Infiniti coupe coming out soon - it looks way better and will probably have the same motor. In this car, I'd prefer luxury over extreme sport - it is much in the same class as a BMW 330Ci or Acura CL-S w/ 6spd or something, in my eyes. Fun, fairly fast, but still not quite a full-blown sports car. Nice base price, too...
In short, this is a car that you will be able to drive everyday, have some practicality (ie, you can carry luggage and more than one passenger), take on long road trips on boring, straight highways, and then still take down some tight twisty roads for some fun whenever you want. Outside of acceleration, I'm guessing it won't match a "real" sports car for extreme driving.
Kudos to Nissan for bringing it back.
In short, this is a car that you will be able to drive everyday, have some practicality (ie, you can carry luggage and more than one passenger), take on long road trips on boring, straight highways, and then still take down some tight twisty roads for some fun whenever you want. Outside of acceleration, I'm guessing it won't match a "real" sports car for extreme driving.
Kudos to Nissan for bringing it back.
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From: Transporter
Originally posted by JonBoy
Kudos to Nissan for bringing it back.
Kudos to Nissan for bringing it back.
Their drivetrain is probably designed to handle power better than the S2000 too (from what I hear about the S).
Even if I never buy the Nissan, I'll definitely benefit from the extra power because the other manufacturers will have to increase theirs to keep up with the 3.5L engine.
Honda's been stingy with their HP... you have to spend lots of cash for a 3.5 V6, and an 8 isn't even offered. Maybe Nissan's new cars will make Honda wake up.
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From: Baltimore
Originally posted by carlson
I think 14.1 may just may a roll off time. If you do a hard launch, it sure will hit 13.XX.
I think 14.1 may just may a roll off time. If you do a hard launch, it sure will hit 13.XX.
I say go Nissan, you've made a smart move!
