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Old May 21, 2002 | 08:37 AM
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i dont know about the door handles though...now that would be a good car to have the door handles shaved.....
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Old May 21, 2002 | 08:48 AM
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I actually like it. If you're into vehicles that turn heads on the street, I think the 350Z is a good choice. I must say, the car looks very different in "real life" as compared to photos in magazines and press releases. If anything, I would suggest it looks better "in the flesh" than in the said articles.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 10:58 AM
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Originally posted by Hep
Come on guys, I thought S-2000 owners were more into the driving. This car looks like it might be a great track machine. 280hp, 267ft/lb, 3100lb, ind susp etc, etc. Time will tell, but I'm looking forward to see what they'll do. If it drives good, I don't care what it looks like.
I dunno...the only one of those numbers that grabs me is the torque. The hp/weight is pretty close to the S. The part that bugs me is that, IIRC, they've got a 3.1 L engine in there that is standard in other Nissan cars. How bout pushing the performance frontier a little bit guys? That said, I'm still gonna test drive one just as soon as I can. The styling irks me only because that roofline is pure TT. Well...and the fender flares seem a little...abrupt. Maybe I just need to see one in person...
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Old May 21, 2002 | 11:00 AM
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Originally posted by moyopoyo
me neither...i wonder if it's gonna have HID or xenon?
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It doesn't look great in these pics, but I don't beleive in judging 3d objects in a 2d picture. The verticle blinker on the front bumper will take some getting used to. But overall I suspect the proportions are fairly (fairlady?) compact which will make it look quite good. I like how the greenhouse is quite small and sits atop the body. Also, the accent line across the door is very nicely done. The way the rear window clashed with the c pillar is a mess though.

I'll reserve judgment till I see one tearing it up on the street.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 12:35 PM
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Originally posted by s2ktonv
buhahaha...that's an ugly car.....i cant ever get use to that style nissan is going with
NOOOOOOOO...you can't change my mind....ok maybe i need to see it in person
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Old May 21, 2002 | 12:46 PM
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I would NOT recommend judging the new 350Z by the photos posted above.

This is one of those cars that does not photograph well from certain angles. However, in person, the car is a "head-turner" and is definitely HOT! I saw it in the flesh (sheetmetal) at the NY Autoshow, and it looked awesome. If the fit & finish, and performance are where they should be for a car with 280 Hp, the new Z will be a great vehicle to own. . . In addition to a S2000.

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Old May 21, 2002 | 01:46 PM
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I think it is way to blocky for me.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 02:00 PM
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Usually a car has the smooth curve look or the blocky squared off look. This has both. I'm confused.
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Old May 21, 2002 | 02:11 PM
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I saw one today on PCH down here in LA.. I was at the light at Sunset and PCH at about 10am..
Drove on by! Silver and dirty as all get out.. haha..

I thought it was so-so... It's got kind of a dumpy butt...

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Old May 21, 2002 | 04:24 PM
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Any idea if a convertible version is in the works? I like the design ... its different and not just another car on the road.
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