New Skyline...US-bound?
08-31-2001, 09:21 AM
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Ack, Nissan does it again. They're gonna stick the name of a kicka$$ ultra performance sport car on a mid-class luxury car. Too bad most Americans don't know what a Skyline is, or they'd be offended too.
I personally prefer that they don't ever bring the real Skyline to the states. That way, the 5 or so Skylines that people paid $100K+ for are still rare and exotic. I'll get mine when I'm 40 and making some real money.
I personally prefer that they don't ever bring the real Skyline to the states. That way, the 5 or so Skylines that people paid $100K+ for are still rare and exotic. I'll get mine when I'm 40 and making some real money.
08-31-2001, 01:21 PM
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it's a skyline...
but it's the new sedan that was introduced in Japan (r35) to replace the r32. It is not the skyline gtr - which at this time will not be introduced in US though rumors are that it may come over as an infiniti to be an Acura NSX fighter.
08-31-2001, 06:13 PM
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I think that it should be interesting. If you add a turbo or a supercharger, since it already has the 3.5L engine, it should be pretty fast. It has almost a 50:50 weight ratio and is supposed to be a BMW 3 series, IS300 competitor. Just be interesting to see what the price is.
08-31-2001, 07:14 PM
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Japan test drive results
wassup!
Info to everyone on what somebody thought about the new nissan/infiniti car.
Link to article: http://velocity.isfaster.com/new/fea...ive/1/main.htm
D@mn, I would just trade-in my car if they keep all the goodies on it.
enjoy!
guchi
Info to everyone on what somebody thought about the new nissan/infiniti car.
Link to article: http://velocity.isfaster.com/new/fea...ive/1/main.htm
D@mn, I would just trade-in my car if they keep all the goodies on it.
enjoy!
guchi
09-01-2001, 10:35 AM
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Price is est. at 28-34K. Last I heard{last week} is that the new G35 will have 280 HP and a 6spd and the weight of it is 3200Lb's, this formula makes it a very fast car. It should be good for 5.5 0-60 and 14.0 in the 1/4 mile. This car is definatly one to keep an eye on.
09-01-2001, 09:09 PM
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Originally posted by Tanmann9
Ack, Nissan does it again. They're gonna stick the name of a kicka$$ ultra performance sport car on a mid-class luxury car. Too bad most Americans don't know what a Skyline is, or they'd be offended too.
I personally prefer that they don't ever bring the real Skyline to the states. That way, the 5 or so Skylines that people paid $100K+ for are still rare and exotic. I'll get mine when I'm 40 and making some real money.
Ack, Nissan does it again. They're gonna stick the name of a kicka$$ ultra performance sport car on a mid-class luxury car. Too bad most Americans don't know what a Skyline is, or they'd be offended too.
I personally prefer that they don't ever bring the real Skyline to the states. That way, the 5 or so Skylines that people paid $100K+ for are still rare and exotic. I'll get mine when I'm 40 and making some real money.
The next Skyline = Infiniti G35. The next Skyline GTR = ???. No one knows yet. No information on the next GTR has been released yet. Too bad most Americans that actually know of the Skyline think Skyline GTR's are the only Skylines.
09-01-2001, 09:24 PM
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Originally posted by 190hpKiLLA
Why does Nissan needs so many 4 door cars? and all of them are similar. I smell some models will be discontinued. I hope its not MAXIMA>..
Why does Nissan needs so many 4 door cars? and all of them are similar. I smell some models will be discontinued. I hope its not MAXIMA>..
I don't think the Maxima will ever be discontinued. As long as there's Nissan, there MUST be Maxima. The next 2-door car Nissan will be offering will be the new Z and it looks like it will be their only 2-door. As for models discontinuing, all of the current line-up will most likely stick around.
Sentra vs. Civic/Corolla
Altima vs. Camry/Accord
Maxima vs. Avalon
Just look for Nissan/Infiniti to add cars to their line-up. (HOW MANY FREAKIN' MODELS DOES TOYOTA HAVE??)
09-03-2001, 04:46 PM
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Originally posted by RyRy
I don't think the Maxima will ever be discontinued. As long as there's Nissan, there MUST be Maxima. The next 2-door car Nissan will be offering will be the new Z and it looks like it will be their only 2-door. As for models discontinuing, all of the current line-up will most likely stick around.
Sentra vs. Civic/Corolla
Altima vs. Camry/Accord
Maxima vs. Avalon
Just look for Nissan/Infiniti to add cars to their line-up. (HOW MANY FREAKIN' MODELS DOES TOYOTA HAVE??)
I don't think the Maxima will ever be discontinued. As long as there's Nissan, there MUST be Maxima. The next 2-door car Nissan will be offering will be the new Z and it looks like it will be their only 2-door. As for models discontinuing, all of the current line-up will most likely stick around.
Sentra vs. Civic/Corolla
Altima vs. Camry/Accord
Maxima vs. Avalon
Just look for Nissan/Infiniti to add cars to their line-up. (HOW MANY FREAKIN' MODELS DOES TOYOTA HAVE??)
09-03-2001, 06:05 PM
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Originally posted by RyRy
The next Skyline = Infiniti G35. The next Skyline GTR = ???. No one knows yet. No information on the next GTR has been released yet. Too bad most Americans that actually know of the Skyline think Skyline GTR's are the only Skylines.
The next Skyline = Infiniti G35. The next Skyline GTR = ???. No one knows yet. No information on the next GTR has been released yet. Too bad most Americans that actually know of the Skyline think Skyline GTR's are the only Skylines.
09-03-2001, 06:27 PM
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Originally posted by big h
Have ya seen the pic of the Skyline heading to North America? Sorry for the crappy pic.....but I had a choice.....Scanner or Mods
!!!! MODS!!!!!
Have ya seen the pic of the Skyline heading to North America? Sorry for the crappy pic.....but I had a choice.....Scanner or Mods
!!!! MODS!!!!!
09-03-2001, 06:44 PM
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Originally posted by Tanmann9
Skyline GT-Rs are the only Skylines that we care about. The other Skyline models aren't anything special, so people don't even consider them when they mention Skylines.
Skyline GT-Rs are the only Skylines that we care about. The other Skyline models aren't anything special, so people don't even consider them when they mention Skylines.
09-03-2001, 07:34 PM
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Originally posted by VeggieH8R
Yeah, It's like Mitsubishi calling their 2002 Mirage "Lancers" now. They're just the regular model not the kickass Evo.
Yeah, It's like Mitsubishi calling their 2002 Mirage "Lancers" now. They're just the regular model not the kickass Evo.
09-03-2001, 08:10 PM
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Originally posted by Tanmann9
Right on! They think they can pull the wool over our eyes? For the average consumer, maybe, but not us forum dwellers! Information is power!!
Right on! They think they can pull the wool over our eyes? For the average consumer, maybe, but not us forum dwellers! Information is power!!
09-04-2001, 10:25 PM
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I'd be interested int he Skyline. A four door sport sedan that is set to compete against the BMW 3 series in handling. If you add a supercharger or a turbo, it would probably do 100 in under 5.5. With mild boost, it would probably be able to get 350hp. Just wish that the styling would be a little more similar to the proposed GTR with wider fenders and a more agressive front end.
09-04-2001, 10:56 PM
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Originally posted by Jafo
I'd be interested int he Skyline. A four door sport sedan that is set to compete against the BMW 3 series in handling. If you add a supercharger or a turbo, it would probably do 100 in under 5.5. With mild boost, it would probably be able to get 350hp. Just wish that the styling would be a little more similar to the proposed GTR with wider fenders and a more agressive front end.
I'd be interested int he Skyline. A four door sport sedan that is set to compete against the BMW 3 series in handling. If you add a supercharger or a turbo, it would probably do 100 in under 5.5. With mild boost, it would probably be able to get 350hp. Just wish that the styling would be a little more similar to the proposed GTR with wider fenders and a more agressive front end.
