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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Nissan's new sports compact

I kinda like this!
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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That actually looks half decent. Wonder what's under the hood.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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looks like a Micra on steroids
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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The love child of a Murano and a Mazda3 Sport GT
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:36 PM
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Haha that's one of the better sport compacts I've ever seen. The interior looks funky but fun.

It's probably pack a 140 hp 4-cylinder.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 12:39 PM
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It's way over done. Check out the wheels and the tailpipes.. then again it's preproduction.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 01:15 PM
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Nice. Looks mean! What ever happened to their plan to bring back the 240SX?
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 01:28 PM
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Looks like an angry Geo Metro... sadly I kinda like it...
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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If we have to say it looks like anything, I think this may have been inspiration...


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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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What in the name of god are these? It doesn't look very comfortable!
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 01:44 PM
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I think that's a crotch-warming cushion to encourage impotence
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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It looks like Vin Diesel got his hands and his credit card on a Toyota Matrix. Yuk.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 03:51 PM
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I like it - it's a bit busy, sure, but I'm sure the production model will be toned down a bit. Hopefully it won't be toned down too much though, all the pointy bits and a lot of the contrasting parts are what make it interesting to me. They can definitely lose the crotch cushions though. What kind of a person would look at that and go "Hey, that looks comfy. Great idea!" anyway?
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueEyes
If we have to say it looks like anything, I think this may have been inspiration...


dang dude, you musta' read my mind or somethin'
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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if they put the 350 engine in it...Mmmmm that'd be a pretty bad little ride.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 05:56 PM
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I'm not wondering what's under the hood. I'm wondering what's in the interior. Can you just imagine a chintzy modified 350z interior? I swear if they put in that pathetic steering wheel that's used in about 7 Nissan models, I'm going to hurt somebody.

However, my primary concern is how it will look with a billet grille on.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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I'm waiting for a new version of my car. It may be a tad dated, but I still love the clean sexy shapes of the early 90's Japanesse sports cars.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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Sweet looking car you have man, very clean.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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My previous car was a 92 fastback 240SX!! i REALLY loved that car. Its funny how it was over 10 years old and didnt rattle at all, and my 8 isnt even a year old and rattles like its about to fall apart... the 240 even felt more stable driving around town! I too love the early 90's Japanese auto lineup.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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found this pic..
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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Racing harness for rear passengers? That is a little overboard.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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not my type at all
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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dang dude, you musta' read my mind or somethin'
they own nissan .
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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i dont like it either.. i'd also prefer a new silvia.
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Old Mar 21, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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lose the wheels and maby
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