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Old 10-15-03, 05:54 AM
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Default Competition from Infiniti for the Next GS ?







FROM: http://press.nissan-global.com/TOKYO...nity.html#FUGA

This could be the next M35 / M45, a competitor for the next GS. Side profile looks similar to the G35 sedan.
I like everything about it except the rear end. They could also narrow the Grille a little. The interior looks impressive & of high quality, click the Hi-res image in the above link to view the details.

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i'll tell ya nissan is doinf big things over there.. they r taking chances.. all types of moonroofs r comingout by them. i saw the new minivan the quest i think and was like wow! i like it...

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wow; this thing looks great; especially the interioir looks so special. it will be hard for lexus to compete with this car.
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Does look good (headlights look a bit phallic from the front quarter view........ ). Those 2500 people who bought an M45 in the last 12 months will be kicking themselves. One of my partners has G35 sedan with 6spd and that thing is stronger than dirt!! Interior still seems a small step down from Lexus but still a whole lot of car for the money. Nissan/Infiniti is definitely back from the brink.....................
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one word. DAYUM!!!!
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Originally posted by mooretorque
Does look good (headlights look a bit phallic from the front quarter view........ ).
Reading your posts since I joined CL doc, you always seem to have a good eye for these things . . .
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Old 10-15-03, 09:11 AM
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It's just my job............I didn't design the things.

Or maybe it's the Godzilla syndrome!!! Cheap ray guns!!
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That car looks sweet. I'd have to sit in it to get a fit/finish feel though. Plus, I will reserve judgement until I see the next GS.

Based on the pics alone, I'd say it's a contender.
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Definetly a contender. I hope Lexus has something up their sleeve because that car looks awsome!

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Old 10-15-03, 09:51 AM
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Damn that car looks nice! The headlights look sick and the interior is awesome.
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Are there tech specs on this car yet?
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Beautiful car. Hope its not all show and no go, because with decent numbers and that body, I think it will be tough to compete. I like the look of the M45 and hope this isn't the replacement. This should go somewhere between the M and the Q. Does Nissan even have any luxury sedans or is everything under the Infiniti mark? Change the headlights, add some AWD, have decent power, and Lexus will be hard pressed to compete.

EDIT: In pic 9, if you look at the inside edge of the driver's seat, you will see the seat control indicators etched/painted onto the leather. Seems kinda like a weird place to do this, what would be the advantages of that?

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The interior and headlights are from another world!!!!
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Everytime a japanese company releases a new sedan, I always wonder what it's going to look like VIP style... because it's eventually going to be one. Wald, Junction Produce, autocouture... etc. This car would probably look real nice.
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Great car......hope it'll come with great performance
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