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Thursday, May 5, 2005 2:19:00 PM
DrMaddVibe
Thursday, May 5, 2005 2:40:00 PM
Why do you love that car?

http://www.moller.com/skycar/m400/ 

BeatDragon
Thursday, May 5, 2005 2:48:00 PM
That car came in 4th last time I was shopping for a car.
RICKAMAVEN
Thursday, May 5, 2005 2:52:00 PM
it's nio scion, but it's cute.
RICKAMAVEN
Thursday, May 5, 2005 2:59:00 PM
DrMaddVibe

that site of your has some very intriguing videos.

that is the machine my grandchildren will be driving when toyota starts making it.

TrannyMk
Thursday, May 5, 2005 4:56:00 PM
scion... cute little 'death traps'...
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Thursday, May 5, 2005 5:54:00 PM
I'll tell ya why... it has the power and handling of a much more expensive sports car, and all the luxury appointments of a much more expensive luxury car.

The 200 Watt 7 speaker Bose stereo is pretty cool too.

Rick... I don't like the Scion and I won't resort to insulting it, so i'll leave it there. This car is way better in SO many ways.

I'm glad I bought one.

Yo Timmy... what was 1st 2nd and 3rd? I'd like to know what you thought was better (within a few thousand $$).

tobii3
Thursday, May 5, 2005 5:56:00 PM
okay...I'll take the bait MACS-

What's so great about THAT car??

It looks like a Nissan to me. IMHO, of course.

And a 30K+/- base price starting point seems overpriced for only a 289 hp engine.

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Thursday, May 5, 2005 5:58:00 PM
Wow... were you just stabbing away in the dark? It IS a Nissan ya smarta$$.

Just like a Lexus is a Toyota, and an Acura is a Honda... Infiniti is made by Nissan.

tobii3
Thursday, May 5, 2005 6:03:00 PM
My apologies Senior Chief,

I meant that along the lines of "it looks like every other Nissan"

That's why I brought up the point about the starting point of the base sticker price.

trainerchad
Thursday, May 5, 2005 6:06:00 PM
Have one of these myself but it's the sport coupe. I've been an Infiniti fan since I bought a QX4 in 97. You're gonna love it bro! Have fun!
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Thursday, May 5, 2005 6:13:00 PM
Did you stop the tour after the engine specs Tobii3? It has tons of goodies. Power everything, for one... tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Steering mounted controls, leather, heated seats... the list goes on.

I know it isn't for everyone. Taste in cars is just like taste in cigars, very subjective. But I still love it 6 months after purchase.

:-)

tobii3
Thursday, May 5, 2005 6:22:00 PM
Hell, I thought you were looking at buying one!!!

that's gotta be damn near $800 car payment (or more?)if you got all the goodies...

Agree on the cigar theory!!!

jetblasted
Thursday, May 5, 2005 7:41:00 PM
Has anyone seen the new Pontiac Solstace? Cool Looks . . But, Then Again, I Prefer 4 Door Trucks . . .
TrannyMk
Thursday, May 5, 2005 9:25:00 PM
MACS(SW)

Nice car... I dont know about the motors, but as far as the trans goes... they make good ones... we do work on Infiniti's, but not very often...

As far as it being a Nissan... this is true, but at least when it comes to transmission durability, Infiniti's use beefed-up trannys similar to Nissan but better...

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Friday, May 6, 2005 5:36:00 AM
Thanks for the info trannymk. I got the automatic version with the steptronic deal. When it's in drive, if you push the shift to the right it goes into manual mode and drops down into 4th gear.

Great feature for passing slow-pokes.

BeatDragon
Friday, May 6, 2005 9:24:00 AM
Yo shawnski...

I liked the BMW 330, the Acura TL and the SAAB 93 better than that. Bought the SAAB. Doesnt have the HP's, pretty damn quick for a 4 banger. Well a trubo charged 4 banger. It will out handle and out brake the Niss...ops sorry Infinity. Plus its the safest car on the road.

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Friday, May 6, 2005 9:54:00 AM
Outbrake? I think not. I got Brembo brakes brother. I believe the stopping distance is 70-0 in 178 feet.

Outhandle? Possibly, it IS smaller.

You ain't gonna catch me though. Turbo or not.

The TL is front wheel drive and slower. Doesn't handle nearly as well.

The 330 is WAY more expensive with less ponies and less extras. And couldn't keep up on a good day.

I drove them all (except yours, never considered the Saab).

But either way... it IS, after all, a matter of preference. I preferred the Infinissan.

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Friday, May 6, 2005 10:20:00 AM
Looked it up. 60-0 in 115 feet for the G35, not 70-0 in 178.
tobii3
Saturday, May 7, 2005 5:59:00 PM
well, it beats my "car"

60-0 in 160 feet.

Of course, my "car" weighs 3+ tons.