Hope Nissan is watching this...

WarmAndSCSI · 06-23-2010, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog1250

That's pretty ignorant of you to say. Everyone starts somewhere. In 1969 would you have called the 240z a piece since Nissan/Datsun had never built a Z car before? Yes I know the Skyline was built prior to that, but hopefully you'll get the point.

I think a monster Hyundai will make the competition a lot more fun. I'm sure its a few years out but still...

It's not ignorant. I wouldn't have bought a 240Z when they first came out either.

Actually I might have cause they are a hell of a lot better looking than the Genesis Coupe (which is downright fugly and disproportionate).

ImportConvert · 10-03-2010, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by WarmAndSCSI

No matter how you look at it, it's a car produced by a company who specializes in cranking out brand new $9970 pieces of ****. A company who never before this decade produced anything worth mentioning. A company who has no past experience building a true sports car.
Do they make a damn good economy car? You betcha. Would I ever drive a Hyundai over a Nissan? Hell no, mainly for the reasons I stated above.

Don't be bitter over their naturally aspirated $30K car makes almost 90% of the power the GT-R makes without sounding like a leaf-blower on steroids. This is just a wake-up call for Nissan. It's time to get with the program. In the late 90's, 330hp was "cool". Now, even econo/Korean companies are 100 past it.

If this engine were in the 370Z, I would rush out and buy one tomorrow. It isn't. I'm not. Probably going to buy a 'vette if the 2011 model Z doesn't have 385+bhp, which I doubt it will. I just don't think anything less than 400bhp is very competative anymore unless you're in highschool. Even then it's a bit weak. 500bhp is the new 350bhp. 2001----->2011. Evolve.

theDreamer · 10-03-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Don't be bitter over their naturally aspirated $30K car makes almost 90% of the power the GT-R makes without sounding like a leaf-blower on steroids. This is just a wake-up call for Nissan. It's time to get with the program. In the late 90's, 330hp was "cool". Now, even econo/Korean companies are 100 past it.

If this engine were in the 370Z, I would rush out and buy one tomorrow. It isn't. I'm not. Probably going to buy a 'vette if the 2011 model Z doesn't have 385+bhp, which I doubt it will. I just don't think anything less than 400bhp is very competative anymore unless you're in highschool. Even then it's a bit weak. 500bhp is the new 350bhp. 2001----->2011. Evolve.

shadoquad · 10-03-2010, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ImportConvert

Don't be bitter over their naturally aspirated $30K car makes almost 90% of the power the GT-R makes without sounding like a leaf-blower on steroids. This is just a wake-up call for Nissan. It's time to get with the program. In the late 90's, 330hp was "cool". Now, even econo/Korean companies are 100 past it.

If this engine were in the 370Z, I would rush out and buy one tomorrow. It isn't. I'm not. Probably going to buy a 'vette if the 2011 model Z doesn't have 385+bhp, which I doubt it will. I just don't think anything less than 400bhp is very competative anymore unless you're in highschool. Even then it's a bit weak. 500bhp is the new 350bhp. 2001----->2011. Evolve.

I'm not disagreeing with everything said, but power is not the "be all, end all" with sports cars. I know you like to drag race, so I can see where you're coming from, but the Miata makes barely more than it once did, and it's a favorite track toy. 330 hp ain't bad, especially for a 3200lbs. vehicle.

wishihadnav · 06-23-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by alvinmathew88

Dont knock it if you havent tried it!

hyundai's or fat chicks??..haha..

yeah hyundai is not playing around anymore..

Wicked_G · 06-23-2010, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by FuszNissan

I still wouldn't drive a Hyundai

& The genesis =

It's too close to the G37. Like the bootleg version.

I want a Z · 10-03-2010, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Wicked_G

& The genesis =

It's too close to the G37. Like the bootleg version.

very close to the G37 but $12,000 less and with more comfortable seats

-- just saying

CBRich · 06-23-2010, 03:35 PM

I really need to contact Stillen.

theDreamer · 06-23-2010, 03:47 PM

I thought they said the Tau V8 had issues even fitting in the gen coupe already?

UNKNOWN_370 · 06-24-2010, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer

I thought they said the Tau V8 had issues even fitting in the gen coupe already?

They turned the gencoupe into a rear mounted mid engine 4.6L v8. Its one sick ride.
Love the genesis coupe. The engine and tranny tech need to come slightly up a bit and gear ratios need to be improved but for the price its one sick azz whip.

I see a 2nd gen GC in my future...

theDreamer · 06-24-2010, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370

They turned the gencoupe into a rear mounted mid engine 4.6L v8. Its one sick ride.
Love the genesis coupe. The engine and tranny tech need to come slightly up a bit and gear ratios need to be improved but for the price its one sick azz whip.

I see a 2nd gen GC in my future...

I remember that one, it took a bit of work to stick that V8 in there.
Now with how long it will take to put the V8 in a gen coupe by that time I am sure Hyundai will have a redesign for the gen coupe and will fit a bigger engine easier.

fullmonty · 06-23-2010, 04:00 PM

Can't polish a turd

the_student · 06-23-2010, 04:03 PM

....really? Man, I want to see if Nissan will follow suit. If so, you'll find me in the V8 Z haha.

wishihadnav · 06-23-2010, 04:24 PM

100k warranty as well??

kenchan · 06-23-2010, 04:28 PM

do you guys like kimchee?

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