Anyone else find the '13's to look generic like a base 350z?

Davey · 09-04-2012, 10:34 AM

I saw a sport/touring '13 in person and I thought it looked great.

Davey · 09-04-2012, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by UruZai

I use to think the same way. When the '13's first debuted at the Chicago Auto Show, I thought it looked weird without the fangs. But when I went down to the dealer to look at them, they didnt look so bad. I think you need to see the car in person to really appreciate the new look. But thats just me!

I agree. If you have not seen the car (and the new wheels) in person you need to, before you make up your mind they're ugly.

If you see them in person and still think they're ugly, then I can't really argue with that, but until you actually walk around it and see everything I think it's a bit premature to call the car "generic" or "ugly."

shadoquad · 09-04-2012, 10:51 AM

I think they look different, but good.

NewtoZ's5 · 09-04-2012, 04:33 PM

They look okay, but I intentionally bought a '12 rather than a '13 because I like the look of the fangs better. To me it looks more aggressive. They were also offering 0% interest on the 2012's so that was a plus too

HappyZmoke · 09-04-2012, 04:42 PM

Looks like a fish openings its mouth.
still sexZ tho.

B&W_Evader · 09-04-2012, 05:25 PM

Common... Midnight blue baby! That's the color I painted my 240Z back in the day! Wish I could swap my PW to MB! That color is just awesome.

I'd keep my front bumper though.

coltrain · 09-04-2012, 06:16 PM

I love the 2013 front bumper and updates. It seems like this should have been the evolution after the 350z and harkens back to Datsun. Everyone will tell you to see the 13's in person. If there's honestly someone who think's the 2013's are still ugly after seeing them in person ... no words

IMO, At least now owners won't black out the fangs and create a massive black hole in front.

shadoquad · 09-04-2012, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by coltrain

I love the 2013 front bumper and updates. It seems like this should have been the evolution after the 350z and harkens back to Datsun. Everyone will tell you to see the 13's in person. If there's honestly someone who think's the 2013's are still ugly after seeing them in person ... no words

At least now owners won't black out the fangs and create a massive black hole in front.

Looks are subjective. There are people who think the '13 is godawful fugly and that the '09-'12 is gorgeous, and there are people who think the exact opposite.

Personally, I don't like the '13 as much, but I still think it's quite an attractive vehicle. I like the more aggressive look with the fangs better. Just personal preference. And I've seen plenty of '13 models in person already

Davey · 09-04-2012, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Looks are subjective. There are people who think the '13 is godawful fugly and that the '09-'12 is gorgeous, and there are people who think the exact opposite.

Personally, I don't like the '13 as much, but I still think it's quite an attractive vehicle. I like the more aggressive look with the fangs better. Just personal preference. And I've seen plenty of '13 models in person already

I feel similarly... I don't like the '13 better and intentionally picked up a '12 because I liked it better... But I don't think the '13 is a bad looking car at all. I actually really like the wheels now that I've seen them, and wonder if they're just as light.

treystarksz34 · 09-05-2012, 11:27 PM

Are there any other standard features added to the 2013 or is it just the bumper?

MiPad not yours

shadoquad · 09-05-2012, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by treystarksz34

Are there any other standard features added to the 2013 or is it just the bumper?

MiPad not yours

changed up the wheels, red calipers, offered an optional leather/bose package for the nismo, and I'm sure there were other incremental changes.

EndyKwon · 09-05-2012, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

changed up the wheels, red calipers, offered an optional leather/bose package for the nismo, and I'm sure there were other incremental changes.

Also, "euro-tuned" shocks on the sport package.

Cmike2780 · 09-05-2012, 11:53 PM

It just needs a more aggressive lip kit.

Here's one I designed/sketched.

http://architekphotography.smugmug.c...587889_LfHkrRT

forza370z · 09-06-2012, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

It just needs a more aggressive lip kit.

Here's one I designed/sketched.

Car Designs & Renderings - Michael Caneda (ArchitekPhotography)'s Photos | SmugMug

Wow I love that lip kit! It makes the 13' more agressive!

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Originally Posted by shadoquad

Looks are subjective. There are people who think the '13 is godawful fugly and that the '09-'12 is gorgeous, and there are people who think the exact opposite.

Personally, I don't like the '13 as much, but I still think it's quite an attractive vehicle. I like the more aggressive look with the fangs better. Just personal preference. And I've seen plenty of '13 models in person already

I totally agree. Looks are subjective... Although I like the 09-12 better, the 13' is not bad at all. And I definitly like the 13' Nismo better then the 09'-12' Nismo.

UNKNOWN_370 · 09-06-2012, 01:38 AM

From the side... Beautiful. Front grille, Awful... Opinions are like azzholez.

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coltrain Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 111 Drives: Prospective buyer Rep Power: 15	I love the 2013 front bumper and updates. It seems like this should have been the evolution after the 350z and harkens back to Datsun. Everyone will tell you to see the 13's in person. If there's honestly someone who think's the 2013's are still ugly after seeing them in person ... no words IMO, At least now owners won't black out the fangs and create a massive black hole in front. Last edited by coltrain; 09-04-2012 at 06:19 PM.

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Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	It just needs a more aggressive lip kit. Here's one I designed/sketched. http://architekphotography.smugmug.c...587889_LfHkrRT __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography] Last edited by Cmike2780; 09-06-2012 at 11:58 AM.

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