Juke Owner Opinions?

Waiz · 07-11-2013, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by onzedge

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

That looks BADD!! congrats!

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That looks awesome!

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-11-2013, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath

Update: This comparison is not of the Juke Nismo - the turbo'd Juke with NISMO tweaks puts horsepower at 197 and the TQ at 184.

Yeah. And the Juke Nismo accelerates 0-60 in 6.9seconds. With a foot of roll out 6.6... It gets .85g on the skidpad, which is incredible for its high roofline and short wheelbase. The quality of this vehicle is more akin to the focus ST rather than the fiesta.

No comparison when it comes to size, comfort and overall purchase appeal, for this type of vehicle..

http://www.edmunds.com/nissan/juke/2013/road-test.html

Chuck33079 · 07-11-2013, 04:56 PM

I didn't realize you don't get an independent rear suspension on the fwd models. I'm not a huge fan of twist-beam rears. Still, it looks like it does pretty well with what it's got.

w0rM · 07-11-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Waizzz

+3

That looks awesome!

Thank you, sir!

FL 4Motion · 07-12-2013, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

The fuel mileage was the main reason we wanted to wait for the Rogue. When the new Pathfinders gas mileage is the same as the current Rogue we only assumed the next Rouge will have better gas mileage.

Wife and I have had this exact convo lol.

DarkPath · 07-12-2013, 04:56 AM

Hey thanks for all the comments fellas.. Thing is I needed to downsize from the Z cost wise. I didn't want a box, didn't want a tank, didn't want a gas-guzzler, didn't want a Hyundai. I wanted something befitting of a previous Z owner. I think this lil Nismo version of the Juke was a coming out party for someone at Nissan. They got someone's permission to Hulkify something to grab the attention of the public - to put some zip in an otherwise humdrum 2013 vehicle line-up. Strange thing is - it only comes in 3 colors. Sapphire Black for the guys, White for the girls, and Gray for those who can't make up their mind. Am I having a little bit of Z withdrawal? Yeah.. but its healing up... and the Nismo is the medicine.

P.S. First mod was a stubby antenna, a combination carbon fiber and anodized red - to match the mirrors..

Mandingo · 07-12-2013, 12:10 PM

I drove the Nismo Juke at the Nismo Performance Academy thing at COTA and I must say that I wasn't all that impressed. Most of the other participants seemed to really enjoy it though so I can't be sure if something was wrong with my car or with me

It felt pretty sluggish and laggy. Even though it had a good amount of grip, there just wasn't any emotion in the way it went around corners. I've driven much more fun cars for less $. Just one guy's honest opinion

Zbrah · 07-12-2013, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath

Hey thanks for all the comments fellas.. Thing is I needed to downsize from the Z cost wise. I didn't want a box, didn't want a tank, didn't want a gas-guzzler, didn't want a Hyundai. I wanted something befitting of a previous Z owner. I think this lil Nismo version of the Juke was a coming out party for someone at Nissan. They got someone's permission to Hulkify something to grab the attention of the public - to put some zip in an otherwise humdrum 2013 vehicle line-up. Strange thing is - it only comes in 3 colors. Sapphire Black for the guys, White for the girls, and Gray for those who can't make up their mind. Am I having a little bit of Z withdrawal? Yeah.. but its healing up... and the Nismo is the medicine.

P.S. First mod was a stubby antenna, a combination carbon fiber and anodized red - to match the mirrors..

Ugh...but I like the pearl white

GaleForce · 07-12-2013, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Zbrah

Ugh...but I like the pearl white

Same here. I could have bought a Silver one, my last four vehicle were/are varying shades of silver and a local dealer has one in stock but I was sol on the pearl white once I saw it in person. BTW, there is no chance that I would ever be mistaken as a woman. Ever.

DarkPath · 07-12-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Same here. I could have bought a Silver one, my last four vehicle were/are varying shades of silver and a local dealer has one in stock but I was sol on the pearl white once I saw it in person. BTW, there is no chance that I would ever be mistaken as a woman. Ever.

Hey no offense with the vehicle color comment.. 24 yr old daughter came over for avisit the other day... Looked it over and said she liked everything about it - but would rather have it in white... I have always felt, for every vehicle, that there were some colors that presented better for one reason or another. I guess you would have to see all three side by side to make an actual preference comparison.

Chuck33079 · 07-12-2013, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath

Sapphire Black for the guys who want to wash their car every other day

Fixed

w0rM · 07-12-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath

Hey thanks for all the comments fellas.. Thing is I needed to downsize from the Z cost wise. I didn't want a box, didn't want a tank, didn't want a gas-guzzler, didn't want a Hyundai. I wanted something befitting of a previous Z owner. I think this lil Nismo version of the Juke was a coming out party for someone at Nissan. They got someone's permission to Hulkify something to grab the attention of the public - to put some zip in an otherwise humdrum 2013 vehicle line-up. Strange thing is - it only comes in 3 colors. Sapphire Black for the guys, White for the girls, and Gray for those who can't make up their mind. Am I having a little bit of Z withdrawal? Yeah.. but its healing up... and the Nismo is the medicine.

P.S. First mod was a stubby antenna, a combination carbon fiber and anodized red - to match the mirrors..

You need to post up some pics.

w0rM · 07-12-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce

Same here. I could have bought a Silver one, my last four vehicle were/are varying shades of silver and a local dealer has one in stock but I was sol on the pearl white once I saw it in person. BTW, there is no chance that I would ever be mistaken as a woman. Ever.

The white was actually my second choice... I almost bought one of the blue ones but they ended up finding a black one I liked.

w0rM · 07-12-2013, 02:52 PM

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Fixed

Guilty... that's me. I actually enjoy cleaning my cars daily. It relaxes me.

GaleForce · 07-12-2013, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DarkPath

Hey no offense with the vehicle color comment.. 24 yr old daughter came over for avisit the other day... Looked it over and said she liked everything about it - but would rather have it in white... I have always felt, for every vehicle, that there were some colors that presented better for one reason or another. I guess you would have to see all three side by side to make an actual preference comparison.

I didn't take offence. It's like my thoughts on convertibles. Convertibles are for women.

Honestly I never imagined owning a PW car. Seeing it in person sold me on it.

07-11-2013, 04:56 PM	#78 (permalink)
Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	I didn't realize you don't get an independent rear suspension on the fwd models. I'm not a huge fan of twist-beam rears. Still, it looks like it does pretty well with what it's got. UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

07-12-2013, 04:56 AM	#81 (permalink)
DarkPath Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 318 Drives: 40th Anniversary M6 Rep Power: 15	Hey thanks for all the comments fellas.. Thing is I needed to downsize from the Z cost wise. I didn't want a box, didn't want a tank, didn't want a gas-guzzler, didn't want a Hyundai. I wanted something befitting of a previous Z owner. I think this lil Nismo version of the Juke was a coming out party for someone at Nissan. They got someone's permission to Hulkify something to grab the attention of the public - to put some zip in an otherwise humdrum 2013 vehicle line-up. Strange thing is - it only comes in 3 colors. Sapphire Black for the guys, White for the girls, and Gray for those who can't make up their mind. Am I having a little bit of Z withdrawal? Yeah.. but its healing up... and the Nismo is the medicine. P.S. First mod was a stubby antenna, a combination carbon fiber and anodized red - to match the mirrors.. w0rM likes this. __________________ C&C WMBG www.carsandcoffeewilliamsburg.com [B]Looking for build badges? darkpath.ent.llc@gmail.com Last edited by DarkPath; 07-12-2013 at 05:00 AM.

07-12-2013, 12:10 PM	#82 (permalink)
Mandingo Track Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 625 Drives: '10 370z 6spd Rep Power: 3371	I drove the Nismo Juke at the Nismo Performance Academy thing at COTA and I must say that I wasn't all that impressed. Most of the other participants seemed to really enjoy it though so I can't be sure if something was wrong with my car or with me It felt pretty sluggish and laggy. Even though it had a good amount of grip, there just wasn't any emotion in the way it went around corners. I've driven much more fun cars for less $. Just one guy's honest opinion __________________ some mods

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