Subject	Can't fault Nissan for trying again though. Afterall, when
Posted by	doug8867 on August 14, 2007 at 7:38 AM
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In Reply To	I disagree - in styling I think we would have prefered an posted by YugoBernie (NoVA) on August 13, 2007 at 11:47 PM
Message	the Z32 debuted, it was a radical departure from previous Z's (sports cars in general really) and not an evolution, both in styling, mechanical engineering, and handling performance. Unfortunately the Z33 redesign missed the mark a bit in the styling and horsepower department that we as enthusiasts would have hoped for. Longer lines and another 100 hp and I think many folks would jump on the Z bandwagon again. We can always look forward to the Z34.
Follow Ups	Ashamed to be a Z owner - Adam (NoVA) 22:59:51 08/13/07 just horrible (n/m) - Ahmed 23:02:27 08/13/07 Yeah, we're getting one in tomorow. I'm interested in seeing - BannonZ (Thebanman407) 23:04:06 08/13/07 ewww (n/m) - TTFairladyZ 23:04:25 08/13/07 Not bad other than the rear. (n/m) - dregos 23:05:44 08/13/07 I kinda like the rims but that's it (n/m) - GaranaBlade 23:07:22 08/13/07 2nd (n/m) - AtmosphericZ 23:37:44 08/13/07 Yes, the wheels are very nice. The rest of the car is an - evan3(ca) 10:25:20 08/14/07 Dude you know dats a tyte whip, stop hatin'. (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 23:08:03 08/13/07 That's unfortunate. (n/m) - OBSEZZN 23:13:41 08/13/07 Re: That's unfortunate. The 350 that is. (n/m) - OBSEZZN 23:14:41 08/13/07 it's not that bad, but it's not that great either (n/m) - moxie (SF) 23:14:39 08/13/07 2nd (n/m) - mtzmtzx 23:17:55 08/13/07 Why does the rear bumper have a built in step? (n/m) - ShakaShaun(Denver) 23:16:42 08/13/07 For the rumble seat (n/m) - Broke_as_**** 23:25:34 08/13/07 Styling cue from a Chevy stepside truck. (n/m) - Ballistic 01:24:32 08/14/07 It's a functional air diffuser. I spoke with the Nissan rep - doug8867 07:43:29 08/14/07 Yeah, but it seems like with engineers on payroll they could - Z_Cherub79 08:22:05 08/14/07 looks like someone put a ricey kit on a nice 350z (n/m) - firstgearlaunch(Tampa) 23:19:33 08/13/07 It needs a shave, errr alotta shavin (n/m) - 550HPTT 23:24:19 08/13/07 Explain the negative obsession with the 350Z? - SactoTodd 23:32:47 08/13/07 did you notice how much it looks like a step stool? (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 23:33:14 08/13/07 post it again, I'll nuke more of your posts as "tax". :) (n/m) - SactoTodd 23:34:24 08/13/07 What basic styling issues have to do w. pricing? (n/m) - YugoBernie (NoVA) 23:34:01 08/13/07 Fewer would buy it, since they could get a Z32 for $5k (n/m) - SactoTodd 23:36:51 08/13/07 I disagree - in styling I think we would have prefered an - YugoBernie (NoVA) 23:47:50 08/13/07 word riggs (n/m) - zgene4 00:00:15 08/14/07 Can't fault Nissan for trying again though. Afterall, when - doug8867 07:38:38 08/14/07 i could settle for the same power and better looks - Adam (NoVA) 23:37:48 08/13/07 then why not post that pic, and say you are proud? (n/m) - SactoTodd 23:45:02 08/13/07 its not a Z - Adam (NoVA) 23:46:04 08/13/07 he's got ya there, Sacto (n/m) - Guapo 10:10:33 08/14/07 Ugly exterior, nice interior, decent engine. - ENVYMYZ 09:04:36 08/14/07 2nd (n/m) - spicyZ 07:56:04 08/14/07 Re: Explain the negative obsession with the 350Z? - jickel180 08:40:11 08/14/07 I like the 350Z but..... that one is fugly (n/m) - 550HPTT 08:48:09 08/14/07 oooof - zsdaddy 23:34:24 08/13/07 the rear screams, "kill me." (n/m) - Drk93TT 23:35:44 08/13/07 I don't like it either, but it's still fixable and must be - TheTwinZ (Peru) 23:37:00 08/13/07 I wonder if that's how 280Z owners felt about the Z31. (n/m) - rojoloco (Yokosuka, Japan) 04:21:16 08/14/07 Actually, as an owner of an S30 chassis (early Z) - Barry'z (NJ) 08:50:21 08/14/07 You shouldn't be ashamed. You're a Z32 owner. - Dustin 23:40:59 08/13/07 Too much junk on the trunk - TT XTZ 23:46:37 08/13/07 the 350z makes baby Jesus cry (n/m) - CRAZZEPETE. 07:32:35 08/14/07 Gunn Nissan? Those pics from San Antonio? (n/m) - Halo Z 23:51:23 08/13/07 As of mid July there were only two Nismos in the U.S. making - doug8867 08:33:54 08/14/07 its owned by a fresh alloy member (n/m) - Adam (NoVA) 08:36:00 08/14/07 Actually Yes. We have 2 in the club and there are - 300twinz (satx) 08:45:44 08/14/07 cool. - Halo Z 21:59:20 08/14/07 2nd Tuesday of every month, 7:30 @ Chester's - 300twinz (satx) 22:23:05 08/14/07 opps, that was tonight. (n/m) - Halo Z 23:27:02 08/14/07 effem (n/m) - Guapo 23:53:39 08/13/07 functional aerodynamics (n/m) - ZiNnYc 00:13:56 08/14/07 at the sacrifice of aesthetics (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 10:31:04 08/14/07 to be fair, it was an ugly car to start with (n/m) - Guapo 10:35:43 08/14/07 I hit post before I could ad: - BigTDogg (MA) 11:26:18 08/14/07 isnt someones sig quote "leave elegance to the tailor" (n/m) - ZiNnYc 00:17:01 08/15/07 I could put a spoiler on a dead cat and make the same claim. (n/m) - Kenny 10:41:39 08/14/07 It's just a car. - BradZ (FL) 00:38:19 08/14/07 I believe Adams comments were attributed to general z32 - ben_96_slicktop 01:25:47 08/14/07 I actually like the look of the Z33. - rojoloco (Yokosuka, Japan) 04:19:05 08/14/07 And my comments were attributed to... - BradZ (FL) 11:47:22 08/14/07 does the sr71 count :o (n/m) - mtzmtzx 05:19:46 08/14/07 meh (n/m) - xAzraelx 01:17:10 08/14/07 Never been a fan of the 350z styling... - thejones (Sacto, CA) 01:54:32 08/14/07 lol, the step looks like a dodge nitro (n/m) - inf 04:25:59 08/14/07 The rear plate looks like it says "o boy" (n/m) - prelewd 03:03:27 08/14/07 It actually looks better in person. Not good, but not as bad (n/m) - 91Z32TT 03:10:49 08/14/07 Eww...nothing on that poor excuse of a Z is appealing to me. (n/m) - BlackTT91 03:36:02 08/14/07 Can't belive all that hype for that. I pefer the Z32 anyday! (n/m) - Tim B. 05:40:37 08/14/07 WOW, What is Nissan thinking..... (n/m) - Eishozzzz 06:43:50 08/14/07 What a mess, from it's SUV engine to the body, sad. (n/m) - Zblackbeast 06:57:21 08/14/07 I just threw up in my mouth (n/m) - sullie 07:40:23 08/14/07 if *form follows function,* then that car looks functional - robo (sebring1970) 07:51:33 08/14/07 Disgusting, Fugly... - Turbonium 300Zx 08:18:08 08/14/07 Last pic looks like off roading 4x4Z (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 08:34:10 08/14/07 As I've said all along... - Barry'z (NJ) 08:57:58 08/14/07 Looks a little weird, but it's just a car anyways - collegeboy 09:17:54 08/14/07 The wheels are the only thing I like about it. (n/m) - Cap927(Boston) 09:22:26 08/14/07 "my new nismo z33 wheels on my z32!" i can see this coming.. (n/m) - RedSER13 09:26:41 08/14/07 Needs the front plate shaved, then track to death. (n/m) - Scotts94z32 09:35:49 08/14/07 It all looks functional to me. I don't see the problem. - Technomancer 09:36:27 08/14/07 After looking at it again... - collegeboy 09:39:52 08/14/07 The whole "it's just a car" statement... - thejones (Sacto, CA) 11:46:07 08/14/07 It's not that bad. - ZJeweler 09:51:07 08/14/07 It doesn't look AS bad with the CF painted. - bstyleZ 09:55:17 08/14/07 Once again Black FTW. - Zownr4life 10:49:37 08/14/07 Black hides ugly curves and designs - SeedyROM 12:11:24 08/14/07 Which is exactly why it is not the best color for a Z32 (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 13:55:32 08/14/07 which is where "Super Black" comes in (n/m) - LJZTT 18:46:56 08/14/07 Not tooo bad. - pallen 10:52:29 08/14/07 Sad, very sad. (n/m) - CameronSF 12:33:43 08/14/07 looks okay to me =/ (n/m) - stockplayerz(nyc) 13:13:18 08/14/07 nissan wants to cash in on the dumbass-cash too - LJZTT 18:43:33 08/14/07 Re: Ashamed to be a Z owner - Zenica 22:52:06 08/14/07
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