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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 10:36 PM
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Great job! How does the new profile compare to the old? More aggressive?
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 10:47 PM
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Great job! How does the new profile compare to the old? More aggressive?
Thanks!! I know you guys would appreciate it..

To be honest the profile looks much lower and a little more squared off at the rear portion. Its is by far the best angle of the car. It seems more masculine.

I am really worried about the rear, as the camo z shows, its really high.

BTW, a block away from the Focus group I saw a black Ferrari 599 Fiorano.....
man today was just one of those days..
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Bottom line, did you like the design over the current model?
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 10:50 PM
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Yes.
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my gosh waizzz you are freaking awesome. A starting price of $30k sounds fantastic. Could you describe a little more what the rear lights look like? Which way does the boomerang face?
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 11:03 PM
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Awesome observation skills, bro! Thanks again!
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 11:10 PM
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my gosh waizzz you are freaking awesome. A starting price of $30k sounds fantastic. Could you describe a little more what the rear lights look like? Which way does the boomerang face?
No problemo!!

To be honest with you I don't fully recall which way they are facing. Judging from the camo shot it is probably like this pointing toward the rear.

The moderator held up a picture of the side, the front, the rear and the interior for only less than 10 seconds each. I tried to take a mental note of the most important aspects, so I'm sure there are things that I missed.

They took away my written notes, and I was tempted to write on my hand, but I did'nt wanted to get tossed out. Imagine that, I would have been flamed so bad by you guys......
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Old Aug 21, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by waizzz
Engine - confirmed that it would be the 3.7, with 330hp. No 0-60 times were discussed nor curb weights.
No turbo?


Originally Posted by waizzz
Price - TV ads & print that we were shown reiterated a starting price of $29,500.
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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Nice write up, thanks much for the relay of info.
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 12:20 AM
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Thanks for the info and going to the focus group meet. I can't believe there's less than 3 months for the reveal.
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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I'm gonna laugh if it looks completely different with like 6 turbos on there!

I kid.

Nice job though.
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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Ok this guy gets a premier membership.
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Great job BTW!!! If the new Z only has 330hp I'll be buying something else this time around...
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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Also to add to my comment above it seems BMW is coming out with a z4 TT 300hp and an optional v8 450hp model next year.. Can you say Bang for your Buck?
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 05:56 AM
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^whats the price lol^

Thanks for this info waizzz!
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Excellent Job!
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Originally Posted by waizzz
Price - TV ads & print that we were shown reiterated a starting price of $29,500.

Alright, thats all I can really remember. I thought it was pretty thorough, but if you need clarification on anything just let me know..
Thanks. And I always felt that the $35K starting price was ridiculous unless this thing was a huge jump in performance and amenities. Good to know.
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Did you noticed any of the following:

push button start?

smart key? (no need to insert to start the car)?


thanks!

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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Apexi350z
Did you noticed any of the following:

push button start?

smart key? (no need to insert to start the car)?


thanks!
You can see from the interior shot of the 370 that it does have the start button. Actually the best way to get an idea of the 370 interior is to go sit in the new Maxima. Nissan is utilizing a lot of the same parts/layout.
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Originally Posted by in.the.dark
You can see from the interior shot of the 370 that it does have the start button. Actually the best way to get an idea of the 370 interior is to go sit in the new Maxima. Nissan is utilizing a lot of the same parts/layout.
Thanks for the comments everyone. I'm just glad I had something to add to the forum in addition to my usual smart-*** comments.

I would have to agree with in.the.dark on the push button start, although I didnt catch it.

Nissan, as we all know, has a habit of sharing parts and I'm sure this will make it into the production version.
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