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Old 01-17-2009, 08:09 AM
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There's a difference between going retro and keeping the same design philosophy. The Corvette is a great example of this if you go from the C4 to C6. Even going from the C3, they all had the long hood short deck design but the C4 is where you can see the most continuous trend.
Old 01-17-2009, 09:51 AM
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I bought my 07 in April of 07. While i admit there are some really nice interior features of the 370, I don't regret not waiting at all. The power increase was not enough to make me jealous. However, if it were the difference between the old m3 and the new m3, yes i'd regret it.
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Originally Posted by VeeTec
Going back isn't always great.

Just look at the original Corvette. A beautiful car, but definitely not a design for 2009.

Thankfully the Z34 still looks current, even with the old styling cues.
I agree. "going back" referring to the overall basic design. Not trying to replicate like Ford and Chevy are doing. Actually I wouldn't mind if Nissan did that in some sort of commemorative Z. They did have a 240Z factory restoration program going on. . Also, I would love in Chevy made a retro Grand Sport Vette. And Shelby a AC Cobra.

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Old 01-17-2009, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by VeeTec
Going back isn't always great.

Just look at the original Corvette. A beautiful car, but definitely not a design for 2009.

Thankfully the Z34 still looks current, even with the old styling cues.
I actually think the retro'd Mustang looks worse than the model before it. But A LOT of people bought it. The new Camaro looks way better than the previous model. The Charger is OK. But like you said, the 370Z doesn't truly go all out "retro" but the classic design is definitely there.
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Originally Posted by Ven
There's a difference between going retro and keeping the same design philosophy. The Corvette is a great example of this if you go from the C4 to C6. Even going from the C3, they all had the long hood short deck design but the C4 is where you can see the most continuous trend.
I agree. That basic shape says "vette". You can not mistake it. Just like this new 370Z, when I first saw it in person a smile came to my face because it reminded me so much of my 240Z's. And I have a lot of good feelings about those cars, like many other people do.

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