Infiniti emblems replaced with nissan emblems on a G35?
07-11-2007, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
The Brits have a real Aston Martin "Vanquish" because their steering wheel is on the right.
Since my steering wheel is on the left, I should consider it a totally different vehicle: Aston Martin "Vanish".
Since my steering wheel is on the left, I should consider it a totally different vehicle: Aston Martin "Vanish".
The Brits should repo the car for abuse, LH drive or not!
http://www.autoblog.com/2007/07/05/c...-as-a-hyundai/
07-11-2007, 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
The Brits have a real Aston Martin "Vanquish" because their steering wheel is on the right.
Since my steering wheel is on the left, I should consider it a totally different vehicle: Aston Martin "Vanish".
Since my steering wheel is on the left, I should consider it a totally different vehicle: Aston Martin "Vanish".
07-11-2007, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveZ
The Silvia was never sold in Japan with a KA24DE, and 240's was never sold here with either the SR20DE or SR20DET. "Silvia" is not even the same as the S13/S14 chassis codes, that's just what it is based on. For example, really the only the 240SX Coupe is close to the Silvia body in that they share a chassis, but not even the sheet metal is the same - not even close to the same car. There areonly two JDM variants the 240 compares to remotely close, and neither is a Silvia.
But like i said its not a Skyline unless its RHD , till then its a G35.
07-11-2007, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bassholic
Yes however THE CAR had to be badged INFINITI for a status symbol and for NISSAN to be able to import more cars, just as many more 'luxury' brands had done. Stupid N. Americans
Now why the hell does it matter the car was made originally in japan, and what does that have to do with rebadging?
Now why the hell does it matter the car was made originally in japan, and what does that have to do with rebadging?
So, I think it's more like smart and shrewd Japanese, rather than stupid North Americans. Spending $5k-15k more for a Ford rebadged as a Mercury or Lincoln, now THAT's stupid.It only matters that the car was made in Japan because there is no Infiniti plant in Japan, so it sounds funny to me when people get bent out of shape about rebadging. Just making an observation, really...no deep insight or hidden meaning.
07-11-2007, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
But like i said its not a Skyline unless its RHD , till then its a G35.
07-11-2007, 07:24 PM
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I have no problem with seeing people rebadge. I personally don't like it, and wouldn't rebadge to a "Nissan 350GT", but in reality, even though its not authentic unless its directly from Japan, the G is a Skyline 350GT... in Japan.
To each their own, but I bough an Infiniti, not a Nissan. Even though Nissan owns Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, It's still an Infiniti and not a Nissan here.
Like I said, I would not do it to my car, but I have no problem seeing anyone else do it; its their car, they can have it their way. Nothing wrong with that.
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To each their own, but I bough an Infiniti, not a Nissan. Even though Nissan owns Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, It's still an Infiniti and not a Nissan here.
Like I said, I would not do it to my car, but I have no problem seeing anyone else do it; its their car, they can have it their way. Nothing wrong with that.
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07-12-2007, 02:05 PM
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I have no problem with seeing people rebadge. I personally don't like it, and wouldn't rebadge to a "Nissan 350GT", but in reality, even though its not authentic unless its directly from Japan, the G is a Skyline 350GT... in Japan.
To each their own, but I bough an Infiniti, not a Nissan. Even though Nissan owns Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, It's still an Infiniti and not a Nissan here.
Like I said, I would not do it to my car, but I have no problem seeing anyone else do it; its their car, they can have it their way. Nothing wrong with that.
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To each their own, but I bough an Infiniti, not a Nissan. Even though Nissan owns Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan, It's still an Infiniti and not a Nissan here.
Like I said, I would not do it to my car, but I have no problem seeing anyone else do it; its their car, they can have it their way. Nothing wrong with that.
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07-12-2007, 03:45 PM
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I don't understand the stupidity here...its a 350gt no way u slice it so take a deep breath & accept it. I had an argument with a local moron about my car & the idiot was like "if its really a skyline it would be made in japan & not in the usa like your infiniti is"...lets just say I made a $100 bet & collected it when I raised the hood & showed him the stamped plate where it was in japan & not in the USA. WhAt Eva.................
07-19-2007, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by 35oZephyR
You still bought a Nissan.
+1
So did I, an "upmarket, four seat version of the 350z". I forget where that quote comes from; it was part of a review of the 2003 G35 coupe.
07-20-2007, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by RBull
I can't understand why anyone would rebadge a car. Smacks of wannabe status IMHO.
It's the same car, get over it - a Nissan V35 is a V35 whether it wears hamburgers or Infiniti badges. Same for the new models. Besides, no one's asking for your approval here, or understanding. Just telling it like it is, not like people "want-it-to-be"...I can't believe a trademark badge difference could cause so much ignorance - duh.
As for status, has nothing to do with unless you define status as "it has 4 seats" - I already had a 2003Z, I bought my V35 Coupe due to the need for 4 seats and the desire to stay close as possible to what I already had, period. If anything, removal of the Infiniti logos is anti-status in the USDM.
Besides, if I want Status I take my 13 year old Altima XE Sedan - now that's status!
07-20-2007, 06:57 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveZ
The Silvia was never sold in Japan with a KA24DE, and 240's was never sold here with either the SR20DE or SR20DET. "Silvia" is not even the same as the S13/S14 chassis codes, that's just what it is based on. For example, really the only the 240SX Coupe is close to the Silvia body in that they share a chassis, but not even the sheet metal is the same - not even close to the same car. There areonly two JDM variants the 240 compares to remotely close, and neither is a Silvia.
wrong. The s14 was available with the ka24de. It was pretty rare because who would want a truck motor over the sr. The sylvia is the s13-15. You're rong there too unless you are talking about the 240sx hatback (with the pop up lights) which I believe was named the 180sx in japan.
Originally Posted by SteveZ
The V35,Z33, steering position aside, have the exact same motor and power output both JDM and USDM (with the sole exception of the recently annouced limited run JDM NISMO model not sold here, with ~380 hp). The car is manufactured in Japan, in the same plants, same parts, interiors, other than the LH drive and badges, etc. it is identical, blah, blah, blah (that should cover the rest).
Differentiating cars based on LH vs. RH drive as "not the same car" makes about as much sense as the newer Mini's sold in GBR with RH drive are not the same car as the USDM model, just because the steering wheel is on the other side.
Differentiating cars based on LH vs. RH drive as "not the same car" makes about as much sense as the newer Mini's sold in GBR with RH drive are not the same car as the USDM model, just because the steering wheel is on the other side.
07-20-2007, 07:10 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Its not , one is LHD the other is RHD Till the steering wheel is on the proper side.
07-20-2007, 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by SteveZ
Get this through your collective thick head(s) - "wannabe" is pretending to be something it's not. Slap on GT-R badges, that's both Rice and Wannbe. Same badging as the same car wears elsewhere, NOT wannbe. By your logic I guess we'd call the Fairlady Z a "350Z-want-to-be"? If so, easy, rebadge it - its also the same d^mn car!
It's the same car, get over it - a Nissan V35 is a V35 whether it wears hamburgers or Infiniti badges. Same for the new models. Besides, no one's asking for your approval here, or understanding. Just telling it like it is, not like people "want-it-to-be"...I can't believe a trademark badge difference could cause so much ignorance - duh.
As for status, has nothing to do with unless you define status as "it has 4 seats" - I already had a 2003Z, I bought my V35 Coupe due to the need for 4 seats and the desire to stay close as possible to what I already had, period. If anything, removal of the Infiniti logos is anti-status in the USDM.
Besides, if I want Status I take my 13 year old Altima XE Sedan - now that's status!
It's the same car, get over it - a Nissan V35 is a V35 whether it wears hamburgers or Infiniti badges. Same for the new models. Besides, no one's asking for your approval here, or understanding. Just telling it like it is, not like people "want-it-to-be"...I can't believe a trademark badge difference could cause so much ignorance - duh.
As for status, has nothing to do with unless you define status as "it has 4 seats" - I already had a 2003Z, I bought my V35 Coupe due to the need for 4 seats and the desire to stay close as possible to what I already had, period. If anything, removal of the Infiniti logos is anti-status in the USDM.
Besides, if I want Status I take my 13 year old Altima XE Sedan - now that's status!
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07-20-2007, 10:17 PM
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to all their own. i agree and disagree with many of you. if ppl want to put "H" on their acuras, its ok. If ppl want to put Nissan on their Infiniti, cool too. BUT if you mix and match like i saw a scion tc with Buick's 4 circle trademark on the fender of their cars. My friends and i just laughed. laughed. laughed....oh, and we pointed too 
07-24-2007, 08:47 PM
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This will really mess em the "F" up!
LOL!
Sorry I had too.... I love when dumb poeple ask dumb questions....
I see G's and 350GT's which one is it...its must be the Acura version...lol.
Im going all Nissan on the outside....maintaining my luxury Infinity on the Inside.
My two cents....cant wait for replies... I am locked cocked and ready to rock...lol
I hear brakes....must be a school bus near by?
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