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Mike Bradberry
DieHard
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 761
Reg: 07-2005
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When I eventually sell my wonderful V8, I think I'm going to jump ship and buy a Nissan. The one I refer to is the 2001-2004 Skyline GT8.
It's a rear wheel drive V6, 3.5 litre, either 2 or 4 door.
Leather and suede upholstery, silver trim, lots of electronic things and heaps of grunt.
Should suit an old man like me.
What are your thoughts about this vehicle? |
Daniel Czechowski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Soarer GT-T (sold  ) & IS300 Sports Luxury
Posts: 3219
Reg: 07-2005
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Yeah I've considered buying it before. Better than the 350Z, and less expensive. Quite decent car too. The 3.5L is the pick of the bunch, don't waste your time getting the 3L or the 2.5L... I love that pop out screen some of them have. |
Joe Radisic
DieHard
WA
2JZ GTE
Posts: 548
Reg: 10-2006
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I was looking at the new camry or maxima bought this instead, could not compare. The coupe is hot but needed a sedan as a daily driver. Love it!! 3.5L 8speed with paddle shift.
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Kate Green
TryHard
NSW
HJ Holden Ute (350 Chev)
Posts: 315
Reg: 07-2005
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I am sure this is the same as the infiniti m35 (3.5 version). The m35 was my hire car in the States earlier this year and I was sold...there was plenty of get up and go and the level of luxury inside was inspiring. I would love one and in v8 mode would be awesome. Good choice! |
Don Bagnall
Moderator
New Zealand
I have WAY less Soarers than Hayden :-(
Posts: 6479
Reg: 05-2005
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My car dealer mate here in New Plymouth (NZ) has a 2002 4 dr. 3.0l in Silver for $18k(NZD).
VERY nice to drive and reasonably quick, but I suspect the 3.5L would be the one to get.
A year or so ago He had a 2002 3.5L coupe in Wine Red with Cream leather & suede interior which went for $28k(NZD)..............didn't even last a week on the yard.
I agree with Daniel. They're a much better car than the 350Z (and lots cheaper!)
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Mike Bradberry
DieHard
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 763
Reg: 07-2005
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Ah, Kate, I think you'll find the infiniti is front wheel drive and only comes in V6 form. I think the Skyline is quick enough without trying to shoehorn a V8 into it. The '8' refers to the eight speed transmission. |
Alen Sadikovic
TryHard
VIC
Soarer GTT
Posts: 363
Reg: 10-2006
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ARE YOU SERIOUS MIKE. that over a 350Z, you got to be joking. i would take the 350Z over that skyline any day. |
Lawrence Ostle
TryHard
NSW
tt
Posts: 451
Reg: 12-2005
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Nice car. Same motor as 350Z, looks better IMHO and there aren't many on the road - which was one of the reasons I bought a Soarer in the first place. 4 seats, so your resale options aren't as limited, an award winning engine - and 10K cheaper than an equivalent 350Z.
Have a look at the prestigemotorsports.com site, you can get one on the road here for under $30K - a complete bargain - BUT to each his/her own. |
Mike Bradberry
DieHard
Queensland
V8 UnLimited
Posts: 764
Reg: 07-2005
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Sorry Kate, I am wrong about the Infiniti. It is rear wheel drive and comes with a V8. I was thinking of another model Nissan in Australia similar to the Skyline. |
Jose-Antonio Castillo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer VVTi
Posts: 1332
Reg: 07-2005
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V35 350GT coupe would be the only Nissan I would seriously consider buying. |
Jose-Antonio Castillo
Goo Roo
NSW
Soarer VVTi
Posts: 1333
Reg: 07-2005
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Oh btw as my next car (hopefully one day)...
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Adam Peterson
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Lexus Roller Coaster
Posts: 1420
Reg: 04-2006
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I have seen a few Skyline V35s with WALD body kits with McBling gold Volk 19" GTC around Perth. STUNNING cars ! |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 3639
Reg: 09-2005
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Its a shame there isnt much in the 2000-Present market from Japan. Plenty of nice cars just not the same range that 1990-2000 offered. |
Daniel Czechowski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Soarer GT-T (sold ) & IS300 Sports Luxury
Posts: 3220
Reg: 07-2005
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I think it's more of a case where the govt hasn't expanded the list of cars to import from 2000 onwards. Although having said that, there's no new Supra out there, Silvia has been axed, and the rest of the cars (VIP ones like Celsiors or even Soarers) cannot be imported coz they are sold here, or are bloody expensive to get like the Cima... |
Vinh Bui
Goo Roo
NSW
94 UZZ31 (V8) / 96 JZZ30 (TT) / 97 JZA80 (TT)
Posts: 2238
Reg: 07-2005
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lol Volk GTCs are McBling Adam?
Daniel, Nissan has actually announced that they will indeed be releasing a new Silvia.. |
Daniel Czechowski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Soarer GT-T (sold ) & IS300 Sports Luxury
Posts: 3221
Reg: 07-2005
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Oh really? Coz they axed the S15 due to it not meeting the emission standards anymore, hopefully the new one they release is not as toned down as the V35, engine wise... |
Duy Le
DieHard
NSW
Chaser JZX100---- Tourer V
Posts: 814
Reg: 07-2005
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Silvia axed because Renault owns them |
Greg Nikitiuk
Goo Roo
Vic
Celsior
Posts: 1183
Reg: 07-2005
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Not bad for the price
http://www.j-spec.com.au/list/index.php?ID=11697 |
Dave Billings
DieHard
Louisiana
SC 300, 2JZE, 5 Speed
Posts: 835
Reg: 06-2007
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Actually, I've been conteplating on the same car, they are called Infinity G35's here. Basically they are the fancy Fairlady's, here our 350z's...nice cars!! The coupe is the only way to go, hehe! |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 3643
Reg: 09-2005
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Daniel Czechowski wrote on Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - 01:05 pm:I think it's more of a case where the govt hasn't expanded the list of cars to import from 2000 onwards.
No its just as i said =P There are plenty of nice cars just nothing in the same class that Nissan or Toyboata sold. |
Miles Baker
DieHard
Vic
66 Mustang GT Convertible, 55 Chevy Bel Air, 69 Firebird 455, 73 Corvette 4sp T-Tops
Posts: 991
Reg: 08-2005
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There have been plenty of recent additions to the Register of Specialist & Enthusiast Vehicles. Plenty of Cadillac SUVs, Corvettes, Chevy SUVs, Prowler, a heap of pickups, Viper, Ferraris, Ford GT, Mustang, Thunderbird, Hummers, Koenigseggs, Lamorghinis, Lincolns, Lotuses, Maseratis, Evo's, Mitsu vans, R34 Skyline, V35 Skyline, M35 Stagea, Choppers, Paganis, Spykers, TVRs.
The register is updated when a Registered Automotive Workshop applies for approval for a model. They just aren't applying for approval on many Japanese cars. Approval is also not automatic - it has to be considered not competition to cars sold here already. |
Callum Finch
Goo Roo
WA
Soarer TT & Corolla
Posts: 3644
Reg: 09-2005
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I was referring to Jap cars, Miles. =P
And im not talking about actual cars being imported, i am talking about actual cars being made.
There seems to have been a drop on coupe and "sporty" styled Jap cars of recent... |
Daniel Czechowski
Goo Roo
Western Australia
Soarer GT-T (sold ) & IS300 Sports Luxury
Posts: 3228
Reg: 07-2005
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2nd hand Jap imports yeah, otherwise there are some very decent cars being made nowadays, not necessarily in sports coupe form, but with good performance nevertheless... |
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