I saw a new Altima Coupe on the Road

siriusinvestor · 06-07-2007, 05:31 PM

It looks pretty good, but it had the 3.5L 270 HP, which I believe is also in the G35. I personally don't get this plan, I mean the altima coupe will definitely cannabilize the sales of the G coupe would it not? Even if the G37 came out, the HP difference is only about 30 HP, so I think more people would be inclined to purchase the altima coupe and save thousands than the G37. Discuss E90post members.

Carnage · 06-07-2007, 05:31 PM

I'm sorry you had to see that....

canucklion · 06-07-2007, 05:32 PM

were your beer goggles on when you saw it?

am_ver · 06-07-2007, 05:34 PM

saw the ad for the altima yestr and I wonder who is going to buy a $30k altima... I mean it is still an altima while you can get a 328 for a little bit more (by doing an ED). It might not have 270hp, but is so much better... if one is only after hp then mustang would be the right car.

siriusinvestor · 06-07-2007, 05:34 PM

Come on guys, I have an openmind on other vehicles on the road. The altima coupe doesn't look that bad. At first I thought the guy who was driving changed the original clear yellow altima sedan backlights to all red, but on closer inspection I realized that it was the two version of the new altima.

Carnage · 06-07-2007, 05:40 PM

I do have an open mind, just being an ass is so much fun.

Having the same engine isn't going to make a difference, there's much more to a car then the motor, unless you're buying a sports/performance car. You're getting things in the G in a different way then in the Nissan.

If HP and the engine was such a big deal, BMW would sell more 330's than 325's or 335's then 328's.

Potty_Pants · 06-07-2007, 05:40 PM

just a few facts...

G35 is rear wheel drive
altima coupe is front wheel

engine in the g35 is more powerful 298 vs 270 hp.. torque i dunno.

looks yes it does resemble the g35 *sigh* and if the g looks great i understand why nissan would mimic it in the altima (their best selling car)

the new g35 sedan has a more powerful engine then the altima coupe
the new g37 has a much more powerful engine then the altima coupe.

now all that being said... the altima coupe may weigh less (which is a plus)
but it'll still be FWD. me personally i prefer FWD... i cant drive RWD to save my life... but im learning.

will it steal sales from the G coupe line... maybe 1 or 2... but not many. its a different beast... just like the 1 series is to bimmers.

ppp

AndreyATC · 06-07-2007, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by siriusinvestor

It looks pretty good, but it had the 3.5L 270 HP, which I believe is also in the G35. I personally don't get this plan, I mean the altima coupe will definitely cannabilize the sales of the G coupe would it not? Even if the G37 came out, the HP difference is only about 30 HP, so I think more people would be inclined to purchase the altima coupe and save thousands than the G37. Discuss E90post members.

Well, Altima is FWD and G is RWD
This is all you need to know

Revlis · 06-07-2007, 05:45 PM

I like Altima's, and if I were in the Market for a Japanese sporty coupe thing, I'd be shopping the Altima against the Mazda 6 probably.

AndreyATC · 06-07-2007, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Revlis

I like Altima's, and if I were in the Market for a Japanese sporty coupe thing, I'd be shopping the Altima against the Mazda 6 probably.

How about mazda speed3?
that's real pocket rocket :rocks:
it handles well too
one of the best sporty cars for little over $20K

oneshare325 · 06-07-2007, 05:48 PM

How is this not general car talk? What does this have to do with the e90?

HyperM3 · 06-07-2007, 05:48 PM

This whole discussion goes to crap when the GTR gets here.

Carnage · 06-07-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by oneshare325

How is this not general car talk? What does this have to do with the e90?

it will be there soon....

Revlis · 06-07-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by oneshare325

How is this not general car talk? What does this have to do with the e90?

Sorry, Did it offend your Delicate sensibilities?

toughluck · 06-07-2007, 05:57 PM

Why would anyone want to be openminded?

oneshare325 · 06-07-2007, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Revlis

Sorry, Did it offend your Delicate sensibilities?

ouch....

milehigh5000 · 06-07-2007, 06:02 PM

"It's no surprise that following such smashing success, not to mention BMW's recent introduction of the twin-turbocharged, 300-horsepower E92 335i coupe, Infiniti would roll out a fresh two-door of its own, aiming to keep that hot streak hot and BMW on ice." - motortrend

its kinda funny how other car companies always feel the need to compare themselves to bmw

scpage · 06-07-2007, 06:08 PM

I like the altima sedan better...I saw the coupe a couple of days ago in the showroom when looking at a V8 pathfinder to replace my V6.

Spool · 06-07-2007, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

This whole discussion goes to crap when the GTR gets here.

GTR is supposed to have supercar like powers...

That's my next car...but still,

this is sex

murellus · 06-07-2007, 06:15 PM

it looks pretty ugly...

HyperM3 · 06-07-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by milehigh5000

its kinda funny how other car companies always feel the need to compare themselves to bmw

Its not that funny. BMW has been considered the benchmark for the market segment for the past 10+ yrs. Obviously they are going to make BMW the comparison target. Who tries to aim for second?

shocka1212 · 06-07-2007, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by siriusinvestor

It looks pretty good, but it had the 3.5L 270 HP, which I believe is also in the G35. I personally don't get this plan, I mean the altima coupe will definitely cannabilize the sales of the G coupe would it not? Even if the G37 came out, the HP difference is only about 30 HP, so I think more people would be inclined to purchase the altima coupe and save thousands than the G37. Discuss E90post members.

the new g37 is gonna have 330hp not 300. so a 60hp difference is quite significant in the eyes of the buyer who is looker for a fast luxury car.

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am_ver Lieutenant 38 Rep 587 Posts Drives: Audi A6 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SF Bay Area (Woodside) iTrader: (2)	saw the ad for the altima yestr and I wonder who is going to buy a $30k altima... I mean it is still an altima while you can get a 328 for a little bit more (by doing an ED). It might not have 270hp, but is so much better... if one is only after hp then mustang would be the right car. __________________ 2006 A6 3.2 Quattro 2008 e93 335i, 6sp MT, Montego Blue, Saddle, Burl, ZSP, Bluetooth, iDrive, PDC, V1+CD 2007 e92 335i coupe, 6sp MT, Montego, Beige, ZPP, iDrive, PDC 2006 e90 325i, ZPP, iDrive, Arctic, Xenon
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siriusinvestor Captain 72 Rep 873 Posts Drives: 1989 Ugo Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: US iTrader: (2)	Come on guys, I have an openmind on other vehicles on the road. The altima coupe doesn't look that bad. At first I thought the guy who was driving changed the original clear yellow altima sedan backlights to all red, but on closer inspection I realized that it was the two version of the new altima.
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Carnage Lieutenant General 343 Rep 16,407 Posts Drives: people insane Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: classified iTrader: (2)	I do have an open mind, just being an ass is so much fun. Having the same engine isn't going to make a difference, there's much more to a car then the motor, unless you're buying a sports/performance car. You're getting things in the G in a different way then in the Nissan. If HP and the engine was such a big deal, BMW would sell more 330's than 325's or 335's then 328's.
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Potty_Pants Colonel 70 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2012 Genesis Sedan Rspec Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	just a few facts... G35 is rear wheel drive altima coupe is front wheel engine in the g35 is more powerful 298 vs 270 hp.. torque i dunno. looks yes it does resemble the g35 sigh and if the g looks great i understand why nissan would mimic it in the altima (their best selling car) the new g35 sedan has a more powerful engine then the altima coupe the new g37 has a much more powerful engine then the altima coupe. now all that being said... the altima coupe may weigh less (which is a plus) but it'll still be FWD. me personally i prefer FWD... i cant drive RWD to save my life... but im learning. will it steal sales from the G coupe line... maybe 1 or 2... but not many. its a different beast... just like the 1 series is to bimmers. ppp __________________ Olds Starfire > Chevy Malibu > Isuzu I-mark RS & Honda Magna 500 > Grand Am GT & YSR50 > Nissan Maxima & Ninja 750 > X-Wife > Hyundai Excel > Honda Prelude > Honda Accord > Honda Prelude & Ninja 250> Infiniti G35 > E90 335i > Hyundai Genesis Rspec, Hyunadai Sonata > Kia Sorento > Honda CRV-EX
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