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2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
As far as reliability, it's not that big of an issue for me...turbos are always going to wear out and need replacement, that just comes with the territory. On my Supra, I have a boost gauge so I can keep an eye on how strong the turbos are boosting. When the stock sequential turbos die, I'm looking at it as an opportunity to go single turbo and have some real fun.
I'm really hoping Nissan decides, at some point, to offer a turbocharger for the 350Z - if not as a factory option, then at least through Nismo. I'm sure the aftermarket will provide either a supercharger or turbocharger, but I'd rather go with something from Nissan itself for warranty reasons.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
White...VERY NICE! Hot CAR!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I'd imagine it'd reduce turbo lag...I neglected to mention it originally, but the reason I wanted to go single turbo (probably T66) is because the car may become a track-only drag racer once I get a new one (possibly the 350Z). I'm also thinking about adding a small 25- or 50-shot of nitrous to help out the low-end power.
I've driven a S4, but never a Saab. I've heard from some co-workers that they're pretty fun and underrated, though.
The S4 is awesome!
My Saab is lots of fun to drive.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
At a display of the Nissan Fairlady Z—the Japanese version of the upcoming Nissan 350Z—Lutz stood in silence and watched the silver sport coupe make a few slow twirls on the turntable. "This is the first time I've seen it in silver and on a nice turntable and everything," he said. "I find myself rather liking it despite some really strange, some strange lines to it. But overall, it has a lot of visual interest."
Still, Lutz seemed to struggle with something. What, exactly, could be so distracting about this eye candy of a car? Something the uninitiated to car design might not even notice—the slope of the roofline. "I think maybe this is the view [of the 350Z] that takes the most getting used to, with that very severe hump right at the top of the driver's door and then the sort of long, flat roofline," Lutz finally said.
"It is a bit Audi TT-esque," Lutz said. "But very interesting. It has interesting surfaces. It certainly doesn't look like anything else on the road."
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Yeah, the normally aspirated Z version would feel fast if you have never been in the turbo version...
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
Of course, I'd prefer the styling of the 3000GT over the twin Stealth.
I hope it doesn't turn out bad for you guys that have already laid out down-payments, but this guy doesn't believe in wasting my hard-earned money on a leap of faith. Have a nice day.
Dunno who your "Nissan rep" weas, but most likely it was someone from corporate who didn't have a clue -- not as rare as you might think. When I worked at Toyota HQ, 90% of the people who worked there couldn't care less about the cars -- they were just there because it was a job, and their lack of knowledge about their own company's products was appalling. I'm sure the same holds true for Nissan and other car companies as well.
It is quite common for new models such as this to undergo testing right up to the last minute. Toyota did the same thing with the Celica GT-S. Remember the C&D article where they tested a pre-production car and found the acceleration disappointing? Just a few months later, the car was in the showrooms with an engine that produced 0-60 times a full second faster than the car C&D tested.
Really, folks -- not everything in life is a conspiracy. But if people withhold judgement (and money) until the car is actually out on the road, I can certainly understand it. You just have to wait a little longer for your fix!
On the other hand American BIG three are continuing making worse economical vehical called SUV or trucks which does not classify in car catogary.... i guess it is called "Lobbying"!
Btw, anyone have a 350Z on order? We look forward to seeing your "Reviews and Ratings" in our new Consumer Opinions section. Thanks for your participation.
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of course, they probably expect to sell a few base models that will be modified with parts from the nismo catalog.
-Colin
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This is what Car magazine had to say.
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2022 Wrangler Sahara 4Xe, 2023 Toyota Tacoma SR 4WD
I don't like the sound of that. The key to a sports car is the responsive feel. I'll reserve judgement until more reviews are in or I can actually drive one myself but my one reservation about this car is that it might be a little "soft". I hope not.
I understand the Z has had the most following, but personally, I'd prefer a new Silvia/SX. The S15 Silvia sold in Japan right now is so hot looking... www.nissan.co.jp is the site to check it out!
That said, the Z and G35 will beat the RX-8 in the looks and gotta-have categories when Mazda brings it out later this year.