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Infiniti Throws Its Hat In The Ring With Baby G37 Coupe Geared To Thwart BMW 1-Series
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Infiniti Throws Its Hat In The Ring With Baby G37 Coupe Geared To Thwart BMW 1-Series
At the Infiniti 360 event recently in Portugal, a rendering was shown at one of the press presentations hinting they would launch a baby G37 coupe that would compete with the 1-Series BMW.
The rendering looks hot in our opinion and should become a worthy competitor when it launches as a 2010 model.
They didn't say it was coming for sure but WE'RE telling you if they showed it, you KNOW it's coming...
What do the Auto Spies faithful say?
STUD or DUD?
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Agent001
- 6/20/2008 2:06:52 AM
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Think Infiniti will use the same ploy BMW used, by saying this baby coupe 'Harkens' back to the original 'Z' Car, like the 1-Series to the 2002?
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dlin
- 6/20/2008 2:45:14 PM
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Give me a break..... Not all smaller cars are to compete w/ 1 series. Miata, Z, TT have all been there way before 1 series.
This is a true sports car, not a 2 door version of sport sedan. The main rivals will be Z4 and Cayman!!!
AdHominem
- 6/20/2008 5:21:13 PM
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That's a silly, out-of-proportion cartoon drawing. So what? It's just another inept, knee-jerk reaction to BMW's brilliance.
Chaos29
- 6/20/2008 2:20:13 AM
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It'll make a great 2 seater...tuners would love it!
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PintoRacer
- 6/20/2008 2:37:18 AM
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Unlike the 1 this looks sleek and handsome.
STUD
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Whatthe
- 6/20/2008 9:55:39 AM
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Tiburon. (not a slam, show car was good) OK looking, what kind of cost. 1 series isn't cheap. Will Infiniti build it for under $30,000?
GTR35
- 6/20/2008 11:20:44 AM
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Very well said PintoRacer. Nice to see you posting again.
tattedtwice
- 6/20/2008 2:40:17 AM
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The world already has a Genesis coupe, this looks like Version 2. Unless it's 25k, PASS.
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CLK63BlackSeries
- 6/20/2008 2:43:55 AM
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This rendering depicts one of the most beautiful (under $100k) car's I have ever seen. I am hoping for production...
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Agent63
- 6/20/2008 2:44:18 AM
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If anything the Genesis coupe tried to copy the G not the other way around.
I wished the G37 looked like this and the current one goes on the baby G.
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Agent63
- 6/20/2008 11:02:30 AM
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BMW is not an econobox. I don't know where you get that idea from. Remember Acura's, Nissan's and Lexus are/were rebadged so what's really econoboxes?
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tkindred
- 6/20/2008 3:18:18 AM
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If it looks like this, watch out. I hope it becomes a reality. It would be a big hit.
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tkindred
- 6/20/2008 3:19:14 AM
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This my be the Infiniti version of the shortened wheelbase 370Z. Very nice.
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JUGNU
- 6/20/2008 6:12:42 AM
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Looks very nice. Healdights looks like belnd of new FX and G37. The line flowing throgh out the body and big rear wheel arches also look very stylish and sporty.
Nice. Stud.
JUGNU
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adamsaf723
- 6/20/2008 6:21:59 AM
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Ya'll be some mad haters, that car is brilliant!
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wac77
- 6/20/2008 7:31:59 AM
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Looks like a Hyundai.
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JRobUSC
- 6/20/2008 8:05:28 AM
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take the grill off and you have a Tiburon. Regardless I don't know how much smaller than the G coupe Infiniti can make this car, the back seats are already useless in the G (at least you can fit people in back of the 1-Series). I guess they could undercut the 1-Series price and make this a two seater, but only having two seats would give the 1-Series a huge advantage, even if the extra two seats in the G37 are useless. That would make this more of an inexpensive Z4 Coupe/Cayman competitor.
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kpaxx
- 6/20/2008 9:07:43 AM
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I agree, looks like a tiburon to me!
sector
- 6/20/2008 11:47:10 AM
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G37 back seats may be cramped due to the sleek roof line but much more reclined, plush and comfortable. Sitting in the 1 is like sitting on a wooden bench in your local church :)
SuperAgent001
- 6/20/2008 9:52:30 PM
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Can agree more with Venerable Mr. JRobUSC. The Ultimate Carpool Machine, the four-seat BMW One Series $399 lease special is the dream of the burger flipper: car pool with coworkers and save on gas:)
BMW, way to go!
Brembo
- 6/20/2008 8:09:07 AM
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I love it.
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gooch
- 6/20/2008 8:10:55 AM
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I'll believe it when I see it. It looks decent, but then again, all renderings do. Remember the XF Concept?
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07mcs
- 6/20/2008 6:29:28 PM
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the XF doesn't look too bad from the back.
M35MT
- 6/20/2008 8:11:56 AM
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Looks hot, especially the front bumper, much more aggressive than the G37.
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NARunner
- 6/20/2008 8:36:17 AM
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Looks a little like an Eclipse to me, but it is definitely sleeker than the 1-series.
Unfortunately, I think Infiniti's 3.7 V6 falls short to BMW's 3.0 TT V6. So 1 point for each company, it would be a toss up for me.
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Star
- 6/20/2008 8:39:13 AM
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First, if Infiniti is going to actually build this smaller version of the unsuccessful G37, it will never look like this rendering.
Second, the G37 coupe is already more cramped than the 1 series BMW so I cannot imagine how anybody who weighs over 90 pounds will be able to get inside this baby freak car.
Third, we know that the G37 is such a turd of a car, poorly built and unrefined and I just cannot imagine how a cheaper version of "that" will look and perform. I mean how low can you go?
Like other wise people said this is more of a Hyundai competitor than a BMW competitor. Nice rendering though, thanks to Hyundai designer team.
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Etoile_suce
- 6/20/2008 9:26:32 AM
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First, what idiot ever said that the G37 was unsuccessful?
Second, you just confirmed that you have never driven a G37 or 1 series because it is not more cramped than the 1 series.
Third, what idiot would agree that the G37 is poorly built?
All this hating and the car is not even available to drive yet.
Star
- 6/20/2008 9:46:14 AM
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No, the question is. First, what IDIOT would get mad when reading somebody else's opinion about a car that has not been built yet? Second, the G37 had 2.9 apr offer since 2 weeks after launch. It is unsuccessful even if IDIOTS deny it. Third, get a LIFE!
Etoile_suce
- 6/20/2008 10:06:13 AM
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What idiot said that I was mad? Go back and read my comments, I was not mad. I was simply making statements.You need to learn how to calm down. No wonder you hate so much.
Teknik
- 6/20/2008 10:07:12 AM
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Star is an jealous loser plain and simple.
Let us all keep watching him being deboosted, hahahaha!
The G37 is very successful. The BMW 1-Series is pure Germ trash.
Star
- 6/20/2008 10:18:09 AM
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STAAR says "Thank goodness this looks 10x better than the econobox 1-Series BMW.
Porsche and Mercedes-Benz owners who want a lower priced car now have a better looking alternative than the BMW economy brand.
Infiniti should target Porsche, not a poor German econobox brand like BMW"
So "etoile suce" doesn't find anything wrong with THE COMMENT ABOVE", it passes it without DEBOOSTING STAAR for making completely absurd statements, but finds my insightful commentary unacceptable. Infiniti FANBOI? Oh, YEAH!
Please deboost me. If you don't, I would just have to imagine that is something wrong with my comments considering the big number of the posters on this site who are clueless Japanese fanatic whores.
JRobUSC
- 6/20/2008 11:04:22 AM
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Etoile_suce, the G37 IS successful, and it IS well built. But it IS more cramped than a 1-Series. There's no debate there, the rear seat is smaller in every dimension and there's no headroom. It's a very good looking car with that sloped back, but that's the tradeoff you get for the style versus the more boxy 1-Series.
Star
- 6/20/2008 12:13:12 PM
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etoile suce "I was not mad. I was simply making statements"
Idiotic statements, something would be expected only from a MAD Infiniti fanboi. Face the reality. Nothing in the post you replied to had anything offensive. There was no need for you to lower the IQ of the entire thread with your uninspired "statements"(insults).
Etoile_suce
- 6/20/2008 1:47:57 PM
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"There was no need for you to lower the IQ of the entire thread with your uninspired bla bla bla... "
I did not need to, you already accomplished this with your original comment.
cdndriver
- 6/20/2008 3:17:37 PM
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Here we go again. You seem to be a brainless hater. You might want to check JD Powers recent initial quality survry. In the entry level premium category Infiniti placed first and second with the EX and G series. I didn't see the BMW near the top of that list. The G coupe sold over 2200 units in May, hardly "unsucessful". When you grow up and get a drivers licence go drive a G.
Teknik
- 6/20/2008 4:52:15 PM
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^^^ Of course, Star has the mental capacity of a 5 year old kid. They don't want to be objective or look at the facts. The facts speak for themselves, and the 1-series is ugly Germ trash. Please, keep deboosting these trolls.
montyz81
- 6/20/2008 8:40:50 AM
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Absolute stud! Any guess as to the motor. 4Cyl or 2.5L V6?
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bmwdrvr
- 6/20/2008 8:53:49 AM
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wow 7 cars off the same platform........in order to compete with the 135i this "version 7" of the Z car would have to out power the G37 as the 335i is faster than the G37 despite less power and the 135i is faster than the 335i. Judging by Infiniti's past attempts at fighting BMW it will offer performance that is close, none of the refinement, and will share alot with its Nissan counterparts.....so the world gets another "sports car" in the luxury performance class....I guess focusing on what they can do was the objective lol
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Teknik
- 6/20/2008 10:09:40 AM
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Let us all watch the BMW trolls get deboosted.
The 1-Series us pure Germ trash.
AgentOrange
- 6/20/2008 2:32:38 PM
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"The 1-Series us pure Germ trash."
That's not even English..
Who let you into the country?
bmwdrvr
- 6/20/2008 4:00:28 PM
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deboost if you like but THERE ARE COUNT THEM 7 CARS ON THAT PLATFORM.....not to mention there isnt a review of ANY infiniti that doesnt mention its lack of refinement when compared to rivals, and there lack of high quality interiors......so deboost because you cant handle the truth....and trash the 1 series if you want to....but BMW makes Performance Luxury cars not an economy sports car redone 7 times with little luxury, no class, and no refinement, with its only advantage of it being priced as if it is competing with the nissans that share its engine and in the case of the Maxima its dashboard with 4 Infiniti models......trashy yes....
M35MT
- 6/20/2008 4:59:31 PM
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It's called efficiency, that's why they're so successful.
Dr550
- 6/23/2008 1:20:30 PM
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It is called Nissan!
richard112360
- 6/20/2008 9:08:28 AM
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Awesome!!
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Carboy
- 6/20/2008 9:11:15 AM
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It's defintitely a STUD.
As time goes, Infiniti gets a lot better and to be honest, I would rather own an Infiniti than a BMW. Just my opinion though.
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w209w114
- 6/20/2008 9:51:58 AM
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Love it. WHo wants a G37 when you can have this. The car market has been seriously flawed in the fact that prices have escalated tremendously and cars that were in a certain range have leaped out of that range leaving space for cheaper models like the 1 series as the perfect example.
We need smaller cars and lower prices without sacrificing quality and craftsmanship.
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Vantage
- 6/20/2008 9:58:08 AM
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It looks nice, but we all know it will look nothing like this when it deputs. I personally love the ugly 1 series, then again I liked the original M coupe.
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grysko
- 6/20/2008 3:20:17 PM
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I saw my first 1-Series on the road yesterday. And you're right -- it is really ugly. I saw it coming, watched it pass and then saw the back in my rearview mirror. That's when I decided to give the BMW designers credit for consistency: The 1 Series is truly ugly from every angle. There's not an attractive panel anywhere on the car.
EL34
- 6/20/2008 10:02:44 AM
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My eyes they burn!!!!!!!!
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_43LE
- 6/20/2008 10:07:14 AM
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Then stop looking at that German car mag centerfold.
BMW4me4ever
- 6/20/2008 10:19:34 AM
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teknik - have you driven the G37 and a 135 coupe? There is a huge difference into the mannerisms of each car. The G37 is a luxury car with some sport characteristics. It is pretty quick unless you get the car on a track where the body roll is evident and the lack of low end torque kills the power of the car entering and exiting turns. The 135 on the other havd is light and tremendous amount of power. It blows the doors off the G37 in regards to power, performance, handling, braking. Also, the G37 is smaller inside than the 135 coupe. This new concept by Infiniti, is just that a concept. The drawing doesnt reflect what you will actually be buying. Third, the car will not compete with the 135, since the G37 already does. It will compete with a Z4 coupe.
EL34
- 6/20/2008 10:41:39 AM
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That Nissan looks like a salt water crab.
Teknik
- 6/20/2008 11:45:40 AM
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^^^^Hahaha....
sector
- 6/20/2008 11:55:54 AM
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1-series aka Lego aka Piglet
Saw one the other day, not a very manly car... I had the urge to pet it :)
gsh23
- 6/20/2008 12:20:12 PM
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oh no! all the mag racers blowing everyones door off with the 1 series! hahaha i saw a fat guy in a white 135i, looked like he was about to spill out the window. you cant fit anyone in the back of a 1 series.
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VISO
- 6/20/2008 3:48:23 PM
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That's funny! I guess if you have a midlife crisis and your girth is now the size of a house, the 1-Series makes you feel thin.
PerformanceGuy
- 6/20/2008 1:11:14 PM
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Wow, that looks HOT!! Good job Nissan/Infiniti. I love how they slowly take down every car in the BMW lineup!!
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0to60
- 6/20/2008 1:56:11 PM
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Nice. I do want Infiniti to be a lil more original in their product offerings however. Why must they make a product just because BMW makes it. hope they give this one various versions such as a fuel efficient hybrid, maybe a slower 4 cylinder, and a 6 cyl base, and a turbo 6 cyl.wth more HP. Sweet car!
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EL44
- 6/20/2008 2:09:03 PM
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Oh but BMW has magic feel. And it's fun to drive.
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Star
- 6/20/2008 2:17:31 PM
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You got that right.
AgentOrange
- 6/20/2008 2:35:14 PM
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EL44;
100% bang on.. They can build a prettier car (and there lots of Americans who go for that), but they'll never build a better drivers car (for the money) than the 1er..
dlin
- 6/20/2008 2:49:53 PM
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No.
As I own both I can assure you 3 is a better car(it better be since I paid $10K more) but the G is definitely more fun to drive.
BMW is too sterile.
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Star
- 6/20/2008 3:18:12 PM
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That's really funny stuff. Love it. Why don't you post that on Joke.com where it belongs?
dlin
- 6/20/2008 4:16:26 PM
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No. I centainly don't like talking funny trash as you do.
BMW drives cleanly. Its response is predictable and loses grip gradually. That's why it's good, but at same time not as much fun. You need to learn to tame the G before you can get the max out of it.
If you own both and know how to max drive RWD then you'll know what I'm talking about.... But apparently you don't so why don't you quit before revealing more stupidity to everyone :)
Teknik
- 6/20/2008 4:56:29 PM
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Don't bother with Star, he is a jealous 5 year old kid who only dreams of own a bicycle.
sector
- 6/20/2008 5:33:00 PM
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no the only power slide Star is familiar with is his tricycle going sideways... and during winter, this pair of ice skates goin' sideways :)
eric452
- 6/20/2008 3:16:17 PM
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STUD!!!
much nicer than a 1 series
this is the best design for infiniti that i have seen so far
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infiniti1513
- 6/20/2008 4:14:10 PM
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Looks amazing. STUD
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Teknik
- 6/20/2008 5:02:31 PM
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Isn't it funny how all the BMW cheerleaders are getting all bent out of shape over Infiniti. And then they are all being deboosted because everyone knows they are 100% liars and trolls. Hahahah...good work everyone.
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Star
- 6/20/2008 6:38:04 PM
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Deboosted by who... brainless sheep? Why would the few intelligent people here care that the Japanese fanatics(who are in bigger number on this site) deboost them? Who cares if sheep disagrees...it's just sheep.
Teknik
- 6/20/2008 9:51:28 PM
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All the BMW cheerleaders are being deboosted by intelligent people. They know the real truth, BMW fanboys are mentally challenged and they don't even know it. Sorry, you can't accept that. Keep living in ignorance, it is probably better for you anyways. BMW makes money off of your ignorance and their stock rises.
Star
- 6/20/2008 10:11:51 PM
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Intelligent people don't deboost without making an argument or explain their views. Intelligent people don't use insults to mask their ignorance. Recognize yourself? You should.
Intelligent people can differentiate a high quality product from an average product. That's the reason intelligent people choose to buy Japanese electronics, Swiss watches and... German cars.
flozel1
- 6/20/2008 11:41:12 PM
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Please don't make comments about anything involving intelligence. Judging simply from you posts, anyone can tell you're not exactly the authority on such matters.
Star
- 6/21/2008 10:14:57 AM
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flozel1,
thanks for proving my point once again.
Dr550
- 6/20/2008 5:49:12 PM
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Looks like offspring of J30 and G37 that was matured under a heat lamp.
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stomp17
- 6/20/2008 10:39:18 PM
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i think the baby G37 concept is a stud
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Designer1
- 6/21/2008 3:01:27 AM
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Who the hell is this BMW 1 series that we keep hearing about? You mean the bug eyes looking car??
This baby G37 is beyond all small sport cars, TT, Cayman, 350Z, Z, RX7, BMW 335i, IS350, and you name it!!
Infiniti would be STUPID if they do not build THIS EXACT car, it is INCREDIBLY beautiful!!
And please stop comparing cars to the UGLY BMW 1 series, seriously.
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volnedan
- 6/21/2008 10:31:54 AM
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As a G37 owner I can vouch that the Infiniti is an excellence vehicle. However, I do not hate on the BMW 335 coupe cuz its an amazing car as well. I just chose it over the 335 because I liked driving the Infiniti more, and I couldn't justify spending the extra $7k for the bimmer.
Now with that said, I don't bash the 1 or 3 series because I own the competitor. This new baby G was developed because of the 1 series, but at the same time BMW had to up the anty on the 3 coupe because of the original G35 coupe. The 330ci had 230hp until the G came in and blew it out with 280, then 293. You can't deny that.
Just be happy these two companies are going neck to neck and making great cars because of it. This market has never been so good.
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bmwdrvr
- 6/21/2008 10:46:08 AM
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I can promise you BMW doesnt feel threatened by Infiniti those that need to take the Brash Value road will take it, those that want the best in class a car that is as luxurious as it is performance oriented will opt for the BMW......The G cars are more competition to the Altima and Maxima than anything else as their prices are very similar they use the same engine in the G sedan and both are Nissans.....nice to see Infinit aim so high this time around but when they arent fighting the Altima on price, and dont have to produce low quality, unrefined variants of a low quality unrefined 2 seater than they may be at least in tier 2 and will at least be a little closer to the BMW benchmark
Star
- 6/21/2008 11:44:22 AM
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volnedan,
When you are claiming that Infiniti is a competitor for BMW you ARE BASHING BMW. Infiniti is an overpriced rebadged economy car that has nothing in common with any car built by a premium car maker like BMW.
Star
- 6/21/2008 11:47:38 AM
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Like any other sheep around you are keep comparing HP ratings like they are a measure of quality. The Mustang GT has 300 HP and sells brand new for 21K. Does that mean is better than the old G35?
Teknik
- 6/21/2008 1:06:04 PM
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BMW's are for trashy people who like trashy cars. Just look at all the BMW fanboys here that have been deboosted. They are the lowest form of society. No wonder everyone hates BMW owners. They are pond scum. Keep marking them down everyone, they need to understand that they are not wanted here.
2ndbimmer
- 6/21/2008 11:00:16 AM
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i only like curves on a woman, not my car
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Dodgeyaussie
- 6/21/2008 2:05:14 PM
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