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What will be the hottest car in 2008?

Agent001 submitted on 12/22/2007 Official Bell & Ross Timestamp: 4:01:49 PM

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Tag Links: 2008, Detroit Auto Show, New Cars, Lexus, Nissan, BMW, GM, Infiniti

Boy, has 2007 gone by fast!

2007 brought a lot of exciting products and it's been a great time to be a car buyer with so many great cars available.

And, the market has been soft, so you have been able to negotiate some great deals on what's out there.

Plus, there are so many great models on the horizon.

The Nissan GT-R, BMW M3, 1-Series, X6, Infiniti EX, Lexus IS-F, GM Hybrid Trucks, will all be in dealerships in 2008.

And if that's not exciting enough, all the clean German diesels will be hitting lots for the 08 Christmas season.

So tell us what cars/trucks are you most excited to see/drive/buy in 2008?

Feel free to include cars that are coming to the auto shows, rumored to surface or hitting dealerships in 2008.

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M3.

A lot of people will be comparing it and judging it. A lot of articles will be written about it. Especially since the coupe, sedan and convertible will all be out at the same time.
— 2ndbimmer (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 4:24:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Hyundai Genesis!

http://www.the-genesis.co.kr/
— NewBeginning (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 2:30:37 PM | | Votes: 1

Im looking forward to seeing comparisons tests of the XF, ZR1 and the GTR. Thats what im most excited about right now
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 4:29:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

i was deboosted for sayin i cant wait to see XF, GTR, and ZR1 comparison tests. Why would anyone not want to see how the XF compares in its segment, as well as the GTR and ZR1...i guess because i didnt say some lexus is the greatest car ever
— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 4:38:17 PM | | Votes: 1

i didnt deboost you..but i am going to boost you..for your honest opinion that "lexus is the greatest car ever"
— stash84 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2007 4:39:22 PM | | Votes: 0

It will probably be between the M3, GT-R and X6.

You also can't forget the Jaguar XF. That's going to be one hot seller...
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 4:35:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

Wow, I didn't know this comment was so offensive.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 11:46:55 PM | | Votes: -1

you put two BMW's and no Lexus's (Lexi, whatever). Of COURSE you were going to get deboosted. I figured I'd join you in the deboosted party.
— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 1:59:40 AM | | Votes: 2

I boosted both of you!
— AUTO_UNION (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 5:42:20 AM | | Votes: -4

I'm kinda looking forward to that new Challenger.
— adamsaf723 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 4:52:11 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Easy GT-R
— theoptimisticpessimist (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 5:02:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4

I think the most anticipated car of 2008 is
BMW 7 Series . But the hottest car is X6...by far.

— Milton (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 5:07:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -12

Accord diesel. People don't realize how much fun they're missing due to the absence of the high volume low cost modern diesel.
— JWalkerLegrande (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 5:18:35 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Bugatti could be coming out with a Veyron cabrio...christ
— BMWM (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 6:05:01 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -9

BMW M3
— jag30 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 8:50:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

1)Nissan GT-R
2)Lexus LF-A
3)Lexus IS-F, Lexus first true attempt to dethrone the M3.
4)BMW M3
5)Audi R8 V10
— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 9:29:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

Since when are the IS-F and M3 hotter than the R8 V10? Even the LF-A is questionable... nobody knows WHEN it will come into production!
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 11:47:37 PM | | Votes: -2

What will be the hottest cars in 2008?

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
BMW X6
Audi A4/S5
Porsche 911 GT2
Volkswagen Tiguan
Maserati GranTurismo
Ferrari 430 Scuderia
Chevrolet Camaro
Dodge Challenger
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 10:16:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

What German diesels are hitting our shores in 2008?
— investor27 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 10:18:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

in order:

M3
1-series
x6
mercedes bluetecs
— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 10:50:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -9

Audi-A4, A5 (Once it hits the streets), RS6, R8(same as A5), Q5, Q3??
Nissan-GTR
Subaru-STi
Mitsubishi-EVO
Lexus-IS-F, GS-F??, IS coupe/cabrio
MB-C63, GLK
BMW-M3, 1 Convertible

The Single Hottest Car of 2008 though?

The GTR IMHO, mainly because car magazines, Tuners, rich people, and Auto Enthusiasts like us will all want to get a hold of one.
— EvoAudi (View Profile)

Posted on 12/22/2007 11:17:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

You slyly dance around mentioning the GT-R. It's pretty obvious that it's the hottest car this year, is it not?
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 1:25:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

The GT-R, why? Because it’s the first time coming officially to our shores, unlike the M3 it’s been here for long time.
As for the IS-F it will be an interesting comparison against the 3 Germen monsters, M3, S3, and C63. Simply 2008 will be an exciting year for car enthusiasts, so with all a happy new year. :-)
— Designer1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 12:55:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

S3? Don't you mean RS4 or RS5?
— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 4:27:58 AM | | Votes: 0

S4,

I listed and put number just for reference, you assume that I thought the IS-F and M3 is hotter than the R8.

The Nissan GT-R out perform the Audi R8 didn't, that what I thought. Run around the famous German track in 7:38s, and 0-60 in 3.3s or less.

Yeah..yeah...I know S4, the Audi R8 V10 is coming with 500 hp. So what, the ligher Nissan GT-R V-spec with 550+ hp is also it way to Spank the Audi R8 V10. And anyone who dare gets in it way.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 1:30:04 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

"and 0-60 in 3.3s or less."

Oh please! Stop it! Now you are MAKING YOUR OWN ASSUMPTIONS about performance in your quest to make out that the GT-R is the best thing since sliced bread.

Stop giving us dreamed up data.
— Matthew1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 4:27:20 AM | | Votes: 3

Matthew already addressed one thing...

But one more: HOW DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH POWER THE R8 V10 AND GT-R V SPEC WILL HAVE??? Nobody is even 100% sure that those cars EXIST yet! And something tells me that the R8 V10 will have a lot more than 500hp--look at the 580hp RS6!
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 11:07:12 AM | | Votes: 2

IS-F.
— StickShiftCamry (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 1:38:00 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1

LOL, this site is becoming worse and worse, well, the people on it. Anything with positivity towards the Japanese is boosted, anything with it towards the Germans is deboosted.

You all need to grow up. No way will a Japanese car EVER be the most anticpated car of the year.
— Czelinski (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 5:14:40 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5

get over your complex
— stash84 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2007 4:49:44 PM | | Votes: 2

"No way will a Japanese car EVER be the most anticpated car of the year."

That is why pro-German statements are often deboosted.
— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2007 12:25:06 AM | | Votes: 1

My last 4 cars were BMW's, 3 of them M3's. They're great driver's cars, but I wouldn't mind getting into a quality Japanese ride. While I think it's true that for a long time the Japs couldn't touch the Germans in the performance aspect, the tables have been changing for some time now. It will be much harder for Europeans to compete with Japanese in the coming years.
— koobah (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 5:25:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5

Oh, almost forgot... the hottest car of 08? Performance wise probably the M3 or ZR1. Nissan's GTR is awesome, but overpriced IMO. X6 for SUV.
— koobah (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 5:29:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5

Nissan GT-R
Lexus LF-A
impreza STI
lexus IS-F
mitsubishi evo X

@Czelinski

Stop hating it makes you look like a dork.
— STJ88 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 7:01:58 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Yeah...what a surprise, all Japanese on your list.
— Czelinski (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 7:30:42 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

Just like some people only put German cars on their lists.
— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2007 12:25:38 AM | | Votes: 1

I think the GT-R & the M3 are the top two candidates. Everyone’s going to be watching their comparison tests with their fellow competitors very closely this year.
— MunichRob (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 8:08:41 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2

The GT-R and the M3 are going to be the best cars of 2008, but the M3 might be a little bit more popular.
— bmwfan1513 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 8:16:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Mainly because of the GT-R's limited production numbers...

As fantastic as the M3 is, I love my E46/M3, the GT-R is in a completely different performance league i.e. approaching Super Car Status.
— DaHarder (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2007 6:35:36 PM | | Votes: 2

Jaguar XF Supercharged should be very tasty: )
— Jag_xfr (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 8:37:11 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

bmw m3 coupe
— bmwpowerf1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 10:19:53 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -6

1) GT-R
2) IS-F
3) Evo-X
4) M3
— Homer008 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 1:09:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Zr1, xf, c63 black, is-f, sti n if it comes lookin 4ward 4 the lf-a just as much as the anticipated so called "new supra". Not that i like all of em but i think they'll b great,@ least just my thoughts.
— Chronoseus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 1:16:50 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

I'm going to say the next generation Kia Rio.

That way I won't get deboosted! LOL
— Bill (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 1:43:44 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5

sonata owns.
— Htay7500 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 1:51:16 PM | | Votes: -1

Bill,

Too Bad the next KIA RIO isn't due out until 2010...
— DaHarder (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2007 6:29:38 PM | | Votes: 2

I have decided to concede in the spirt of Christmas and say the Nissan GT-R is the finest invention since the pooper scooper.

:-)
— EL34 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 1:53:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

I too have decided to concede in the spirt of Christmas and say the BMW M3 is the finest invention since the pooper scooper.

;)

tit for tat.
— _43LE (View Profile)

Posted on 12/25/2007 12:26:54 AM | | Votes: 2

the only credible anticipation of high class cars is from mercedes, lexus, infiniti, hyundai (PERHAPS), CADILLAC
— c36amg (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 3:26:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

@Matthew1 Stop being stupid dude, edmund.com already did an official tes on the GT-R 0-3.3s. And they usually get the lower number compare to other reviewer. Just wait until Car and Drive do their test it will go from 0-60 in 3.1s for sure.

S4, stop kissing other German fanboys azz, because everyone up here know how much you love Audi. There has been rumor floating around saying the V-Spec GT-R will have 550+ hp to compete with Lexus LF-A with 580+ hp.

Let's ask you a question smart guy, how do you know the NEW Nissan GT-R will NOT have 550+ hp or not? It a rumor idiot.

I know you are a sour right now because the NEW Nissan GT-R spank the Audi R8 like a VW. It also spank the 911 turbo, Viper and Z06 as well.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 6:25:00 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4

"S4, stop kissing other German fanboys azz, because everyone up here know how much you love Audi."

???

Of course they do, I've never denied this. The Audi R8 is my #1 dream car right now.

"There has been rumor floating around saying the V-Spec GT-R will have 550+ hp to compete with Lexus LF-A with 580+ hp."

So? What are you trying to do, sell me one? As if the 420hp in the R8 isn't enough, or even the 480hp in the GT-R! I think I could live with 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, thanks!

"Let's ask you a question smart guy, how do you know the NEW Nissan GT-R will NOT have 550+ hp or not? It a rumor idiot."

I never said it didn't. I didn't mention the GT-R's power. I was talking about the R8, "idiot."

"I know you are a sour right now because the NEW Nissan GT-R spank the Audi R8 like a VW. It also spank the 911 turbo, Viper and Z06 as well."

Why would I be sour? I want one. Not as much as I want a Turbo or R8... but it's more attainable, so it might be on my list.
— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 10:33:50 PM | | Votes: 1

correction 0-60 in 3.3s etc.
— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 6:25:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0

Lexus, and posters like him, have nothing valuable to contribute to automotive news or technology. They just want to have their own unsubstantiated opions heard, and to slam anyone who opposes. Real auto enthusiasts appreciate that this is a great time to love cars...and there are a lot of great cars.
The supercars from Lambo, Ferrari, Porsche, etc. have a lot to crow about, and rightly so. Most of us would get one if we could easily afford one. The Corvette is a technological achievement of price and performance that is nearly impossible to match, and I respect the people who love this car. Shame on anyone who slams this car simply because it's a Chevy. There are enthusiasts out there who love AWD instead of rear wheel drive...they are both great platforms that appeal to different drivers and conditions.
The GT-R looks very quick, and Lexus seems to think this car kicks everyone's ass. He needs to keep in mind that physics rules the universe of motion, and propoganda rules advertisement. There are true, physical limits to hp/weight ratio and performance, grip to the road surface, suspension and other performance parts. I will personally wait to judge the GT-R when proper comparisons and independent lap recordings are performed, because the smoke and mirrors effect can only last so long. I'm not saying this car isn't great, it just isn't proven. And it appears that a few people actually like the styling of this car.
It is way more fun to interact with OBJECTIVE postings. Hate responses and selfish rantings are so childish.
— strafe1 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2007 12:45:34 PM | | Votes: 3

GT-R, X6 and IS-F
— pchera01 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/23/2007 10:13:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3

It seems everyone has forgotten about another brand lurking in the shadows who usually keeps everything very secret until the last minute.......Acura. The guys at Acura are steping everything up a notch and getting some hot cars ready for next year. The new TSX, TL(both with SH-AWD) should be coming in mid to later 2008 with supposedly a new RL coming in mid 2008 as well. Hopefully Acura gets it right this time around and gets rid of the front wheel drive.
I'd really like to see Acura meet it's true potential.
— Dave (View Profile)

Posted on 12/24/2007 12:42:01 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -2

Nissan's GT-R will be the hottest car for 2008. It's been awaited for so long... I just hope it lives up to its expectations, which according to some car mags, it does.
— 07G35J (View Profile)

Posted on 12/26/2007 2:08:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

i am waiting for geely & cherry to bring something "good"
— c36amg (View Profile)

Posted on 12/27/2007 11:49:51 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

For me, it is easily the GT-R which I am most excited about.
— PerformanceGuy (View Profile)

Posted on 12/27/2007 1:24:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

It gas prices keep climbing, the definition of "hottest" could change and the Smart car could wind up at the top of the list! They already have 30,000 confirmed orders! That's more sales than all of the others listed are likely to sell, combined!
— TybeeZ4 (View Profile)

Posted on 12/27/2007 5:38:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

corvette
— johnklik (View Profile)

Posted on 12/31/2007 12:52:27 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1

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