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*exitspeed* · 09-29-2008, 12:11 PM

I voted, yes on buying one the first or second year.

Assuming the car comes out in 2010, 2011/12 would be a good time for me to purchase a new car. It would be my daily, but I'd probably still not drive it in the winter. I'd autoX it as often as possible.

To me the car would be perfect if it was bare bones, 2.0t, 220-240hp, 2800-2900 lbs, low beltline, and I'd love if they had a two tone option. Pricing starting around $19k for stripped down model, and topping out around $28 with diff, nav, etc. I'd take a base model 2.t with diff as my only option. No wing, and probably no factory aero if it was offered depending on the look of the aero. Base wheels too.

MudRacer · 09-29-2008, 05:33 PM

I would only buy it if they dont put limitations like they did on the GT-R. I wanan be able to mod the hell out of any vehicle I own. Whether it be performance gain, or paint, style etc.

*exitspeed* · 09-29-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MudRacer

I would only buy it if they dont put limitations like they did on the GT-R. I wanan be able to mod the hell out of any vehicle I own. Whether it be performance gain, or paint, style etc.

You mean by voiding the warranty if you mod it? Almost all manufactures will do that. With the exception of the wheels. Don't expect any such strict regs on a car in this class. The car isn't going to be a wonder of the auto world like the GTR so there would be no reason for them to do that.

braingone · 09-30-2008, 02:42 AM

^ Mhm, can't compare a supercar to a regular sports coupe.

I'm 50/50 on it, I want to see what the final design and specs before I make up my mind.

s15specR · 09-30-2008, 09:25 AM

If it looks like the new concept that's been floating around the internet then NO....

n_my_coupe · 09-30-2008, 04:32 PM

alot of sports cars made earlier were RWD and alot of todays sports car are now FWD example the corolla so if this were to happen to the great 240 then NO i would not buy

***Future240*** · 09-30-2008, 05:04 PM

^ I doubt Nissan would make it FWD, true they were lookin at some models, but I highly doubt they would pull that move with all the competition coming out with RWD models

turtl631 · 09-30-2008, 05:49 PM

Haha, the corolla is a terrible example of a sports car.

Nissan doesn't have room for another FWD car in their lineup...where would it fit with the Versa, Sentra, and Altima already existing in various hatch, coupe, and sedan versions?

808_s13 · 09-30-2008, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chibo

Nope. Too many really, really nice cars available in the 10-20k range now. S2000, 350z, Evo, STi, E36 M3, E46 330i, C5 Corvette, LSX RX7's, RSX-S, MS3, MS Miata, etc.

i doubt you can buy a s2k or an evo in that range.
there more like in the 28k-35k. you can buy a Lancer, but not the Evo
edittion. shiet, for 10-20k, you can get your self a chevy cobalt or a hyundai

-makua[ace]

LongGrain · 09-30-2008, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n_my_coupe

alot of sports cars made earlier were RWD and alot of todays sports car are now FWD example the corolla so if this were to happen to the great 240 then NO i would not buy

the corolla was never a sports car and it will never be a sports car.

turtl631 · 10-01-2008, 08:58 AM

Used S2ks can be had in the low teens. Evos are still a bit more.

RedStage · 10-01-2008, 07:17 PM

If it were FR, approximate size of the S15, Designed as a follow on to the S-chasis (as in resembled the S15, 14, 13) had similar poer to the S15, I think Nissan would satisfy alot of people in the entry level sports car market (being the $25K range)

It would definately need to follow the S-chasis blood line though and carry on the styling from the S15.

SleepR 240sx · 10-01-2008, 07:55 PM

As long as it lives up to the current S-chassis brand I would def consider it. In all honesty probably wouldn't be able to afford it off the bat.

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2.0t, 220-240hp, 2800-2900 lbs, low beltline

Seems like this is exactly what they got in japan with the s14 silvia. 220hp sr20det, 2700lbs?....i think if they came out with the same thing here in the states it would do very well...especially with the 240 craze as it has been recently. Granted not as much now as it was but still.

I'd give anything to have a brand new s13 from the factory lol. Swap the motor and DONE. Don't have to mess around with the 17 year old problems i have now lol...but then again what would a 240 be without problems?

muddafakka · 10-02-2008, 12:09 AM

I voted no mainly because I can't afford one at the moment.

Even if I had the money, I'd have to see the final product first and wait at least 2 or 3 years...or until there's sufficient aftermarket support. The same would apply to the small Infiniti coupe that's supposed to come out as well.

My main concerns are (specifically for the new S-chassis) :
-Will it be attractive and not look like all the other bars of soap on the roads nowadays?

-Can it perform?

-Will it be mod-friendly?

-Can the driving aids be turned off?

-Will it be under 3000 lbs.? (I understand it'll never be as lightweight as its predecessors but 2600-2700 shouldn't be an impossible task)

-Will Nissan keep their word and offer it at an affordable price?

If it meets or exceeds my expectations, I just might consider one. If not, then I'll check out the Toyabaru coupe.

silly_13 · 10-02-2008, 12:52 AM

ewww ugly! lol

tanks13 · 10-02-2008, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by future240

I cant afford the old ones let alone a new one. Sigh.... college brokeness

i'm with this guy skool sucks but in the long run ill hope fully be outta skool making big bucks so i would hopefully be able to get on a lease hahahahahahah c'mon bro

irax · 10-02-2008, 05:47 AM

if they announce before the end of this year that the 240 would come back as a 2011 model? I would sell crack and buy one.

if it's a 2012 model, ill wait till we make sure there's no zombies first before i start planing.

***Future240*** · 10-02-2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tanks13

i'm with this guy skool sucks but in the long run ill hope fully be outta skool making big bucks so i would hopefully be able to get on a lease hahahahahahah c'mon bro

hell yea college broke sucks, graduation and a real job is goin to kick ass

Antihero983 · 10-02-2008, 12:03 PM

I refuse to buy anything newer than my 91 s13 and my 91 corolla.

why? too many god damn computer sensors and shit. Abs, traction control, air bags, stability control....bah. shit's for pussies.

*exitspeed* · 10-02-2008, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s15specR

If it looks like the new concept that's been floating around the internet then NO....

There is no concept floating around. The closest thing FROM Nissan as a concept is the Urge and that concept is years old now. The concepts you are referring to are nothing more then magazines renderings of what they think it might look like. About the same as if I did a rendering.

Quote:

Originally Posted by n_my_coupe

alot of sports cars made earlier were RWD and alot of todays sports car are now FWD example the corolla so if this were to happen to the great 240 then NO i would not buy

That was the 90's. This is now.

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Originally Posted by silly_13

ewww ugly! lol

What is ugly? You havne't even see anything from Nissan?

Again people, I'm asking it like it came out and it was EVERYTHING you were hoping for. You LIKED how it looked, preformed well, and was competitively priced.

This is all hypothetical.

sting2343 · 10-02-2008, 02:21 PM

yah it would be totally sick but im in the same "poor" boat and definitely could no afford a new one...

***Future240*** · 10-02-2008, 03:51 PM

I would go for either a mini GTR or a 2009 Version of the S15, 220-250hp out of the box, features like HIDS, navigation, sport, comfort suspension, and a semi-luxurious interior for the higher end models. big aftermarket, easy to mod, I'd go to the stealership feeling like r-kelly in a daycare

ripnbst · 10-03-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808_s13

i doubt you can buy a s2k or an evo in that range.
there more like in the 28k-35k. you can buy a Lancer, but not the Evo
edittion. shiet, for 10-20k, you can get your self a chevy cobalt or a hyundai

-makua[ace]

All cars listed can be had under 25k used and a few years old.

ripnbst · 10-03-2008, 01:48 PM

There is no flat out "No" option, there should be.

beeracing s14 · 10-03-2008, 02:18 PM

if it got the altima/g35/350z mixed together, NO THANKS!

VROOOM · 10-03-2008, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 808_s13

i doubt you can buy a s2k or an evo in that range.
there more like in the 28k-35k. you can buy a Lancer, but not the Evo
edittion. shiet, for 10-20k, you can get your self a chevy cobalt or a hyundai

-makua[ace]

the new CobaltSS turbo would probably demolish half the cars on this forum. Car and Driver got better times out of the Cobalt than they did out of a Evo X
on the Lightning Lap 08.

***Future240*** · 10-04-2008, 09:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VROOOM

the new CobaltSS turbo would probably demolish half the cars on this forum. Car and Driver got better times out of the Cobalt than they did out of a Evo X
on the Lightning Lap 08.

I thought they were discontinuing the cobalt?

VROOOM · 10-04-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by future240

I thought they were discontinuing the cobalt?

i think 2010 they are changing to the Cruze but you can buy 09 Cobalt SS's in sedan and coupe.

FRpilot · 10-05-2008, 02:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by future240

I'd go to the stealership feeling like r-kelly in a daycare

you got that all wrong.

michael jackson is the one who enjoys scoping out the daycare centers.. r kelly likes older women and prefers to hang out at the local middle and high schools

sr20boostn20 · 10-05-2008, 07:06 PM

chances are that if it did come out it would have the same g35ish body lines that every other sports car on the market today looks like,

i would definalty not buy it, id hate it

View Poll Results: Would you buy one?
Yes, right away!	69	17.47%
Yes, but I'd wait until the second or third year they were out	136	34.43%
I'd really like to but I couldn't really afford one.	84	21.27%
No, I'll stick with my old s-chassis.	106	26.84%
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09-29-2008, 12:11 PM	#31
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 44 Posts: 20,900 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I voted, yes on buying one the first or second year. Assuming the car comes out in 2010, 2011/12 would be a good time for me to purchase a new car. It would be my daily, but I'd probably still not drive it in the winter. I'd autoX it as often as possible. To me the car would be perfect if it was bare bones, 2.0t, 220-240hp, 2800-2900 lbs, low beltline, and I'd love if they had a two tone option. Pricing starting around $19k for stripped down model, and topping out around $28 with diff, nav, etc. I'd take a base model 2.t with diff as my only option. No wing, and probably no factory aero if it was offered depending on the look of the aero. Base wheels too. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

09-29-2008, 05:33 PM	#32
MudRacer Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCali-IE Posts: 645 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I would only buy it if they dont put limitations like they did on the GT-R. I wanan be able to mod the hell out of any vehicle I own. Whether it be performance gain, or paint, style etc. __________________

09-30-2008, 02:42 AM	#34
braingone Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 505, NM Age: 35 Posts: 140 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^ Mhm, can't compare a supercar to a regular sports coupe. I'm 50/50 on it, I want to see what the final design and specs before I make up my mind. __________________ The enemy profits from our ignorance and apathy.

09-30-2008, 09:25 AM	#35
s15specR Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,022 Trader Rating: (18) Feedback Score: 18 reviews	If it looks like the new concept that's been floating around the internet then NO.... __________________

09-30-2008, 04:32 PM	#36
n_my_coupe Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: socal riverside Age: 35 Posts: 507 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	alot of sports cars made earlier were RWD and alot of todays sports car are now FWD example the corolla so if this were to happen to the great 240 then NO i would not buy

09-30-2008, 05:49 PM	#38
turtl631 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 900 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Haha, the corolla is a terrible example of a sports car. Nissan doesn't have room for another FWD car in their lineup...where would it fit with the Versa, Sentra, and Altima already existing in various hatch, coupe, and sedan versions?

10-01-2008, 08:58 AM	#41
turtl631 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Milwaukee WI Posts: 900 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Used S2ks can be had in the low teens. Evos are still a bit more.

10-01-2008, 07:17 PM	#42
RedStage Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Florida (formerly Yokohama, Japan) Posts: 531 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	If it were FR, approximate size of the S15, Designed as a follow on to the S-chasis (as in resembled the S15, 14, 13) had similar poer to the S15, I think Nissan would satisfy alot of people in the entry level sports car market (being the $25K range) It would definately need to follow the S-chasis blood line though and carry on the styling from the S15. __________________ Marc - Yokohama, Japan

10-02-2008, 12:09 AM	#44
muddafakka Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fugitive on the run Posts: 1,087 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I voted no mainly because I can't afford one at the moment. Even if I had the money, I'd have to see the final product first and wait at least 2 or 3 years...or until there's sufficient aftermarket support. The same would apply to the small Infiniti coupe that's supposed to come out as well. My main concerns are (specifically for the new S-chassis) : -Will it be attractive and not look like all the other bars of soap on the roads nowadays? -Can it perform? -Will it be mod-friendly? -Can the driving aids be turned off? -Will it be under 3000 lbs.? (I understand it'll never be as lightweight as its predecessors but 2600-2700 shouldn't be an impossible task) -Will Nissan keep their word and offer it at an affordable price? If it meets or exceeds my expectations, I just might consider one. If not, then I'll check out the Toyabaru coupe.

10-02-2008, 12:52 AM	#45
silly_13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Angeles Age: 35 Posts: 773 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	ewww ugly! lol

10-02-2008, 05:47 AM	#47
irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 40 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	if they announce before the end of this year that the 240 would come back as a 2011 model? I would sell crack and buy one. if it's a 2012 model, ill wait till we make sure there's no zombies first before i start planing. __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

10-02-2008, 12:03 PM	#49
Antihero983 Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilmanton, NH Age: 39 Posts: 4,409 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: Antihero983 Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I refuse to buy anything newer than my 91 s13 and my 91 corolla. why? too many god damn computer sensors and shit. Abs, traction control, air bags, stability control....bah. shit's for pussies. __________________ "So here I am, right back at it again, just like I've always been"

10-02-2008, 02:21 PM	#51
sting2343 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: San Diego/Newport Beach Posts: 158 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yah it would be totally sick but im in the same "poor" boat and definitely could no afford a new one...

10-03-2008, 01:48 PM	#54
ripnbst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tulsa, OK Age: 37 Posts: 814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	There is no flat out "No" option, there should be. __________________ In the market for a Clean Coupe

10-03-2008, 02:18 PM	#55
beeracing s14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: san marino,CA Posts: 796 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	if it got the altima/g35/350z mixed together, NO THANKS!

10-05-2008, 07:06 PM	#60
sr20boostn20 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lake Tahoe, CA/ LI NY Age: 37 Posts: 425 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	chances are that if it did come out it would have the same g35ish body lines that every other sports car on the market today looks like, i would definalty not buy it, id hate it