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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 07:13 AM
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Default Sick Nissan Fuga aka M45

Here's a pic of one yesterday as I was waiting at the light to cross into Manhattan from the Bronx. Man, these M45's are popping up around here just as much as the new GS, and this is the first M I've seen with rims. They actually make the M much more attractive on the road

God, those LED tails are indeed the standard in most of the Infiniti models. C'mon Lexus, let's get with the program!
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 07:17 AM
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Nice shot Doug

i like the M so much more that the New GS

Old Jul 10, 2005 | 07:23 AM
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Nice , did you see what kind of rims are those ?
Old Jul 10, 2005 | 07:25 AM
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Looks good, great colour too.
Old Jul 10, 2005 | 07:34 AM
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Is it just me or the camber on the rear wheel is off. It looks like the wheel is not on properly. I've seen a couple in person as well but IMO, it looks like any NIssan I find it quite surprising people get all gushy about the styling of this car.
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I really don't see anything "Sick" about those pics. It still looks too much like a larger G35...an an Altima. What looks sick as in barf is the disproportionate size in the rear...which makes the rear wheels look smaller than they should.
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Originally Posted by flipside909
I really don't see anything "Sick" about those pics. It still looks too much like a larger G35...an an Altima. What looks sick as in barf is the disproportionate size in the rear...which makes the rear wheels look smaller than they should.
I can't appreciate my name being used in vain like that Damnit if its going to be SICK, it should be something like this



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Originally Posted by flipside909
I really don't see anything "Sick" about those pics. It still looks too much like a larger G35...an an Altima. What looks sick as in barf is the disproportionate size in the rear...which makes the rear wheels look smaller than they should.



i dont see an Altima at all

can you show me where you do ?
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Old Jul 10, 2005 | 09:02 AM
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it resembled the g35 and honestly the g35 rear looks better. did it quick and on paint btw
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I've seen a lot on the road as well. It really is a great looking car, however I've said this before and it was said here as well, the M looks to much like its lesser cars(both Infiniti and Nissan). I like it, but there are other cars that I would rather drive than the M.
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Originally Posted by GTFM


i dont see an Altima at all

can you show me where you do ?
In this previous thread, we brought up some similarities with the new M and some of its lesser models. Here are a few examples.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&highlight=M45

Not trying to stir the pot or anything, we all know how sensitive many have become when topics like these arise.
Old Jul 10, 2005 | 10:28 AM
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Not bad. Too bad there arent any pics form the side so when can see the wheels. Are they 18s, 19s?
Old Jul 10, 2005 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by GTFM


i dont see an Altima at all

can you show me where you do ?
Okay sure Altima & Maxima...round roofline:



http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//pictures/VEHICLE/2005/Infiniti/100489069/20021995-E.jpg[/img]

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Originally Posted by magneto112
In this previous thread, we brought up some similarities with the new M and some of its lesser models. Here are a few examples.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...&highlight=M45

Not trying to stir the pot or anything, we all know how sensitive many have become when topics like these arise.
Yes, we have discussed this. Also here, comparing the Nissan Fuga (M35/45) to Nissan Teana.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...highlight=fuga
Old Jul 10, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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Looks pretty nice. I still wouldnt give up my baby though.



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