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Old 10-26-06, 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by silversprucesc3
AS much as I hate to admit it.... I would buy it.... Cheap and good looking and hopefully will retain the altimas 3 seater back seat...

AS much as I love the GS coupe, the lack of a "middle" seat for a parent is a big disadvantage
GS coupe? Are you speaking of the SCX00?
I thought the SC was based upon an LS platform?
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Old 10-26-06, 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Koma
GS coupe? Are you speaking of the SCX00?
I thought the SC was based upon an LS platform?
I think he meant the G35 coupe with a typo.

And I thought the SC was based on the Supra platform?
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Old 10-27-06, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GlobeCLK
I think he meant the G35 coupe with a typo.

And I thought the SC was based on the Supra platform?

Thanks ... I did mean the G35 ..... Lack of a "full" back seat for

"emergencies" still bothers me....
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Default 2008 Nissan Altima Coupe Spy Shots (merged threads)



A two-door front-driver, tagged with graffiti.
by Brenda Priddy (2006-11-21)


2008 Nissan Altima Coupe



Sometimes it's hard to get the "perfect" spy photo. Take the upcoming Altima Coupe for instance: Amateurs caught the coupe camouflage-free, but the pictures were likely taken with a grainy-image disposable camera, and from a great distance away, leaving a visible silver shape, but lacking details.

Now, we managed to get pretty close-and we were using the finest optics and digital equipment available, but the guys at Nissan covered the new coupe with miles of white tape, and got a bit carried away with a can or two of black spray paint.

But even under all the graffiti, it's pretty obvious that this is the long-awaited Altima Coupe, which is scheduled to arrive at dealerships in the fall of 2007. So use your imagination-these are the best Altima Coupe pictures you'll see until its auto-show debut, possibly inChicago or New York.

© Brenda Priddy & Company
source : thecarconnection

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Old 11-21-06, 10:36 AM
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I see Nissan is spending the big bucks for the high-quality camo...

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Old 11-21-06, 10:55 AM
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Exclamation It looks like ...

Nissan hired Chris Bangle to do the rear end.
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Old 11-21-06, 10:56 AM
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And what is the purpose of this coupe? To compete with 350Z and G35?
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Old 11-21-06, 11:05 AM
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PROBABLY NOT.. it is still a front wheel drive car....
but it makes no sense Nissan is making an Altima coupe..
bring over the GTR!!!
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Originally Posted by lalexusgs
And what is the purpose of this coupe? To compete with 350Z and G35?
My guess is to compete w/ the Accord Coupe & Solara.
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Originally Posted by GS69
My guess is to compete w/ the Accord Coupe & Solara.
Exactly...and it will also be front wheel drive like the current altima
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not a car i'd ever be interested in, sorry i'm a snob when it comes to cars
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Old 11-21-06, 03:19 PM
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This thing is going to look just like the current G35 coupe. Considering the current Accord coupe/Solara and Pontiac G6 are either ugly or bland, I think this thing is going to be a HUGE hit for Nissan.

Gotta give it to em, they are pumping coupes out. (thumbs up)
 
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Any coupe is welcome. We need more coupes in the manufactures line ups. Lexus needs another coupe. Acura definitely needs another coupe. More coupes
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Old 11-21-06, 04:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CK6Speed
Any coupe is welcome. We need more coupes in the manufactures line ups. Lexus needs another coupe. Acura definitely needs another coupe. More coupes
ITS THE COUPE MOVEMENT!!!

I agree, Toyota/Lexus, can we get a coupe that doesn't look like a squashed tomato.....
 
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The more coupes the better; this will be a good competitor to the Accord/G6/Solara - and even if it looks like the current G35 coupe (which will probably **** those owners off), the '08 G35 coupe should look very different.
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