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Old 02-02-07, 01:17 PM
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That song Blue Bayou, maybe it has to do with the boats.
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is that it's so over rated.

It's a great car but people here just want one because they can't have it.

I'd take NSX over this anyday.
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First thing I think of is:
1.) Cool, it's a Skyline
2.) That guy needs to upgrade his wheels and tires..lol

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Originally Posted by STIG
is that it's so over rated.

It's a great car but people here just want one because they can't have it.

I'd take NSX over this anyday.
+1

er, yuuuup.
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Old 02-03-07, 01:03 AM
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They have one in Dallas and one in Mississippi.
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Old 02-04-07, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by STIG
is that it's so over rated.

It's a great car but people here just want one because they can't have it.

I'd take NSX over this anyday.
Yes Sir!!! Speed and handling is one thing but honestly that car doesn't look like much. Never been a fan of 'em. Give me any of these.
M3
G35
S4
TT
IS
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Old 02-04-07, 12:25 AM
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You guys are way too harsh haha I'd hit it just like that.
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Old 02-04-07, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by LexLaw
Yes Sir!!! Speed and handling is one thing but honestly that car doesn't look like much. Never been a fan of 'em. Give me any of these.
M3
G35
S4
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It's not meant to be beautiful. Part of its mystique is that it looks so brutal and for want of a more PC term, " macho".

The sheer presence of this car on the road demands a reaction from other road users---you either challenge it or you give way. Either way, you can't ignore it and you sure will remember it long after the encounter.
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Where is that? Is that Manaco?
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I'm not sure exactly where it is, but based on the filename and license plate on the car, I think it is indeed in Manaco. Also the boat in the background of the very first picture has Manaco printed on the back of it.



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First thing...?

Slightly overrated but highly desirable because like STIG said, people want what they can't have. Or most people for that matter.
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Originally Posted by natnut
It's not meant to be beautiful. Part of its mystique is that it looks so brutal and for want of a more PC term, " macho".

The sheer presence of this car on the road demands a reaction from other road users---you either challenge it or you give way. Either way, you can't ignore it and you sure will remember it long after the encounter.
I agree with your above statements regarding the intimidation factor of the skyline. That's why I acknowledge its on road appeal. Again that's to those who know what it is. The average person generally doesnt know the history or care to know the history of Skyline. It just has no appeal when parked. At least to me or a few others here in this thread.

However I never mentioned beauty. I just stated that it doesn't look like much in terms of styling. Unlike the Shelby which to me is not beautiful but definitely a head turner. It says something visually. Even the Charger does that. You look at those cars at they scream I'm fast or I'm sexy or the owner spent some money on me.
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