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Old 02-09-2009, 02:23 AM
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Old 02-09-2009, 08:28 AM
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If GM and Ford could have so easily shed jobs all those workers they didn't need I imagine they would be in much better shape today.
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Originally Posted by rockville,Feb 9 2009, 09:28 AM
If GM and Ford could have so easily shed jobs all those workers they didn't need I imagine they would be in much better shape today.
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but the union will kick thier BUTT so damn hard if they do that...
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And this ain't going to help them one bit...

Toyota and Honda, which both have gas-electric hybrids going on sale this year, are better positioned to boost sales when the recovery kicks in, he said. Nissan does not have a comparable hybrid model.
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Originally Posted by Triple-H,Feb 10 2009, 08:43 AM
And this ain't going to help them one bit...

Toyota and Honda, which both have gas-electric hybrids going on sale this year, are better positioned to boost sales when the recovery kicks in, he said. Nissan does not have a comparable hybrid model.
Well they got lots of heavy fast and expensive ones that get 18-20 mpg.


I think they will be ok as long as gas stays cheap. I really like the new maxima for some reason. Someone who parks next to me at work has one and it looks sharp. I would not pay what Nissan says it is worth, but it is a nice looking car.

I think nissan has to pay royalties for the technology in the Altima Hybrid to Toyota????
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Originally Posted by vader1,Feb 10 2009, 10:17 AM
Well they got lots of heavy fast and expensive ones that get 18-20 mpg.
And trust me, I love them all!

I took a Max 3.5 SV out for a test drive last Saturday, just amazing, what a great ride.
And there is not a day that goes buy when I release the 400 ft-lbs of torque under my right foot in the Titan that I don't

I'm looking forward to my upcoming 370 Z test drive...
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Originally Posted by Triple-H,Feb 10 2009, 09:49 AM
And trust me, I love them all!

I took a Max 3.5 SV out for a test drive last Saturday, just amazing, what a great ride.
And there is not a day that goes buy when I release the 400 ft-lbs of torque under my right foot in the Titan that I don't

I'm looking forward to my upcoming 370 Z test drive...
Yeah I dont think they are bad cars per se, just if you have an environment with $4 gas again they are lead ballons.
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Thats one of the reasons I'm content with my s2k over the 370Z. Most rags were getting 18mpg. I average 25-27ish regularly in my S. I guess I'm screwed since I dont want a sports car that gets worse than that.
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Gas is cheap as hell who cares about gas mileage.
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yeah I know, because gas prices will never go back up. it's scientifically impossible.


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