Will the Skyline crush the 350Z

[Ali]

Hey everyone,

Just thinking about something: Nissan U.S. has already stated that they are bringing the Skyline to the U.S. Not just a luxurious version known as the G35, but rather, an actual Skyline. My question is: "Why is nissan planning to bring the Skyline here? Won't it crush 350Z sales? Isn't the Skyline a superior car?" I don't know, but it would be weird. Although if both cars made it to production here in the U.S., I know one thing: I sure as hell won't be complaining!

[Mike]

Just thinking about something: Nissan U.S. has already stated that they are bringing the Skyline to the U.S. Not just a luxurious version known as the G35, but rather, an actual Skyline.

Hey Ali,

Where did you get that information? I have been considering the import of a RHD Skyline ever since I got the chance to drive one in Melbourne. But, if we are going to get them in the US, I might wait until a LHD is available. Anyway, where can I look up more about this?

[m]

[Alfadog]

What's a 240ZX ??

Here in Australia, Skylines are common stuff they're absolutely insane especially the almighty GTR. Better than a 350Z? FOR SURE.

Of course, if you could have a car with teh looks of a 240Z and the power of a Skyline, that would be even better. Just ask Cuong.

[Zvoiture]

I worry that the Skyline bloodline will be altered in the 'watering down' of the line to create the current G35. Several Nissan sources say, "The G35 IS the new Skyline." It just seems to me no good can come of taking a mad, violent road warrior like the R33 and "Re-designing it from the ground-up" (READ: "re-packaging for an American market").

steve77

[Zvoiture]

Exhibit A: I feel Nissan is taking a giant step backwards in moving from a straight motor to a V. Right there they are signalling to a world full of 3-liter straight-6 success stories, "WE SURRENDER!"

steve77

[smg1404]

I agree that the inline sixes have had great success. But there is no reason why a V6 cannot provide equal performance and reliability, if designed well. In fact a V design is a lighter more compact way to build an engine.

[24OZ]

Yeah.. what is a 240ZX????

I guess you meant to say a 240Z??

[Alfadog]

violent road warrior like the R33

steve77

The R33 is usually classified as the most conservative model of them all....... give me an R32 any day

[smg1404]

Well I know it seems unlikely , ,, but I have a son that works for Nissan America, and Just left a intro for the 350Z and both my son, and the rep at the showing said that their info was that the Skyline was indeed comming to the US.. I did however hear that the US version would be Two wheel drive.... How could they screw up so badly? Any way this is still pretty big news. I did not get anything about dates etc... But thats what I heard. Maybe the decision is not final? I don't know. Still pretty exciting. Nissan/Datsun could become a big factor again in US Fast cars.

[Zvoiture]

The R33 is usually classified as the most conservative model of them all....... >>>>

With the obvious exception of the G35, of course

steve77

[Alfadog]

Of course but that's not a REAL skyline is it ? Just like a 280zx isn't a real Z hehe

[smg1404]

But any improvement in what is offered is good.. Maybe they will offer the best to the US with the global financial crisis.... there may be a no holds barred competition... I just hope some of us have some money left to get one these if offered.