slider71 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Pics Let's see: Mutiple models, including AWD. 300 + HP. Navigation Paddle Shifters. And all of the safety goodies standard. Lincoln needs to step up, otherwise the 3 series, TL, Audi A4, Lexus IS, and this are going to put even more distance on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fllcobra Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Nissan really came through on this car. Finally, a car company that listens to the critics. Imagine that. The amber instrument cluster, the cheap interior plastic, and door switches are all updated. Best of all they took a page from the M45 with regards to the Navigation system. If this car starts in the $30K range, it is going to not only kick Lincoln in the balls, but also hit the Lexus IS and ES as well as BMW. It is bar none one of the best dollar values in sports sedans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 WOW Impressive. I've always felt that the G35 was bar none the best bang for the buck, and now that they've done away with that silly interior the car is nearly perfect. Good job, and yes I agree Ford could have taken a page from Infiniti's book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc-o Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Wow that is a really nice looking car. I am not a huge fan of the current G35 4 door (the coupe is very nice though), but this model really builds on the strengths and is head and shoulders above (in terms of styling). The options offered really can't be criticized... 5 speed auto, 6 speed manual, awd, rwd, paddleshift... i doubt anyone will want a hybrid B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92merc Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Sorry, but just not my cup of tea exterior LOOKS wise. Long nose and short butt. Just doesn't seem proporitionate to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BORG Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Doesn't look terribly impressive in photos, perhaps in person its unique style and proportions will create a 'presence' appropriate for the luxury segment. If there is one thing that the Zephyr lacks, it's presence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangeRover Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Doesn't look terribly impressive in photos, perhaps in person its unique style and proportions will create a 'presence' appropriate for the luxury segment. If there is one thing that the Zephyr lacks, it's presence. I think the Zephyr has good presence in person! It is one of those cars that you have to experience to appreciate. To say that photos of the Zephyr do it little justice is an understatement. People that have not experienced the Zephyr cannot understand why it sells. The answer only becomes clear when you see one, sit in it, drive it and experience how nice the interior is, especially at night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim kakouris Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 (edited) the g35 sedan doesn nothing for me, never has. i really have liked the coupe. does anyone think this thing is going to be selling in the $30's with those features?? i really, really doubt it. Edited April 13, 2006 by tim kakouris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinb120 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 (edited) Like the new interior, liked the old exterior. I wonder if they dumped the stupid LED taillights that looked like heat lamps. I probably will get used to the new look, the 3/4 view does look sharp when the larger part of the far headlight 'hides' around the corner of the fender. Edited April 13, 2006 by kevinb120 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarBear Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 (edited) That over-stretched ovoid doesn't do a thing for me. Make mine a Caddy- with a lot more HP, AWD, and a Supercharger if that isn't enough. Edited April 14, 2006 by PolarBear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted April 14, 2006 Share Posted April 14, 2006 Man I do love the new STS, the designers were spot on with that car. Now when it came to the interior, mehhhh....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fllcobra Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 Man I do love the new STS, the designers were spot on with that car. Now when it came to the interior, mehhhh....... exactly... The CTS interior needs a lot of help too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolarBear Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 (edited) Cadillac does need to work on interiors- but they are proving the point that powertrains are a more important force than interior decor in this class. Edited April 15, 2006 by PolarBear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler Posted April 15, 2006 Share Posted April 15, 2006 I'd like to see Ford construct a new large RWD sedan with proportions similiar to the STS for both Ford, Mecury and Lincoln rather than killing off the Panther BOF platform and having nothing else to replace it. If there will be no BOF car, at least a sturdy RWD unibody like the DCX LX cars. Although, I think one reason Ford will eventually lose a large share of the police market is lack of natural displacement. I think the 4.6 should be pushed to a 5.0L with a 3v head and engineered to run on regular octane. I think they could probably pull off 330 horsepower easy with that and that would be sufficient for most law agencies. that would be 80 horsepower more than what they have now and if the mileage was better than the Hemi, Ford would retain their grasp on the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordPaul Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 Has the price been announced? Looks like a high 30's low 40's type car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Reynolds Posted April 16, 2006 Share Posted April 16, 2006 I'd like to see Ford construct a new large RWD sedan with proportions similiar to the STS for both Ford, Mecury and Lincoln rather than killing off the Panther BOF platform and having nothing else to replace it. If there will be no BOF car, at least a sturdy RWD unibody like the DCX LX cars. Although, I think one reason Ford will eventually lose a large share of the police market is lack of natural displacement. I think the 4.6 should be pushed to a 5.0L with a 3v head and engineered to run on regular octane. I think they could probably pull off 330 horsepower easy with that and that would be sufficient for most law agencies. that would be 80 horsepower more than what they have now and if the mileage was better than the Hemi, Ford would retain their grasp on the market. The LS was a good start, I don't see what would be so hard to re-engineer bits and pieces of it and stretch it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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