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Old Dec 13, 2014 | 10:51 PM
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Patience everyone patience. The new Q coupe will be out soon. Then you can decide what your next car is. My 05 coupe will ALWAYS be owned by me, I'll just add a few more cars to my stable.


http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...-coupe-concept

Infiniti released a teaser shot of the q60, maybe there's hope it won't be a 2 door q50. I like the q50, but it would be nice to see a more aggressive design for the coupe.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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New photos of the Q60 concept have been released.

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ut--new-photos

Not sure what to think, it may look better in person, but I'm not feeling it for some reason.

Maybe it's the Chrysler 200 looking tail lights or the hockey stick front fender vent.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ronnieballgame
New photos of the Q60 concept have been released. http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ut--new-photos Not sure what to think, it may look better in person, but I'm not feeling it for some reason. Maybe it's the Chrysler 200 looking tail lights or the hockey stick front fender vent.
infiniti continues to ruin cars
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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 06:59 PM
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It's pretty sad, I think the Q50 looks nice and expected the coupe to look even better.

My next may be a 370Z, or 5.0
 
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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jerseytaylor
infiniti continues to ruin cars Nice
Why do concept cars have to please the masses?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2015 | 09:12 PM
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Why do concept cars have to please the masses?
This concept is supposed to be close to a production version. I was inspired by the essence concept, not so much by this.

On a positive note, the fenders are filled nicely by the wheels & tires, and the front end looks pretty nice.

You know the glass roof, large wheels and interior will not carry over to the production version, maybe the sides will get a little less radical in the process.

Engine is still unknown, maybe we'll see a TT pushing 500 ponies, one can hope anyway.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 12:31 AM
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does it really matter if the Q60 is pushing 500hp? it's going to be $60k+.. and i really doubt someone that's shopping for a Q50/60 has $60k to blow...
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 07:23 AM
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Good point. Does anybody ever pay full sticker price though?

I've seen some members pull some ultra low mileage G's, maybe I'll look for one of those for my next car.
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 11:28 AM
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Good point. Does anybody ever pay full sticker price though?

I've seen some members pull some ultra low mileage G's, maybe I'll look for one of those for my next car.
People talk MSRP when they talk pricing.

do you really think infiniti can produce a 500hp car at anything below $70k MSRP.
that would be AMAZING if they can.

No one will pay $70k for a Q60 when M3 is in the same price range.

People buy Q50 because it's $7k~$10k less than the 335. We all would be in a BMW forum if they were the same price
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 11:34 AM
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Good Lord, you can get a new Z-28 for $70K
 
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Old Jan 7, 2015 | 11:34 AM
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People talk MSRP when they talk pricing. do you really think infiniti can produce a 500hp car at anything below $70k MSRP. that would be AMAZING if they can. No one will pay $70k for a Q60 when M3 is in the same price range. People buy Q50 because it's $7k~$10k less than the 335. We all would be in a BMW forum if they were the same price
If they share a platform with another manufacturer they could pull it off. If they use the GT-R drivetrain then it would be closer to 100k.

I've read that they have been partnering with Mercedes so we shall see.

More specs on the engine should be revealed in Detroit next week. Hopefully pricing as well.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by joedaddy1
People talk MSRP when they talk pricing.

do you really think infiniti can produce a 500hp car at anything below $70k MSRP.
that would be AMAZING if they can.

No one will pay $70k for a Q60 when M3 is in the same price range.
I for one would choose infiniti over BMW at the same cost and performance! No question.
Once you look into it, the M4 is pretty good (purchase) value compared to RC-F, C63, etc.

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People buy Q50 because it's $7k~$10k less than the 335. We all would be in a BMW forum if they were the same price
I can't believe you said that.
I sure wouldn't. BMW service is to be tolerated, not appreciated.
German car maintenance - $$$$$$$$$

If Q60 with a TT V6 can match or beat an M4, i'll write the cheque on the spot.
But we won't know until at least a year from now...
 
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ronnieballgame
If they share a platform with another manufacturer they could pull it off. If they use the GT-R drivetrain then it would be closer to 100k.

I've read that they have been partnering with Mercedes so we shall see.

More specs on the engine should be revealed in Detroit next week. Hopefully pricing as well.
Disappointed. No details at all.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Texasscout
Good Lord, you can get a new Z-28 for $70K
Or even a Dodge!
 
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Old Jan 14, 2015 | 03:33 PM
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3.0L twin turbo V6 not 3.5 or 3.8 so it's no Godzilla...

The Q60 coupe shares its direct-injected, twin-turbocharged DOHC 3.0-liter V-6 with the saucy Q80 Inspiration concept, which Infiniti revealed at the Paris motor show last fall, although in this application it’s not supplemented by an electric motor. Mated here to a seven-speed automatic, this V-6 is part of a new line of lighter, smaller engines that will start spreading throughout Infiniti’s future lineup within two years, replacing the ancient 3.7-liter V-6. Infiniti is mum on output, but don’t be surprised if it makes somewhere in the neighborhood of 400 horsepower in the Q60.
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/inf...-and-info-news
 
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