For those who Rebadge
i actually like the Infiniti logo over the Nissan logo... but people would make fun if i just slap on the skyline name as well as the 350GT and leave the Infiniti logo 
but nice find AussieV35
but nice find AussieV35
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Originally Posted by Pwoz
Those are actually different cars though (Lexus -> Toyota; Acura -> Honda), not the same car. Our car is identical, with the exception, if I recally correctly, that the 350gt has more options avaliable. There is no Acura that is identical to the Civic. The G35 is identical to the 350gt, that is the difference.
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Originally Posted by Pwoz
Those are actually different cars though (Lexus -> Toyota; Acura -> Honda), not the same car. Our car is identical, with the exception, if I recally correctly, that the 350gt has more options avaliable. There is no Acura that is identical to the Civic. The G35 is identical to the 350gt, that is the difference.
2nd Gen Acura TL = Honda Inspire, correct? See here
Acura TSX = Accord (look here.
Other matches include the MDX - it's identical overseas, only there it's a Honda. Look here.
Originally Posted by TheGest
well that obviously yea, my point was prestige of name and car, but dont forget Acura NSX, is Honda NSX, Acura RSX, is Honda Integra, they do have the same cars, rebadged it into a nissan, just puts down the level of make
no, u are just a poser that think a Nissan with the Infiniti badge is higher class.... just like those with Acura, and Lexus
if u want prestige, get a mercedes, BMW, Bentley......
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Originally Posted by Nkognito
hey guys, the only reason the jdm folks had to add the lux lines is that they did not believe we would pay 50k or more for a toyota, honda, Nissan. I think that this would still apply as it did 15 years ago. Sad but true.
Agreed. It's all about marketing, folks. Business 101
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The dealerships also have the opportunity to offer something "more" for the consumer as well. I had an Altima before my G and it was very different in the Nissan dealership than the Infiniti one. I realize there are not-so-great Infiniti dealers (read some nightmares here!) but I think a general rule is most provide something extra over their regular-named counterparts. I get a nice waiting room, snacks and sodas, and friendly staff checking in all the time. I never had that at any Nissan dealership I visited here in Atlanta. I think Lexus does it best - one of my friends has an LS430 and they come to his house to pick up the car for maintenance and leave a loaner behind. I wish they'd pick my G35 up for just an oil change!! :-)
I've been in an Acura 1.6 EL (1.7's if the model year was earlier) and they are shockingly the same as a Civic EX. The Acura experience is what you're buying there! The same must have gone for the G20, QX4 and I30/35's of their day (and the QX56 now). You'll have to remember that there are sitll people who do not realize that Toyota, Nissan, and Honda are behind those cars as well. Very much marketing :-)
For the Skyline coming over with an Infiniti badge, I'm torn on that account. I'd like for everyone to know the Skyline lineage, but those really caring about that already know the G35 is the 350GT. I suppose a Skyline and 350 Z might be a hard sell under the same label to the general public, especially the coupe. Having it as an Infiniti may support both the G35 and 350 Z being successful. I am also enjoying the benefits of it being an Infiniti as mentioned above :-).
I've been in an Acura 1.6 EL (1.7's if the model year was earlier) and they are shockingly the same as a Civic EX. The Acura experience is what you're buying there! The same must have gone for the G20, QX4 and I30/35's of their day (and the QX56 now). You'll have to remember that there are sitll people who do not realize that Toyota, Nissan, and Honda are behind those cars as well. Very much marketing :-)
For the Skyline coming over with an Infiniti badge, I'm torn on that account. I'd like for everyone to know the Skyline lineage, but those really caring about that already know the G35 is the 350GT. I suppose a Skyline and 350 Z might be a hard sell under the same label to the general public, especially the coupe. Having it as an Infiniti may support both the G35 and 350 Z being successful. I am also enjoying the benefits of it being an Infiniti as mentioned above :-).
_G_, in your signature you say you have 100% JDM badging. Did you change the interior Infiniti logos too? Like the steering wheel, the tape deck, the clock, the seats, and the carpet?
My feeling is that if you're going to rebadge, do it all the way, because otherwise it is confusing and inconsistent. People will say "it's too hard to re-upholster the embroidered seats and carpet"; but if you've already wasted $200 on exterior badges, I think you should go all the way.
My feeling is that if you're going to rebadge, do it all the way, because otherwise it is confusing and inconsistent. People will say "it's too hard to re-upholster the embroidered seats and carpet"; but if you've already wasted $200 on exterior badges, I think you should go all the way.
Last edited by P_Diddy; Jul 20, 2005 at 07:36 PM.
Originally Posted by P_Diddy
_G_, in your signature you say you have 100% JDM badging. Did you change the interior Infiniti logos too? Like the steering wheel, the tape deck, the clock, the seats, and the carpet?
My feeling is that if you're going to rebadge, do it all the way, because otherwise it is confusing and inconsistent. People will say "it's too hard to re-upholster the embroidered seats and carpet"; but if you've already wasted $200 on exterior badges, I think you should go all the way.
My feeling is that if you're going to rebadge, do it all the way, because otherwise it is confusing and inconsistent. People will say "it's too hard to re-upholster the embroidered seats and carpet"; but if you've already wasted $200 on exterior badges, I think you should go all the way.
I originally had it as Infiniti Skyline, but the more I looked at it, the more I felt it wasn't right. I really like the way the Mt. Fuji logo looks more, but I had to keep it JDM.Maybe we shouldn't call it rebadging anymore
Since Nissan already rebadged it for us (Infiniti G35), maybe it should be called re-rebadging, or un-rebadging
Last edited by _G_; Jul 21, 2005 at 11:04 PM.
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