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Oct 13, 2006 | 01:07 AM

#16

tod071

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Originally Posted by Fassster10

OK they wanna pass it as an M3/M5, so what happens when they race lol....do they get get embarrassed? LOL BMW should sue these people, it gives the M's a bad name

I'd be embarrassed if I knew you lol...LOL Why would BMW sue people that own cars that have the M logo, especially when they came like that from the factory?!?! No one's claiming to have an M3/M5. Its a frickin 528i with M sport options.

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While the engines are unchanged from standard, the M Sport models get 17-inch alloy wheels, tighter suspension, an obvious aerodynamic kit which includes a deep front spoiler, a bootlid lip (the same as on the M5) and a "visible" exhaust. The standard 5 Series exhaust is modestly hidden behind the rear under-bumper panel, directing exhaust gases downward.

Inside, there are the excellent BMW sports seats, and the choice of matt chrome facia and console finish or burr walnut. The leather upholstery is available in either a single color or two-tone contrast.

Special body colours will be available, including Imola Red and Jet Black.

Oct 13, 2006 | 01:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 636Racer

^^^
one of my friends came from Okinawa and was suprised to see my car.

him: holy sh*t, you have a 350GT?
me: huh?
him: yah, the V35?
me: huh?
him: you know, the skyline?
me: oh...my G35?
him: huh?

LOL

back in okinawa, he drives an R32, R34, and an FD. He told me that the coupes arent as abundant in oki, like here in Hawaii. He was pretty amused by how much was running around during his visit.

Yeah over in Japan there weren't many of our G35s(skyline 350gt/v35). When I told the worker at Super Autobacs that I had one he was kind of like "kakkoii". The older model skylines that we want so much over here are considered really ho-hum over there though. Kind of like accords or even camrys over here. They were all over the place with snowboard racks or babyseats in the back. People thought it was really amusing that I was checking them out. The GTRs are held in higher regard by car enthusiasts but nothing like it is here in America. Most of the people I saw driving higher end cars in Japan were driving Euros like BMWs and Mercedes. That being said I would still love to have a R33 or R34 -_-

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Oct 13, 2006 | 01:36 AM

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fulanoderock

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haha, what if it's a m5 in disguise as a poser 528i???? haha

Oct 13, 2006 | 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by aimb0b

The skyline in Japan right now uses the exact same engine as our G35. Everything on the car is the same with the exception of what side of the car the driver sits. When I went to Japan I had to refer to my car at parts stores as a skyline v35 or it would just cause a whole lot of confusion. On the flip side the Skyline aftermarket parts magazine I picked up there had an ad for people to buy USDM infiniti and G35 badges for their skylines -_- as well as at the Impul showroom i went to.

this is true.

Oct 13, 2006 | 01:02 PM

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GZire

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Originally Posted by fulanoderock

haha, what if it's a m5 in disguise as a poser 528i???? haha

...........diabolical.......

Oct 13, 2006 | 06:20 PM

#21

nouse4aname

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From: kaneohe

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Originally Posted by sen_jen

this is true.

really, i think crabbe gave me a brochure once that had some engine info. i thought their motors were a few tenths of a liter different than hours, 2.5, 3.0 etc...

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Oct 13, 2006 | 09:00 PM

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skylar

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^ i did a quick search and this is what i found regarding the 2.5 & 3.0 motor... http://www.jbskyline.net/V35/Sedans/... im guessing back in 2001 when the japanese skyline sedan was released it was available in 4 versions: 300 GT, 250 GT, 250 GT Four and 250 Gte... 250 GT's having the 2.5L motor & 300 GT's having the 3.0L model. In 2003 the skylines came with a 3.5L motor now changing it to 350GT. The japanese skyline sedan 350GT & V35 Coupe 350GT is basically our Infiniti G35 sedan & coupe, just named differently.

Last edited by skylar; Oct 13, 2006 at 09:21 PM.