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07-16-2009, 08:49 PM
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Check the Nissan JP website, They usually have decent looking kits that are available in Japan only.
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07-16-2009, 08:51 PM
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#52 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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In US there is the special "Krom" version, the front is nice, but the back is...
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07-17-2009, 12:43 PM
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#53 | | Proud to be called a RS Regular!
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Originally Posted by InvisibleSoul  The only time I've been able to get more than 700km on a tank in my Yaris RS was on pure conservative highway driving on a trip down to Portland. Otherwise, I generally get about 475km on average, but that's mainly city. If mixed in with a significant amount of highway driving, then I expect up to about 550km... | Also, remember that the Fit is MUCH bigger/more comfortable than the Yaris. I am only 155 lbs and I hate sitting in the back (or front really lol) of the Yaris, whereas in the fit, not only is it really spacious, its so big that with the seats down you can actually use it to carry furniture (from Ikea  ) LOL.
I'd take the Fit over all those. Also the Fit by far drives the best out of all those cars.
I like the design of the Cube and would consider buying one, but Nissan's quality is nowhere close to Honda/Toyota imo.
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07-17-2009, 12:47 PM
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#54 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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hmm mr. piggy you are one of few that actually like the design of the cube.
The fit is probably the safest bet of all 3, but I'd still rather go for something with a bit more personality
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07-17-2009, 04:32 PM
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yeah rather people go ewwww than ignore it. At least I can try to convince them to like it if they at least notice it. Just putting around town today in Richmond and DAYUM a lot of cubes have taken delivery eh.
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07-21-2009, 02:51 AM
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#56 | | Banned (ABWS)
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the cube's look is like the grill on the acura's line-up.
You take it or leave it; some ppl like it and other don't.
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.... wait a second... I actually don't know anyone who like the grill on acuras
Anyways, you guys got my point. I personally don't like the new grill and the cube, but i do not represent everyone on this planet.
*ilvtofu, why were you looking at the cube? What's wrong with your car? Don't tell me you gave it to your bro? cause it's a good car! I'd take your current car over the cube anyday, but this is just me.
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07-21-2009, 12:04 PM
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#57 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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lol sale is pending for the Z31 @ $5800
I just don't see the point of keeping it, sure it's fun but it's not that fun, and the practicality and fuel economy aren't great either, nor is the power. And I thought about doing mods on it, and it was too expensive/ parts were hard to find.
As for the cube, I don't know yet, just considering it, I'm one of the few that like the style, and with a bit of work put into it, I'm sure it could look pretty cool. not in a lambo sorta way, but it'll have its own character.
Lol i like the acura grille on the CSX but everything else is...
And also parking space at our house is getting tight now... although a cube would only be slightly smaller, but we live in Vancouver and we need to park 6 cars... it sucks sometimes
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07-21-2009, 12:45 PM
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#58 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu
I just don't see the point of keeping it, sure it's fun but it's not that fun, and the practicality and fuel economy aren't great either, nor is the power. And I thought about doing mods on it, and it was too expensive/ parts were hard to find.
As for the cube, I don't know yet, just considering it, I'm one of the few that like the style, and with a bit of work put into it, I'm sure it could look pretty cool. not in a lambo sorta way, but it'll have its own character.
Lol i like the acura grille on the CSX but everything else is...
And also parking space at our house is getting tight now... although a cube would only be slightly smaller, but we live in Vancouver and we need to park 6 cars... it sucks sometimes
| but but but.. it's still going to be more fun than a cube. Why not get something similar? I actually found your car to be sorta a head turner. LoL.. because it's something I don't see everyday.
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07-21-2009, 12:48 PM
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#59 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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That's true they are quite rare, and to be in that condition even rarer,
But when the fun isn't particularly outstanding although last night I decided to drive it like i stole it after leaving from work, and getting every shift perfect from 1-3rd was nice, syncro didn't even grind last night 
Lol you wanna buy it? XD!!!
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07-21-2009, 12:57 PM
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funny about the a/c, cuz i think it looks like a fridge on its side.
i should hit up a nissan dealership to check it out... Quote:
Originally Posted by E-DA9 Wife's got one and we love it. Though gas mileage isn't as great as I wish, we LOVE the room...we wanted to go picnic one day but it was too windy, so we just decided to chill with our sandwiches and stuff very comfortably in the back. And we love the look.
It's got enough zip, though when you turn on the AC thatz another story.
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07-21-2009, 01:00 PM
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#61 | | Banned (ABWS)
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Originally Posted by ilvtofu That's true they are quite rare, and to be in that condition even rarer,
But when the fun isn't particularly outstanding although last night I decided to drive it like i stole it after leaving from work, and getting every shift perfect from 1-3rd was nice, syncro didn't even grind last night
Lol you wanna buy it? XD!!! |
If I have the money, I would actually buy it for a track/weekend/fun car to drive hard around the track. With some stickers, it can be a real badass head turner.
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07-21-2009, 02:00 PM
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#62 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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^ It's all about the stickers, brah.
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07-21-2009, 02:05 PM
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#63 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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hmm maybe I'll cover the Cube in sponsors if I do get one!!! OVER 9000 HP!!!
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07-21-2009, 03:33 PM
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07-21-2009, 04:19 PM
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#65 | | RS controls my life!
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Originally Posted by !SG funny about the a/c, cuz i think it looks like a fridge on its side.
i should hit up a nissan dealership to check it out... | Go see James Ting @ Southside. | |
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07-21-2009, 05:51 PM
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#66 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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^lol r u james ting?
Is james ting related to Joe Ting @ morrey?
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07-22-2009, 09:51 PM
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#67 | | RS controls my life!
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I'm not James Ting. My wife and I bought our cube from him.
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07-23-2009, 12:33 AM
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#68 | | Where's my RS Christmas Lobster?!
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asymmetrical for the lose
its only cool when its done to a brick
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07-23-2009, 04:23 PM
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#69 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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I was pretty much sold on the Cube because of the features/value of the SL+Tech and I love the look too, I think that it's so cool! The only thing I really don't care for is the low power ouput and floaty handling, the later can be fixed with aftermarket springs. Power is not a big deal since it's a daily driver and a box on wheels, really how fast could it go anyways?
I looked at the Kia Forte and it's a wicked value and great alternative to the Honda Civic but I wasn't sold on it. If you haven't seen it yet then check it out, you will be surprised that it's a Kia! The Kia Soul is another great option but is butt ugly to me!
The other day I stumbled across the Mitsubishi site only to find my next car.... 2009 Lancer Sportback! I liked the 2007 Lancer but it didn't have enough cargo room for my needs, the Sportback fixes that and adds a bit more power. With lower finance rates than the Cube (2.8 vs 4.9) the Sportback ends up being almost the same price and is a better option IMHO.
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07-23-2009, 05:21 PM
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what a POS!
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07-23-2009, 05:30 PM
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#71 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Originally Posted by skholla I was pretty much sold on the Cube because of the features/value of the SL+Tech and I love the look too, I think that it's so cool! The only thing I really don't care for is the low power ouput and floaty handling, the later can be fixed with aftermarket springs. Power is not a big deal since it's a daily driver and a box on wheels, really how fast could it go anyways?
I looked at the Kia Forte and it's a wicked value and great alternative to the Honda Civic but I wasn't sold on it. If you haven't seen it yet then check it out, you will be surprised that it's a Kia! The Kia Soul is another great option but is butt ugly to me!
The other day I stumbled across the Mitsubishi site only to find my next car.... 2009 Lancer Sportback! I liked the 2007 Lancer but it didn't have enough cargo room for my needs, the Sportback fixes that and adds a bit more power. With lower finance rates than the Cube (2.8 vs 4.9) the Sportback ends up being almost the same price and is a better option IMHO. | IMO I prefer the styling of the Soul but it is almost 3000 more which is quite a lot in this price range of >20000 cars and the basic ones suck 
Test drove the cube, steering had zero feedback and CVT put me to sleep...
Need to test drive the soul first before i make any decision though, I probably shouldn't have been expecting much of a drivers car from the cube though
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07-23-2009, 07:17 PM
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#72 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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If you compare apples to apples then the cube and soul are almost the same price!
The base cube is 18,500 with delivery, fully loaded it's 23,300.
The base soul is 17,145 with delvery, full loaded it's 22,845 (2.0 4u a/t, not retro or burner).
It looks to me that the soul is a better value since it has a bigger engine and a better warranty. Also Kia's financing is cheaper than Nissan's and that will save you a few thousand dollars (3.9% vs 4.9%).
Keep in mind that the Lancer Sportback GTS is 23,498 with delivery for a 5 speed and 26,358 with a CVT. Mitsubishi's finance rate is only 2.8% which will shave a few thousand off the total cost when compared to Nissan or Kia's rates.
IMHO the cube is better looking than the soul but the lancer is better looking than them all. If you factor in the savings in finance rates then all three are similarly priced.
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07-23-2009, 07:31 PM
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#73 | | RS.net, helping ugly ppl have sex since 2001
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4AT or CVT either way you are going to sleep with the transmission, but at least CVT is thoroughly modern and you aren't going to experience any shift shocks.
The Lancer Sportback is bad. You have to test drive it to appreciate the badness. a Cube's ride is like a throne if the sportback ride is a kneel-over toilet bowl.
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07-23-2009, 07:44 PM
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#74 | | Diagonally parked in a parallel universe
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With the soul and the lancer you get a choice of 5 speed or auto/cvt. The cube sl is only available with a cvt, if you want a 5 speed then you have to settle for the crappy stripped down base model.
Dude are you saying that the cube has a better ride than the lancer???
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07-23-2009, 07:45 PM
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#75 | | F**K YOUR HEAD
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Err... sportback styling is... subjective?
Cube has the best practicality though, none of which that i'll be using, so i think the soul would be a better option. CVT is way too smooth, lol, I find the corolla a lot more entertaining to drive than the cube, I really don't mind driving a corolla everyday just based on fun. But the cube is another story...
Anyone here test drove the soul yet?
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