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good build to start with, cheap to mod, and looks "OK"...I would think they will be all over the road in about 1.5 years. Note it will probably be driven by a lot of 21 and under people...in my opinion.

It's not going to hurt the Z. The Z has it's own following. :driving:

What NEEDS to happen is for Nissan to resurrect the 240sx/Sylvia. Give it a 220hp turbo motor, usable(-ish) 2+2 configuration, rear-wheel drive, similar dimensions to the Genesis (a little smaller/lighter maybe?), plenty of margin for mods and then we're all happy.:tup:

I'd get one as my DD and keep the Z as my weekend weapon, for sure.

S.

^The Silvia's concept/production aspirations have been quashed. No competition for the Genesis.

http://www.the370z.com/lounge-off-to...ilvia-s16.html

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Originally Posted by frost (Post 32019)

Nissan’s planned 240SX/Silvia successor has been cancelled, according to a report published Thursday. The 2011 Silvia project was said to be inspired by the Foria and Urge concepts, and we published an exclusive illustration last year of the car. Meanwhile, there’s bad news for Nissan’s Infiniti division, too. The GT-R-based sedan planned for the brand (see illustration) has been put on hold, with little near-term hope for revival.

According to the U.K.’s Autocar, the decision was made in response to the Renault-Nissan’s $1.27 billion loss incurred during the second half of 2008, details of which were announced today.

CEO Carlos Ghosn has reportedly indicated the company must focus all of its resources on small and medium-sized cars, including an electric Prius rival, expected to arrive in showrooms next year. As recently noted, Nissan has also applied for loans from America’s Department of Energy for U.S.-based EV and battery development.

The 240SX sports car was to be sold in hybrid and gasoline variants. It was intended as a low-cost alternative to the 370Z. There is apparently no hope for a revival of the program. Meanwhile, the GT-R Sedan could be saved, but at this point, development has been suspended indefinitely.

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Originally Posted by BanningZ (Post 45783)

^The Silvia's concept/production aspirations have been quashed. No competition for the Genesis.

http://www.the370z.com/lounge-off-to...ilvia-s16.html

...And there you have it. We'll have to see how many Genesis coupes get sold stateside to see how big a missed opportunity the 240sx could've been.:shakes head:

S.

I never saw the Genesis as competition for the Z. The thought ever even occurred to me when I first saw it. It came across as something to compete with the Altima and Honda Accord. I think it is commendable what Hyundai has accomplished these past few years, but they still have a bit of distance to cover to catch up.