Comments on: Infiniti to launch brand in Western Europe http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 09:05:03 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-322104 jackjimturkey Tue, 14 Aug 2007 16:36:01 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-322104 jordan: I drive an oldsmobile: we did indeed keep japan's ass (and germany's and italy's) Not bragging, just stating the fact. I don't support George W's War Mass graves for the pump and the price is set, and the price is set jordan: I drive an oldsmobile: we did indeed keep japan’s ass (and germany’s and italy’s) Not bragging, just stating the fact.

I don’t support George W’s War

Mass graves for the pump and the price is set, and the price is set

]]> By: 1487_GM_SALES http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-322033 1487_GM_SALES Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:58:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-322033 So does this problematic POS cost more to fix than those piles of crap Nissan is selling? Might want to look at a Pontiac or speak with one of the millions of happy owners who never ever worry about their cars leaving them stranded. Might learn a thing or two about why not to buy Nissan. So does this problematic POS cost more to fix than those piles of crap Nissan is selling? Might want to look at a Pontiac or speak with one of the millions of happy owners who never ever worry about their cars leaving them stranded. Might learn a thing or two about why not to buy Nissan.

]]> By: Eurolion http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-322024 Eurolion Tue, 14 Aug 2007 12:04:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-322024 I don't think Infiniti will make it over here, at least before they introduce diesel engines. Let's face it, here diesel cars represent over 60% of the new car market in several continental european countries, Austria and Portugal are probably the biggest diesel car buyers, but disesels are way over 50% in many markets. I don’t think Infiniti will make it over here, at least before they introduce diesel engines. Let’s face it, here diesel cars represent over 60% of the new car market in several continental european countries, Austria and Portugal are probably the biggest diesel car buyers, but disesels are way over 50% in many markets.

]]> By: Saud http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-322014 Saud Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:44:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-322014 Syrax, the skyline & the g are one & the same Syrax, the skyline & the g are one & the same

]]> By: Jordan http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-322011 Jordan Tue, 14 Aug 2007 08:22:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-322011 we're patriotic about the wrong things. we don't buy american brands, we "support" the war in iraq but refuse to make any concessions at home in order to fund it... if we actually gave a shit about the war we'd have gasoline rationing and doing all we could to support the war effort and bring people home safe. yet we don't hesitate to brag about how we "kicked japan's ass" in world war ii, my country can beat up your country, etc... it's really kind of sickening. we’re patriotic about the wrong things.

we don’t buy american brands, we “support” the war in iraq but refuse to make any concessions at home in order to fund it… if we actually gave a **** about the war we’d have gasoline rationing and doing all we could to support the war effort and bring people home safe.

yet we don’t hesitate to brag about how we “kicked japan’s ass” in world war ii, my country can beat up your country, etc…

it’s really kind of sickening.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321968 jackjimturkey Mon, 13 Aug 2007 21:06:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321968 veda: Alfas are pretty. And italian. You don't really need to be anything else. Saab -- now that's a car that's not often cross-shopped. People who buy saabs aren't considering anything else. R-head: for some reason, we're supposed to be humble and not remind GIJ that we kicked their asses. Maybe we're still feeling sorry about kicking their asses, i don't know. There's just too much pressure to participate in a "global economy." veda: Alfas are pretty. And italian. You don’t really need to be anything else. Saab — now that’s a car that’s not often cross-shopped. People who buy saabs aren’t considering anything else.

R-head: for some reason, we’re supposed to be humble and not remind GIJ that we kicked their asses. Maybe we’re still feeling sorry about kicking their asses, i don’t know.

There’s just too much pressure to participate in a “global economy.”

]]> By: Deanster http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321962 Deanster Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:56:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321962 Actually, I think I saw more MBs, BMWs, and Audis than Alfas in Italy. They LOVE German cars there too. Actually, I think I saw more MBs, BMWs, and Audis than Alfas in Italy. They LOVE German cars there too.

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321944 RicardoHead Mon, 13 Aug 2007 20:21:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321944 I agree they are patriotic, Commodore. Nothing wrong with that, also, but when Americans are patriotic everyone says we are race-hating xenophobes. It's just okay for others to be that way. I agree they are patriotic, Commodore. Nothing wrong with that, also, but when Americans are patriotic everyone says we are race-hating xenophobes. It’s just okay for others to be that way.

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321930 Commodore Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:49:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321930 Ricardo head - maybe they're patriotic? In the UK they are still loyal to Jags and Bentleys, in Italy they like their Alfa Romeos, in Germany their BMW and Benzes, in France they like their Citroens and Peugeouts with a couple extra luxury features...very different from the US. I do like Infitis, but they are second tier luxury still, dressed up Nissans, and I wish em luck competiting with the best. Ricardo head – maybe they’re patriotic? In the UK they are still loyal to Jags and Bentleys, in Italy they like their Alfa Romeos, in Germany their BMW and Benzes, in France they like their Citroens and Peugeouts with a couple extra luxury features…very different from the US.

I do like Infitis, but they are second tier luxury still, dressed up Nissans, and I wish em luck competiting with the best.

]]> By: 1487_GM_SALES http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321926 1487_GM_SALES Mon, 13 Aug 2007 19:30:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321926 YOu can;t beat an Opel or Vaxhaull when it comes to reliability. You'll never, ever see one broken down, they just go on and on forever. Toyonda owners will have 15 major mechanical failures in the same time an GM owner has its first brake job. Even worse are the suckers with POS BMW's and Audis. Those cars live at the repair shop! YOu can;t beat an Opel or Vaxhaull when it comes to reliability. You’ll never, ever see one broken down, they just go on and on forever. Toyonda owners will have 15 major mechanical failures in the same time an GM owner has its first brake job. Even worse are the suckers with POS BMW’s and Audis. Those cars live at the repair shop!

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321907 Veda Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:56:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321907 jackjimturkey, look at AlfaRomeo. It's all about selling emotion. jackjimturkey, look at AlfaRomeo. It’s all about selling emotion.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321881 jackjimturkey Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:49:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321881 luyndon: I don't see how a company could sell a car that's LESS reliable than a toyonda and stay in business luyndon: I don’t see how a company could sell a car that’s LESS reliable than a toyonda and stay in business

]]> By: lyndon_h http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321875 lyndon_h Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:26:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321875 Oh yeah, i'm sure the Opels and Vauxhalls are MUCH more reliable than Hondas or Toyotas. The Euro brands run the table when it comes to durability, huh? Oh yeah, i’m sure the Opels and Vauxhalls are MUCH more reliable than Hondas or Toyotas. The Euro brands run the table when it comes to durability, huh?

]]> By: 1487_GM_SALES http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321872 1487_GM_SALES Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:20:04 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321872 Europeans prefer Opels and Vauxhalls for their superior quality and durability. Somehting that no Japcrap or German brand can offer. Why bother. Europeans prefer Opels and Vauxhalls for their superior quality and durability. Somehting that no Japcrap or German brand can offer.

Why bother.

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321867 RicardoHead Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:46:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321867 The Japanese have fought uphill battles in every market they've conquered. They'll do it there, also. It'll just take longer because Europeans are stodgy when it comes to non-euro marques. The Japanese have fought uphill battles in every market they’ve conquered. They’ll do it there, also. It’ll just take longer because Europeans are stodgy when it comes to non-euro marques.

]]> By: Deanster http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321860 Deanster Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:35:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321860 Wow, this is ambitious. Most Europeans (except Brits who include Jag) look up to the Audi/BMW/MB trifecta when it comes to luxury sedans (+ or - Alfa Romeo), and trying to slide a Japanese brand in will be tough. In Greece, they don't even know what Lexus is, let alone Infiniti. It's going to be an uphill battle. Wow, this is ambitious. Most Europeans (except Brits who include Jag) look up to the Audi/BMW/MB trifecta when it comes to luxury sedans (+ or – Alfa Romeo), and trying to slide a Japanese brand in will be tough.

In Greece, they don’t even know what Lexus is, let alone Infiniti. It’s going to be an uphill battle.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321858 jackjimturkey Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:25:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321858 I hate faux-uxury divisions, but that new 4-door datsun is beautiful. I hate faux-uxury divisions, but that new 4-door datsun is beautiful.

]]> By: Syrax http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html/comment-page-1#comment-321855 Syrax Mon, 13 Aug 2007 16:24:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/infiniti-to-launch-brand-in-western-europe.html#comment-321855 strange cause they have the skyline there. they will have to kill it to introduce the g. strange cause they have the skyline there. they will have to kill it to introduce the g.

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