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Old 04-14-2002, 03:03 AM   #7
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I can't remember how many, but there are quite a few cars being built on the XVL platform. I think the upcoming Murano uses it (and steals its CVT as well), and maybe the Quest? I'm not certain, but there are quite a few. It's a good platform. I'm really thinking about starting a petition to get Nissan to make a mid-engined roadster using the XVL chassis and VG35DE. Since the majority of the parts for this car are already being made, the cost of introducing this model would be significantly lowered, and I'm betting it would be hugely successful, with tons more power than either the Miata or MR2 can put out. And it would definitely be cheaper than an S2000 or NSX (or even the anticipated SSX). They could make it a little smaller and cheaper (and less powerful) by equipping it with the QR25, which would probably put it right on the level with Miata and MR2. In any case, it would be an awesome car. I really wouldn't mind splurging for a roadster, I would just like for there to be a Nissan badge on it, if you know what I mean.
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