Stillen Open House

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« on: May 20, 2008, 09:09:04 PM »

For the past 12 years the Costa Mesa, CA facility has hosted an annual customer appreciation open house aimed at giving a little something back to those who keep things running. During the event, Nissan and Infiniti owners crowd the streets with their rides for a car show, the shop performs installations under the gaze of spectators and the dyno was available for those that wish to show off more than their vehicle's exterior.

This year's open house event even saw Nissan chipping in with some eye candy as well. A handful of knowledgeable and passionate employees were on hand to show off a pair of 2009 Nissan GT-Rs. One of the cars was the very same GT-R track tested by Mr. Millen for a Road & Track feature. Also taking up space in the parking lot was a 2009 Infiniti FX and a 2009 Nissan Maxima, brought along in order to gauge reception from the crowd. The GT-Rs and Maxima were greatly poked and prodded upon, but the FX received little attention. The lack of interest in the FX did not necessarily speak ill of the redesign, but more so of the crowd's nature. A few trucks and SUVs were in attendance, but the majority of vehicles lining the street were of the 350Z, G35, Sentra and 240SX variety. Take a peak at the photo gallery to see a sampling of what was there.

photo gallery: http://www.autoblog.com/photos/stillen-open-house-2008/


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« Reply #1 on: May 21, 2008, 08:54:11 PM »

Some pics of the 2009 Maxima displayed at the Stillen affair:

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/051808100.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/051808114.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/051808108.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/051808115.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/051808107.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/051808103.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/051808111.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/051808105.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/051808112.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/051808102.jpg

http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2008/05/051808109.jpg

this Max isn't bad looking! More available options and features than the G... I'm somewhat intrigued! Does the rear of it remind anyone else of a Honda Civic?

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Re: Stillen Open House

« Reply #2 on: May 21, 2008, 09:37:53 PM »

The rear of the Maxima is a bit civic-ish, but not too bad.

I'd seriously consider the maxima if it had AWD or RWD and a few more horsies..

I'm waiting to see the FX in person before I pass final judgement. I think i'm going to be disappointed, sadly. If that's the case.. I have no idea what to do...


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Re: Stillen Open House

« Reply #3 on: May 22, 2008, 11:17:33 PM »

Rear does not look too bad. Not sure if I am feeling the front. Too big and bulky.


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« Reply #4 on: May 22, 2008, 11:26:47 PM »

whats funny to me is just how much it resembles the G35... if it wasn't for that ugly grille I think it would be tight!

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Re: Stillen Open House

« Reply #5 on: May 23, 2008, 12:09:18 AM »

Lol, I was there.


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Re: Stillen Open House

« Reply #6 on: May 23, 2008, 12:11:16 AM »

Is it me or is it very 'ES-like'?


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Re: Stillen Open House

« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2008, 02:39:06 AM »

dont care for the headlamps....


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Re: Stillen Open House

« Reply #8 on: May 23, 2008, 08:47:57 AM »

Quote from: jmendoza7 on May 23, 2008, 12:09:18 AM

Lol, I was there.

You were there?!?! You shoulda posted some first hand observations about the event!

ES? Like Lexus ES? I don't see it... As for the headlights... they're my 2nd dislike about the car... see above for 1st!