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May 2007 Sales: Nissan North America NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 1, 2007) – Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today reported sales of 93,062 units in May, up 3.2 percent from the prior year. Nissan Division sales increased by 2.9 percent over last year. Infiniti Division posted a sales increase of 5.6 percent versus the prior year.　　 NISSAN HIGHLIGHTS · May sales for Nissan-brand vehicles of 82,314 units increased by 2.9 percent on a daily sales rate basis compared with last year’s 76,881 units sold. · The Altima continued to build momentum with sales of 23,980 units, up 4.9 percent over last year. · Sentra sales increased by 12.5 percent with sales of 12,758 units. · Sales of the new Versa subcompact reached 9,039 units. INFINITI HIGHLIGHTS · Sales for Infiniti were up 5.6 percent, with 10,748 units sold, as compared with last May’s 9,786 units. · The all-new G Sedan contributed sales of 5,007 units, up 71.9 percent over last year. NNA INFORMATION · Combined May sales for Nissan and Infiniti totaled 93,062 units, a 3.2 percent increase when compared with last year’s sales of 86,667 units. NISSAN DIVISION SALES May May Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR 2007 2006 % Change 2007 2006 % Change Nissan Division Total 82,314 76,881 2.9 389,929 388,023 -0.3 Versa 9,039 N/A N/A 30,247 N/A N/A Sentra 12,758 10,907 12.5 45,083 53,936 -17.1 Altima 23,980 21,981 4.9 114,318 102,785 10.3 Maxima 4,126 5,351 -25.9 21,227 27,136 -22.4 350Z 2,127 2,809 -27.2 9,223 12,653 -27.7 Total Car 52,030 41,048 21.9 220,098 196,510 11.1 Frontier 5,886 7,409 -23.6 28,326 34,806 -19.3 Xterra 3,334 4,542 -29.4 21,988 28,103 -22.4 Pathfinder 4,934 5,797 -18.2 25,174 32,747 -23.7 Murano 6,473 6,662 -6.6 38,206 36,737 5.9 Quest 2,228 3,244 -34.0 12,753 12,186 3.8 Armada 2,530 2,466 -1.4 13,716 13,519 0.7 Titan 4,899 5,713 -17.5 28,668 33,415 -14.9 Total Truck 30,284 35,833 -18.7 169,831 191,513 -12.0 North American Produced 73,714 67,410 5.1 341,500 338,630 0.1 Car 49,903 38,239 25.5 210,875 183,857 13.8 Truck 23,811 29,171 -21.5 130,625 154,773 -16.3 Import 8,600 9,471 -12.7 48,429 49,393 -2.7 Car 2,127 2,809 -27.2 9,223 12,653 -27.7 Truck 6,473 6,662 -6.6 39,206 36,740 5.9 INFINITI DIVISION SALES May May Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR 2007 2006 % Change 2007 2006 % Change Infiniti Division Total 10,748 9,786 5.6 53,238 48,591 8.7 G Sedan 5,007 2,800 71.9 24,820 14,969 64.5 G Coupe 1,151 1,975 -44.0 5,325 8,764 -39.7 M 1,720 2,178 -24.1 9,856 11,116 -12.0 Q45 3 45 -93.6 21 278 -92.5 QX56 761 1,265 -42.2 4,083 5,143 -21.2 FX 2,106 1,522 33.0 9,133 8,317 8.9 Total Car 7,881 6,998 8.3 40,022 35,128 13.0 Total Truck 2,867 2,788 -1.1 13,216 13,463 -2.6 COMBINED NISSAN AND INFINITI SALES May May Monthly DSR CYTD CYTD CYTD DSR 2007 2006 % Change 2007 2006 % Change TOTAL VEHICLE 93,062 86,667 3.2 443,167 436,614 0.7 Total Car 59,911 48,046 19.9 260,120 231,638 11.4 Total Truck 33,151 38,621 -17.5 183,047 204,976 -11.4 Selling Days 26 25 127 126 *All numbers include Hawaii. *One I35 was sold in CY2006. *2006 sales for QX4 resulted in 1 unit for May and 3 units for calendar year to date. [source: Nissan North America]

May 2007 Sales: American Honda TORRANCE, Calif. - Record May sales for American Honda Motor Co., Inc., increased to 145,367, up from 141,810 in 2006, breaking the previous May record set in 2004, the company announced today. The Honda Division posted record May sales of 129,447, up from May 2006 results of 125,639. With one additional selling day in May 2007, the daily selling rate* (DSR) percentage change represents a 1.4 percent decline for American Honda and a 0.9 percent decline for Honda Division. Year-to-date American Honda sales increased to 625,994, up 1.0 percent. Honda Division's new May record was bolstered by all-time record sales of the compact Civic and subcompact Fit and a new May record for the CR-V crossover SUV - the best-selling SUV in the U.S. Civic sales of 39,993, up 32.6 percent for the month, shattered an all-time record of 36,533 set in August 2001. Civic Hybrid sales of 4,520, up 50.4 percent, also broke the all-time record of 4,146 set in August 2005. Record May CR-V sales increased by 35.9 percent to 19,513. Fit results of 5,361 achieved a new all-time record. "Small is big right now," said Dick Colliver, executive vice president of American Honda. "Smaller vehicles have become more attractive for multiple reasons and we expect this trend to continue for the time being." Additional large volume Honda Division products for May include the Accord, 31,915; Odyssey, 15,235; and Pilot, 10,133. Ridgeline and Element volume respectively totaled 3,600 and 3,187. Year-to-date, Honda Division sales of 551,220 are up 2.5 percent with total car sales increasing by 3.9 percent and light truck sales increasing by 0.7 percent on a DSR basis. Acura Division sales totaled 15,920. The recent introductions of the completely redesigned MDX luxury SUV and all-new RDX crossover SUV pushed Acura light truck sales up 82.6 percent to 6,635. The MDX posted strong May sales of 4,623, up 27.2 percent versus last year and up 7.1 percent for the year on a DSR basis. *The daily selling rate is calculated with 26 days for May 2007, versus 25 for 2006. For more information about Honda vehicles, please visit www.honda.com. For media inquiries, please go to www.hondanews.com.For more information about Acura vehicles, please visit www.acura.com. For media inquiries, please go to www.acuranews.com. American Honda Vehicle Sales For May 2007 Month-to-Date Year-to-Date May May DSR** May May DSR** 2007 2006 % Chg. 2007 2006 %Chg. American Honda Total 145,367 141,810 -1.4% 625,994 614,778 1.0% Total Car Sales 87,064 84,898 -1.4% 352,733 357,073 -2.0% Total Truck Sales 58,303 56,912 -1.5% 273,261 257,705 5.2% Honda Total Car Sales 77,779 72,221 3.6% 310,766 296,620 3.9% Honda Total Truck Sales 51,668 53,418 -7.0% 240,454 236,964 0.7% Acura Total Car Sales 9,285 12,677 -29.6% 41,967 60,453 -31.1% Acura Total Truck Sales 6,635 3,494 82.6% 32,807 20,741 56.9% Domestic Car Sales* 71,463 65,971 4.2% 283,116 287,234 -2.2% Honda Division 65,703 59,994 5.3% 258,302 256,478 -0.1% Acura Division 5,760 5,977 -7.3% 24,814 30,756 -20.0% Domestic Truck Sales* 40,872 43,108 -8.8% 192,492 198,045 -3.6% Honda Division 34,237 39,614 -16.9% 159,685 177,304 -10.6% Acura Division 6,635 3,494 82.6% 32,807 20,741 56.9% Import Car Sales 15,601 18,927 -20.7% 69,617 69,839 -1.1% Honda Division 12,076 12,227 -5.0% 52,464 40,142 29.7% Acura Division 3,525 6,700 -49.4% 17,153 29,697 -42.7% Import Truck Sales 17,431 13,804 21.4% 80,769 59,660 34.3% Honda Division 17,431 13,804 21.4% 80,769 59,660 34.3% MODEL BREAKOUTS BY DIVISION Honda Division Total 129,447 125,639 -0.9% 551,220 533,584 2.5% Fit 5,361 5,248 -1.8% 18,156 9,040 99.3% Accord* 31,915 36,967 -17.0% 153,431 145,529 4.6% Memo: Accord Hybrid 439 520 -18.8% 1,702 2,849 -40.7% Civic* 39,993 29,006 32.6% 137,288 138,744 -1.8% Memo: Civic Hybrid 4,520 2,890 50.4% 13,895 13,154 4.8% S2000 510 908 -46.0% 1,888 2,895 -35.3% Insight 0 92 3 412 -99.3% FCX 0 0 0 0 Odyssey* 15,235 16,887 -13.3% 64,822 72,941 -11.8% Pilot* 10,133 12,856 -24.2% 56,261 59,288 -5.9% CR-V* 19,513 13,804 35.9% 84,464 59,660 40.5% Element* 3,187 5,216 -41.2% 16,728 22,125 -25.0% Ridgeline 3,600 4,655 -25.6% 18,179 22,950 -21.4% Acura Division Total 15,920 16,171 -5.3% 74,774 81,194 -8.6% RSX 12 2,125 -99.5% 287 8,311 -96.6% TL* 5,760 5,977 -7.3% 24,814 30,756 -20.0% TSX 2,859 3,520 -21.9% 14,007 16,664 -16.6% RL 653 1,047 -40.0% 2,858 4,680 -39.4% NSX 1 8 -88.0% 1 42 -97.6% MDX* 4,623 3,494 27.2% 22,388 20,741 7.1% RDX* 2,012 0 10,419 0 Selling Days 26 25 127 126 *Honda and Acura vehicles are made of domestic and global sourced parts. ** Daily Selling Rate [source: American Honda Motor]

May 2007 Sales: Toyota Motor Sales Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today reported all-time best-ever sales of 269,023 vehicles for the month, an increase of 9.7 percent over May 2006. The former all-time best-ever record was 242,675 units in March 2007. "As fuel prices and consumer confidence rose, the industry saw a move to passenger cars, with retail business posting sharp gains over a very challenging April," said Jim Lentz, TMS executive vice president. "Despite the industry's shift toward passenger cars, Toyota's all-new Tundra hit an all-time high in May. As for hybrids, the market's appetite continues unabated, with Prius also establishing an all-time record." The Toyota Division posted all-time best-ever sales of 237,176, up 10.9 percent over last May. The Lexus Division reported best-ever May sales of 31,847 units, an increase of 2.1 percent. Toyota Division Toyota Division passenger cars recorded all-time best-ever sales of 148,327, an increase of 12.7 percent over last May. Passenger car sales were led by Camry, which posted best-ever May sales of 50,126, up 11.8 percent over the same period last year. Camry Hybrid reported sales of 6,853 units in May. The Prius hybrid gas-electric mid-size sedan posted all-time best-ever sales of 24,009, an increase of 184.9 percent over May 2006. The Yaris subcompact reported an increase of 30.5 percent, posting best-ever May sales of 10,949 units. Corolla reported all-time best-ever sales of 45,238 units, an increase of 4.7 percent over the year-ago month. Toyota Division light truck sales were up eight percent, with a best-ever May total of 88,849 units. Light truck sales were led by the RAV4 compact sport utility vehicle (SUV), which reported best-ever May sales of 16,547, up 13.5 percent over the same period last year. The all-new Tundra full-size pickup reported all-time best-ever sales of 17,727, an increase of 113.8 percent over the year-ago month. Highlander and Highlander Hybrid posted combined May sales of 11,991, up 6.7 percent over the same period last year. The Highlander Hybrid gas-electric mid-size SUV reported sales of 3,312 units for the month. FJ Cruiser reported May sales of 4,639 units. Scion posted May sales of 11,570 units. The tC sports coupe led the way with May sales of 6,615 units. The xB urban utility vehicle posted sales of 3,658 units for the month. Lexus Division Lexus passenger cars reported best-ever May sales of 19,943 units, an increase of 4.8 percent over May 2006. Passenger car sales were led by the ES 350 luxury sedan with May sales of 8,572 units. The all-new LS 460 and LS 460 L reported combined sales of 3,196, an increase of 183.2 percent over last May. Combined sales of the IS 250 and IS 350 posted all-time best-ever sales of 5,722 units, up 19.5 percent over May 2006. Lexus Division light trucks reported May sales totaling 11,904 units. The RX 350 and RX 400h enjoyed combined best-ever May sales of 9,798 units. The RX 400h hybrid luxury utility vehicle reported sales of 1,746 units for the month. TMS Hybrids TMS calendar-year-to-date hybrid sales totaled 119,154 units, an increase of 75 percent over the same period last year. In May, TMS posted sales of 36,101 hybrid vehicles, up 102 percent over last May. Toyota Division posted sales of 34,174 hybrids, up 121 percent over the same period last year. Lexus Division posted sales of 1,927 hybrids. There were 26 selling days this month, as compared to 25 selling days last May. TOYOTA RETAIL SALES (INCLUDES FLEET & HAWAII) May, 2007 -- CURRENT MONTH -- -- CALENDAR YEAR TO DATE -- DSR % DSR % 2007 2006 CHG 2007 2006 CHG YARIS 10,949 8,065 30.5 37,367 15,797 134.7 COROLLA 45,238 41,550 4.7 165,722 159,992 2.8 CAMRY 50,126 43,112 11.8 193,900 177,090 8.6 AVALON 6,435 7,646 -19.1 31,861 38,428 -17.7 PRIUS 24,009 8,103 184.9 76,747 38,460 98.0 SCION xA 1,297 3,927 -68.2 8,096 14,421 -44.3 SCION xB 3,658 6,763 -48.0 13,331 25,411 -48.0 SCION tC 6,615 7,413 -14.2 27,041 30,071 -10.8 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. PASS. CAR 148,327 126,582 12.7 554,067 499,695 10.0 ES 350 8,572 9,554 -13.7 33,166 24,944 31.9 LS 460 3,196 1,085 183.2 14,941 5,702 160.0 SC 430 410 593 -33.5 1,705 2,556 -33.8 GS 350 1,854 1,940 -8.1 8,219 9,578 -14.9 GS 430/450h 189 516 -64.8 928 1,724 -46.6 IS 250/350 5,722 4,605 19.5 22,494 22,485 -0.7 TOTAL LEXUS PASS. CAR 19,943 18,293 4.8 81,453 66,989 20.6 TOTAL TOYOTA PASS. CAR 168,270 144,875 11.7 635,520 566,684 11.3 SIENNA 12,837 13,102 -5.8 60,569 67,404 -10.8 RAV4 16,547 14,013 13.5 72,447 61,811 16.3 FJ CRUISER 4,639 6,670 -33.1 25,271 15,103 66.0 4RUNNER 6,908 8,888 -25.3 37,938 46,219 -18.6 HIGHLANDER 11,991 10,806 6.7 53,496 50,921 4.2 LAND CRUISER 205 257 -23.3 1,078 1,397 -23.4 SEQUOIA 1,967 2,575 -26.5 10,896 14,414 -25.0 TOTAL SUV 42,257 43,209 -6.0 201,126 189,865 5.1 4X2 TACOMA 9,728 9,098 2.8 45,568 42,906 5.4 4X4 TACOMA 6,300 5,744 5.5 31,559 28,963 8.1 TOTAL TACOMA 16,028 14,842 3.8 77,127 71,869 6.5 TUNDRA 17,727 7,974 113.8 61,113 48,636 24.7 TOTAL PICKUP 33,755 22,816 42.3 138,240 120,505 13.8 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. LT TRUCK 88,849 79,127 8.0 399,935 377,774 5.0 LX 470 264 471 -46.1 1,330 2,463 -46.4 GX 470 1,842 1,901 -6.8 8,658 9,972 -13.9 RX 350/400h 9,798 9,334 0.9 39,892 43,631 -9.3 TOTAL LEXUS LIGHT TRUCK 11,904 11,706 -2.2 49,880 56,066 -11.7 TOTAL TOYOTA LIGHT TRUCK 100,753 90,833 6.7 449,815 433,840 2.9 TOTAL TOYOTA DIV. 237,176 205,709 10.9 954,002 877,469 7.9 TOTAL LEXUS 31,847 29,999 2.1 131,333 123,055 5.9 TOTAL TOYOTA 269,023 235,708 9.7 1,085,335 1,000,524 7.6 MEMO: DOM. COROLLA 40,904 34,434 14.2 147,800 139,253 5.3 DOM. CAMRY 42,476 36,712 11.3 158,268 154,188 1.8 DOM. PICKUP 33,755 22,816 42.3 138,240 120,505 13.8 DOM. RX 350 7,259 6,159 13.3 28,532 26,828 5.5 SELLING DAYS 26 25 127 126 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT CAR 58,512 47,790 17.7 216,138 167,826 27.8 LEXUS IMPORT CAR 19,943 18,293 4.8 81,453 66,989 20.6 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT CARS 89,815 78,792 9.6 337,929 331,869 1.0 TOTAL TOYOTA CARS 168,270 144,875 11.7 635,520 566,684 11.3 TOYOTA DIV. IMPORT LT TRUCK 40,290 40,634 -4.7 190,230 175,451 7.6 LEXUS IMPORT LT TRUCK 4,645 5,547 -19.5 21,348 29,238 -27.6 TOYOTA DIV NA BUILT LT TRUCK 48,559 38,493 21.3 209,705 202,323 2.8 LEXUS NA BUILT LT TRUCK 7,259 6,159 13.3 28,532 26,828 5.5 TOTAL TOYOTA LT TRUCK 100,753 90,833 6.7 449,815 433,840 2.9 SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES 49,522 48,245 -1.3 225,735 230,828 -3.0 Memo: Lexus Sport Utility 11,904 11,706 -2.2 49,880 56,066 -11.7 SMALL VANS 12,837 13,102 -5.8 60,569 67,404 -10.8 PICKUPS 33,755 22,816 42.3 138,240 120,505 13.8 * NORTH AMERICAN BUILT VEHICLES COROLLA 40,904 34,434 14.2 147,800 139,253 5.3 CAMRY 42,476 36,712 11.3 158,268 154,188 1.8 AVALON 6,435 7,646 -19.1 31,861 38,428 -17.7 SIENNA 12,837 13,102 -5.8 60,569 67,404 -10.8 PICKUP 33,755 22,816 42.3 138,240 120,505 13.8 SEQUOIA 1,967 2,575 -26.5 10,896 14,414 -25.0 RX 350 7,259 6,159 13.3 28,532 26,828 5.5 TOTAL 145,633 123,444 13.4 576,166 561,020 1.9 N.A. VEHICLES % OF TOTAL 54.1% 52.4% 53.1% 56.1% SELLING DAYS 26 25 127 126 DSR = DAILY SELLING RATE [source: Toyota Motor Sales]

May 2007 Sales: General Motors *Total Sales Up 4.7 Percent; Retail Sales Up 8.5 Percent *Retail Sales of Full-Size Pickups Up 14 Percent, Led by the New Silverado and Sierra *GMC Acadia, Saturn OUTLOOK and Buick Enclave Achieve Industry Mid-Crossover Segment Leadership with a 415 Percent Retail Sales Increase *Chevrolet Impala, Pontiac G6 and Saturn AURA Drive 31 Percent Retail Sales Increase For Mid-Car Segment *Saturn Leads Divisions with a 69 Percent Sales Increase DETROIT - GM dealers in the United States delivered 375,682 vehicles in May, up 4.7 percent compared with year-ago monthly sales. On an unadjusted basis, sales were up 8.8 percent. GM's May retail sales of 279,731 were up 8.5 percent. On an unadjusted basis, retail sales were up 12.8 percent compared with a year ago. May sales reflected the continuing strength of GM's new product portfolio. Increased sales of Chevrolet Impala and Saturn AURA as well as the new industry leading mid-size crossovers GMC Acadia, Saturn OUTLOOK and Buick Enclave demonstrate GM's strong positioning in the marketplace for fuel-efficient and alternative fuel (E-85) vehicles. The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra full-size pickup trucks - fuel efficiency leaders in their class - pushed GM's large pickup segment sales up 10 percent in total and 14 percent retail compared with May 2006. Divisions with retail sales increases for the month included Saturn (up 59 percent), GMC (up 18 percent) and Pontiac (up 8 percent). Additionally, Chevrolet was again the sales leader in the industry (up 5 percent). Link w/data: http://media.gm.com/servlet/GatewayServlet...amp;docid=36708 [source: General Motors]

Chevy puts some exaggerated ads out there, too. They had a commercial showing a Silverado HD pulling a train. And train had several cars attached.

If you've been wondering what's been happening with this section, I apologize. I have been extremely busy as of late between work and class obiligations. However, now that classes are out of the way for the summer, I'll have more free time to work on the RR (among other things). The next RR will be up by this weekend with the June edition coming at its regularly scheduled time. Thanks for understanding.

You guys have yet to answer the question why Nissan would possibly want to copy the Ion. What, did they sit around thinking: "Hmm, let's design the Sentra after the ugliest POS compact that most everybody laughs at. Yeah, that'll be a sales success!" Please.

No.

Sorry, man. I do not buy it. The Sentra is clearly a fusion of the 3rd-gen Altima and current Maxima designs. I've said before, I'll say it again: I do not know anyone who would copy the Ion's design...intentionally or otherwise.

Anything from buyer's remorse to an unexpected emergency, I'd wager.

1. Sentra (SE-R only) 2. Mazda3 (5-door only) 3a. Civic (coupe only) 3b. Lancer (2008) 5. Impreza (2006-07 WRX sedan only) 6. GTI (DSG) Yeah, I'm picky. Big whoop, wanna fight about it?

It's not perfect but it's nowhere near being the horrible OS people are making it out to be. You want a crap OS? Try Windows Me. You'll beg to run Vista instead.

Yeah...I haven't had any of those problems. Have you guys that are bashing it actually tried it for any meaningful length of time yourselves?

1. That's a program not "Windows controlling your computer over the internet". 2. It's no different from any other spyware/adware/malware removal program. 3. You can turn it off.

As a 2 1/2 month owner of a Vista laptop, I can say any issues I've had with it have been mostly through some drivers and codecs not being made for Vista yet. In and of it itself, it's not a bad system. Different hardware upgrades are weighed differently, it's not a flat number of three. For example, you'd use more "upgrade credits" (my term) replacing your processor than adding RAM. Plus, when you reach the upgrade limit, I believe you just need to re-activate Vista not buy another copy. That's just plain BS.

Geez... You could have at least have alluded to an appliance they actually make, like lawnmowers.

Poking fun at your own product is arrogant?

VQ engine in RWD Nissans and Infinitis: Best sounding V6 this side of an exotic. 3.0L V6s in Toyotas and Lexuses have a distinct starter and idle sound. Aircooled Porsche 911s: Unmistakably angry-sounding SOBs. Subaru boxer engines have a distinct sound as well (especially WRX/STis with aftermarket exhausts).

Nissan Maxima Diesel in 2010 WASHINGTON, D.C. (April 18, 2007) -- Nissan today announced its plans to launch its first clean diesel engine in the United States for use in the Nissan Maxima in 2010. The passenger car will be powered by an all-new Alliance engine co-developed with its partner, Renault, and will clear stringent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier II Bin 5 emissions requirements. Further details about the car, including its launch date, will be announced later. “Nissan is fully engaged in reducing emissions and improving fuel economy and efficiency. Launching a clean diesel engine in the U.S. will offer customers the benefits of fuel economy, CO2 reduction and a satisfying, fun-to-drive performance that is a hallmark of the Nissan brand,” said Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., in a speech at the Council on Foreign Relations. “You can expect to see more diesel engines in our product lineup in Europe, Japan, North America and China by fiscal year 2010.” Nissan already has clean diesel engines in Europe offering significant fuel efficiency and the ability to run on bio-diesel fuel blends. Together, this combination reduces CO2 emissions and dependence on pure petroleum-based fuels. During the first half of fiscal year 2007, Nissan will introduce the new Euro 4-compliant, two-liter-class diesel engine in Europe. By fiscal year 2010, Nissan will launch vehicles with clean diesel engines in Japan, the United States and China. This initiative is part of Nissan’s plan to reduce CO2 emissions for the future as outlined in Nissan Green Program 2010, the company’s mid-term environmental strategy. Nissan will be investing in a variety of technologies including fuel cell cars, hybrid cars, biofuel-based cars, electric vehicles, improvement in gasoline engines and clean diesels. The company is committed to bringing the right technology to the right market at the right time with the right value to the customer. [source: Nissan North America]

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The Japanese pay just as much if not more to their workers as the UAW workers.

You know, I completely forgot about that car.

Better than his old car at least. I'd be excited to own any new car after an '88 Festiva.

Christ, not this $h! again... Can we cut down on the hyperbole a tad?

The Legacy is the last decent-looking Subaru and they've even started to screw that up with the 2008 model.