What should we do with a Nissan Cube?

MattFarah · October 1st, 2009, 7:30 AM

We're getting a Cube for a week in November. I'd like to hear some constructive ideas on what we should do with it. I've got some ideas of my own, but I'm also well open to suggestion. Rules:

1) The Cube must return to Nissan in the same condition it arrives in.

2) The episode can't cost more than $300 to produce.

3) Must be possible within driving distance of LA.

The forum is now open.

Redliner · October 1st, 2009, 8:14 AM

See how it does in an autocross event or any other racing event that involves turns, just to see it fail? images/smilies/dunno.gif

Dogbert · October 1st, 2009, 9:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redliner

See how it does in an autocross event or any other racing event that involves turns, just to see it roll over? images/smilies/dunno.gif

I just had one as a rental. I hated it, and I usually love Nissan's. Just sayin'.

Strelok16 · October 1st, 2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MattFarah

1) The Cube must return to Nissan in the same condition it arrives in.

well that just put the kibosh on everything I was thinking

bartboy9891 · October 1st, 2009, 12:41 PM

See if it's practical by hauling a whole bunch of shit from one place to another?

epp_b · October 1st, 2009, 12:45 PM

Go off-roading to see if the electric four-wheel-drive is any good images/smilies/lol.gif

Mr. Nice · October 2nd, 2009, 11:55 PM

They might not notice if you crush it and then pretend that a refrigerator box is the car when you go to return it!

Steve Levin · October 3rd, 2009, 12:05 AM

I was going to suggest somehow getting a giant freezer chamber, put the Cube in it, then over it with water until it freezes and createss a Nissan Ice Cube

But if it goes bad it might not return the car in the same condition...

Steve

epp_b · October 3rd, 2009, 1:45 AM

^

TomCat · October 3rd, 2009, 1:54 AM

I was going to suggest finding a very large cardboard box, park the Cube inside, and fill it with packing foam. Then you can start the episode with the box setting there, with Nissan info printed on the sides, so you can unpack it, spilling those packing peanuts everywhere.

Since the whole point of the car is too maximize interior space with a small car, I'd show the car maybe zipping around LA traffic. Or driving around a large parking structure at LAX or something, just to show how nimble/peppy the car is (or isn't). And pack it full of stuff/people/Ikea etc. You can park it next to some dumpsters and pretend to lose it. images/smilies/tongue.gif

Matt of East · October 3rd, 2009, 4:13 AM

The cube has been praised for a lot of interior space, why not stay in it for 24 hours while going from some point A to point B only driving on city roads?

Turboman · October 3rd, 2009, 6:31 PM

Show us that the Cube is more practical than the Escalade Hybrid! images/smilies/wink.gif

Heathrow · October 3rd, 2009, 9:40 PM

I think you’re gonna need cheerleaders on this one Matt, to maintain the ratings.
e.g. How many cheerleaders can you fit in a Nissan Cube?

Good luck with this one.
images/smilies/lol.gif

Motorhead007 · October 5th, 2009, 2:46 AM

i like the cheerleader idea that would be great to see matt directing a bunch of cheerleaders around.
too bad that you couldnt get a cube in new york can take it to grand prix new york and compair its lap time to the smart car and the old mini. it would be like a battle of the compact cars. i dont know if you want do the same thing that top gear does. just a thought though

prokey · October 6th, 2009, 2:20 AM

Lend it to a small family and let them take their kids to school in it. See how the family likes / dislikes the vehicle. Is it a vehicle that is family friendly.

I know there is not any snow out your way but if there was you could take it to a parking lot and do some donuts to see how well it handles and controls. You could probably take it to a skid pad and do some hydro planning and see how it handles.

With this testing you can determine a few things. Is the vehicle safe enough someone would consider putting their family in one?

Drive it on the highway and with semi trucks wizzing by how badly does the vehicle blow around? Is it solid or is it shaky?

Load up a bunch of people and go to an Oktoberfest? Or see how well it is for tailgating for 4 people going to a game? Does it have room for the beer coolers, the grill, nerf football, lawn chairs?

Edit
Take it to the hill course and sandy drifts you tested the Raptor out in? See what the vehicles real limitations are.

nouseferaname90 · October 6th, 2009, 11:28 AM

neutral drop or clutch drop it for some burnout action. Or plastic tray drift it.

IceBone · October 6th, 2009, 11:42 AM

http://pic.phyrefile.com/i/ic/icebone/2009/10/06/car_cube.jpg

Oh, wait, this isn't TG...

gtrietsc · October 6th, 2009, 3:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heathrow

How many cheerleaders can you fit in a Nissan Cube?

Answer: zero. None want to be seen in a Cube!

udubrx7 · October 6th, 2009, 3:55 PM

I dont have a great big idea, but you should try and see if you can find ANY kind of functionality whatsoever out of that weirdo window, and also, how much does that window cost to replace? I can see raunchy hoodlums bashing in windows like that just because they looked at them the wrong way.

Posmo · October 6th, 2009, 4:09 PM

Try and make the cube look as good as possible by comparing it to something REALLY bad. Or take it autocrossing. Should be a laugh, and the car should survive it fine images/smilies/smile.gif

October 1st, 2009, 7:30 AM	#1
MattFarah Garage419 Joined: Apr 3rd, 2009 Last Online: November 19th, 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Age: 27 Posts: 281 Car: Aston Martin Vanquish, Corvette, Suzuki SV650 Rep Power: 20	What should we do with a Nissan Cube? We're getting a Cube for a week in November. I'd like to hear some constructive ideas on what we should do with it. I've got some ideas of my own, but I'm also well open to suggestion. Rules: 1) The Cube must return to Nissan in the same condition it arrives in. 2) The episode can't cost more than $300 to produce. 3) Must be possible within driving distance of LA. The forum is now open.

October 1st, 2009, 8:14 AM	#2
Redliner Joined: May 19th, 2005 Last Online: 9:57 PM Location: Brazil - South America Age: 30 Posts: 5,288 Car: Fiat Palio 1.6 16v Rep Power: 114	See how it does in an autocross event or any other racing event that involves turns, just to see it fail? __________________ God told me to give you candy.

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bartboy9891 I'm not Moe Joined: Dec 1st, 2004 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: University of Michigan Age: 20 Posts: 8,810 Car: 1996 Grand Am SE sedan, and dad's 2006 S60 2.5T Rep Power: 79	See if it's practical by hauling a whole bunch of shit from one place to another? __________________

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epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 10:56 PM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 7,423 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 144	Go off-roading to see if the electric four-wheel-drive is any good __________________ www.eppbphoto.com Despite my given title, I am neither "unexperienced" (sic) nor a "lover"

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epp_b Unexperienced lover. Joined: Jun 23rd, 2006 Last Online: 10:56 PM Location: Canadaland :) Posts: 7,423 Car: 1995 Nissan 240SX Rep Power: 144	^ __________________ www.eppbphoto.com Despite my given title, I am neither "unexperienced" (sic) nor a "lover"

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Mr. Nice Joined: Dec 6th, 2007 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: GA, USA Age: 29 Posts: 779 Car: '08 Mazda MX-5 Miata Rep Power: 28	They might not notice if you crush it and then pretend that a refrigerator box is the car when you go to return it!

October 3rd, 2009, 12:05 AM	#8
Steve Levin Master of Disaster Joined: Jun 7th, 2006 Last Online: 8:33 PM Location: Sunnyvale, California Posts: 1,073 Car: Spec Racer Ford! Rep Power: 52	I was going to suggest somehow getting a giant freezer chamber, put the Cube in it, then over it with water until it freezes and createss a Nissan Ice Cube But if it goes bad it might not return the car in the same condition... Steve

October 3rd, 2009, 1:54 AM	#10
TomCat Joined: Dec 11th, 2005 Last Online: 5:56 AM Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 4,173 Rep Power: 70	I was going to suggest finding a very large cardboard box, park the Cube inside, and fill it with packing foam. Then you can start the episode with the box setting there, with Nissan info printed on the sides, so you can unpack it, spilling those packing peanuts everywhere. Since the whole point of the car is too maximize interior space with a small car, I'd show the car maybe zipping around LA traffic. Or driving around a large parking structure at LAX or something, just to show how nimble/peppy the car is (or isn't). And pack it full of stuff/people/Ikea etc. You can park it next to some dumpsters and pretend to lose it. __________________

October 3rd, 2009, 4:13 AM	#11
Matt of East Joined: Apr 30th, 2009 Last Online: November 18th, 2009 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	The cube has been praised for a lot of interior space, why not stay in it for 24 hours while going from some point A to point B only driving on city roads?

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Turboman Joined: May 27th, 2009 Last Online: 6:32 PM Location: Germany Posts: 28 Rep Power: 0	Show us that the Cube is more practical than the Escalade Hybrid! __________________ >>>>gtspirit.com<<<<

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Heathrow Joined: Aug 2nd, 2008 Last Online: 10:26 PM Location: London, UK Posts: 773 Car: 1995 BMW 325i SE Rep Power: 29	I think you’re gonna need cheerleaders on this one Matt, to maintain the ratings. e.g. How many cheerleaders can you fit in a Nissan Cube? Good luck with this one.

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Motorhead007 Joined: Sep 22nd, 2008 Last Online: November 17th, 2009 Location: Indiana,USA Posts: 24 Rep Power: 0	i like the cheerleader idea that would be great to see matt directing a bunch of cheerleaders around. too bad that you couldnt get a cube in new york can take it to grand prix new york and compair its lap time to the smart car and the old mini. it would be like a battle of the compact cars. i dont know if you want do the same thing that top gear does. just a thought though

October 6th, 2009, 2:20 AM	#15
prokey Joined: Sep 13th, 2009 Last Online: 8:02 PM Location: Quincy ma US Posts: 6 Car: 96 Cadillac Eldorado Rep Power: 0	Lend it to a small family and let them take their kids to school in it. See how the family likes / dislikes the vehicle. Is it a vehicle that is family friendly. I know there is not any snow out your way but if there was you could take it to a parking lot and do some donuts to see how well it handles and controls. You could probably take it to a skid pad and do some hydro planning and see how it handles. With this testing you can determine a few things. Is the vehicle safe enough someone would consider putting their family in one? Drive it on the highway and with semi trucks wizzing by how badly does the vehicle blow around? Is it solid or is it shaky? Load up a bunch of people and go to an Oktoberfest? Or see how well it is for tailgating for 4 people going to a game? Does it have room for the beer coolers, the grill, nerf football, lawn chairs? Edit Take it to the hill course and sandy drifts you tested the Raptor out in? See what the vehicles real limitations are. Last edited by prokey; October 7th, 2009 at 1:55 AM. Reason: added some other suggestions.

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udubrx7 Joined: Jan 18th, 2007 Last Online: October 9th, 2009 Location: Wilmington, NC Age: 24 Posts: 2 Car: 88 turbo rx7, peugeot 505, Si-ed 90 civic wagon Rep Power: 0	I dont have a great big idea, but you should try and see if you can find ANY kind of functionality whatsoever out of that weirdo window, and also, how much does that window cost to replace? I can see raunchy hoodlums bashing in windows like that just because they looked at them the wrong way.

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Posmo Joined: Oct 5th, 2007 Last Online: 10:50 PM Location: Finland Age: 19 Posts: 2,559 Car: 1986 Ford Sierra iS Rep Power: 79	Try and make the cube look as good as possible by comparing it to something REALLY bad. Or take it autocrossing. Should be a laugh, and the car should survive it fine __________________

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