I know what you mean about the badge, i once owned a Skoda 105s Estelle! What are the police thinking driving around in VRS's? Everytime i see one i reminds me of the rear engined pile of crap i once owned. not
Dont get the badge snobbery if i am honest, i love the fact its a Nissan, a car that can severley embarrass more prestigious marques.
But you still pay a premium though, And Nissan are not trying to say they are like anyone from what i can see, they are producing their own goods on their own merit