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I thought this car had a lot of leg room both in front and in the rear. When I first sat in the driver's seat there was another customer sitting in the rear right behind me and he commented he had plenty of space even though the driver's seat was too far back for me to drive and I'm 6'1". I had to move the driver's seat up to feel comfortable. After setting the driver's seat to the way I like it, I got in the back and found plenty of legroom even for my size. The rear seat recliners worked like a charm, too!
Talk about a subjective subject on which absolutely nothing conclusive will ever result. Sample dialog: I like it. I don't. I'm right. No, I'm right. (Rinse, repeat endlessly!)
Let me thank those of you who have gotten us back on track - let's stay there, okay?
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I ordered mine in Black with Black Int. I've not seen one yet, except for the photo gallery on Infiniti.com, Please tell me it's hot looking, BTW I added the Areo kit with rear spoiler and air dams. Any comments on what it might look like with the additions.
Thanks
click on the third tab @ the top to see g35 in different colors
Talked with a consumer affairs rep tonight who has driven one. He said this thing has got plenty of getty-up and will throw you back in the seat. Took corners at high speeds and held road very well. Opened it up to 120 and backed off from there, ran smooth as a baby's butt (his term). They weren't on a track, but drove around the city and didn't want to get busted. I know I'm going to get into trouble with this thing. Can't wait.
Congratulations on your order though. I feel the car is very well made, very luxurious and sporty, and is a terrific value. Let's hope it drives as well on the road as it does on paper. For me, I'm going to wait for the 6-speed manual and I also want to see what the coupe will look like.
I recall when the old G20 was restyled there was a wine and fingerfood tasting event with the premier of the car, Wonder what they will do to preview the G35 ??
DL
I am somewhat relieved to hear someone else to confirm the "bulge". I am glad it didn't bother them.
I guess it didn't bother me much either cause I did order one. Silver/willow,lux,winter, wood,
xenon,prem., full size spare, sunroof.
And since the Z will not come out until this Fall, I think may be they are still doing some tweaking and fine tuning to the 6-speed manual.
Just speculation on my part.
As for the LSD debate, does the Z have one? I could not find any info on the US site. If the Z has a LSD, there is a very good chance the the G35 sedan and coupe will get it as well.
First, I really dig the G35, but at the same time a few things bother me. No, not the trunk or the bulge, ;-) but the tires that Infiniti has chosen to shod the 17s with in the sport-tuned package. Has anyone actually looked into how you will replace the stock 215/55/17s when it comes time? Go to tirerack.com and there's ONE LOUSY BRIDGESTONE TOURING TIRE available in two different speed ratings. On the discounttire.com site for my area there's NOTHING availble. I *know* that the proper size tires are out there, but should I have to hunt for them? This is NOT the car to be putting touring tires on. Acura did this to my CL-S as well with the odd-size 215/50/17 Michelin MMX-M4s.
Now, I could go with a 225/45/17, but that's a difference of 17mm in sidewall height that would in turn throw the speedo off, not to mention increase that horrific 4x4 like wheel gap. WHAT is up with that? Does that not disturb anyone else as much as it does me? I'm not looking for some stupid, "slammed" look, but come on! I'd expect a more minimalist gap as found on a 330i w/sport package on a "sport sedan". I hope NISMO has a sportier spring package in the works to drop it a couple of inches.
I'm torn between the G35 and 350Z (which I've already pre-ordered) and could go either way even though they are in two completely separate segments. Plus, I want the 6MT G35 and no one can confirm if or when it would be available. I am smitten with the G35's looks and potential, but if Infiniti doesn't deliver the goods, I'll have to stick with the Z order.
Thoughts?
The 215 seems like way too skinny a tire. The Lincoln LS has a 235/50/17, which is easily upgradeable to a 245/45/17. But the LS also has a 7.5 inch wide wheel. It sounds like the G35 has a narrower 7 inch wide wheel. This car is begging for a wheel upgrade, my friends. Might as well go 18 x 8 and then 245/45/18 minimum. 215 is way too narrow for this size of a performance car.
That trip I told you about, TCSO did a great job of training us at high speed driving. When looking at the Maxima GLE, got a friend and went out to the boonies, clocked me on laser radar, had it to floor and was clocked at 148. With the extra HP the G35 may top out over that.
For those of you waiting for the six-speed, do you find it possible that you may be dissappointed? I have driven many Nissans (worked in the parts dept at a Nissan dealer for 4 years) and found that the sticks in many of them are very notchy and rubbery with long throws. Even the 300Z's shift action was average. Maybe the auto will be a better match for this car. You never know.
I think it's the same six-speed as will be in the G35, so if a British press is going to give a favorable response to a stick shift you know it has to be good.
I just spoke with Danny at Grubbs and he confirmed that the red G35 WILL be at their dealership on Tues. 1/29 and Wed. 1/30. I also spoke with the guy that took the pics of the red one posted by maybeg35. He confirmed that it was at the Detroit Show. It is a brighter red than previous Infiniti reds and also said that it was metallic. I am 99% sure that I will change my order to red, but am going to wait until I see it next Tuesday. Unfortunately, no one can drive it. Danny did say that he expects their initial shipment to arrive at the end of February. If I change my order to red/willow, it will not arrive until April.
I agree with the 6-speed. Nissan needs to borrow Honda's manuals, although it probably won't be able to handle Nissan's torque. Most of Honda cars have low torque ratings.
The car looks better and better..especially since we are getting used to the design more.
I remember seeing this girl for the first time and thought she was not attractive at all. But after a while, she didn't look half bad. Same thing. Now she looks pretty good!
http://www.geocities.com/busybeetoys/scoop/edn33-R35.jpg
Someone asked earlier about wood trim and where it will be. Go to www.infiniti.com.....Discover.....Future Models....G35......Inspiring (in the lower left hand corner).... Safety. There's a good shot of the interior with willow/wood.
I don't want sports package because I want to customize my own wheels/suspensions.
I hope they do offer a banana yellow coupe with dark tints. I would be the coolest dude on the block!!
http://www.motorcities.com/contents/02ANF311785160.html
The G35 is a 260hp over the 255hp, bet I get to 150 or better. Once I get it, I'll get with my friends and top it out and you know.
Guessing you might also be seeing lots of speedo error at the speeds you mention.
I guess I could buy the base model, add a roof and xenons and then put 17"s on it. Then it would probably be around $29K, but I have heard bad things about aftermarket sunroofs.
Of course, I will wait for awhile until the price is more reasonable (I figure they will be getting MSRP at first).
I can't wait to drive one, though! The thought of a RWD sedan with the same VQ engine as my Maxima (but 260hp & 260 torque) and Multilink all around gives me a smile from ear to ear!
Obi
i want the bmw performance without the high costs of repairs and service...the g looks like it for me..
With the sport suspension, the ride on the freeway was harsher than we expected, and firmer than the IS300. The rear reclining seats were the bomb!!! It felt VERY comfortable and plenty of rear leg rooms for a 5'10" guy even with the front seats all the way back. The only drawback to the rear seat is the middle seat. It had virtually no cushion at all thus not very comfortable. I would say the car really only rides 4, not 5 for the long distance travel. The sound system was pretty good, but no better than the Lexus but better than the Acura. The Ti trim is pretty nice, but it could be easily scratched. Infiniti promised that it will be much better in production.
We conflicted on the navigation. Without the touch screen, it is a hassle to use the navigation. However, if you like to see your MPG and trip computer, you have to get the navigation system. 3D map is pretty cool too.
The trunk well is deep(height), but not deep enough into the car (behind the rear seats). It does have plenty of room though. People should be able to stack theh luggages in the trunk. The sales person stated that the license plate is on the bumper instead of the trunk is because the rattle of the plate when closing the trunk. In reality, we believe that in order to accomodate different trunk release button, Infiniti made it modular to exchange.
To echo another post, the sales person poo-poo the navigation kit. Appearantly they didn't place as many navigation order per customer demand, so they are trying to convince the buyers not to get it.
Oh yeah, I did put down $500 deposite for the 'right to refusal'.
Happy weekend!
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DFD3: thanks for the info , do you have Dannys # or email ill give him a shout.
Isnt the FT Worth show also on the 29th -30th ? Maybe ill see you and Dr Pepper there , look for the Shiney Silver 3er....
I just realized Infiniti hasnt jumpted on the free maintence bandwagon ;( .
DL
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