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Another thing to keep in mind though is that at least initially, you're limited in the kind of options you can select. For instance, if you don't want the premium package (but want leather) then you're kind of forced into one of two packages - luxury leather with Bose and sunroof and one other package (forget the options) - at least that's how all the dealers are configuring them here in Dallas. You can also see these package restrictions when you configure a car on the Infiniti web site...
The car is only available in leather here , no cloth.
I took the premuim package as at this time I wasn't crazy about the spoiler, but I can add it later if I want for $600.00 without having to take the sports suspension which was about $2,000.00 for the complete package.
I know the I35 looks to be more opulent, however it is really not the same car. If you are considering it, check with your dealer first as I have heard that there will be major changes to it next year. Possibly rear wheel drive and a make over ala Maxima. Don't know about Alberta, but over here mostly Grandparent trade are driving them. Then again you may be in the over 60 crowd, no offense meant.
Scott
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I was orginally going to buy a CTS over at Crest as I qualify for the GM discount. I've been working with someone over there and he knew I wanted to see the G35 before I committed. I told him yesterday I wanted the G35 instead. When I asked him if he was going to sell it to me for MSRP like everyone else, he said "No, I'll work something out for you." He said he had to work out the numbers and could tell me this afternoon. I'll report back when I find out.
I didn't get a chance to test drive the car as he took forever and I needed to get to a 3 pm appt. From my ride with him though, some things were readily apparent. The willow interior will be a mess within 6 months. I would never suggest anyone get that light, ugly interior. The black on the other hand looks perfect with his twilight blue.
Man is this car smooth. We launched from the first light and when he let the car do the shifting it was nearly imperceptible. And his is the non-sport but the handling is quite nice. He's planning on dropping it and getting 18's so once he's done fiddling, I'm sure it will be a standout performer in all areas.
BTW, he managed to get 400 bones off the MSRP. Not great but it's something.
I'll post more once I drive it.
I have been told Grubbs has discounted more than you will believe.
Good luck!
BTW carsdirect.com has the invoice pricing when you build your car, but they will charge you $500 over MSRP and tell you they can't get cars yet.
DL
And the wood trim on the black interior/blue twilight looks quite nice. I'm not a wood guy but I have to admit my friend's G looks pretty upscale, yet goes like a bat outa...
Personally, I'd opt for the sport suspension, sunroof and leather. Maybe the Xenons, but to me the premium package is pretty useless. He's more of a modding person who likes to floss, so he'd prefer paying extra for a few luxury do-dads and then tricking out his suspension/wheels aftermarket.
So if you are annoyed at a price difference between Cdn and US models, you now have a solution; buy domestic; problem solved.
Overall I was impressed; I noticed the bulge on the driver's right leg, but that was only b/c I looked for it, and since I didn't drive it I really don't know. Interior materials seemed fine, but none had the wood trim or the Sport package. Trunk space seemed adequate - on par with my 2000 Maxima SE.
Pictures do not do it justice.
I will probably drive one once a blue one comes in, but I sat in all the seats and came away with the impression that it's a bit smaller inside than my Maxima. When the press release with the Specs came out in January, I compared it with my Max since I still have to have a family car
Would like to add that if you pick one thing, pick the xenons as they are real nice and different from what is on the market especially the fact that the reg lights are on top of the high beams and not side by side, also the fog lights are really cool.
Am wondering if you do not take the xenons is the configuration of the headlights the same?
Anyone know?
Nissan/Infiniti is not unique here. All the automakers do it. You can't get a Jag X-type on A-Plan or X-Plan right now, either (or at least you couldn't when they first came out - you may be able to now). Same goes for the Thunderbird, and lots of brand new models.
Those wrongfully blaming Infiniti should blame whoever or whatever determines currency exchange rates.
Those that have a problem dealing with a pricing anomaly created by the exchange rates should either buy GM or Ford (maybe not Chrysler - German company now)or wait until the exhange rates change so G35 is cheaper in US then in Canada (more in US $ than now, but they can feel better about buying it.) ROFLOL
http://www.us.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=10315423
Just thought I'd chime in on the willow interior. Autoweek has a long term Q45 with willow interior and it looks like the concerns are valid: check it out at
http://www.autoweek.com /cat_content.mv?port_code=autoweek&cat_code=longtermtests&loc_code=index&content_code=03099936
Remove the space after www.autoweek.com to get there (@#!$@# long URL)
Looks like the darker colors are a better plan.
-Jason
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Another notion, albeit a negative, has also been confirmed. The light-colored interior has indeed been a dirt magnet, and, with the onset of winter and its associated grime, has proven a bane to keeping the inside clean.
“I like this car a lot, but I would never, and I repeat, never, buy it with these light-colored interior surfaces.”
Okay, I'll go away now.
-Jason
As for other automakers. I worked for GM in 1996 and got the hot new wide track Grand Prix. Brand new model, one of two not presold on the lot -- with my employee discount. What does that tell you that GM can execute a new vehicle rollout and keep customer's happy?
Scott
The manual mode is fun but a bit odd for this-5-speed weaned kid. Always pushing one direction for either going up or down gears just feels unnatural, especially without a a clutch. Still it's fun and adds a bit more zest than the really supple 5 speed automatic. As his car's getting broken in, it's tough to stay under 4k on launches.
On a useless note, the Bose thumps pretty nicely.
How could they have been that far off???
I know some have mentioned dealers offering discounts but not in the bay Area.
Yesterday I drove G35 in Raleigh/NC and also drove Passat/GLX/4Motion, they both feel different when driven, I felt that the steering wheel felt little hard at high speed, road feel in G35 was not that great, I like the roomy feeling of G35. Passat felt really good, little tight on interior room. I have always driven a Benz and I donot know the reliability of Infiti or Passat. Any information will be greatly appreciated... thanks
I know some have mentioned dealers offering discounts but not in the bay Area.
On the other hand, the Passat, while a pretty solid car, comes from VW, a company well known for having spotty reliability and atrocious customer service. If you want to be ignored, treated like dirt and in general feel as though it's easier to pay a real mechanic for what should be warranty work, go VW. BTW, I own a 2001 VW.
Gabman's argument that the car doesn't cost less in Canada also only works if you define "cost less" by comparing the buying power in Canada of the average Canadian wage earner vs. the buying power in the US of an average US wage earner. If the standard of living in Canada is approximately 20% lower than the US (a generally accepted figure), then that would account for the roughly 20% difference in price of the car as sold in Canada vs. the US and tend to support Gabman's claim. But that definition of "cost less" is very different from the absolute stark raving reality that in absolute terms the car does cost less - MUCH LESS - in Canada. If the car were sold in the US for what it sells in Canada at today's exchange rate, it would cost under $27,000. Conversely, if the car were sold in Canada at the same price it's sold in the US, it would cost $52,000 Canadian.