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Infiniti G35 Sedan 2006 and earlier
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dpepper: where did you see "4200 under invoice across the board" on I35? Grubbs advertised on their site a DEMO that is loaded with MSRP of $37K+. ONE AT THIS PRICE DEMO! ANd it's 4154 under MSRP not INVOICE. Here is the quote:
"Stock Number 11529 is an Executive Demonstrator with an MSRP of $37,154 and is discounted $4,154 making the sale price $33,000 plus TT&L. This offer ends 2-28-02 and vehicle is subject to prior sale. "
Please don't mislead people.
You are correct, my mistake, it's $4200 under MSRP not invoice.
Now how do I convince my wife that we need another new car?
"Inside, G35 offers a standard 6-disc in-dash CD changer, leather-appointed seats with 8-way power adjustable driver's seat, a Bose premium 200-watt 7-speaker audio system and an available DVD Infiniti Navigation System with 6.5-inch retractable monitor.
The G35 is positioned to compete against popular sports sedans such as the BMW 3-series, Lexus IS300 and Audi A4 3.0.
The new G35 will be available in Canada as one luxury model with a choice of three optional packages - the Premium Package - Navigation Package - and Aero Package. The luxury model is priced at $38,900 (US$24,476).
The Premium Package, priced at $2,600 (US$1,635), adds a power glass sunroof, driver's seat with 2-position memory and driver entry assist, a 4-way power passenger seat, dual zone air conditioning, rear a/c vents, one touch up-down windows, manual reclining rear seat with adjustable rear seat headrests, genuine wood trim on inside door armrest grips and a genuine wood/leather shift lever.
The Navigation Package is priced at $3,400 (US$2,139) and includes Infiniti's DVD navigation system, a 6.5 inch colour monitor with tilt, and a trip computer with vehicle maintenance information.
The Aero Package, priced at $1,500 (US$943), offers a rear spoiler, under body aerodynamic fairings, titanium trim on centre console and inside door armrest grips, a sport tuned suspension and 5-spoke sport alloy wheels."
As for the pricing on G35s, we will see if the prices are negotiable once the cars are sitting on the dealers' lots for a couple of months. I was told that Grubbs has 69 cars on the way - that is a lot more inventory than you will find for the cars selling for sticker in this area. One thing is for sure - if you order before inventories arrive you will pay more as you won't have a chance to see how the market reacts to the product. You have to let the dealers feel the burn of the inventory financing charges for a while. Then you can save some real money.
Btw, on my last Infiniti purchase, Grubbs "best" price was beat significantly by the other two Dallas dealers.
We shall see how it goes.
-juice
I'm liking the sound of this more and more. With the Olympic skating scandal, we Americans are in love with Canada right now as it is, and this G35 pricing is just icing on the cake. Thank goodness for the still strong U.S. dollar (against both Japanese Yen and Canadian Dollar). The local pricing of the G35 is really the same, it's the exchange rates that cause the discrepancy. The U.S. dollar just buys more in Canada than the Canadian dollar does.
They ask you: "Do you have anything to declare?" If you lie to evade the duty, and they catch you, they confiscate the item you should have declared. If this happens, you will be out $35K and have a long walk.
BTW, I did not change out the instrument panel since the odometer and speedometer has the miles/MPH in a smaller font on the inside of the dial. I just live with it.
I may be expecting more of the car than it was designed to be. After sitting in all of the seats, I sat in the I 35. Hey, I know its not a fair comparison, but there is a very noticeable deference in favor of the I 35. The I 35 is much more comfortable and attractive. I suppose it is like comparing the Lexus IS 300 with the ES 300.
To give it its due, the G 35 looks like it will make IS 300 sales drop almost to zero. As exciting as the G35 is, it is probably not for me although I still want to drive one; I might be seduced by the ride. It looks like they will be available in Orlando, FL around the first week of March.
I am thankful that I live in a country that allows me to have this kind of choice instead of say, choosing between a used Pinto or an old Yugo. And I am also happy to see our friends in this group from other countries dealing with the same wonderful choices in choosing a new car.
Peace
Mike
This car was one of the 100 or so prototypes brought into the country initially. I hope that a few of the details will be ironed out before the car officially goes on sale. For instance, I hope that they put struts under the front hood instead of a prop rod. That didn't sit right with me for a $32,000 car. When compared to the 3 series, A4, or Lexus ES300 (which won't necessarily compete with the G35, but is in the same price range), the G35 lacked some detail and finish, which honestly, I expect for $30,000+. But, I think most of its magic will be under the skin, and I am still eager to test drive this car. If the performance blows me away, than I can definitely live with the lack of details. I'll let you know after the test drive (April in Cincy). Oh and I will be waiting for the 6-speed.
The G35's supposed to be the canyon carver while the I35 slots into the blvd cruiser mold. Tight, body hugging seats in one while the other is a leather couch. I've only seen the G35 now at two events but from what I've encountered the car is the polar opposite of the I35/ES300. Thank God.
maybeg35: Toyota/Lexus is one of many manufacturers that will not allow their Canadian dealers to sell new cars to Americans. This is not because it is illegal but simply because they do not want their American dealers to lose business. Nissan/Infiniti on the other hand does still allow this.
keyrow: Does the odometer actually have miles also? I believe that the odometer on Canadian I35s have kilometers only.
The Km odo does not bother me since I still know when to change the oil and do all the other routine maintenance. Again, sorry for the confusion.
It's in Japanese but go through the pics. Lots of close ups. Spoiler, lights, int. There are more than one set of pics. Click on page #s at the bottom of page.
http://www2.wbs.ne.jp/~y-hat/02-ITS/0204-Skyline/Skyline.htm
From Infiniti's web site, it looks like you can't get the sport suspension without either the aero kit (yuck!) or the winter package which includes all season tires (there goes the handling advantage of the suspension and summer tires). Moreover, if you want the premium package with the sport suspension, but don't want the spoiler, then you have to buy the navigation.
I sure don't like this packaging!
Face it, no matter what market we think we're in, Infiniti has modeled the G35 to meet the requirements of as large (literally) a demographic as possible. I guarantee you that the JDM spec seats aren't as wide as the ones we're getting.
My decision is easier now. All I want is G35 coupe with manual, luxury package, and sunroof.
Nothing bugs me more on a nicely designed car than a totally hideous spoiler. I've been a car lover my whole life and I've never liked the look of a spoiler, even on my favorite car the 911 Turbo.
How is the rear view when sitting inside the car. By that I mean, are the three rear view mirrors large enough? That was the most noticable problem I had when I test drove the 3er sedan. The external mirrors were too small, and the rear window was also a little small - which hurt the view from the internal rearview mirror.
I realize that manufacturers put small mirrors in the interest of aerodynamics/fuel economy and low wind noise, but I think some of these are getting way too small for them to be useful.
To those who have sat in the car, or are going to soon, could you report on the view from the driver's seat in to the three rear view mirrors. Are they good enough to be useful in traffic?
Thanks
Besides, the lower drag and higher downforce are facts, while the spoiler looks are just opinions.
cybersol, where are you going to drive where such a spoiler is going to matter? I would like to stay off the streets in that area.
The lower drag and higher downforce are marginal and I can't see the spoiler impacting 100 mph performance that much. Even if it did, I still wouldn't want it. I'd rather have a squirrely car than a wannabe-boy-racer looking car with a spoiler tacked on. I see a spoiler on any car and all I think of are local Civics and Knight Rider.
This is a feature that is quite valuable, once one becomes used to it. I drove a lot in Taiwan, and when the traffic or streets get tight, the ability to pull the mirror(s) in is of considerable value.
Then there was the time my wife backed out of the garage and caught the mirror on the jamb. Oh well. . .
Where to get the SKYLINE badges is another matter. I'd Check eBay or search Google.
See photo (top):
http://www2.wbs.ne.jp/~y-hat/02-ITS/0204-Skyline/Skyline.htm
someone already posted this board, so it won't be new for everyone
Of course the corner of some picture is no substitute for seeing it in person...
Concerning the spoilers usefulness, not only does it help maintain control at 160 mph, but it really helps to see exactly where the rear of the car ends when parallel parking and judging exactly how close the tailgater behind you is.
It also makes a better place than the rear deck for the CHMSL.