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Infiniti G35 Sedan 2006 and earlier
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Since both the Acura and Infinity Dealers are owned by the same dealer group, did you pay the Acura's "one simple price" or was the dealer willing to deal?
I totally agree with you that the BMW Centre has their heads so totally up in the air that dealing with them is impossible. I've yet to see a vehicle on their lot equipped the way I want and I not too sure that I would like dealing with their service department either.
I'm in a real quandry since my vehicle would be primarily for myself but San Antonio luxury car dealerships are all so full of it and I refuse to pay extra for their attitude!
As for the BMW Center...When I orginally went looking to buy my BMW, I went there and they flat out said, that you pay MSRP. Then when I asked for the price of the car in writing, they had the gaul to try and charge me for floormats. Needless to say I got on the telephone and started calling other BMW dealers. I ended up with Fred Brown in Bryan/College Station. A very pleasant experience and I would highly recommend them to anyone. Oh, and when the salesman from the BMW Center called and I told him I bought elsewhere, he had the nerve to suggest that they would not service my car there because I bought from somewhere else.
As for the service at the BMW Center. It is not as bad as the sales department, but it is close. Every time I've been, it is as if I am an inconvience to them. My experience alone is one of the biggest reasons I decided to get rid of "baby".
As for the Acura and Infiniti dealer, I have nothing but good things to say. If it wasn't for the considerable difference in price between the TL and G35, I would have probably gone with the G35.
We did look at the Audi's at Cavendar and they were great too. The Audi is just a bit to small. I guess I'm growing up. I felt comfortable at all three of those dealerships.
If you have any questions in particular, drop me a line.
I assume you are in SA?
Stacy
How many days did everyone have their new G35 before they got their first speeding ticket?
I usually get one quickly with a new car. I made it all of 45 days with a new frumpy car. Is everyone agreeing on the Valentine radar detector?
I'm waiting on the G I ordered. My friends have a lottery pool going on which day I have my first discussion with law enforcement.
Any info or direction would be great. Most highway driving for me is NJ Parkway, Turnpike and then Westchester and Southern CT highways.
He said he doesn't expect the stick to be available until Nov. or Dec. He said it was a supply issue with the transmission manufacture. The G35 will have the same manual as the 350Z as well as the G35 coupe. They will receive first priority on available manual transmissions until the manufacture completely ramps production of the transmission in the Nov. to Dec. time frame. The only way it will be in the G35 4 door earlier is if the manual 350Z and G35 coupe don't sell well. I don't see that happening so it looks like it will be Nov. for the 4 door manual.
I would be interested to hear if anyone else has heard any different?
Love Gi Gi!
Paul
El Cajon, California
http://infinitihelp.com/Infiniti/index.htm
I consistently drive 80-90 mph (when it's safe to do so) in the Chicago/Milwaukee corridor as well as out to the western portions of Illinois and Wisconsin. (I have twice seen the top side of 110-115 when it's really safe.)
If my V1 was lost or stolen or just quit working, I would immediately buy another from the web site and pay for next day Fed-ex shipping just to not be "naked" for more than a day.
I've never been stopped for a moving violation and can't begin to count the number of times I've been saved by the V1.
That said, if you speed, you will get caught, it's just a matter of time and the V1 is not infallible particularly with the increasing use of laser.
Ken
Number 10: It's so quiet. You'll realize that everything else in the world rattles or squeaks. You can't carry a briefcase, laptop, jacket or groceries up front without hearing a disturbing noise. Then, you'll go crazy trying to track down that rattle or squeak, only to discover it's not the car after all.
:-)
Scott
The nice lady in the G35 will race you while eating an ice cream cone ,with a grin on her face, amused just to watch you work so hard trying to feather your clutch, matching engine rpm to get that perfect shift only to arrive at the next light at the same time as the G35 :P
Tony
Love the G35, however
C&D Data: C&D initially (3/97) had a 540i6 at 5.4 seconds. Then later (4/98) had their 40,000-mile-test 540i6 at 5.4 seconds (had been 5.5 seconds when new). And again (8/98) C&D has a 540i6 at 5.5 seconds.
MT Data: MT (2/97) initially had 540i6 at 5.6 seconds. In 3/98 had a 540i6 at 5.5 seconds and then later (5/99) another 540i6 at 5.6 seconds.
So this range of test data appears to be 5.4-5.6 seconds. With an average of essentially 5.5 seconds.
No, it's the other way around.
Our BMW 540 neighbor came on our driveway while we were sitting there admiring our G35 and minding our own business, he then told us how he would stalk, hunt, and trap unspecting G35 and use his 540i6 tigeress prowness to sneak up and pounce on the poor, unspecting "bionic cheetah"
For those of you who never heard of "bionic cheetah"
click on this link http://caranddriver.com/xp/Caranddriver/roadtests/2002/may/200205_roadtest_g35.xml
That's my story and I'm sticking with it
Another factor: There is going to be a ton of aftermarket performance parts available for the G35.
I already want to put the battery in the trunk, install bigger wheels and tires, and research exhaust system possibilities as well as the difference in engines between the G35 and the upcoming Coupe. BMW owners will have to worry about the G35s with NOS, chips and other goodies because those Civic kids are getting older and a G35 is the next step. Here in San Diego, it's already like living in the "Fast and the Furious".
.3 seconds is an easy gap to close. Then the M3 will be the target.
As for LIDAR (laser), it's pretty hard to detect, if not almost impossible. Normal radar has a pretty wide beam that scatters, when it bounces off of an object. Laser, on the other hand, is not much more than a small beam of light. The only plus side is that laser guns are pretty expensive, so they aren't widely used.
Traffic tickets are nothing more than another form of revenue for local/state governments.
I have the high level of performance(acceleration, handling, braking) I want/need. I have a marque (brand) who's name is synonymous with reliability. I have a great dealership that treats me great whether buying or just getting an oil change. I have no need to get into drag/street races with 540s or 330s or whatever. My car is not only a great value but a great joy for me. I guess if I had had the price of an M5 to spend I would have still bought the G35 but just added a Pathfinder to go with it...
Of course, to get the 0-60 times of C&D (with a manual), you have to treat that clutch pretty darned hard. Must be nice to be able to afford to replace one of those every 30-40K miles! Nice thing about an automatic, is that you just press on the gas...
Ok, you have me, I'd rather be driving a stick. Maybe in another couple years.
Scott
Darn, the structure of this forum sure doesn't allow for long-term discussions...
Scott
Paul and Joan
El Cajon, California
Does anyone know if the position of the controls can be adjusted?
controls, but if you really like the car and plan on keeping it for awhile (this assumes you own the
vehicle) i would suggest going to some upholstery(spelling?) shops and investigate having the seat
bolsters recontoured...a good shop can do this and
more.
The G35's seat was ok for me, it fit a little snug but it was still very comfortable. I figured it wouldn't be comfortable for bigger guys.
One thing that you do have to consider though is the size of the car. Being 6'4" 250lbs. a midsize to a full size car seems a lot more appropriate. I bet the I35 would have fit you better...of course it's not rear wheel drive...
I lost 20 lbs...so maybe that should be your next goal. :-)
Take care.
Joe W.
Also, a 2002 M5 will roast you guys right back to the stone age, so forget about that one! I mean, c'mon, the M5 has 134 more hp!
Just some advice. Unless you are racing a 530i, and then you can have some fun.
Obi
Would the car be better if they would move the seat controls? Yes. I guess they have forgotten that many Americans are much larger than the average Japanese (or average American, for that matter).
Scott
No, I like them just fine where they are--it keeps me from having to reach across with my right hand to move them. There is nothing that says a manufacturer has to be all things to all people and I'm glad they did something as practical (for me). Sorry you don't fit the G but I'm sure that there are cars that fit you fine.
Height-wise, however, I don't see a problem. One characteristic of the G35 that is quite different from the Acura TL and the BMW 3 series is that it is a tall car inside. I have a sunroof and am reasonably tall, but I have inches of room above my head in the car. I would recommend the height-adjustable seat so that you can adjust it to your preference.
So tall guys, don't get the impression that the G35 is not for you. I do agree that the Japanese did forget that some of us are wider, though.
Head room is close (not as bad as TL) but it's fine.
I find a large number of German manufacturers have very good head room. I fit fine inside a passat, jetta, 3series etc.
Seats are great...
This car reminds me of a German car...anybody notice all the brake dust?
I have the sport suspension which has Goodyear Eagle GS-D 215/55/17W tires. They handle great but have a tread wear rating of 180 which is about as low as you can go. The higher the better. I checked with a tire store about the specs and they said I should get about 15,000 miles on a set. Also said these were made specifically for the G to Nissan specs (read cheap) and that is the reason for the low mileage rating. Good quality after market performance tires should have ratings of 300-400. They will cost more but will pay for themselves in the long run. Michelin Pilot Sport A/S is a good example. 400 tread wear rating but cost of about $200 each. Also choice is limited since this size is not a common one and not easy to find a tire with the same overall diameter. 235/50/17 is as close as I can find to get more rubber on the ground but don't know if it will fit. Any suggestions without changing to an 18" wheel?
Regarding the tires, try an aftermarket retailer like tirerack. They have calculators that let you play with diameters, etc.
The 9-5 top rated by JD Powers and recommended by Consumer Reports (a real first for Saab). Coming to the end of the lease this summer and considering a G35. My Saab is a V6 turbo, but I have had a 4 Cyl Turbo during regular service and think they are a good choice also. Saab really deals on these cars and the 9-5 though it stickers at 36-41K, you can get one for lower to mid thirties. The cars are really loaded with options, standard. The lease deals are really good also. Not sure I can drive the same car for six years though.
Point is that it is a "brain dead" design from the get-go. Even if you don't hit it normally, you will/might eventually. There is no good reason for a seat, a core part of the driving experience, to even potentially, cause a driver (or passenger) pain due to poor construction/control location. It's like saying, "Gee, you don't like not having a rear view mirror? Guess you should buy another car."
Also, where the controls are located is EXACTLY where a spilt drink will go. How do I know? My daughter has already done it.
As noted by blueguydotcom, the center console would have been a much better spot. Would not have had an issue with gluteus location AND would have, generally, been easier to get at. Would only have required two switches to work. One as a (4-position) slider for what part of the seats you want to adjust. The other as the actual adjustment. If they got fancy, they could do it all with one switch (a slider, front to back, and a side to side for adjustments). Another benefit would be that it would be easy to tell what part of the seat's position you are adjusting.
At least I have a bit of padding. Those of you who don't are in for a NASTY surprise the first time you slide in a bit too far...
Oh, and I DO love the car (~3500 miles), as does my wife.
Scott
However, keep in mind this car was a Japanese V35 skyline first, and thus the design features were kept the same. I don't think to many Japanese people complained about the lack of seat width.
Scott
Bottom line, do some research and listen to the experts.
Stacey