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Acura TL vs Infiniti G35
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Since the G in the comparison had a manual tranny, then we can safely assume that it was the sport model right?
The link I found was in Japanese, so I read it for the pics :P
Finishing 2 seconds behind Grandma's TL is slighter harder to believe.
My guess, he drove the TL before his liquid lunch, and the G and IS after.
The fact is, the TL Type-S does not compare in the power dept, but it handles the corners DAMN well.
It's just not as fun to drive though, in my opinion.
I honestly wonder if the G was equipped with 4WAS but can't seem to find an English version of this anywhere.
BTW, that's a pretty slick ride Grandma has there.
I think it takes a guy with balls the size of grapefruits to wring out the TL. A guy who is perectly fine going 100MPH sideways...someone named "Drift King" might do it. I doubt many people have the set to plant the gas and let the LSD pull that car around the track like that.
BTW...while they look well bolstered, the new seats in the tl-s look terrible with those horizontal lines all over. My 04's seats were much much nicer.
Now if I can just figure out how to load a picture here I'll post one of my 04 tl, 05 s2k, and 07G35S lined up">link title. I'm honda-biased, you might say.
Toss your photos on someplace like www.photobucket.com, and then copy the URL link to the picture.
You can put that url to your picture in your post here.
Then, highlight it and click the URL button.
You then have added a pic to your thread.
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You know...I wonder if the wheels from the s2K will bolt onto the G...they are no doubt lighter. Same EXACT tires..size stagger and all.
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You posted correctly, but used the "URL" tag instead of the "Img" tag, since this is a ink to an image.
TL went back yesterday...50 mile ride. I never realized how much road noise there was in it...no wonder type-S runs active noise cancellation. Overall really good car (I put 45K on it), but again, not even close to the G in anything other than maybe comfort. The instant power of the G has to be experienced to be understood. Guy on bimmer forum said at times it felt more powerful and faster than 335...although he chose the bimmer. Hand-stitched steering wheel in G is sensational...even better than my friend's A-spec wheel.
P.S. Check those R&T measurements..other than heavy throttle (Good noise), the G is as quiet or quieter than the IS...good stuff.
1.) Quad Exhaust tips
2.) Butt-Ugly dark gray wheels
3.) Badges inside and out
4.) A tail lip spoiler on the trunk
Take it from an Accord owner who has gotten 6 MPG ABOVE epa HWY estimates, it is possible when driven very conservatively STRICTLY highway.
Set it to 70 mph and just drove.
Instant read spent a good amount of time over 40, but the average was less.
Note that this was reset to start reading while at speed on the highway and checked before getting off, so this was strictly at speed highway mileage. (approx 30 minutes)
The Type-S did not fair as well though.
But, yeah, it happened.
Mechanically- different story vs. the regular TL.
Obviously, this is subjective but the rear end setup of the G is butt ugly. Well- go ahead and add the interior to that as well.
Both ways?
Think what you want, but it's no exaggeration.
Keep in mind that I'm talking about the TL.... the car I didn't choose.
Yeah, my next purchase should be a neck collar.
The snap from starting is rediculous... still trying to get used to the power under the pedal when starting off.
Seems to know right where I want to be before I want to be there.
Definitely wants to run.
I really wish I had a "Grandmother" switch for when the wife was in it.
I could pretend it's just a smart "Dad's" car when she's in it, but from the sound of the exhaust note and the snap from starts, she knows I bought more than a "Dad's" sedan.
I didn't know that TL's steering wheel isn't tilt able and telescopic? hmmm, I need to check my car again maybe its a hyundai. :P
ooh I know maybe its my neighbor's TL(4 cylinder) sir william hill
R&T : "The new Infiniti G35 Sport was the odds-on favorite coming into the test. It’s the newest of the bunch, it possesses the strongest engine (tied with the Lexus), and it has distinct sports-car roots, sharing its drivetrain and platform with the Nissan 350Z. However, it brought up the rear here, being soundly pummeled by the Lexus and losing out to the less-powerful Acura.
"Smooth and quiet"
G35 As impressive as the engine is, the rest of the drivetrain isn’t up to the same standards. A high amount of vibration resonates through the 6-speed manual gearbox, and the take-up point of the clutch is like an on/off switch, making it nearly impossible to leave the line smoothly.
The pedal engagement feel for the clutch is poor. And because of this, even though we usually applaud cars that come with manual transmissions, I’m thinking that I may prefer this one with an automatic"
The major complaint is the steering, which is a bit numb and heavy.
2 seconds faster? I'm speechless
Couldn't agree more. Also kind of effeminate looking ??? Huh? Yea? Acclimation?
#377 of 447 Re: G35 all day long [hauss] by johninnj Apr 23, 2007 (12:18 pm)
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Replying to: hauss (Apr 23, 2007 12:07 pm)
Know what's funny..I forgot the wheel telescoped (I just went outside and checked). Sorry for the bad info!!!. I think I'm still mad at acura for giving me a key AND a remote when even the pilot has it integrated into one. Add that to giving the tsx blinkers in the mirrors (Love that feature), and it seems they play their cards carefully considering they offer 3 mid-upscale sedans.
That happens, you just reminded me of a friend (Bill H.)
I think people think the TL looks dated only because they've seen so many of them for a few years now. If the TL were to be introduced today, as a brand new model, I think people would still gush over its styling
The only minor complaint I have about the TL's styling is that the standard 17" wheels look a tad undersized.
For the record, I don't care much for the MDX and RDX front ends.