Your Thoughts Please!
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From: Cambridge, Ont. Canada
Originally Posted by God|ZIlla168
Make the decision with your heart, true we can give you all the opinons we have but it comes down to what you want. For me will be black interior, sport car, forget the sat just get an after market one.
)Aftermarket XM and Garmin would seem to fit the bill.
I'm sure you'll love it, Shane, and perhaps that'll mean keeping the QX for those 'nasty' months.
Colin
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by canuck
From the spec sheet that my dealer sent me, the mechanical differences the sport package includes are:
Viscous Limited Slip
Sport tuned suspension
Sport tuned VDC
18" 7 spoke summers vs. 17" 10 spoke all seasons
Viscous Limited Slip
Sport tuned suspension
Sport tuned VDC
18" 7 spoke summers vs. 17" 10 spoke all seasons
Sport tuned suspension
Sport tuned VDC
18" 7 spoke summers vs. 17" 10 spoke all seasons
Originally Posted by canuck
As some of you may know, I am upgrading to an 07 Sedan this fall. I have to place my order fairly soon so I can't take too much time in deciding what I want.
I have a few dilemmas that maybe some of you can provide some input on.
1. AWD vs. Sport model. I was really looking forward to having the paddle shifters, however they are only available on the sport model. The sport model also includes side sills, rear spoiler and sport front fascia. I am also thinking that I would like to have AWD as keeping my QX4 is up in the air at the moment. Right now, I would say that I am leaning towards the G35x.
I have a few dilemmas that maybe some of you can provide some input on.
1. AWD vs. Sport model. I was really looking forward to having the paddle shifters, however they are only available on the sport model. The sport model also includes side sills, rear spoiler and sport front fascia. I am also thinking that I would like to have AWD as keeping my QX4 is up in the air at the moment. Right now, I would say that I am leaning towards the G35x.
Originally Posted by canuck
2. I really want to have XM radio as I really can't stand listening to the normal radio stations. The only this is, is that XM only comes with the NAVI package. I wasn't planning on getting Navi because I would rather have a Garmin. If I don't get the Navi, I can't get XM either and then I would be stuck having two external devices on the dash. 
Originally Posted by canuck
3. I am almost positive that I am going to choose the Garnet Ember for the color. That color comes with a choice of Wheat or Graphite interior. Any thoughts on what interior color would like better with Garnet Ember?
Thanks for your input.
Thanks for your input.
I like the light interior but with the baby on the way it's likely going to be more prone to staining so the graphite may be more practical.
G/L
Deane
I agree with all the guys. I'm not a huge fan of light interiors, so Graphite would be better. RWD all the way, you get so much more with the RWD. It basically comes down to, are you looking for more comfort or performance? IMO, I would still pick the RWD!
As for the Navigation system, save your money, get the aftermarket stuff!
As for the Navigation system, save your money, get the aftermarket stuff!
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Originally Posted by RBull
That exterior colour is very nice. Wow.
I like the light interior but with the baby on the way it's likely going to be more prone to staining so the graphite may be more practical.
G/L
Deane
Originally Posted by canuck
You are the expert on this subject Deane......if something is spilled (lets say dark cola) on the wheat interior....how difficult would it be to remove all remenants of the cola???? Is there any leather protector that reduces stains?
Leather overall is fairly resistant to many products like coffee cola etc but some of it depends on how long it sets in. If it is damp mopped soon after you should have no issue. On the protection side there are likely some products available like that for shoes although that is not part of my arsenal. Perhaps someone like Kevin would know.
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Okay, update on the situation. After having a lengthy talk with the wife, it looks like the G35 Sport is a go! It is not carved in stone yet with the wife yet....but looking good. She was initially interested in the X for the safety factor because of the newborn on the way...which I cannot argue one bit.
The color is a certain.....Garnet Ember it is. She is leaning towards Wheat interior and I am leaning towards Graphite interior. If my wife is willing to compromise on the sport model, I am willing to compromise on the Graphite interior.
It is not carved in stone yet with the wife yet....but looking good. She was initially interested in the X for the safety factor because of the newborn on the way...which I cannot argue one bit.The color is a certain.....Garnet Ember it is. She is leaning towards Wheat interior and I am leaning towards Graphite interior. If my wife is willing to compromise on the sport model, I am willing to compromise on the Graphite interior.
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
Originally Posted by RBull
I'm not really that much of an expert on the leather side although i do know the basics of how to repair cracks/tears and redye it.
Leather overall is fairly resistant to many products like coffee cola etc but some of it depends on how long it sets in. If it is damp mopped soon after you should have no issue. On the protection side there are likely some products available like that for shoes although that is not part of my arsenal. Perhaps someone like Kevin would know.
Leather overall is fairly resistant to many products like coffee cola etc but some of it depends on how long it sets in. If it is damp mopped soon after you should have no issue. On the protection side there are likely some products available like that for shoes although that is not part of my arsenal. Perhaps someone like Kevin would know.
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by canuck
Okay, update on the situation. After having a lengthy talk with the wife, it looks like the G35 Sport is a go! It is not carved in stone yet with the wife yet....but looking good. She was initially interested in the X for the safety factor because of the newborn on the way...which I cannot argue one bit.
The color is a certain.....Garnet Ember it is. She is leaning towards Wheat interior and I am leaning towards Graphite interior. If my wife is willing to compromise on the sport model, I am willing to compromise on the Graphite interior.
It is not carved in stone yet with the wife yet....but looking good. She was initially interested in the X for the safety factor because of the newborn on the way...which I cannot argue one bit.The color is a certain.....Garnet Ember it is. She is leaning towards Wheat interior and I am leaning towards Graphite interior. If my wife is willing to compromise on the sport model, I am willing to compromise on the Graphite interior.
BTW... enjoy this one for a while;
when the next one comes along, it'll be mini-van time
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From: Rothesay, New Brunswick, Canada
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when the next one comes along, it'll be mini-van time [/QUOTE]
NEVER Ian NEVER!!! My wife and I both can't stand minivans so I know that will never be an issue. Thank God!
when the next one comes along, it'll be mini-van time
[/QUOTE]NEVER Ian NEVER!!! My wife and I both can't stand minivans so I know that will never be an issue. Thank God!
Originally Posted by canuck
NEVER Ian NEVER!!! My wife and I both can't stand minivans so I know that will never be an issue. Thank God!
Never say never. They're pretty darn practical for families
Originally Posted by canuck
Thanks Deane, I appreciate your input!
Last edited by RBull; Aug 2, 2006 at 08:07 PM.
