Potential for G35 to Become A Classic?
#62
I did see that auction for that Daytona. You never really know what will end up as a classic. There are probably too many G35's out there to become a desirable classic but who knows what people will like in 30-40 years. My dad gave me a 69 Grande Mustang and I asked him why he didn't get a Mach1 or a Boss. He said back then he thought the Mach was ugly as hell and the Boss too expensive.
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#69
I keep seeing people mentioning skylines as classics, and I guess most Americans don't really think of G's as skylines like I do... The heritage of that name was what made me want a G from the beginning. Consider the fact that it's a proper car setup... smallish and stylish with a decently powered motor, rear wheel drive or all wheel drive, available with a manual, more reliable than most cars of it's class. Sure there are tons of them around because it's finally available in the US and marketed globally. The G coupe has all the right ingredients to become a classic. Only time will tell if it ever will be.
#71
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I keep seeing people mentioning skylines as classics, and I guess most Americans don't really think of G's as skylines like I do... The heritage of that name was what made me want a G from the beginning. Consider the fact that it's a proper car setup... smallish and stylish with a decently powered motor, rear wheel drive or all wheel drive, available with a manual, more reliable than most cars of it's class. Sure there are tons of them around because it's finally available in the US and marketed globally. The G coupe has all the right ingredients to become a classic. Only time will tell if it ever will be.
#72
I keep seeing people mentioning skylines as classics, and I guess most Americans don't really think of G's as skylines like I do... The heritage of that name was what made me want a G from the beginning. Consider the fact that it's a proper car setup... smallish and stylish with a decently powered motor, rear wheel drive or all wheel drive, available with a manual, more reliable than most cars of it's class. Sure there are tons of them around because it's finally available in the US and marketed globally. The G coupe has all the right ingredients to become a classic. Only time will tell if it ever will be.
But there have been dozens upon dozens of threads about this and it'd be better to go bump one of them rather than turn this into another "Why shouldn't I rebadge my Skyline" debate.
#73
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The g35 pretty much has nothing to do with the skyline heritage. Nissan decided to do away with the name n jus go with gtr but the new pres told them to transfer the name to the g35. Imo it was lame to do that n they shoulda jus went with 350gt n keep the skyline name off. U could Google this stuff. That's where I read it from before..
Even in video games, you have to work hard or have lots of credit to buy the Skyline... while the G35 is in the video game but just as a nobody.
#74
So lets think it this way.
98 toyota supra base model has a curb weight of 3265lbs with 225hp @6000rpm and 220 ft-lbs torque @4000rpm.
05 Infiniti G35 base model has a curb weight of 3512lbs with 298hp @6400rpm and 260 ft-lbs torque @4800rpm.
I think G35 does pretty good considering that the supra is a classic. Just give it alittle time, more G35s are going to disappear well more clean tittle ones. lol but it will be more desirable in the future with a bigger price tag for what its worth now.
98 toyota supra base model has a curb weight of 3265lbs with 225hp @6000rpm and 220 ft-lbs torque @4000rpm.
05 Infiniti G35 base model has a curb weight of 3512lbs with 298hp @6400rpm and 260 ft-lbs torque @4800rpm.
I think G35 does pretty good considering that the supra is a classic. Just give it alittle time, more G35s are going to disappear well more clean tittle ones. lol but it will be more desirable in the future with a bigger price tag for what its worth now.