What made you decide to buy a G35?
#16
10-08-2012, 12:56 AM
For me and my girlfriend, we entertained the typical(is series, tl, even lexus gs's), and we drove them all, and was thorughly impressed with the tl and the g35. I talked her into the g35, as it's rwd, has IMO a bigger aftermarket, and overall has a better bodyline and overall presence on the road than a tl. The g35 has a timeless appeal. In 10 years, the 03-08 tl will look dated imo, where the g/s curvy appearance will still look pretty good with the times. And also nissan auto's are far more reliable than honda automatics, everyone knows that lol.
#17
10-08-2012, 01:23 AM
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When I bought the G in early 2004 I looked at:
Z4
IS300
Elise
350Z
G35 had more aftermarket support than the Z4.
IS300 felt cheaper to me than the G35. The IS300 was also at the end of it's life, while the G was just being born.
Elise was just coming to the states. Couldn't wiggle my way down the list in Houston and wait was a year to get one.
350Z just had no room, but I still want one to this day. The G was just a classier Z.
Z4
IS300
Elise
350Z
G35 had more aftermarket support than the Z4.
IS300 felt cheaper to me than the G35. The IS300 was also at the end of it's life, while the G was just being born.
Elise was just coming to the states. Couldn't wiggle my way down the list in Houston and wait was a year to get one.
350Z just had no room, but I still want one to this day. The G was just a classier Z.
#18
10-08-2012, 01:26 AM
I fell in love with the initial design of the Altima coupe back in like 07 when it was spied. Kept telling ppl that was my next car for sure, then 1 day talking to my uncle who is big Nissan guy he mentioned the G35 coupe. "Its a Nissan in a Tuxedo! Plus its more powerful, luxurious and its RWD." All adding up to a better car than the Altima cld ever be. Went and test drove 1 that wknd and that was all she wrote. Love at 1st site/drive. Now 5 yrs later I still love this car and actually just bought my 2nd coupe.
#19
10-08-2012, 02:43 PM
Lmao... I wish bro. I sold my 1st G almost a yr ago to UPGRADE to a BMW 335i coupe... Worst decision ever. Nothing but problems out of it. So after 9 months and 4 major shop visits for the Bimmer I decided that was enuf for me. I found a high mileage 07 coupe in excellent condition and picked it up for a steal. Using this as my daily driver until the engine gives out and I can put a new drivetrain in then Super Charge this b!th. As soon as I owe less than the 335 is worth I'm selling this POS... May use it as a trade in toward my wifes next car. Sad that the G has like 90K miles on it and is more reliable and will probably last way longer than a car with less than half of that mileage.
#22
10-08-2012, 06:40 PM
I lived in DC & commuted every where via public transportation since owning a car in the city is a waste. Honestly never cared abt cars before I bought the G. Had a 95 civic fresh out of high school and that was from point A to B car when I lived in the Bahamas. I'm sure I saw them but cars were not important at all back then so it was a blah thing to me.
#23
10-09-2012, 12:47 AM
Started off with an '04 echo in 2006. Thought it was the best thing ever as it was the only new car I could afford. My best friend has money so his dad gave him the g. I totalled the echo and had to get an'97 corolla that was the most solid and reliable pos. in July my friend bought a new car and didn't care much for the g anymore. Saw him one night and he said he wanted to get rid of his g, so I bought it 2 days later for 1 grand. It's been babied ever since.
a plethora of aftermarket parts
#26
10-09-2012, 06:46 AM
#28
10-11-2012, 03:25 PM
There is no other Japan made sports sedan with 6MT, RWD and an exisiting factory warranty. :-)
Also the price. Mine was about the same price as a brand new loaded MS3 or a base WRX (which I thought about getting). I would say the G35S is a better car amount them.
And the V36 Sedan just looks goooooooooood
Also the price. Mine was about the same price as a brand new loaded MS3 or a base WRX (which I thought about getting). I would say the G35S is a better car amount them.
And the V36 Sedan just looks goooooooooood
#29
10-11-2012, 03:40 PM
I fell in love with the initial design of the Altima coupe back in like 07 when it was spied. Kept telling ppl that was my next car for sure, then 1 day talking to my uncle who is big Nissan guy he mentioned the G35 coupe. "Its a Nissan in a Tuxedo! Plus its more powerful, luxurious and its RWD." All adding up to a better car than the Altima cld ever be. Went and test drove 1 that wknd and that was all she wrote. Love at 1st site/drive. Now 5 yrs later I still love this car and actually just bought my 2nd coupe.
#30
10-12-2012, 03:40 PM
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BEEF you really got your G for 1 grand? What a friend to practically "give" that car to you.. I fell in love with RWD cars when I had my '84 Nissan 300zx. Also had a '87 BMW 325e. Both these cars handled so well I've autocrossed them both. BMW, though is such a pain to work on.. while Nissan is very basic and well designed. Plus my 300zx NEVER broke down and I drove it hard. So when the 350z came out I naturally wanted one for daily driver/autocross car. But in my late 20's knew I may someday have a kid and would need a rear seat too. So G35 it was easy to decide. Now I can haul my girl around in the back seat and still race on the weekends, what a sweet deal.