Why did you buy a G35?

I am an undergraduate Anthropology student conducting a research study for my Political Anthropology term project. I would be interested in asking some questions of all G35 coupe and sedan owners. The focus of this project is the Infiniti G35, its history, commodification, labor involved, its consumption, profits, etc.

In this forum, I am focusing on consumption and am specifically looking for the reasons why you, as a car buyer, chose the Infiniti G35. Non owners could also participate, with the reason(s) they are interested with the G35, etc. I would also be interested in asking further questions (possibly even starting email conversations to go further in-depth), ones that would allow this data to be more clearly organized. I have been working on an ongoing research project on the G35 as well as Nissan/Infiniti for about a year.

There are no risks in your participation. Personal information will be kept private. I am merely offering an opportunity for you, as proud G35 owners, to share you reasons and experiences with the community, thereby creating an atmosphere of mutual enlightenment and understanding. The results of this research project will be posted here and/or emailed to interested parties, upon its completion at the conclusion of the term in May.

To appease the Moderators responses and any questions for me should be sent by PM or email to: fraglpunk@houston.rr.com or if neither they nor you mind could be posted here for others to see.

G35 Owner Questions: (feel free to go into detail where applicable)

1. Age:
2. Sex:
3. Income bracket/level:
4. Reason behind selecting the G35:
5. Something you would care to share about your G35 experience:
Questions/Comments/Suggestions for me or the project:

Fan/enthusiast questions:

1. Age:
2. Sex:
3. Income bracket/level:
4. Why are you interested in the G35:
5. Are/would you considering buying one:


I am open to suggestions and critique, thanks.

 

Uhh.....
thats a very funny topic for an anthropologist. I thought they study cultures and stuff. anyways. you should test drive one for your research. it should help you understand the performance and stuff.

1.name: ???
2.Age: ???
3.Sex: M
4.Income Level: unemployed
5.Reason: Looks, Performance, everything else
6.Orgasm while driving.


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I don't see any harm in answering these Q's

1. Age: 28
2. Sex: M
3. Income bracket/level: over $50k
4. Reason behind selecting the G35:
True story. I was a huge Gran Turismo fan on the Playstation during my college days. Skyline GT-R became my favorite car from playing that game. When it came time to get a new car, I realized that the G35 (Skyline in Japan) fit into my budget, so it became a no brainer. When I say I'm driving my dream car right now, it's literally true. At least until the real GT-R comes out in the US.
5. Something you would care to share about your G35 experience: I love my G coupe.


<font color=purple>2004 G35 Coupe Diamond Graphite/Graphite 5AT</font color=purple>
Premium, Nav., 18" Wheels, Z-Xtreme Hyper Grounding Cables,
K&N filter, Clear Corners, 350Z Aluminum Pedals,
Sony Ericsson HCB-30

 

1. Age: 35

2. Sex: M

3. Income bracket/level: over 50k

4. Reason behind selecting the G35: in order of importance, looks, power, refinement.

5. Something you would care to share about your G35 experience: only down sides are, small trunk & back seat, heavy steering feel, heavy weight and feel, crappy stereo, difficult to get into/out of in tight parking spaces due to big *** door, interior rattles. Other then that it's a great car and I would buy it again without hesitation.


Questions/Comments/Suggestions for me or the project: stange topic for an antropology study.

 

23
m
and just because my G is a sexy bitch

AKA SET ROK

 

1. Age: 23
2. Sex: M
3. Income bracket/level: ~45k
4. Reason behind selecting the G35: Price for what you get, plus it's cool to say you drive an Infiniti... chics are always a good reason too.
5. Something you would care to share about your G35 experience: Don't get this car if you don't like to be looked at while driving...It's gonna turn some heads. 280 ponies aint too shabby neither...

 

42
male
100k +
loved body style and performance
this was first "luxury/nice" i was buying. almost bought bmw 325 compact wagon. only drive it on the occassional nice evening and on weekends


04 6mtC, DG - possibly most babied G on the board.

 

dhcrocks,
what do you mean crappy stetreo. does your car have premium? i drove a loner even without a premium and the sound system was decent. try putting in a cd and listen to it at volume 18-22 for bose or 20-24 stock stereo. if ya listen to it loud, its pretty damn good.

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1. Age: 23
2. Sex: M
3. Income bracket/level: I make less than i paid for the G
4. Reason behind selecting the G35: I was looking for something with some luxury, fell in love with the G


04, 6mt, Twilight Blue, Premium, Aero

 

1. Age: 32
2. Sex: M
3. Income bracket/level: >100k
4. Reason behind selecting the G35: The Run, needed a backseat though
5. Something you would care to share about your G35 experience: I crack a smile when I get in my car and again when I feel its warmed up enough to drive it like I stole it.
Questions/Comments/Suggestions for me or the project: Go drive one yourself.



2004 Sedan AT DG/Sport/Flaps/Premium/max tint/Bose/CAI Injen/6 wire ground kit/Custom ECU/Zaino layers=6
next mod: UR Crank Pulley

 

1. Age: 20
2. Sex: M
3. Income bracket/level: Never Disclose
4. Reason behind selecting the G35: Compared to most sports cars, this car is rarely seen on the road. I like the "nobody has it" appeal.
5. Something you would care to share about your G35 experience: Buying a car in general sucks! But since the test drive to the tons of mods I have done, it is the best thing I could ever ask for.
Questions/Comments/Suggestions for me or the project: I wouldn't mind being in an e-mail converstaion if you need.


Ivory Pearl / 6MT / Aero / Premium / Xenon Lights Everywhere / Mirror Tint / Injen CAI / Injen SES Exhaust / Tanabe Racing Springs / Ground Wire Kit / Apex'i S-AFC II

 

You're going to get skewed results that don't reflect the general G-owner population. I would venture to say that most of the owners here are enthusiasts and the majority of owners in general are not putting mods on their car. I think only a minority of G owners will be on the internet forums. You should send out a survey to a random sampling from Infiniti's list of registered owners if you want to get realistic results.

Same types of problems in many other scientific/medical research.


Dr. Jim
2003 DesertPlatinum/Graphite G35C 6MT
Aero/Prem/Nav/HyperGround/XMSat/BSM/Tint/ClearBra/CG/NismoChromeShifter/RacePedals/Z-tube/JWTPopCharger

 

1. Age: 46
2. Sex: All I can get (actually Male).
3. Income bracket/ level: Comfortable (PM me for specifics)
4. Reason behind selecting G35: Looks, performance, luxury.
5. Something you would like to share about your G35 experience: I've had the car for about 4 months now, and I still can't stop staring at it. It's that good looking in my opinion. The car has become an obsession. Also, I've noticed that become more impatient and frustrated in heavy traffic since I began driving this car. I used to be pretty easy going in gridlock, taking the attitude that there was no sense getting worked up over something out of my control. But now, all I want to do is break out of traffic and drive fast.

'04 G35 Coupe DG/G/5AT/Leather/Premium. Now if I can just stop staring at the darn thing and get on with my life!

 

G35MD: I would like to say something in response.
The results may represent only a certain segment of G35 owners, but they are in no way skewed, as long as I present the data in the context in which it was gathered (intenet forums), which is my intention.
This data will not be presented in a manner that makes it seem as though it represents all G35 owners.

As I said this project has been ongoing, I will look into getting information from Infiniti, such as a list of registered owners, but that takes time and I would not imagine it being easy for someone on my level of research to attain.

My maximum time to edit my original post has expired.
but per request Sex: is now Gender:

Since I am posting I would lke to thank everyone, who has participated and been in contact with me, I really appreciate it.

<P ID="edit"><FONT class="small"><EM>Edited by fraglpunk on 03/19/04 09:13 AM.</EM></FONT></P>

 

1. Age: 27
2. Sex: M
3. Income bracket/level: $110K
4. Reason behind selecting the G35: I wanted a Z but needed a back seat. Since I made the decision to go with the G, I'm glad I didn't go with the Z.
5. Something you would care to share about your G35 experience: My wife says I'm obsessed with my car...she's right.
Questions/Comments/Suggestions for me or the project: Like Ximer suggested, I'd test drive one. You'll see why we bought it.