I thought I would post all of the reviews that I was able to use in making my decision on the G35C. Of course the test drive was the real key for me! It more than counteracted the stuffy “not below MSRP” jargon from the dealerships.

Add to the list as you find more of them so that we can all read the new reviews/information and the board owners can add to their links page.

What review/information helped you make up your mind about the G35C?

Comment of the validity of the reviews i.e. is it really a 3 series beater?

Post your own review! What are your Pro’s and Con’s on the G35C?

Magazine Reviews

Car of the year PDF (03)
Motor Trend Coupe PDF (Nov02)
Motor Trend Coupe PDF (July02)
BMW Beater PDF (Nov02)
Road and Track PDF (Nov02)
Money (Jan03)
Ward’s Best Engines
Ward’s (note G35 use of carbon in the drive shaft)
Forbes (Nov02 - this one gives good perspective)
AutoWeek (02 – another good perspective builder)

Web Reviews

NewCars.com Review
ModernRacer.com History
ModernRacer.com Review
ConsumerGuide.com Review
Bullz-eye.com Review (funny cus they talk about fervid enthusiasts chatting on message boards)
Auto.com Review
Edmunds Review
WinnipegFreePress.com Review
PBS Motor Week Review
G35 Owners Manual PDF!








G35C 6MT CB Willow Aero Prem

 

Good stuff dude. I'll add to it when I come across stuff.

 

Thanks for the links now I won't have to use google to find G35 reviews!

6MT; Desert Platinum; Nav; premium; performance

 

Awesome post Zman, I was looking for some of these in pdf form but couldn't find them. Thanks!

 

Oh by the way, I would agree that it is a 3-series beater. I drove the 3-series extensively in test drives before the G and didn't let price factor much into my decision but still liked the G more. Speedwise it's similar but it handles better, feels better, is more fun to drive, and looks better.

 

FAQ THIS!!!! This should remain on the top of the forum or even have its own page.

Nice job zman! =)

- Don't argue with idiots. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experiance. -

 

Thanks zman for that list! Saved me from lots of looking around. I already have my G35 C, but it's nice to read what I already know - how great the car is. Thanks.

 

Thanks for the list zman! Just whetting my appetite even more for the coupe, which should be here within a month or less.

2003 G35 Coupe
Black, Willow, 6spd, Aero, Prem
On the way...due in April...hurry!! [img]/w3timages/icons/crazy.gif[/img]

 

ok I'm gonna let you go on this because this is a G forum.

and you are entitled to your own opinion, but more fun to drive and looks better is definitely a strong opinion. Handling and feel many experts will disagree on, perhaps not here but anywhere else.

 

I thought the handling and fun-to-drive aspects of the G35 and the 330 were just about equal. I got my G35 because it's 5-series sized and 2-1/4-series priced. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter

 

e46, obviously feel is subjective, but on handling, check the automobile mag review on the G - "The G35 corners harder".

There you have it, from the "experts". I also checked a MT I have lying around and the G35C matches the M3 SMG's slalom. And we know the M3's handling is far better than the 330's, so it would follow that the G handles better from that too. Now you might have a point if you said ride quality/ handling combo (which is subjective too, I thought the ride quality was similar in both), but at the cones, it looks like the infiniti has it beat.

 

If I'm not mistaken, the R&T article that rated the G35 first place did so mainly on price.. but the 330 squeaked ahead in most of the performance categories. I think it depends on the magazine, and the reviewer, and the phase of the moon, to some degree. Let's not get into a 3 v. G war here. They're both excellent cars, and it's about time BMW had some serious competition. I'm sure we'll see some nice strides in the next few years from all the makers.

2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter

 

Thank you. =)

 

Yes, but the R&T article did but I believe it was comparing the sedan to the 330i, which are two very different cars. The only direct comparison I've seen between the two coupes is the automobile mag review.

 

Who cares about the coupe? [img]/w3timages/icons/tongue.gif[/img]

/me ducks behind something....

2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter