Allow myself to introduce...myself
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From: Rockville, MD
Allow myself to introduce...myself
I picked up my silver/charcoal 2003 G35C 6MT Friday afternoon from Prebul Infiniti of Chattanooga, TN:
The car is fully loaded, including nav. The car was specially ordered and abandoned by another customer, so the dealer offered me the deal. It included not only the standard aero package, but an additional $600 aero kit from the factory. I convinced the dealer that kit didn't interest me, so I got the car for $600 off MSRP.
My previous car, a 2002 BMW 530i, was recently stolen, stripped, and subsequently totalled by the insurance company. I was/am a big BMW fan, but I simply felt the G35 offered the most bang for the buck, compared to the 3-series coupe. Admittedly, the G35--while certainly excellent--isn't as ultra-refined as the 3/5-series. The interior materials aren't of the same caliber, the engine isn't as smooth, the brakes aren't as linear. Then again, the nav system is better than BMW's, the engine is more powerful, and the beefy brakes yank the car to a stop with tremendous authority when summoned.
And, of course, the car is tremendously fun to drive. I'm still acclimating to the very short-throw stick, but I'm liking it more and more. I can't wait until the break-in period subsides, allowing me to dig deeper into the engine's power band.
I also look forward to learning from (and contributing to) the knowledge base about this car.
Cheers.
"If everything's under control, you're going too slow." -Mario Andretti
The car is fully loaded, including nav. The car was specially ordered and abandoned by another customer, so the dealer offered me the deal. It included not only the standard aero package, but an additional $600 aero kit from the factory. I convinced the dealer that kit didn't interest me, so I got the car for $600 off MSRP.
My previous car, a 2002 BMW 530i, was recently stolen, stripped, and subsequently totalled by the insurance company. I was/am a big BMW fan, but I simply felt the G35 offered the most bang for the buck, compared to the 3-series coupe. Admittedly, the G35--while certainly excellent--isn't as ultra-refined as the 3/5-series. The interior materials aren't of the same caliber, the engine isn't as smooth, the brakes aren't as linear. Then again, the nav system is better than BMW's, the engine is more powerful, and the beefy brakes yank the car to a stop with tremendous authority when summoned.
And, of course, the car is tremendously fun to drive. I'm still acclimating to the very short-throw stick, but I'm liking it more and more. I can't wait until the break-in period subsides, allowing me to dig deeper into the engine's power band.
I also look forward to learning from (and contributing to) the knowledge base about this car.
Cheers.
"If everything's under control, you're going too slow." -Mario Andretti
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From: Seattle
Re: Allow myself to introduce...myself
Welcome to the group, Colonel. A real loss getting the BMW ripped but good score on the GC !! I don't think there's too many with the aero kit. Looks pretty nice and you've got the splash guards too. Could you throw up a side view pic ?? I'm kinda curious on the splash guard fit with the under door trim. It also looks black on the bottom side edge. Thanks. ...dean
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From: Irving / Dallas
Re: Allow myself to introduce...myself
I like that front lip....i wonder if the dealers have that piece in stock. after seeing the mud guards on your car, i'm probably going to go with those as well, i have been getting a lot of dirt behind the wheels.
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Re: Allow myself to introduce...myself
love that front lip
03 G35 coupe SS (GD) 6spd everything but navi
02 QX4 pearl white
00 528 Silver on black
03 G35 coupe SS (GD) 6spd everything but navi
02 QX4 pearl white
00 528 Silver on black
