04' G vs 03' vette
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Originally Posted by Z06ified
...While the G35 does handle well, it can't touch a C5 in the handling department. If you think your G35 handles better than your '99 C5 did, then you must have had something seriously wrong with your '99 or you had some really bad tires. Look up the handling specs on both cars, and you'll find the C5 can pull higher skidpad g's, runs the slalom faster, and has better road course times on almost any road course or autocross.
I ran my G35 at Willow Springs with a bunch of C5's (non-Z06), and I couldn't hang with them in the turns, and they pulled away hard from me in the straights due to the obvious power difference. The only thing I could hang with them on was in braking. While the G35 had great handling potential, the weight of the car and its smaller tires compared to the C5 kills it. Weight is brutal on handling, and the C5 is 300 lbs. lighter.
I ran my G35 at Willow Springs with a bunch of C5's (non-Z06), and I couldn't hang with them in the turns, and they pulled away hard from me in the straights due to the obvious power difference. The only thing I could hang with them on was in braking. While the G35 had great handling potential, the weight of the car and its smaller tires compared to the C5 kills it. Weight is brutal on handling, and the C5 is 300 lbs. lighter.
I do completely agree with your fit and finish assessment. My thoughts exactly, although the '05 G35 has far fewer rattles than my '03 G35 did, the Vette only rattled when I turned up the stereo.
Last edited by Renegar; 04-05-2005 at 02:34 PM.
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I went from a C5 Corvette to a G35. To tell you the truth, I love the G35 a lot more. I hate having 2 seats, and while the vette handles better and is slightly faster, the thing I hate about the corvette (besides only 2 seats) is how you have the huge hood when you are driving and it makes it hard to judge some times. The G35 feels better and more luxurious when you are driving, and is also very quick.
Overall, I like the G35 better than the Vette, allthough the rear seats probably plays the biggest factor in my position. Also, the vette has the worst traction in the snow/rain than you will ever imagine. Your better off walking then taking a vette in the snow.
Overall, I like the G35 better than the Vette, allthough the rear seats probably plays the biggest factor in my position. Also, the vette has the worst traction in the snow/rain than you will ever imagine. Your better off walking then taking a vette in the snow.
#18
Originally Posted by Renegar
If you will look closer, I said "real world roads"...and I stick to that statement in real world roads. Sure at Willow Springs the Vette will out handle a G35, but never will it out handle a G35 on roads with bumps mid-corner, ruts, potholes, etc. No way.
The G35 suspension deals with these mid-corner surprises way better than a Vette can. A Vette's rear end can easily be coaxed out when it encounters a mid-corner irregularity, while the G35 absorbs the irregularity and hangs on. Surely, you know this.
#19
Originally Posted by heeb
Also, the vette has the worst traction in the snow/rain than you will ever imagine. Your better off walking then taking a vette in the snow.
The G35 coupe isn't really any better in the snow than the Vette is - ask anyone who attempted to drive their G35's with the Pilot Sports on.
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#20
Originally Posted by GZire
If you can go without the two back seats and afford the higher insurance, I'd go for the Vette.
#21
Hmmm... really interesting. I thought I'd find a lot more pro G35 responses. And I just assumed that the infiniti was much quieter and rattle-free than the vette. but it seems it isnt so...?
now this would be a daily driver (that sounds ridiculous for the vette....) also. as far as a back seat, do you ever really put anybody in the back seat of the G35? maybe kids or someone really short. I dont use my back seat now in the Z28 except for throwing junk back there.
now this would be a daily driver (that sounds ridiculous for the vette....) also. as far as a back seat, do you ever really put anybody in the back seat of the G35? maybe kids or someone really short. I dont use my back seat now in the Z28 except for throwing junk back there.
#22
Originally Posted by Z06ified
Check the insurance rates for both cars - you may be surprised. I pay much more for my G35 than I do for my Z06. I pay $2,000 a year for my G35, and $1,200 a year for my Z06, same coverage. The G35 has a higher accident rate because of its younger average owner age, and has a higher average repair cost.
Damn who's your insurance guys, I might need to check them out.
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I'm the primary on the Minivan, the wife in the G.
I just work from home the days I drive the ody minivan.
Our insurance is around $1000 on the G, and 800 on the minivan. G would go to ~1200 if I were the primary. We use American Express insurance (got them before Costco started offering it)
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I just work from home the days I drive the ody minivan.
Our insurance is around $1000 on the G, and 800 on the minivan. G would go to ~1200 if I were the primary. We use American Express insurance (got them before Costco started offering it)
-T
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Originally Posted by Tim Currie
now this would be a daily driver (that sounds ridiculous for the vette....)
1. Better highway gas mileage
2. Larger trunk
3. More comfortable ride
Both are great cars, and you can't go wrong with either, but if you can swing it, you'll definitely have more fun with the Vette, and sacrifice little.
#28
I considered buying an '04 Vette before I got my '04 G. There were awesome deals on the last of the C5's before the C6's starting showing up at dealers. The C5 is a great car and the hatch is very practical. I went with the G because I've had great luck with the previous 3 cars I've had, all made by Nissan in Japan. Also, I chose the G because it's better looking (IMHO) and more unique, has a back seat, better interior with Nav (and DVD movies in my setup), smooth ride, better handling in my opinion, better safety features, sits up a little higher than a Vette does for better visibility and safety. I park my Caribbean Blue G next to Vettes at work and when we go out for lunch I always ask whoever I'm with "which car is better looking?" and they say mine every time. Vettes are great cars and maybe I'll get a C6 someday.
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