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Why the G Coupe and not a Z?

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Old 08-15-2005, 05:21 PM
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I don't know anyone that has a Z that doesn't like my car better. Performance numbers are too similar to base it off of that, so next is looks, and this car turns heads everywhere.
 
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G can hold 2 golf bags!!!
 
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Old 08-15-2005, 05:55 PM
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i had 2 reasons for g over z.

1. the tire feathering problem has not been resolved yet. if you do not know about this, do search on my350z.com forum.

2. 2 seater = high insurance cost.

call me cheap, but i dont want to waste money on tires and insurance.
 
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Old 08-15-2005, 06:09 PM
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like the G styling better, better warranty, loaner car, trunk, nicer interior.
 
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Old 08-15-2005, 06:17 PM
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One reason, pure and simple:

Back Seat.

Expecially since there are already two other cars in my driveway that are two seaters, that is extremely impractical as it is.

If I didn't need a backseat, I would have gotten a 350Z in an instant.
 
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Old 08-15-2005, 06:34 PM
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To me, the G is more sleek. I hear the Z called "flashy" and "sporty" on a daily basis, and the G is called "Sexy" and "Smooth".
The G is a good choice to get away from the boy-racer image.
Back seats are a must for me.
Where I live, there are a ton of Z's everywhere.
 
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Old 08-15-2005, 06:38 PM
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G advantages over Z:

Better looking and classier
Better rear end
2+2
LED taillights
Better interior
Better warranty
Better resale
Better safety (longer in length= more crash protection)
Smoother ride- doesn't beat you up as much as Z
Dealers give loaner cars
Front tire feathering problem not as prevalent
Less common
Better Infiniti service vs Nissan service
 
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Old 08-15-2005, 06:48 PM
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2 extra seats, the wheelbase on the G is longer, giving it better handling
 
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Old 08-15-2005, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by tiblot
I agree. G35 has a much much better interior. However the 350Z will handle better, drive faster, etc.

Infiniti made the Coupe higher because it is not a pure sports coupe. It is luxury/sports coupe.
I disagree I think the Z and G are within each others ranges, just depends on breakins
 
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Old 08-15-2005, 07:06 PM
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I was about to purchase a 05 350Z touring but I realized that the car is cramped and it does not have any useable trunk space (the G35 is not that much better).

Other reasons:
1. Looks
2. Resale value
3. Skyline heritage

I think thats it!
 
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Old 08-15-2005, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverII
G can hold 2 golf bags!!!
LMFAO I TELL EVERYONE THAT-- I love that diagram, thats so funny-- They really advortized this car for the golfers, Lots of golf gear in the 'buy infiniti stuff' borchure

They still don't believe that they can fit two in there tho.
 
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Old 08-15-2005, 07:09 PM
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1. G35 coupe's wheelbase extension by 8 inches increases stability at higher speeds and keeps the car more in line and less jumpy than the shorter Z chassis.

2. G35 couep = LONGER WHEELBASE = MORE LEGROOM

3. G coupe looks like a million bucks, Z car looks like a half-mil.

Oh yeah and of course, exclusivity and looks of awe constantly.
 

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Old 08-15-2005, 07:30 PM
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I agree 03 04 interiors are not that much better than those of a Z (I even like the 03/04 interior more than the 06's Z interior). 05, on the other hand, the interior is much much better than the Z. Look at the door panels in the Z, all plastic and no detail to them, just flat.

I did consider a Z, in fact, I wanted one. But...

* G35 = C&D 10 best cars
* Looks better from behind (Z looks better from the front) and from the sides
* Infiniti > Nissan
* 2 seats in the back (My father didnt want to "spend so much money on a motorcycle")
* Less amount of them (at least in Florida).
 
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Old 08-15-2005, 07:35 PM
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Thumbs up My reasons.........

1) Back Seat
2) Trunk
3) Much better looking exterior
4) Infiniti Warranty Experince (owned a '99 P11)
5) Infiniti Service
6) Interior Finishes
7) And the list could go on and on........... I seriously considered a Z but just couldn't do it.
 


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