Brand new baby! 2006 G35 M6 Sedan
#17
05-23-2006 | 11:26 PM
Originally Posted by conesweeper
enlighten me on how much of a difference a G35 is to a 350z other then passenger/trunk space, carbon fiber driveshaft, and an extra pair of doors....
....yeah lets take all that out of the comparison of the sedan vs a 350z and just to engine/tranny to compare..wow they are the "same".. lets compare....Sentra vs G35 coupe...
whatever....
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#18
05-24-2006 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by allforthecash
no sunroof option too, all wheel drive option, fog lights?, warranty, etc add then in there as well ....yeah lets take all that out of the comparison of the sedan vs a 350z and just to engine/tranny to compare..wow they are the "same"..
lets compare....Sentra vs G35 coupe... whatever....
....yeah lets take all that out of the comparison of the sedan vs a 350z and just to engine/tranny to compare..wow they are the "same".. lets compare....Sentra vs G35 coupe...
whatever....
#19
05-24-2006 | 04:31 AM
Originally Posted by 350Zed
Reasons I like the Z better:
- faster (marginally)
- better handling (but again, surprisingly close)
- better drivetrain (the flywheel seemed much lighter, but that could be the driveshaft and other factors at play)
- better steering (more direct, better turn-in)
- better seats and better driving position (lower, closer to the road)
- better looking (much more of a head-turner)
- more exclusive (G35s, both sedans and coupes, are much more common here)
Reasons I like the G better:
- MUCH more practical (the Z was so lacking in space it drove me nuts)
- less harsh of a ride (the Z was pretty jarring)
- cheaper (believe it or not, I paid $4K less for my fully-loaded G vs. my '03 305Z Track)
- and last but certainly not least... more wife/family friendly!
I really loved the Z... take a G and sacrifice luxury for raw performance and you get one helluva ride! If you're planning to reverse what I did--go from G to Z--you will NOT be disappointed (just as I am not disappointed going from Z to G)!
- faster (marginally)
- better handling (but again, surprisingly close)
- better drivetrain (the flywheel seemed much lighter, but that could be the driveshaft and other factors at play)
- better steering (more direct, better turn-in)
- better seats and better driving position (lower, closer to the road)
- better looking (much more of a head-turner)
- more exclusive (G35s, both sedans and coupes, are much more common here)
Reasons I like the G better:
- MUCH more practical (the Z was so lacking in space it drove me nuts)
- less harsh of a ride (the Z was pretty jarring)
- cheaper (believe it or not, I paid $4K less for my fully-loaded G vs. my '03 305Z Track)
- and last but certainly not least... more wife/family friendly!
I really loved the Z... take a G and sacrifice luxury for raw performance and you get one helluva ride! If you're planning to reverse what I did--go from G to Z--you will NOT be disappointed (just as I am not disappointed going from Z to G)!
Congrats and enjoy.
#21
05-24-2006 | 08:47 AM
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From: Toronto, GTA north
Originally Posted by 350Zed
It certainly was... I had a lovely ride home from the dealer on a gridlocked 401. 
I'll keep my eyes peeled for the next meet.
Any recommendations on a dealer for service? I'm in East York, but I bought my G from 401-Dixie Infiniti (props to Justin up there for a great buying experience). It's a bit far for service, though, but I hear Yorkville Infiniti is pretty poor.
I'll keep my eyes peeled for the next meet.
Any recommendations on a dealer for service? I'm in East York, but I bought my G from 401-Dixie Infiniti (props to Justin up there for a great buying experience). It's a bit far for service, though, but I hear Yorkville Infiniti is pretty poor.
I'm in the Newmarket area so I use Doner.
Like you said.. Yorkville REALLY went down hill when Jerry left.
The Canadian section is pretty active, over 90 GTA members...
that's where you'll find posts on meets.
We're trying to organize a cruise to the Adirondacks in July.
#22
05-24-2006 | 09:03 AM
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From: Toronto, Canada
#23
05-24-2006 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by allforthecash
no sunroof option too, all wheel drive option, fog lights?, warranty, etc add then in there as well ....yeah lets take all that out of the comparison of the sedan vs a 350z and just to engine/tranny to compare..wow they are the "same"..
....yeah lets take all that out of the comparison of the sedan vs a 350z and just to engine/tranny to compare..wow they are the "same"..
The fact is, when I was looking to replace my 350Z with something with 4 doors, the G35 was closest, and... what's that?... they share the "same" platform, "same" engine, "same" tranny, etc. etc. etc.
Now go take a Mydol, swap in a fresh tampon, take a deep breath, count to 10 slowly, and try to behave...
#24
05-24-2006 | 12:47 PM
Originally Posted by 350Zed
I don't think anyone here ever said "same". Why are you being such an argumentative pr!ck about this?
The fact is, when I was looking to replace my 350Z with something with 4 doors, the G35 was closest, and... what's that?... they share the "same" platform, "same" engine, "same" tranny, etc. etc. etc.
Now go take a Mydol, swap in a fresh tampon, take a deep breath, count to 10 slowly, and try to behave...
The fact is, when I was looking to replace my 350Z with something with 4 doors, the G35 was closest, and... what's that?... they share the "same" platform, "same" engine, "same" tranny, etc. etc. etc.
Now go take a Mydol, swap in a fresh tampon, take a deep breath, count to 10 slowly, and try to behave...
#26
05-24-2006 | 01:02 PM
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by JGFox
Let's just note that the 6MT does not come with the option of AWD. Again, congratulations 350zed on the new car. Sorry some douche bag ruined your thread. Have you planned any mods for it?
[Sidebar: The IS350 is one helluva nice car, but Infiniti is clearing out '06s right now so I got the G at about 25% less than a comparably-equipped IS. I figure I have 90% of the car at 75% of the cost.]
No mods for me, cuz she's a leaser... but my clear-corners showed up the same day she arrived, so maybe I'll add a few bits.
I am planning on adding an AUX port for my MP3 player via one of the AUX-NIS module variants, but we'll see when I can get time to do that (and the bravery to rip apart my brand-new centre console).
As for allforthedouche... he's light entertainment at best.
Last edited by 350Zed; 05-24-2006 at 01:06 PM.
#27
05-24-2006 | 02:03 PM
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I hear ya.. I hate not having an aux input on the car... Infiniti makes a killer car for leasing so long as you don't plan to sell it within the first 1.5 years because depreciation will kill you. The IS350 is a great car as is the IS250 but I live in the northeast so AWD is almost mandatory. Did you drive the 3 series before buying the G? Where did you find an aux input mod for the G? Would definitely be something worth adding if I'm going to keep her till summer '08 (I lease too!).
#28
05-24-2006 | 02:21 PM
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From: Toronto, Canada
Originally Posted by JGFox
I hear ya.. I hate not having an aux input on the car... Infiniti makes a killer car for leasing so long as you don't plan to sell it within the first 1.5 years because depreciation will kill you. The IS350 is a great car as is the IS250 but I live in the northeast so AWD is almost mandatory. Did you drive the 3 series before buying the G? Where did you find an aux input mod for the G? Would definitely be something worth adding if I'm going to keep her till summer '08 (I lease too!).
I think this is the right AUX-input product for a G35 with the 6-disc in-dash head unit, but I'm not 100% sure:
http://www.mp3car.com/store/product_...roducts_id=186
#29
05-24-2006 | 03:23 PM
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excellent replacement indeed.......if you want to get similiar Z handling into the G sedan, do what i did and get Z suspension parts!! (check my sig!).....
remember though, and just passing this on from reading it somewhere.....straights are for fast cars, corners are for fast drivers.........
remember though, and just passing this on from reading it somewhere.....straights are for fast cars, corners are for fast drivers.........
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