Does anybody think that the new bodystyle is gonna make this one obsolete?
It's consider a "first year car" because it has new body panels and new interior panels that can lead to problems. It's not just simply panels, but other things as well such as electronics and even the engine and chassis has undergone a revamping.
That's alot of modifications to call it a revision. Most cars that undergo a revision usually has minor interior and exterior changes, but not the whole car.
But I see opinions are different and I'd like to ask then what makes the next gen of a car a "first year car"?
That's alot of modifications to call it a revision. Most cars that undergo a revision usually has minor interior and exterior changes, but not the whole car.
But I see opinions are different and I'd like to ask then what makes the next gen of a car a "first year car"?
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Originally Posted by Step Ur Game Up
Maybe obsolete is a strong word...but you know what I mean...Reason I'm asking is because I'm really close to purchasing a G35 or possibly an FX but I can't lie and say that it hasn't crossed my mind that the new bodystyle might cause me to be slightly dissapointed making my payments....I've suppressed this thought many times however because I love the styling of the current G....I hope its like the 3 Series (My other love) where the old bodystyle is still very much relevant and possibly even better to alot of people.
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Originally Posted by OCG35
I agree - I keep reading people calling it a first year car... It's not. It was in 03 (and I might have been concerned then) - but the 07 is not a completely revamped "first year car". In fact, any problems that may have been associated with previous years G35s are probably addressed in 07 that would make it less of a concern.
I happen to like what I've seen of it - a lot!
I happen to like what I've seen of it - a lot!
If I were in the market for a G, I'd wait. The new G isn't growing in size plus the new model has so many more refinements for basically the same price:
1) paddle shifters
2) far better interior
3) true dual exhaust
4) 315hp V6 with a whopping 7500rpm redline
5) cleaner looks (though the current gen is a classic)
6) MP3 plug-in and all that jazz
Plus a whole host of other improvements. I think when you guys see a Sport packaged equipped 2nd gen G sedan, you'll go nuts.
The new gen will also be an easy 13-second car out of the box.
1) paddle shifters
2) far better interior
3) true dual exhaust
4) 315hp V6 with a whopping 7500rpm redline
5) cleaner looks (though the current gen is a classic)
6) MP3 plug-in and all that jazz
Plus a whole host of other improvements. I think when you guys see a Sport packaged equipped 2nd gen G sedan, you'll go nuts.
The new gen will also be an easy 13-second car out of the box.
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Originally Posted by inTgr8r
The original will in no way become obsolete...
On the '07 the main thing I would
over is the powertrain.
- all else is window dressing.
On the '07 the main thing I would
over is the powertrain.- all else is window dressing.
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Originally Posted by DaveB
If I were in the market for a G, I'd wait. The new G isn't growing in size plus the new model has so many more refinements for basically the same price:
1) paddle shifters
2) far better interior
3) true dual exhaust
4) 315hp V6 with a whopping 7500rpm redline
5) cleaner looks (though the current gen is a classic)
6) MP3 plug-in and all that jazz
Plus a whole host of other improvements. I think when you guys see a Sport packaged equipped 2nd gen G sedan, you'll go nuts.
The new gen will also be an easy 13-second car out of the box.
1) paddle shifters
2) far better interior
3) true dual exhaust
4) 315hp V6 with a whopping 7500rpm redline
5) cleaner looks (though the current gen is a classic)
6) MP3 plug-in and all that jazz
Plus a whole host of other improvements. I think when you guys see a Sport packaged equipped 2nd gen G sedan, you'll go nuts.
The new gen will also be an easy 13-second car out of the box.
calling the new G a 13 second car is a bit unfair, for the current models run 14.6 on average; the best that the new gen. will be able to produce is 13.9, if that. they havent speculated on HP yet, but my guess would be 310, plus all the extra weight that is going to be piled on... i highly doubt it will break 13 seconds...
Originally Posted by Step Ur Game Up
Thanks for the feed back guys....I think I'm gonna go out this weekend and try to grab one....Hopefully I can get a good deal with it being a holiday weekend
Originally Posted by DaveB
The new gen will also be an easy 13-second car out of the box.