for my wife!
My story begins about 9 months ago when my wife decided I needed to drive a safer car (something with air bags...). While my 93 Nissan Pathfinder is in excellent condition with just 68,000 original miles, it's a bit outdated with respect to safety features.
My search began.
I lusted after the newly released 350z - I have a 6 year old, need a back seat.
The G35 Coupe! That could be the ticket! - Not sure it would agree with NE U.S. winters.
The G35 sedan and the rumors last summer about AWD. That could work!
Rumors confirmed, I patiently wait until December.
Since I only drive about 15 miles each way for my work commute, any kind of new car was a bit hard to justify. I started thinking about cheaper alternatives that would satisfy my wife's safety requirement, such as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, you know, the old standbys.
My wife and I then start talking about that she drives more miles just doing the kid-to-school thing, after school activities, church stuff, etc., etc., etc. The car she's driving now (a GMC Yukon XL) isn't the most fuel thrifty so we decide I should drive the Yukon and she should get the smaller, more fuel efficient car.
Last weekend the test drives happen.
1st - the new Acura TL - very nice.
2nd - the Infiniti G35x - very nice, very fun to drive.
3rd - Honda Accord - nice - we both decide the Acura might not be worth the additional $7k.
4th - Toyota Camry - actually liked this better than the Acord.
I try to be the prudent one and argue that the Accord or Camry would be fine for her needs and both offer a good, solid bang-for-the-buck car. Who could argue with that???
She says - "I want the G35x"
I say - "The Accord and Camry were really nice!"
She says - "I WANT THE G35x. You'll get to drive it on the weekends."
How did this happen? For 9 months, my research lead me to the G35x. Then in some sort of shell game like fasion, it was dangled and yanked from my grip!!
Anyway, I spent last week getting quotes from several dealers, visted another dealer today and got about $2000 off MSRP and 3.95% financing. The deal is done.
My wife's Twilight Blue on Willow leather should be here in a week or so.
I'll get to drive it on weekends... Is there a support group for this type of thing?
My story begins about 9 months ago when my wife decided I needed to drive a safer car (something with air bags...). While my 93 Nissan Pathfinder is in excellent condition with just 68,000 original miles, it's a bit outdated with respect to safety features.
My search began.
I lusted after the newly released 350z - I have a 6 year old, need a back seat.
The G35 Coupe! That could be the ticket! - Not sure it would agree with NE U.S. winters.
The G35 sedan and the rumors last summer about AWD. That could work!
Rumors confirmed, I patiently wait until December.
Since I only drive about 15 miles each way for my work commute, any kind of new car was a bit hard to justify. I started thinking about cheaper alternatives that would satisfy my wife's safety requirement, such as the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, you know, the old standbys.
My wife and I then start talking about that she drives more miles just doing the kid-to-school thing, after school activities, church stuff, etc., etc., etc. The car she's driving now (a GMC Yukon XL) isn't the most fuel thrifty so we decide I should drive the Yukon and she should get the smaller, more fuel efficient car.
Last weekend the test drives happen.
1st - the new Acura TL - very nice.
2nd - the Infiniti G35x - very nice, very fun to drive.
3rd - Honda Accord - nice - we both decide the Acura might not be worth the additional $7k.
4th - Toyota Camry - actually liked this better than the Acord.
I try to be the prudent one and argue that the Accord or Camry would be fine for her needs and both offer a good, solid bang-for-the-buck car. Who could argue with that???
She says - "I want the G35x"
I say - "The Accord and Camry were really nice!"
She says - "I WANT THE G35x. You'll get to drive it on the weekends."
How did this happen? For 9 months, my research lead me to the G35x. Then in some sort of shell game like fasion, it was dangled and yanked from my grip!!
Anyway, I spent last week getting quotes from several dealers, visted another dealer today and got about $2000 off MSRP and 3.95% financing. The deal is done.
My wife's Twilight Blue on Willow leather should be here in a week or so.
I'll get to drive it on weekends... Is there a support group for this type of thing?
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Congrats and Good Luck!
I only drive 10 miles to work and I had no trouble in justifying mine!
2004 G35x/Brilliant Silver/Graphite/Premium/Wood
I only drive 10 miles to work and I had no trouble in justifying mine!
2004 G35x/Brilliant Silver/Graphite/Premium/Wood