G35 controls hard to use?
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G35 controls hard to use?
I am considering the G35 sedan as my next car, very soon. I notice that the volume control and temperature controls seem to be on the "wrong" side of the car! Is that really a problem as far as annoying any of you? What about the seat controls being on the right side of the driver's seat?
It just seems that the car wasn't designed for the driver being on the left side of the car. It probably won't affect my purchase decision much, but it will affect it. Please let me know if any of the things I mentioned bugs you.
Thanks.......
It just seems that the car wasn't designed for the driver being on the left side of the car. It probably won't affect my purchase decision much, but it will affect it. Please let me know if any of the things I mentioned bugs you.
Thanks.......
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Re: G35 controls hard to use?
None of that bothers me at all, but I have an AT, so I don’t have to worry about shifting. The controls are well within my reach (especially the volume control on my steering wheel) so it’s not a problem. Plus, with the passenger seat controls on the left of their seat, I can reach over and screw with whoever’s riding along with me—I call that an added bonus!
03.5 5AT Sedan
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03.5 5AT Sedan
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Re: G35 controls hard to use?
I like the volume controls on the right side. That way my wife can trun down the music and I can turn it up using the steering wheel. It's endless fun
Jim
'03.5 Sedan
Brilliant Silver/Graphite
6MT/ Premium package
Sport tuned suspension
Aerodynamic Body Kit
Navigation and Satellite Radio
Jim
'03.5 Sedan
Brilliant Silver/Graphite
6MT/ Premium package
Sport tuned suspension
Aerodynamic Body Kit
Navigation and Satellite Radio
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Re: G35 controls hard to use?
jasonwcarter, I think you are a little over concerned. I am an avid music listener. Once accustomed to the stereo controls on the steering wheel and the stereo panel, you wil find another reason to love this amazing car. My concerns were that the controls on the steering wheel weren't lit. Once you memorize the controls no Problem.
Great car! Worry about the power, handling, comfort and service which are also great.
Hey if you really want to talk about the G35 call me at work tomorrow eastern standard time (212) 576 -7926.
Awesome first year automobile!
Dknibb =Emerald mist sedan/sport package/aero
Great car! Worry about the power, handling, comfort and service which are also great.
Hey if you really want to talk about the G35 call me at work tomorrow eastern standard time (212) 576 -7926.
Awesome first year automobile!
Dknibb =Emerald mist sedan/sport package/aero
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Re: G35 controls hard to use?
You get the best of both worlds wtih the volume on the right side. You: steering wheel controls, Passenger: on their side, not having your passenger's arm in your way when you're driving...priceless.
As for the a/c controls, press AUTO, and never worry about it again. well, at least that's what I do.
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As for the a/c controls, press AUTO, and never worry about it again. well, at least that's what I do.
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Re: G35 controls hard to use?
I kinda like having the track-select buttons on the right side of the consel, cause that means the fastfwd/rewind button is on the left.... so if I have to change tracks and volume, I use the steering wheel control, and if I have to fast fwd or rewind the music, the button is well within reach....
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Re: G35 controls hard to use?
I'm not terribly happy with the controls on the G. Dont get me wrong, I love my car but the whole center console is laid out for a right hand drive car (japan). In general the switch layout is nothing short of stupid. After owing the car for 8+ months I still find myself fumbling for the right switch. Drove the TL a couple of weeks back and the interior is far superior. But everything else on the G makes up for those shortcomings.
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Yes, the G35 is not perfect, but it's the best sports sedan for the money. For those of you (me included) where that's the first priority, everything else is excusable.
Voice-activated nav would be nice. A dial instead of push buttons for temp control would be nice. Rain-sensing wipers would be nice. These are all nice for commuting, but completely irrelevant when you're driving. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter
Voice-activated nav would be nice. A dial instead of push buttons for temp control would be nice. Rain-sensing wipers would be nice. These are all nice for commuting, but completely irrelevant when you're driving. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter
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I'm not sold on voice activation things. My buddy has a new Lexus RX470 and the voice activation setting hardly ever gets it right. I even tried it and it didn't work right for me either. Its not like we mumble or have thick accents.
Jim
'03.5 Sedan
Brilliant Silver/Graphite
6MT/ Premium package
Sport tuned suspension
Aerodynamic Body Kit
Navigation and Satellite Radio
Jim
'03.5 Sedan
Brilliant Silver/Graphite
6MT/ Premium package
Sport tuned suspension
Aerodynamic Body Kit
Navigation and Satellite Radio
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Re: G35 controls hard to use?
Dials have their uses. It doesn't annoy me, but a dial that goes from say 60 to 85 is quicker to set than a button you have to push-push-push-push.
A button requires you to rely on the preprogrammed repeat rate of the device, while a dial can be spun rapidly. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter
A button requires you to rely on the preprogrammed repeat rate of the device, while a dial can be spun rapidly. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter
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I guess you are right about the dial, but they just seem so "ancient" anymore, that was one thing I didn't like about my '00 Mustang, that plus the "****" for a light switch! Oh, and in reference to your earlier post, NO cars are perfect, if anyone says they are (ie:Honda owners, LOL) they are full of it!
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