I have enjoyed my G sedan for 1 year now. Great car. The fact (or rumor) that dealers are offering $10K off of the M45 is intriguing, and I am considering trading in my G for an '04 M45. (yes, I've seen the '05 model, looks excellent). The thought of that V8 is nice, thought the body style leaves alot to be desired ! Realizing my G audience here.....what do you folks think of the M45 ? Also, have any of you driven it, and what were your impressions ? Thanks.

 

IMHO, wait for the 05.

’03 G35S 6MT, black/black:
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-Amsoil Air/Oil Filters & Oil
-Digital Nitrous Pressure Gauge & A/F Switch/Gauge
-Pressure-based Bottle Warmer
-MSD Window Switch

 

Never driven one. Love the performance concept. Too bad it looks like an old Lincoln MKVII

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my best buddy has an 04 M45, black and its bad ***. I love his car, the V8 pulls very well and he put some 20's on it and it looks great. Agree the styling is kinda different but it's cool to not see a bunch of them on the road, like we see with the G's and the BMW 3 series.

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2004 G35x Sedan | Brilliant Silver |
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They probably won't have to offer $10k off the '05 version.

 

I dont care for the inside of it at all. The interior looks too plain and simplified. I like lots of buttons.

Plus it was dated looking when it came out. When the '05 comes out, you'll be wanting to get out of the '04


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If the dealers are offering $10K off the price of an 04, what is it going to be worth when the 05 comes out? I would wait. I took a look at the 04 before I got my G, and the styling was just plain ugly!!!

03.5 G35S 5AT - Desert Platinum/Graphite/350Z Tube/Clear corners/HG kit/30% Tint

 

thanks for the input - my thought process was that I could get this V8 for an attractive price and drive it forever, (regardless of how fast it will depreciate when the '05 arrives) - even though IMHO the body style is a little strange for my taste

the '05 looks hot though, and I probably would have buyer's remorse w/ an '04, although the '05 would be priced out of my comfort level

I'll probably stay w/ my beloved G, but that V8 has me thinking...

thanks again !

 

Steiner's friends M45 was the first I'd ever seen on the streets. I wasn't very high on them at first but after I saw it with the 20's, it's definitely not a shabby car...

2003.5 Brill. Silver/Willow 6MT sedan, Premium/Winter/Navigation

 

Keet the G, buy the M45 for $10k off, move the V8 into the G35 :P

 

Probably wouldn't be able to get $10k off here, LOL, they have none in stock! [img]/w3timages/icons/laugh.gif[/img]


Brilliant Silver/Graphite/Chrome Wheels '04 Sedan/5AT

 

i saw a 2004 M45 just the other day. the styling is too ordinary and plain and if i didn't know what car it was, i probably wouldn't have done the double take. hehe, but the 2005 M45 is a different story.

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I think it's too "older Lexus" looking!


Brilliant Silver/Graphite/Chrome Wheels '04 Sedan/5AT

 

"I think it's too "older Lexus" looking!"

ABQ_tom... yeah, true. i think it's way better looking than the current body style though.

and LOL...



look where the seat controls are! i wonder how soon we'll hear how "uncomfy" THAT seat will be. [img]/w3timages/icons/wink.gif[/img]

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Re: Keeping the G35, buying the '04 M45 at a huge discount, swapping the G35 motor with M45's V8

Now you're talkin', buddy - spoken like a true American - "I got yer "modded" G35 right here, pal"!

Would love to see the looks on people's faces when you leave the line hard in a sleeper G35V8 (G45??). Here kitty kitty M3, come on little M3, I want to play with you .........

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