Noob, got some questions.....

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Oct 26, 2008 | 12:02 AM
  #1  
I have been reading, but I may buy a G tomorrow so I wanted to see if I could have a few questions answered.

I know this is a G board but I am stuck between a G and TL. Looking at a 2004 on each model.


There are several G's around my area and some are X models. Is it worth getting this? What are the plus/minus of getting this? I will be selling my A4 which is a Quattro, how does it compare?

How are G with age/mileage?

Any thing to look out for? Any years to avoid?

What kind of real world mileage are people seeing with at standard and X model?

Any suggestions would be great.

Thanks.
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Oct 26, 2008 | 02:04 AM
  #2  
Bimmerman driving A4??
Search some more and read some more, all those questions have been asked before. Your gas milage with the "x" will be less, not by much.
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Oct 26, 2008 | 09:31 AM
  #3  
Quote: Bimmerman driving A4??
Search some more and read some more, all those questions have been asked before. Your gas milage with the "x" will be less, not by much.
I started using this username many years ago and have kept using it so I do not have 100 different log in to all of the forums I visit.


I wanted to get some quick answers as I am about leave now to go look at the 2 cars.
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Oct 26, 2008 | 08:11 PM
  #4  
Take a Quick look at the FAQ
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Oct 26, 2008 | 08:32 PM
  #5  
Quote: Take a Quick look at the FAQ

I skimmed through it but was looking to get some quick advice since we looking trying to make a decision today. Looks like we are going to go with a TL instead.
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Oct 26, 2008 | 08:39 PM
  #6  
All the questions have been answered before. We don't care which one you go with as long as you pick the right car for you. A person buying a car does not "skim" through valuable information that could directly affect the final purchase.
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Oct 26, 2008 | 10:29 PM
  #7  
not sure if you've made a purchase, but you may want to pm Kuneff.

https://g35driver.com/forums/lounge-...ew-wheels.html
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Oct 27, 2008 | 10:06 AM
  #8  
ewwwww, fwd ftl.
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Oct 27, 2008 | 10:14 AM
  #9  
Quote: ewwwww, fwd ftl.

I have no problem with that because it is for my wife and it is not like she will be racing it.

I just felt better about buying the TL used than I did the G.
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Oct 27, 2008 | 10:15 AM
  #10  
if that's the case i probably would have too.
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Oct 27, 2008 | 01:42 PM
  #11  
My 05 X gets an average of 20 mpg and I do drive it enthusiastically!! I have not driven my X in the snow yet and depending on where you live and snow the FWD might be a more practical choice. Either way you can't go wrong with either vehicle. They are both solid choices.
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Oct 27, 2008 | 02:01 PM
  #12  
Yea I liked the idea of the G35X, but a friend of mine is a tech at the dealer and said they are great cars but if the AWD on the G ever has any issue it cost a ton to fix.

I think the TL will be better suited for my wife any way, plus she likes the looks of it over the G.
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Oct 27, 2008 | 09:53 PM
  #13  
Proud owner of G35
I actually own an 04 G35x. X just has the awd vs. the rear. Def pick the G of the TL. I was in the same comparison. TL is front wheel drive and 60-40 front heavy. And if you like to go fast the G is def. where its at. Much quicker. easliy keep of with mustang GTS if not smoke em.
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Oct 27, 2008 | 10:30 PM
  #14  
for the wife I say get the TL... i have driven my '04 G35 (obviously) and also a '04 TL... the TL is more momish in my opinion. it definately wasnt as peppy/sporty/quick... this wasnt the type s, just the regular TL.. the TL drove nice and smoothe and i did enjoy driving it, but i like my G35 sedan more, only because imo i feel like my sedan is more sporty. the TL was just too momish to me. so since its for you wife, i say get the TL.
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Oct 28, 2008 | 12:53 PM
  #15  
Acura still builds some great cars, but this year they have WAY over-designed everything in the line-up!

04-06 TL.... meah....
08 TL Type S w/ 6MT FTW!!! Cept that it is an electronically regulated clutch, so you lose the direct feeling that you have in other cars with std trans...
09 TL Type ANYthing = FUGLY!!!
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