Hey guys, im new to the forums but I will definetely be here a lot now that im getting a g35. Im 19 yo and im stuck between the 3 models. What would you recommend for someone who likes to drive quickly once in a while. The awd intrigues me but i do like stick shift and those 300 horses do sound pretty good to me. It was a choice b/n this car, tsx, and maxima. Originally i opted for the s2k or z but no back room and insurance rates are too high for the coupe g. I have always liked this car and looks like im getting it unless something really big changes my mind and i opt for the maxima, but doesnt look like it. So anyways, what model is recommended by people on this forum, the g35x g35 or 6mt. Thanks for any input you guys give.
-eric
P.S. I look to put rims, i/e, headers etc. on the car if that has any affect on the model choice

 

Obviously, I would suggest the G35 6MT Coupe. However, that is a totally subjective opinion. Honestly, you should test drive all the cars, which you have an eye on and then decide based on your own personal criteria/needs.

Good luck and enjoy your final choice.

 

Of your list, I've only driven a few of them...

G35x - this is what I owned now. No option for stick and would be hell alot more fun with stick but if you live in northeast and wants awd this is the only one on your list.

350z - drove the stick...awesome handling...lovely exhaust note...fast! Interior is so-so but with a car that fast/handles that good who cares about the interior

Tsx - drove the stick...definitely one of the best/ultra smooth gears out there. The gear box is short throw just like the 350z but the shifts are better. Power is so-so but saves you alot of gas money. Interior is also nice and I think it's nicer than my 05 g35x

Maxima - never a fan of the look...not my cup of tea

S2000 - four wheel street bike

I guess if you want a stick and power then get the 4 door G35.

 

alright cool thanks for the help mike and andy. Im gonna push for the 6mt but if i cant get it then ill settle for the reg g35. I like awd but not really worth the money here in l.a.

 

given your preferences, I would go with a 6mt(sedan), it's one bad mamma jamma.....
BTW you were kidding about the Maxima right?

 

LOL . . . I'll reserve my comments with regard to the Maxima. On the serious side, if you are giving the Sedan 6MT a closer look, I would point you in that direction for a test drive.

My brother got a 6MT Sedan and I thought it was awesome. His sedan caused me to take a hard look at Infiniti when I was looking for new car to replace my totalled 328i convertible.

6MT = Smiles by the miles . . .

But then again, that's totally subjective.

 

haha no i wasnt...ill get flamed for that but oh well, i really like the interior on the maxima and it is a little cheaper than the g35...but yeah im leaning toward the 6mt the more i think about it...dad says im gonna get tired of driving it everyday...ill take a test drive of both and see how it works out...and c'mon maximas arent THAT bad haha (im screwed here come the flames )

 

Don't get me wrong, the Maxima is a nice car (with a VQ I might add) but it does not feel like a proper sports sedan, for obvious reasons....

 

yea its because of that and the high quality of infitiniti that i decided to go w the g35, just trying to figure out 6mt or regular

 

Sorry to be contrary, but after reading all the threads here about the 6MT, I recommend the AUTO.

It's quick, fast, smooth, and the manual-mode is a hoot. Given the average driver, it'll run right beside the 6MT.

 

G35 Coupe 6MT but get whatever you feel best in. It all depends on the driver. For me, my car is my wife. The perfect wife description varies from person to person. We cant tell you wich one is for you, only YOU can know by feel.

 

You didn't say where you lived. Anywhere that gets snow, I would look at the G35X or the maxima. The TSX is a nice car but very small and underpowered.

 

Judgeing by your needs, the 6M/T Sedan is the ride for you. It affords good practicality with decent performance, while not breaking the insurance bank.
G/L with your purchase.

 

Very nicely stated! I test drove each of these as well and couldn’t have put it any better... I will add though: the Maxima not only loses marks on looks (IMO), it has ridiculously heavy torque steer!!!! Honestly, when I punched it around corners, it didn't feel safe! Way too squirrelly. I don’t know why they designed that as FWD.

That’s all - ta, ta bye, bye.

 

i live in los angeles so i dont need the awd plus its slower and im starting to lean towards the 6mt but as geewilli said i guess theres problems with it? well im reading up on it now and see how the owners of the 6mt feel but on this thread g35_6mt said it was nice...guess ill just have to take the test drive