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Motor Trend tests the 05 280 5AT G sedan...it's not faster

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Old 07-24-2005, 07:40 AM
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what were the bimmer times?
 
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The comparison test you're referring to was in Automobile, no Motor Trend.
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 01:14 PM
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The Bimmer 0-60 time was 6.1 and the G35 clocked a 5.8 (if memory serves me right). Funny thing about the article was they say the G35 is the hands down bargin but the interior still felt a little cheap and they also gave the BMW the nod on handling. Thanks, but I'll save my 6K and have a faster car.
 
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Originally Posted by ChicagoG
what were the bimmer times?
The 330 posted the same 14.7 as the G did. The Bimmer had more stick in the turns and overall they felt it was the better car. However, the 330 was nearly 10K more than the G they tested.


The comparison test you're referring to was in Automobile, no Motor Trend.
Nope. I'm a subscriber to MT. I was at the airport yesterday and saw the brand new MT and took a glance since I hadn't received that particular issue. The cover has the new Miata on it.
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by mickey3c
so the added hp and torque made it slower? lol ok...
Yep. It appears the only thing they added to the 05 G sedan was weight and a slightly better exhaust sound thanks to a 50% smaller resonator.
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveB
The 330 posted the same 14.7 as the G did. The Bimmer had more stick in the turns and overall they felt it was the better car. However, the 330 was nearly 10K more than the G they tested.




Nope. I'm a subscriber to MT. I was at the airport yesterday and saw the brand new MT and took a glance since I hadn't received that particular issue. The cover has the new Miata on it.
So, this is in the September MT then I assume?
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveB
It looks like those of us that thought the 03/04s were actually making closer to 280hp were right.
This only applies to the 6MT sedans, not the autos.
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 04:01 PM
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So, this is in the September MT then I assume?
It would have to be. August has teh aforementioned BULLITT BS on the cover.

I can't wait for mine to get here - I want to read it!

Grrrr.

They didn't have it on the rack at the store today either - I looked. This is south Texas though, and all of our $hit comes in by burro. You never know when it's gonna get here.
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by GeeWillikers
It would have to be. August has teh aforementioned BULLITT BS on the cover.

I can't wait for mine to get here - I want to read it!

Grrrr.

They didn't have it on the rack at the store today either - I looked. This is south Texas though, and all of our $hit comes in by burro. You never know when it's gonna get here.
Well, we are right up there on getting stuff late here in NM! But, since you live in Sphincterville who knows, LOL!
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveB
Yep. It appears the only thing they added to the 05 G sedan was weight and a slightly better exhaust sound thanks to a 50% smaller resonator.
I wouldn't make assumptions like this if I were you.
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by G35_TX
I wouldn't make assumptions like this if I were you.
1) Member dynos suggest no extra power

2) Member 1/4 mile times suggest no extra power.

3) The tested times suggest no extra power.


Once a 05 5AT breaks a 14.2 or 98mph, then you can tell me my assumptions are wrong.
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveB
1) Member dynos suggest no extra power

2) Member 1/4 mile times suggest no extra power.

3) The tested times suggest no extra power.


Once a 05 5AT breaks a 14.2 or 98mph, then you can tell me my assumptions are wrong.
Where are the dynos for the 05s?
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by G35_TX
Where are the dynos for the 05s?
Search is your friend.
 
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Old 07-24-2005, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by DaveB
Search is your friend.
I did, but don't see the one your talking about yet.
 
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Originally Posted by GeeWillikers
No. The extra weight in the 05, plus the under-rated power of the previous model years make the car nearly equal with regard to their performance numbers....


What size were the rims on the 05 test?
 


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