Motor Trend tests the 05 280 5AT G sedan...it's not faster
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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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From: Kansas City
Originally Posted by ChicagoG
what were the bimmer times?
The comparison test you're referring to was in Automobile, no Motor Trend.
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Originally Posted by mickey3c
so the added hp and torque made it slower? lol ok...
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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.
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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Originally Posted by ABQ_G35
So, this is in the September MT then I assume?
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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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.
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.
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.
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From: Kansas City
Originally Posted by G35_TX
I wouldn't make assumptions like this if I were you.
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.
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.
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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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?