One year or so is good enough to get any bugs out, especially in Japanese cars. Platforms typically don't last more than 5-8 years, so the LS platform is aging in technology vs. our FM platform which is early to mid life-cycle.

 

It cracks me up everytime someone posts a thread asking whether to buy a G35 or something else. Like any of us are going to recommend a Ford. The G35 has won awards and receives high marks from all reviews. The only cars that top it are ones that cost a lot more (like BMW). We all love it and would recommend it to anyone. If you want a Ford, then buy a Ford.



Ford - at least they circled the problem.

 

You should. Probably didn't even drive one.

 

Then why do I still see some complaints here about problems that existed in 03. Hey if you can't have an unbiased opinion/view you're not mature enough to respond to a post like this.

 

Thanks a lot guys, that was what i was looking for. I did notice it felt like a tank, the felt more sportier. The guys at 2 different dealerships are suppose to call me first thing in the morning to let me know what they can do, i might just look for a pre owned 05 G, they are all nicely equiped and under 27.

 

what platform problems is the G35 still having? most gripes I see have to do with rattles in the interior which is not a platform issue.

 

Instead of musing over whether I'm mature enough or not to have an unbiased opinion, why don't you just argue the point on its merits (THAT would be the mature thing to do!).

Perhaps you could start by listing at least ONE platform related problem in '03 that you still see some complaints about. I can only think of a single issue and that had to do with the first year 350z's tire feathering problem due to improper camber. This was resolved the subsequent year.

As far as being unbiased and mature, I suggest you do a search for my posts such as the BMW330 vs G35 sedan autocrossing post where many praised me for being unbiased.

The FACT remains that the Lincoln LS platform is nearing the end of its lifecycle while the G35 FM platform is early to mid lifecycle. Perhaps you can deal with facts instead of insinuating nonsense.