I'm seriously down to picking one of the following 4 cars by the end of the year:

1. G35 6MT AWD sedan
2. G35 6MT coupe (if 6MT AWD sedan option not available)
3. '01-'02 Audi S4
4. '04 BMW 330Ci

Now, the BMW will really be pushing my price limits since it'll be well into the $40k range. The S4 is an awesome car and can be had for about the price of the G35, but...it's used and I was leaning toward a new car (although with only 1-2 years on it, the car should be in good shape and a lot of the depreciation has taken place already).

Now, to the Gs...both look awesome. Performance is excellent for the money you pay. Build quality is a little sketchy but should be much improved for the '04 models. And the price is good...probably around $35k with options after taxes.

Only "problem" that I see with the Gs is that they're such good bargains that everyone is starting to get them. Yesterday, I saw 2 coupes and 2 sedans (and 3 350Zs) in my parking lot. Went to a doctor's appt. and saw another 2-3 on the freeway. Rode my bike later adn saw 2 more on the freeway.

For me, I'd like a car with a little distinction. Just think back to the '94-'01 Integra...those were and still are so common! So I guess what I'm asking is do you mind if your car is everywhere?

 

The BMW 330ci is a lot more common then the G35 and they all look the same starting from the 2000 328ci, so if you’re worried about having a car that blends in with the rest of the Civics and Camry’s you will be disappointed with the 330ci.

 

I my particular city you can't swing a dead cat without hitting a BMW 3-series or an Audi A4 or A6.

The AWD sedan doesn't come with 6MT, nor does it come with the sport suspension. Those are deal breakers, IMO.

I cannot think of anyone on these enthusiast forums who has ever said "you know, I really wish I had gotten the 5AT instead of the 6MT." Lots and lots (including me) who got the 5AT and then after becoming an enthusiast--the G will do that--wish they had opted for the 6MT.

If you like the coupe body style and those sweeeet coupe wheels, I say go for it. 'Course the 6MT sedan is arguably just as fast and feature-for-feature sells for about $2-3K less.

--Steve

 

please get the 330ic ....then it will be one less G35 on the road! It's your money..do whatever you want.

 

I see about twenty BMW 3-Series' on the way to work every morning. I might see one or two G35's.

2003 G35 Sedan
Brilliant Silver Auto
Premium, Winter, Wood
35% Tinted Windows
Clear Side Markers
Custom MB Quart / Eclipse Stereo System

 

do you see all those posts about tsbs, and problems with the G.... dont buy the G. it sucks ***. muahahahahaaa. spread the word to all of your friends too.

G35S 6MT
K&N Typhoon intake
Technosquare ECU
350Z Springs & Struts (soon)
6-wire ground kit

 

hey nuttyprof : I know you are being sarcastic so there won't be as many Gs on the road, but while you mentioned TSBs, all I can say is, Infiniti is honest enough to post them and most of them seem minor, on the other side of the coin look at Honda, my 03 Accord had some problems as well as many other owners per forums and do you think Honda lists TSBs, not a chance, what's the secret? I guess they don't want to drop in reliability ratings while hiding the facts at a great disservice to customers.

 

I agree with nuttyprof..100%...
Tell everyone about G35 having bunch of problems...Except JD power people...hehehe

 

but,,.... on the other hand, the more people with Gs. the more people fixing them up. =more aftermarket products at lower pries. tell all your friends guys.

G35S 6MT
K&N Typhoon intake
Technosquare ECU
350Z Springs & Struts (soon)
6-wire ground kit

 

when i was buying my car, i orig orderd a bmw. then while waiting, i switched to G.

a contributing factor was the prevelance of bmw's. all over the place. doesn't mean it's not a good car, just all over.

 

haha, you guys are funny. I'll make sure to tell EVERYONE to get the G35 so you'll never be able to find your car in the parking lot. Seriously, you do bring up a good point about the BMWs...there are TONS of them out there.

 

DOH!! j/k
hey, make sure you drive all the cars that's in your list...
I'm sure it will come to G35 when you consider power/cost factor.
Good Luck!

 

It's silly to worry about a production car becoming too common. It's the individual touches that you add which will set your G35 apart from the others.

Jim
'03.5 Brilliant Silver/Graphite G35s
6MT/ Premium package
Sport tuned suspension
Aerodynamic Body Kit
Navigation and Satellite Radio

 

Get what you like and stop worrying. They make 10,000 Vettes a year and I still smile whenever I see one. You want something distinct, nothing on your list will work. They are all cars that you see every day more than once on the street. You'd need to go exotic to be less "common" than us. I love seeing other G's on the street personally.

Miss Maz

 

nuttyprof,

how do you already have the K&N typhoon intake?

'03 G35 Sedan: ivory/aero body/sport/sunroof
Warning: Objects in mirror are FASTER than they appear