Originally Posted by mcrisanti

Add me to the list of those sharing these demons. I test drove the G35 Sport this past weekend and the paddle shifters are what gave me second thoughts. They are fantastic and the car just feels faster when you use them. I didn't get the response from the car when I hit the gas in full auto mode but the paddles were a completely different experience.

Just to throw a little more gas on the fire, the dealer (Chicago area) mentioned that I should be fine without AWD if I just put snows on the 18s for the winter. The car should handle fine and he referenced the M35/45 RWD as an example. What's funny is that this is the second dealer to tell me this, both mentioning weight distribution as a major factor.

Has anybody heard a similar opinion on this?

Originally Posted by Speedoholic

Assuming you don't live in some deserted area where the roads are not being plowed, you should be all set. I went through winter here in CT on A/S tires (not even winter) mounted on my stock 18"s. Granted, it wasn't like driving an AWD with winter tires, but it was still good enough to get me from home to work and back.

Originally Posted by S L I C K

That's all I needed to hear! 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport here I come! Thanks Speedoholic, you constantly talking about the paddle shifters, 18" wheels, seats, etc. on the G35 Sport has made me change my mind and I'll probably be getting a G35 Sport over the G35x AWD now.

Originally Posted by DaCurryman

Damn you all!! I was soooo set on the AWD and my coworkers or friends couldnt deter me...now you've got me second guessing myself...hahah.

Originally Posted by S L I C K

Haha. I know man. Damn G35 Driver! Here's how I decided upon the G35 Sport:

1. $2,000 less than the G35x AWD.
2. Would have to buy winter or all season tires ( roughly $500 ), but you'd still be saving roughly $1,500.
3. Paddle shifters.
4. Nicer / more adjustable seats.
5. Nicer stitching on the steering wheel.
6. The front fascia on the G35 Sport is growing on me.
7. 18" wheels.
8. More aggressive side sills.
9. More aggressive stance.

All these extra things and the G35 Sport would still be roughly $1,500 less in the end. Done deal! Come to the darkside.

Originally Posted by S L I C K

Come to the darkside.

Originally Posted by S L I C K

Haha. I know man. Damn G35 Driver! Here's how I decided upon the G35 Sport:

1. $2,000 less than the G35x AWD. Agree
2. Would have to buy winter or all season tires ( roughly $500 ), but you'd still be saving roughly $1,500.Where can you get winter tires and rims for $500
3. Paddle shifters.That would be nice
4. Nicer / more adjustable seats.That would be nice
5. Nicer stitching on the steering wheel . Never thought of that as a selling point
6. The front fascia on the G35 Sport is growing on me.Hasn't grown on me yet, I like the stock facia better
7. 18" wheels.Don't like them, IMHO they are ugly, would replace
8. More aggressive side sills.Agree
9. More aggressive stance.Agree cause the rwd sits lower

All these extra things and the G35 Sport would still be roughly $1,500 less in the end. Done deal! Come to the darkside.

Originally Posted by S L I C K

Haha. I know man. Damn G35 Driver! Here's how I decided upon the G35 Sport:

5. Nicer stitching on the steering wheel.
8. More aggressive side sills.

All these extra things and the G35 Sport would still be roughly $1,500 less in the end. Done deal! Come to the darkside.

Originally Posted by DaCurryman

I don't recall the stitching on the Sport vs. AWD being different...I thought it was the same wheel...what's the difference?

Also, the same for the side sills...I know the front fascia is different, but I thought the side sills are the same.

Originally Posted by S L I C K

That's all I needed to hear! 2007 Infiniti G35 Sport here I come! Thanks Speedoholic, you constantly talking about the paddle shifters, 18" wheels, seats, etc. on the G35 Sport has made me change my mind and I'll probably be getting a G35 Sport over the G35x AWD now.