Yet 1 more '07 G35 Sedan test drive from a real Infiniti fan and current driver
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I have been back to drive the 335i twice, and was close to springing for it when I saw a new G in the flesh. To me it is far better looking live than in pics, and the interrior is better in every way than the Bimmer. So I am on hold pending driving the new G. My 02.5 has been the best car I have ever owned. After 68 k miles it has NO rattles and has had no repairs (other than recall brakes early on and normal maintenance).
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Originally Posted by chuckg35
I have been back to drive the 335i twice, and was close to springing for it when I saw a new G in the flesh. To me it is far better looking live than in pics, and the interrior is better in every way than the Bimmer. So I am on hold pending driving the new G. My 02.5 has been the best car I have ever owned. After 68 k miles it has NO rattles and has had no repairs (other than recall brakes early on and normal maintenance).
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I appreciate the thorough evaluation. Having taken up my FX to the dealer today to have it worked on, I know exactly what you mean by "banging" into gear. I was given a fully loaded 04 G35x as a loaner. It is was frustrating to attempt to accelerate and get lag time before the transmission woke up. Very similiar to the FX. It's sad to hear that they didn't really address that. Even with these issues I'm still eager to get out there and take it for a test drive.
I appreciate the thorough evaluation. Having taken up my FX to the dealer today to have it worked on, I know exactly what you mean by "banging" into gear. I was given a fully loaded 04 G35x as a loaner. It is was frustrating to attempt to accelerate and get lag time before the transmission woke up. Very similiar to the FX. It's sad to hear that they didn't really address that. Even with these issues I'm still eager to get out there and take it for a test drive.
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Originally Posted by ABQ_G35
Stone isn't beige, it's gray, so it must have been wheat!
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Originally Posted by jawjaw
I thought the AT was improved in the 07 where the shifts were quicker. I imagine most people who want to shift will just get the manual, like myself. It just seems like it's a lot to ask the transmission to read your mind on when to shift and how quick.
In contrast, you'd still have to add Gordgee's full 10-wire Grounding Gear kit just to improve the '07 G35 Sedan's MM upshifting, and even then, the BMW 335i's MM (auto) shifting will still be much quicker. As much as Infiniti improved this car for '07, they totally skipped over the tranny, and that was a major mistake, imho. They absolutely should have put in an "all new" 6-speed tranny that shifts quicker and doesn't "bang" into gear. I guess that will have to wait until at least MY '08.
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Originally Posted by DaCurryman
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