What car did you come FROM? Upgrade / Downgrade?
#751
chsFrom an '04 Acura TSX 6MT to an '06 G35x 5AT. I consider it an upgrade but not a huge one. The TSX was (and is) a wonderful car that covers a lot of sports-sedan bases for fun, comfort, and goodies. It gets good gas mileage, still spins like a top to 7500 rpm, and looks terrific after 5-1/2 years and 93,000 miles.
I wanted a little softer, smoother, quieter ride and awd for Iowa winters, and a little bit more "mature" sedan as I get deeper into my 40s. I like the Infiniti very much -- it's exactly what I wanted for the daily commute. (It helps, for fair-weather fun and track days, to have a Boxster S 6MT.)
I wanted a little softer, smoother, quieter ride and awd for Iowa winters, and a little bit more "mature" sedan as I get deeper into my 40s. I like the Infiniti very much -- it's exactly what I wanted for the daily commute. (It helps, for fair-weather fun and track days, to have a Boxster S 6MT.)
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#752
just bought 03-G35 6 speed coupe, 45000 mi.,now this is really a nice car. Bigger is what I wanted and bigger is what I got. Power is more than plentiful with the 6 speed.
now for the comparison, I traded a 1999 BMW conv 323, 5 speed manual. here are the findings. BMW silky smooth ride, incredible handling, fantastic gas mileage, quiet no squeeks or rattles ever. HK cd changer is great......BUT......the BMW breaks and breaks, unless you have a mechanic in the family or own a garage where you can get your car fixed buy the rice burner. my .02
now for the comparison, I traded a 1999 BMW conv 323, 5 speed manual. here are the findings. BMW silky smooth ride, incredible handling, fantastic gas mileage, quiet no squeeks or rattles ever. HK cd changer is great......BUT......the BMW breaks and breaks, unless you have a mechanic in the family or own a garage where you can get your car fixed buy the rice burner. my .02
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newport housewife in a S500 @ 60 mph ran a red light and T-boned my 06' Tacoma (Black, Double Cab, Long Bed, TRD sport 4x2) in the middle of an intersection.. it flipped twice and ran into the corner intersection light post, obviously totalled... I climbed out the rear passenger door (now facing the sky) without any major injuries and cussed the $h!t outta her.. and now Im a part of the G Family.. 09' G37S Sedan B/O
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#754
rarely drove, i had one car which was a weekend car. i took public transportation to work but new job = new commute so i picked up an 06 g35x. the weekend car is a bmw z4 coupe.
hard to compare as they're 2 totally different cars. won't bother to even comment on the performance (sedan vs coupe, awd vs rwd) but the build quality in my bmw is great. i've only had minor probs and that being the key fob doesn't like to work sometimes so i have to manually lock/unlock the doors. aside from that it's a great car.
hard to compare as they're 2 totally different cars. won't bother to even comment on the performance (sedan vs coupe, awd vs rwd) but the build quality in my bmw is great. i've only had minor probs and that being the key fob doesn't like to work sometimes so i have to manually lock/unlock the doors. aside from that it's a great car.
#755
I went from an 1975 Ford Mustang Gia V8, 1988 CRX with over 300,000 km after 18 years of owning it, to a 2002 Altima SL, to a 2006 Nissan X-Trail LE (only one in the city with built in NAV), to my 2007 G35x, which compliments my 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT (kiddie mobile), oh and somewhere in there a 1991 Honda Civic Si Hatchback (wife's car)
#757
#758
I had an 03 toy camry loaded to the hilt. I know have an 08 g35 journey with sport wheels.
My new car gets looks and is exciting to drive so it is an upgrade in that dept.
The actual car and build quality is a downgrade from the toyota. The interior is about equal, the toyota went to the shop 1 time for a sensor in the airbox and was repaired in a matter of hours, all this in 70k miles. The infiniti has been in the shop 8 times in the past 2 years (24k miles) for various problems, several being repeat problems.
I'm 99 percent sure that I won't be a repeat buyer.
My new car gets looks and is exciting to drive so it is an upgrade in that dept.
The actual car and build quality is a downgrade from the toyota. The interior is about equal, the toyota went to the shop 1 time for a sensor in the airbox and was repaired in a matter of hours, all this in 70k miles. The infiniti has been in the shop 8 times in the past 2 years (24k miles) for various problems, several being repeat problems.
I'm 99 percent sure that I won't be a repeat buyer.
#759
#760
I had an 03 toy camry loaded to the hilt. I know have an 08 g35 journey with sport wheels.
My new car gets looks and is exciting to drive so it is an upgrade in that dept.
The actual car and build quality is a downgrade from the toyota. The interior is about equal, the toyota went to the shop 1 time for a sensor in the airbox and was repaired in a matter of hours, all this in 70k miles. The infiniti has been in the shop 8 times in the past 2 years (24k miles) for various problems, several being repeat problems.
I'm 99 percent sure that I won't be a repeat buyer.
My new car gets looks and is exciting to drive so it is an upgrade in that dept.
The actual car and build quality is a downgrade from the toyota. The interior is about equal, the toyota went to the shop 1 time for a sensor in the airbox and was repaired in a matter of hours, all this in 70k miles. The infiniti has been in the shop 8 times in the past 2 years (24k miles) for various problems, several being repeat problems.
I'm 99 percent sure that I won't be a repeat buyer.
The power/performance, unique styling, and the AWD system of the G is what I found to be a major upgrade to the Camry. I'm now a sedan lover and probably would never buy a coupe or hatch again as I find them completely useless for practicality (the old: 91 civic, 92 mazda 323, 03 tiburon).
#762
I traded in my '06 M3 (6sp) for the G37. The M3 was an AMAZING, AMAZING car, but once it turned 50k miles and came off warranty, the water pump broke and the electrical system went to hell. The car was PERFECT up until it came off warranty...it's almost like BMW programmed it to do that! haha. At any rate, can't compare the two. I've owned two BMWs and two Inifnitis ('05 6mt coupe) and loved/love them all. I only wish Infiniti would've made an X model in a 6MT....that would've been sweet!
#763
1999 Pontiac Grand prix GTP -> 2008 G35 Sedan tech/Premium/Sport
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I bought the ol GTP brand new back when i was like 20 (single and money to burn). Now Ive got 2 kids and a wife and wanted somthing as fun to drive but a little more luxurious.
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I had a TON of mods on the GTP, knew that car inside and out after 11 years of modding damn near EVERYTHING in it.
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Got the 08 G35S with everything available... 30k in mileage... and a great price.
I LOVE the car, but definately miss the supercharger.
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I see turbos and SC'rs for the xx-'06 and the 3.7L '09+.. but nothing for the dang VQ35HR.
Anyway, love the forum. Looking forward to tweaking the G to fit me even better here real soon.
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