+1.

 

Came from a 2005 Cadillac CTS. Definite upgrade. I thought I liked my CTS, until I test drove my G35. Night and day. I had a CTS luxury package and now have a G35 Journey. The G is much quicker, handles better, and has nicer interior. All around so much happier with this car

 

i would like a GTR if prices can drop below 50k. otherwise probably a nicely loaded G37 for 40-45k

 

I had a 95 booger green toyota tercel coupe. still miss that thing!

 

Definitely an upgrade but it was close

2007 Nissan Maxima SL @65k (with all options except navi)
2007 G35x @36k (with basically no options)

 

Had a 2002 Chevy tahoe z71. It was my tow vehicle for my toys but I sold them all when I had my daughter so i swaped out for something sporty.

 

Not sure about the 07's. But a friend of mine has the fully loaded, every option available 2012 Maxima and man that thing is nice. My G is an 08, so its difficult to compare the two just because of year differences, but I'd definitely say the fully loaded Maxima gives a basic G a run for it's money. Actually I think it has more features, I just enjoy the styling of the G better.

 

Now we can start a front wheel drive va rear or all wheel drive discussion. My last few cars (all company provided until the G) have been front wheel drive. Hated them all except the free part!

 

Maybe it's just in my head but when I'm driving a front wheel drive car i feel like I'm getting pulled lol

 

Came from a 2003 Titanium Edition 6MT Maxima. Had all the options but heated steering wheel and navi.

Upgrades:
- Better handling (ahem...four-wheel independent suspension + double wishbone up front)
- RWD (duh)
- More aftermarket
- Nicer interior (close, though; my Maxima just had more signs of wear inside)
- Blows sound system actually functions properly (knock on wood)

Downgrades:
- Slower than the Maxima
- 5AT versus 6MT (I would've gone for a 6MT, but I got this car cheap from a family friend)
- Worse gas mileage (expected, considering I went from a sporty grocery getter to a "sports" car)
- Way, way more TSBs than the Maxima (that seem to be considerably more expensive than the Maxima's, too)
- More highway noise, believe it or not

Overall, I'm much happier with the G than I was with my Maxima. I still miss the Maxima from time to time. Having a sleeper that would catch people off guard at the track was pretty amusing. But I think once I get a 6MT G coupe and a few more mods, I won't even think about the Max anymore.

 

Depends on how you see it... I just came from a built 03 DSG Mach 1... Miss her like crazy but this G it's awesome so far.

 

ya it definently does! it actually feels faster than a rwd would going the same speed idk how that works but i like it! lol i thought it was in my head at first too!

 

its slower than the maxima??!

 

I came from an 05 Saab 92x Linear.
Wanted an Impreza wagon, and it was a fantastic buy. Much cheaper than a base Impreza, but with sunroof and cold weather package. Great car.

With that said, the G35x is an upgrade. I can't carry as much, but have an Element for that now. I miss having a manual. I fully expected to hate driving the auto, but on the test drive I enjoyed the X so much I didn't mind. Still... next go-around will likely be an 07+ sport 6mt sedan, with snow tires.

Not the fastest car around, but where I live I've found it obliterates 98% of anything I wind up coming up against in traffic.

 

I'm having a rough time imaging a 222hp Maxima 6mt is quicker than a 260hp 5at G coupe... I may be incorrect, however...
Edit: Did a little Googlin' ... I hear anywhere from "6 flat" 0-60 to 7.4 for the Maxima. I know it's gotta be better than 7.4... I also know 0-60 isn't the most important indicator, but for real-world driving, I think it's a pretty good metric.