Article and more pics here~
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...topanel..2.*#2
They like it! They really like it!!
Nice, thanks Hikos!
Registered User
Quote:
Seriously, is the next test by someone going to be 5.8 and 14.4? I think Infiniti has no choice but to drop in the 3.7 to keep up with the IS350 and 335. Originally Posted by logik05se
great write up....but damn 5.5 and 14.1 it got slower! lol
I'm still looking forward to their impressions though.
Registered User
It seems that with all the claims Infiniti keeps making with regards to more efficient engines and better fuel economy, they just can't shake lose the reputation of being somewhat thirsty cars. In this dept, the competition keeps leaving Infiniti in the dust.
Registered User
Quote:
I'm still looking forward to their impressions though.
You guys really think the G's core market is filled with folks trying to make decisions on 0-60 or 1/4 ETs ??Originally Posted by LH1
Seriously, is the next test by someone going to be 5.8 and 14.4? I think Infiniti has no choice but to drop in the 3.7 to keep up with the IS350 and 335. I'm still looking forward to their impressions though.
I don't think 80% of the target would care that much about 0.5 to 1 secs in 0-60 or 1/4.
And even those that do care about that, wouldn't track the G !!
They may however be swayed by raw HP numbers .... ooh 310 hp -- must be better than a 300 hp car
Registered User
Quote:
I don't think 80% of the target would care that much about 0.5 to 1 secs in 0-60 or 1/4.
And even those that do care about that, wouldn't track the G !!
They may however be swayed by raw HP numbers .... ooh 310 hp -- must be better than a 300 hp car
Originally Posted by max2k1
You guys really think the G's core market is filled with folks trying to make decisions on 0-60 or 1/4 ETs ??I don't think 80% of the target would care that much about 0.5 to 1 secs in 0-60 or 1/4.
And even those that do care about that, wouldn't track the G !!
They may however be swayed by raw HP numbers .... ooh 310 hp -- must be better than a 300 hp car
good post
Registered User
Odd thing is, these long-term tests are often used to report on reliability. Hello, it's a sample size of one...
Registered User
Quote:
Too bad we can't have that tire smoke shot in high res.
I emailed them yesterday and asked for it. Probably won't get it, but doesn't hurt to ask.Originally Posted by SPEEED
Nice. Too bad we can't have that tire smoke shot in high res.
Registered User
Quote:
I think it is for more than just reliability .... Originally Posted by mkaresh
Odd thing is, these long-term tests are often used to report on reliability. Hello, it's a sample size of one...
It is to understand how a car "feels" over the long run .... there could be certain things about a car that one may not notice in a short test drive or even a day or two.
It could become obvious when you have the car for say a month.
Not many of us here have the luxury of having a car for more than month to decide if we want to buy them -- hence these long term tests.
I like 'em for what they are .... and you are correct that ppl should realize it is just one car before drawing any sweeping conclusions.
Registered User
Quote:
Too bad we can't have that tire smoke shot in high res.
+10000Originally Posted by SPEEED
Nice. Too bad we can't have that tire smoke shot in high res.
Registered User
I agree that the long-term tests are useful for many legitimate reasons.
The problem I have is that much of the write-ups tend to be on the repair history of the test car, when this information should not be relied upon for much of anything.
The problem I have is that much of the write-ups tend to be on the repair history of the test car, when this information should not be relied upon for much of anything.