damn... just read your threads. nothing worse than buying an expensive brand new car to only have it take a crap within a 1,000 miles. i had a car once that was frequently in the shop under warranty. it's a total nightmare for someone with a job and no time. my sentiments go out to you... and i really hope things work out. make sure u go over the car with a fine tooth comb if u don't go after the lemon law. especially looking for small scratches on any interior finishing panels they may remove.

So do you "co-own" the mustang because it was "supposed" to be your car or because you actually invested the time and money in rebuilding the car.

Hope you get a new one from them... specially ordered to the SPEC. Just for you.

Still, I feel bad for that poor G35... damn quality control!

every car company makes a few lemons.

you were just unlucky to get one of them

An opinion that many, including myself, would wholeheartedly disagree with.

+++ 1 Million.

The IS is soooo small. feels like a go-cart when you walk up to it.
No need to go into all the differences here. Many threads about why we all bought the G. Many auto mags talk about the bad steering and disconnect from the road.. blah blah blah.

I think that post is coming from a lurker.

As for your car - I'm surprised they didn't proactively give you a new one before the lemon law deadline was even close.

I agree. Not able to completely turn of stability control is a major no no. I alway turn of the VDC whenever I am driving.
But if you're looking for more luxury than sport, then the IS350 is probably for you.

+1 for me as well. I test drove a IS350 and yes it is indeed very very small!! I test drove one with sport package which is one of the rarest option you can have with it. The car felt really quick and all with the 6-speed tranny, but the suspension (sport, which is firmer than the original) felt nothing close to the G35S. I almost pulled the trigger for it, but now I'm glad that I didn't. The G35S offers more space, better performance, and cheaper. At least in my opinion...

Any luck? What is the status? Lemon this sucker if they can't get it fixed. Also, in most states, finance charges are tacked on to the top of the settlement, so don't let them screw you.

That's an annoying situation. If you do return the car, consider this-

Got a 330i sport/premium last weekend in addition to the G35S. I must say, the BMW is such a better car than this G35. I will be ditching the G35 soon and considering a second BMW or other for our stable. My latest opinion.

Really? Because I have a couple of buddies that own 330s, and they are dying to get into a G; the performance and features are really there for them.

Not a BMW fan anyway; and if it's not a 335 or M3, what's the point??

I know...I was a bit surprised by how much more I like the car now that we own both rather than trying to decide between one or the other.

I would have and did say/do the same thing prior to picking up this 330i. But, we put 1200 miles on it going down the east coast last weekend, and I must say that the road feel and handling did it for me. Extended time in the car gave me a new perspective on the BMW. There is something about that car that is so much more enjoyable to drive than my G. Finish quality on the interior is better as well. And, the BMW is much quieter inside. The AC does suck in the BMW compared to the G.


That said, the G's motor still kills it, G has more tech features and I think the steering on the G is much better. There is no arguing that Infiniti service is far better. But the BMW's overall balance and poise through bumps, onramps and all those daily twisties we hit is much better than the G35 as far as I'm concerned. The 330 always stays balanced and neutral whereas I find the G35 gets a little upset when pushing it on imperfect surfaces. I feel more of the road, more connected in the 330.

The cars are very close in many ways, but for me the handling difference is more enjoyable than the horsepower difference. As a power junkie and motorsports enthusiast, I think a 335 would be perfect, but honestly - the motor in the 330 is plenty for most people - it has a very usable power band. There really is no dissing the G35, as it is a great car, but with miles in both now under my belt, the BMW gives me the bigger grin.

It"s sort of interesting that you mention this because a friend of mine was looking for a sport sedan. He was test-driving almost everything from Lexus to BMW to Infiniti and when I asked him about his driving experience with the latest 328, the first thing that poped out of his mouth was how noisy it was and he even compared it to his previous Honda Civic. He actually was considering buying a 3 series but he said the noise was pretty much a deal breaker for him. But he did like the handling very much.

+1

My friend's 330i is way louder inside than my G.

The 330i is great though. I test drove one when I got my G. I liked it more but it would have been quite a bit more than my G with the options I wanted (and the 335xi wasn't out yet which is what I would have wanted). The ride and handling were like no other.