Should I get a 2007... or wait for the '08?
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Should I get a 2007... or wait for the '08?
I'm dying to finally get my hands on a 2007+ G35x sedan, I've had my 2003 G35 sedan for 3 years now, and I just graduated (Pharm. D baby!!) so it's time to upgrade. But I hated how I had my 2003 G, and saw the exterior changes made each year to the 2005 and 2006 models which made it easy to distinguish mine from the newer ones. Should I expect significant changes to be made to the G Sedan this generation? Has anything been announced on the 2008 G sedan (new options, exterior/interior changes)? I need some opinionsssss, thanks 
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06-03-2007, 10:48 PM
Originally Posted by TakBklyn
I'm dying to finally get my hands on a 2007+ G35x sedan, I've had my 2003 G35 sedan for 3 years now, and I just graduated (Pharm. D baby!!) so it's time to upgrade. But I hated how I had my 2003 G, and saw the exterior changes made each year to the 2005 and 2006 models which made it easy to distinguish mine from the newer ones. Should I expect significant changes to be made to the G Sedan this generation? Has anything been announced on the 2008 G sedan (new options, exterior/interior changes)? I need some opinionsssss, thanks
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06-03-2007, 11:17 PM
I plan on getting into a new G35 sedan soon as well, but have opted to wait for the '08 for two simple reasons. The revisions made to the clutch and shifter in the 2008 6MT G37 are making their way into the sedan, and since I will only buy the car with a stick, IMO the revisions are worth waiting for. Also, most of the minor glitches of the first model year should be fixed by 2008 (for example, I hope they fix the grille chipping issues 
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06-04-2007, 07:26 AM
Originally Posted by blackbirdw68
the only thing that i would take in account is that 08 was the FIRST year for the redesign, so i would imagine there may be several changes after they've worked all the little kinks out... ya know? just a thought
The 08 is probably only going to bring the ipod integration and change to the SOW.
If you are not planning on buying in the next 2-3 months, then get a 2008, strictly for the reason it will have greater resale value because it's an 08 vs an 07. if you buy a car toward the tail of it's year life, you are buying a year old car with low miles. you get the smack on the back end for having an old car as opposed to those of Us who purchased the car in 2006.
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06-04-2007, 08:52 AM
Originally Posted by sunmind
The engine in the 2007 sedan is apparently the last incarnation for the next five years. The engine in the coupe is deliberately more "sports-oriented" than the sedan, to draw a distinction that is more than a body style difference.
Since it is unlikely that pump gas will support a much higher compression ratio, this suggests a potential increase in displacement in order to compete, if the priority is to remain normally aspirated. One of the nearest true competitors (cost notwithstanding) is the BMW 335i. This suggests that Nissan is perhaps going towards forced induction in the future. They have made the HR engine more robust and this would make the transition to FI a viable option.
There are potentially big issues emerging with the Rev-Up engine (late 2005 and 2006 models) I am betting that Nissan wanted a robust engine (hence the 80% upgrades without price increase) to offset the inevitable flack from the motoring press.
Nissan knows that their niche is performance at a significantly lower price. They can not beat the BMW or Lexus reputation... and since the 2007 G35 is their "breakthrough" product, expect a lot of value.
Since it is unlikely that pump gas will support a much higher compression ratio, this suggests a potential increase in displacement in order to compete, if the priority is to remain normally aspirated. One of the nearest true competitors (cost notwithstanding) is the BMW 335i. This suggests that Nissan is perhaps going towards forced induction in the future. They have made the HR engine more robust and this would make the transition to FI a viable option.
There are potentially big issues emerging with the Rev-Up engine (late 2005 and 2006 models) I am betting that Nissan wanted a robust engine (hence the 80% upgrades without price increase) to offset the inevitable flack from the motoring press.
Nissan knows that their niche is performance at a significantly lower price. They can not beat the BMW or Lexus reputation... and since the 2007 G35 is their "breakthrough" product, expect a lot of value.
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06-04-2007, 10:12 AM
Originally Posted by bocatrip
Believe it or not, there are some that actually like the original interiors. As far as an 07 or 08, at this point, we are so close to the end of the model year, why not just go for the 08 and possibly eliminate some of the early glitches while having a one year newer car?
Buy 08, even if there are no changes, it'll be the same price for a 1-year newer car.
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06-04-2007, 10:45 AM
Originally Posted by sunmind
The engine in the 2007 sedan is apparently the last incarnation for the next five years. The engine in the coupe is deliberately more "sports-oriented" than the sedan, to draw a distinction that is more than a body style difference.