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08 G35x or 09 G37x?
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11-02-2008, 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by G35xQX1
That's a tough call indeed. If I were you, I'd get the G37. 7AT, bigger engine, better gas mileage, many more options available ie black grille, rear deck spoiler, (not too sure if there is an xS model, but if there is, the Akebono's BBK alone are great)
The savings from better fuel economy aren't too significant. The math clearly shows you won't break even. However, better fuel economy is a factor. Combine this with early tests showing better acceleration, refinement (I think I read this), and upgraded interior materials and I think you've got a good argument for holding out for an 09. And don't forget you also get uglier wheels
.I'm not too sure about the interior upgrades, though. Can anybody comment on the difference in interior materials quality between an 08 and 09?
#34
11-02-2008, 07:19 PM
Looks like an excuse for an aftermarket BBK!
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11-02-2008, 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by cao_123
I'm going to wait for the 09. I recognize the savings on an 08 if you need a car right now. But I can wait and am speculating that there will be incentives on the 09 in the first quarter.
The savings from better fuel economy aren't too significant. The math clearly shows you won't break even. However, better fuel economy is a factor. Combine this with early tests showing better acceleration, refinement (I think I read this), and upgraded interior materials and I think you've got a good argument for holding out for an 09. And don't forget you also get uglier wheels .
I'm not too sure about the interior upgrades, though. Can anybody comment on the difference in interior materials quality between an 08 and 09?
The savings from better fuel economy aren't too significant. The math clearly shows you won't break even. However, better fuel economy is a factor. Combine this with early tests showing better acceleration, refinement (I think I read this), and upgraded interior materials and I think you've got a good argument for holding out for an 09. And don't forget you also get uglier wheels
.I'm not too sure about the interior upgrades, though. Can anybody comment on the difference in interior materials quality between an 08 and 09?
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11-03-2008, 06:01 PM
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Hey guys,
After my trip down to STL to test out and visit my Plat. Graph. G35xS I decided there is no point in "wasting" the extra money on the 08. This is my first new car and the deals were just too good to pass up and one ride in the car was enough to sell me.
Bob at Bommarito is a great guy to deal with. They had a lengthy road trip for me to test it on which was good for suspension, handling and (per his idea) acceleration. I love the way the car feels on the road, maybe a bit stiffer suspension than I expected but easily better than my 98 grand prix GTP in that respect. I figure that will be aided by some Eibach springs in the next coming weeks.
Basically everything went exactly as I'd hoped and I was able to make what in my opinion was a great deal on an awesome car and didn't feel the few changes/upgrades available on the 09's were worth the wait/difference in price.
I'll wait for the next generation to roll around and see what that may bring =)
Any specific questions I'll be more than glad to answer.
After my trip down to STL to test out and visit my Plat. Graph. G35xS I decided there is no point in "wasting" the extra money on the 08. This is my first new car and the deals were just too good to pass up and one ride in the car was enough to sell me.
Bob at Bommarito is a great guy to deal with. They had a lengthy road trip for me to test it on which was good for suspension, handling and (per his idea) acceleration. I love the way the car feels on the road, maybe a bit stiffer suspension than I expected but easily better than my 98 grand prix GTP in that respect. I figure that will be aided by some Eibach springs in the next coming weeks.
Basically everything went exactly as I'd hoped and I was able to make what in my opinion was a great deal on an awesome car and didn't feel the few changes/upgrades available on the 09's were worth the wait/difference in price.
I'll wait for the next generation to roll around and see what that may bring =)
Any specific questions I'll be more than glad to answer.
#37
11-03-2008, 06:22 PM
Originally Posted by oC|-TiTaN
Hey guys,
After my trip down to STL to test out and visit my Plat. Graph. G35xS I decided there is no point in "wasting" the extra money on the 08. This is my first new car and the deals were just too good to pass up and one ride in the car was enough to sell me.
Bob at Bommarito is a great guy to deal with. They had a lengthy road trip for me to test it on which was good for suspension, handling and (per his idea) acceleration. I love the way the car feels on the road, maybe a bit stiffer suspension than I expected but easily better than my 98 grand prix GTP in that respect. I figure that will be aided by some Eibach springs in the next coming weeks.
Basically everything went exactly as I'd hoped and I was able to make what in my opinion was a great deal on an awesome car and didn't feel the few changes/upgrades available on the 09's were worth the wait/difference in price.
I'll wait for the next generation to roll around and see what that may bring =)
Any specific questions I'll be more than glad to answer.
After my trip down to STL to test out and visit my Plat. Graph. G35xS I decided there is no point in "wasting" the extra money on the 08. This is my first new car and the deals were just too good to pass up and one ride in the car was enough to sell me.
Bob at Bommarito is a great guy to deal with. They had a lengthy road trip for me to test it on which was good for suspension, handling and (per his idea) acceleration. I love the way the car feels on the road, maybe a bit stiffer suspension than I expected but easily better than my 98 grand prix GTP in that respect. I figure that will be aided by some Eibach springs in the next coming weeks.
Basically everything went exactly as I'd hoped and I was able to make what in my opinion was a great deal on an awesome car and didn't feel the few changes/upgrades available on the 09's were worth the wait/difference in price.
I'll wait for the next generation to roll around and see what that may bring =)
Any specific questions I'll be more than glad to answer.
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11-04-2008, 01:46 PM
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Hi guys,
All you guys are saying 4000 - 5000 under invoice price. The invoice price for 2008 Journey Sedan is $30,891 according to KBB.Com. Does that mean the new car price is around 26,500 + Tax + Misc. But, I also saw people saying they paid 32000 something.
Could somebody please clarify?
All you guys are saying 4000 - 5000 under invoice price. The invoice price for 2008 Journey Sedan is $30,891 according to KBB.Com. Does that mean the new car price is around 26,500 + Tax + Misc. But, I also saw people saying they paid 32000 something.
Could somebody please clarify?
#39
11-04-2008, 01:57 PM
Originally Posted by chandu_732
Hi guys,
All you guys are saying 4000 - 5000 under invoice price. The invoice price for 2008 Journey Sedan is $30,891 according to KBB.Com. Does that mean the new car price is around 26,500 + Tax + Misc. But, I also saw people saying they paid 32000 something.
Could somebody please clarify?
All you guys are saying 4000 - 5000 under invoice price. The invoice price for 2008 Journey Sedan is $30,891 according to KBB.Com. Does that mean the new car price is around 26,500 + Tax + Misc. But, I also saw people saying they paid 32000 something.
Could somebody please clarify?
There are different models/packages for the g35. Most people are specifying it
Personally, my rule of thumb is find out the invoice price for the model (Journey in my case), and the packages (Sport and Premium in my case)
In my case, those add up to about $34,500, minues a $1000 dealer incentive, that makes $33,500, which can still be combined with the 0.9%
You can still get it for $30,500, (with the $3000 incentive), but you can't use the 0.9% financing
#40
11-04-2008, 03:13 PM
Originally Posted by chandu_732
Hi guys,
All you guys are saying 4000 - 5000 under invoice price. The invoice price for 2008 Journey Sedan is $30,891 according to KBB.Com. Does that mean the new car price is around 26,500 + Tax + Misc. But, I also saw people saying they paid 32000 something.
Could somebody please clarify?
All you guys are saying 4000 - 5000 under invoice price. The invoice price for 2008 Journey Sedan is $30,891 according to KBB.Com. Does that mean the new car price is around 26,500 + Tax + Misc. But, I also saw people saying they paid 32000 something.
Could somebody please clarify?
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12-21-2008, 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by oab97
The 0-60 difference is more like 5.0 compared to 5.2 and even that isn't really confirmed. One major magazine had a non-broken-in G37 a tenth slower to 60 than a well broken-in G35. Even if the G37 gets faster after break-in the numbers are still going to be very close. I don't know where you got that an 08 G35 had a 5.8 0-60 but they are considerably quicker than that.
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12-22-2008, 03:42 PM
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Car and Driver tested an automatic 07 G35 Sedan at 5.5 seconds 0-60. The manual they tested was 5.2 seconds. You are really green! Why would you think I couldn't get as good a time as them? I've gotten a better time than that in my car. Road and Track got a better time in the automatic as well (0-60 in 5.3 seconds). One reason times vary between magazines is because Car & Driver might have gotten a car that wasn't broken in yet while Road & Track got one that had been broken in. Or because one mags tester's were better drivers. Or because of elevation, temperature, humidity, etc... Just look at the times of for the new Nissan 370Z. Motor Trend got 4.7 seconds 0-60 while another mag got 4.9 and another got 5.1. Three different times for the same car but that happens all the time. I'm sure some mag out there has tested the G37 at more than 5.0 seconds 0-60. Check out this link http://www.performancecarnews.com/Fa...cess=ShowTable
It has the 07 G35 sedan AUTO doing 0-60 in 5.2 seconds(all the times listed are for stock vehicles, no mods). I know you're a G37 FANBOY but the G35 auto's stock times are virtually the same as the G37 autos (one reason being the G37 is almost 100 lbs heavier).
It has the 07 G35 sedan AUTO doing 0-60 in 5.2 seconds(all the times listed are for stock vehicles, no mods). I know you're a G37 FANBOY but the G35 auto's stock times are virtually the same as the G37 autos (one reason being the G37 is almost 100 lbs heavier).