Im in the market for an 07-08 G35 sedan. I'm looking at two in paticular, one is a Type S, the other is a "standard" model. Both are the same color, both have similar options (NAV, sun/moon roof, automatic..etc.) and both have approximately the same mileage. The only difference is the Type S is running about $4,000 more. I'm willing to pay it if its worth it, but I'm having a hard time pinning down the big differences in the two. The one obvious difference is the paddle shifters, which would be cool, but $4 grand??

Could somebody give me the run down on the differences between the Type S and a standard G35 sedan.

Thanks in advance!!

 

this is posted all over the internet, look up sport package and year but anyway...

I have an S. This probably isn't everything but to my knowledge.
1) larger front rotors 13inch
2) different rear shocks, and or suspension/sway bar? (rides harder)
3) has the 18inch wheels some standard models have this upgrade, not many though.
4) and what is below/all sports have full premium packages. If you drive the crap out of the car it is worth it just for the limited slip unless you plan to add one later. It does ride harder and the seats are snug.


The magnesium paddle shifters are standard on the G35 Sport, along with drilled aluminum pedals, sport seats with thigh extensions and driver's power bolster adjustments, a sport steering wheel with specially colored stitching, 18-inch wheels and tires, a unique front fascia, a viscous limited-slip differential, and unique tuning for the car's electronic stability system.
Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz0zKOKUjet
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^ John got it all for you there.
The Sport is worth $4k more if your looking to get the best 'sporty' handling/driving G sedan. If you want smoother (less feel of bumps) then go for the standard (Journey) model. There is quite a difference in the ride.
They are both auto trans so straight line performance is the same.
You can add factory paddles to the non sport for around $200.
Make sure you try the sport seats. They are more adjustable but some find them less comfortable/more constraining as well due to the bolsters.

...and please don't refer to the Sport model as 'Type S'...sounds strange. Type S is an Acura TL.
We simply refer to it as the 'S' or G35S.

G/L

 

Thanks for the quick replies and yup...my bad. Was actually looking at the TL before I decided the G35 was a better car. Type S was ingrained in my mind, correction noted. Thx

 

Different steering wheel and VDC settings? Never knew that :/

 

The steering wheel is the same, minus the white stitching.
VDC settings being different, I'm not aware of

 

If the cars are truly equal in mileage and overall condition IMO $4k is too much of a premium for just the S. $2k would be more in line on a used G.

 

I don't think the retail difference between the Journey and the Sport was even 4k when new.

Bargain the seller down, as said 4K is too much.

 

probably 3 is about right. In some areas it is hard to find the S models used...

The difference in price if fitted the same was about 2000. I am guessing they didn't give most of the S's away at dealerships because they were special orderded so they may have paid 4000 more. That is what the new models cost now...

I wouldn't ever get one of these cars without a limited slip... but that is just me.

 

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Yup, my slip light goes off even with my 275's on the rear (and rather often, too haah). I can't imagine if the car didn't have it lol.

 

^ Lol San, you should see my car with the stretched 255's and -3.4 camber. I still get great traction though. (Thank god for the limited slip)

 

can someone post the differences in the steering wheel stitching?

 

can someone post pics showing the differences in the steering wheel stitching?

 

Not sure if this was mentioned but the seats are different on the S model...

I got to drive a standard NON S model when I got a loaner..... I guess I got used to my S.. cuz I thought my car was just better... I would go for the S model..

I do admit though.. the seats aren't the most comfortable..

 

The sport model also has different side skirts and front bumper.