????? I think Infiniti in the last few years has been nothing BUT original. IMO Infiniti has more bolder designs of their vehicles the last few years than any other manufacturer....ie G35, FX, M. I LOVE the look of the 07 Sedan.....does that make me a Lexus owner wannabee as you would suggest?? I hardly think so.

Adraht, I'm wondering which manufacturer you think is more "original" in their recent styling? Not trying to argue or anything, I'm genuinely curious.

I don't think the G35 is all that original, but I don't think that was their goal. I think Infiniti is trying to create some brand identity and continuity. This is why it takes styling cues from the M35/45.

That said, I think it's funny that you're comparing the G's originality to a Lexus LS sedan, which is THE most unoriginal luxury car ever. Until the most recent model, they've done nothing but copy Mercedes' S class styling. To make matters worse, their copies are always 1 generation behind so the LS always looks dated when released.

The 07 LS still isn't all that original. It's a blend of S class styling w/ Lexus's "L-finese styling (which is really just Scion tc styling) with a Bangle butt grafted on.

Which is a good thing; it may not be "ground-breaking" or "original", but it's best to establish and solidify brand identity. Lexus and Acura can afford to have less flashy(or more conservative to be politically correct) styling since they've already established themselves.

I think the new G sedan looks good, but not good enought to take me away from my 03 G. I think the headlights might look better with a black housing.

hmmmmmm...
Do you think we'd be lucky enough to get them on the sport model??
The Sport model has several real nice features spec'd, such as:

• Available sport-styled front seats with thigh extensions and power torso and thigh bolsters
• Available sport-styled steering wheel and aluminum pedals
• Available 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels with 225/50R18 front and 245/45R18 rear tires (standard on Sport models)
• Available rear spoiler on Sport models (replaces chrome bar ?????)
• Unique front fascia and side sills on Sport models
• Magnesium paddle shifters on Sport A/T model
• Standard rear viscous limited-slip differential with Sport models (5AT and 6MT)

are these real options for the '07 Sport? or just your wish list?

Yes real... well as real as preproduction can be....
They're listed on the Infiniti news site.

ok. i'm interested again.

COME ON!!! Can't beat that!!!

I don't get the paddle shifters, what makes them useful, seems more like something to get in the way. Maybe I just don't understand the significance.

I supose in a sense, they do get in the way, but when it comes down to it, the offer a sporty, race-car feel in a car without a true manual transmission. Many race cars i.e. F1 use paddle shifters.

I've used them Tom & they're great.

Lets you keep both hands on the wheel when playing in the twisties
Motion is much more precise & reaction time is quicker.

I guess that makes sense Ian, I myself like using the manumatic at the stick........

LOL.... With the MM stick, this old brain of mine still gets fooled on occasion.
When I reach for the stick...,
my left foot goes into action like it has a mind of it's own.

One nice thing they did with the stick is switch the MM side.
You will now pull the stick towards yourself rather than pushing it away.