I cannot speak for the sedan, but the G coupe has a higher resale value than that of the 3-series. The current residual on a 3-year lease for a coupe is 3-4% points higher than that of a 335 coupe (only 1 or 2 higher than a sedan). When my '04 G35 coupe 6mt was totalled after 2 1/4 years of service, I received a check for $32k. Considering I only paid 35k + tax (MSRP 38k), that's pretty high resale. They used KBB for the value. Even the insurance person couldn't believe that the "manual" was worth more than the auto. Of course, that was straight "book value" but 3 year old coupes are still selling for 23-25k , which means they have only lost 12-15k overall in value for those 3 years.

I test drove the 335 6-speed yesterday, and yes, it has lots of torque and never feels weak, but I didn't leave the test drive in awe like many people here (and on the bimmer forums). I was most impressed with the steering - nice, heavy, and extremely accurate. Handling around windy country roads was impressive. Clutch takeup was horrible. Poeple that have complained about the G35's clutch would cry with that of the BMW. LONG travel and it doesn't catch unitl extremely high. I-Drive is by far the most ***-backwards thing in a car. I can't believe that I would actually not get NAV on a car to avoid this thing. The leases are not bad (sedan - 61% residual, 0.00150 money factor), but apples to apples is still about $60-$80 more per month than a G35 Sport.

Anyway, I'll do a full review in another thread when I get a chance.

 

The G35 coupe's residual is 2% higher after 36 and 48 months. (60 vs 58, and 47 vs 45), the money factor is .00243 & .00245 for the G coupe and .00200 for the 335i coupe. Interestingly, residual values on the G coupe are higher than the G sedan, which is kind of an anomaly in the business, but great for coupe owners. The 335i sedan has better residual (by 4%) and a better mf (.00150 vs .00196).

In the end the cost to the owner is pretty much the same over 3 years, minus the fact that the 335i has free maintenance which should save you a few grand.

 

Perhaps if you are buying, but I've worked out the leases and the G is still cheaper by the margin I listed. The G's money factor is higher, but it also is a cheaper (less expensive) car. Either way, it's not enough of a difference to stop me from getting either car. It will be one consideration but not a deal-killer.

 

Oh ya, I didn't mean to say they'd be the same lease price per month. The G will be less because it's anywhere from 5-10k less msrp.

 

so how many days left till the 08 Gcoupe gets revealed?

 

I am really hoping the new G coupe comes in under 3500 pounds.. What good is all that horsepower if you just bloat the car up along with it?

 

Pictures coming out on the 28th....!

 

My 1985 Mazda RX-7 GSL-SE had eithre 130 or 135 HP (too lazy to look it up) from a 1.3 liter engine. Original list price was just over $16k.

 

All this BS about Infiniti vs BMW...

 

LOL... ya dem rotories crank it out hp/liter

 

[QUOTE=peterbanks]From this months Car & Driver.

Dammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmn!!!
I was going to go to NY auto show, but if the New G coupe will not appear at the show, I'll have to think again.... phew....

 

2007 Honda S2000 has a 2.2 liter engine and makes 240hp!!

 

[QUOTE=ksj4340]Waaaht?

Ummm... read it again

 

Hmm, are you saying that because the article says "pictures" will not be released untill the show... meaning JUST pics and not the actual car?

I'm pretty sure it's being shown at the NYIAS. I've read that in many other articles that have been posted in this section as well. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong.