Edmunds.com - G37 Interior Looks The Same as the 07 G35 BUT FEELS Different?
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Originally Posted by Comatose
Another edmunds article (G37 vs 335i): http://blogs.edmunds.com/?14@12.dOTQbIiChMb@/karl/525. Not to spark another debate, but just an interesting article read. Its obvious the guy is highly biased towards BMW. Also it doesn't sound like he's very educated on the new G37, assuming the shifter is the same as the sedan....
1. How could they test an Automatic and say that the BMW shifts better? I couldn't believe they actually put in writing that they didn't test the manual and yet were able to draw that conclusion. They actually say "but our long-term G35 sedan's manual is soooo bad I can't believe a body style change is going to fix it". A body style change???
2. The whole paragraph on leasing and higher resale value? If the guy had a half a brain, he'd know that the current G35 Coupe has a higher leasing resale value than the 335 coupe. I've done this homework a few times as I am in the market for a 335/G37. The 335 is significantly more than the current G35 coupe (buying AND leasing)
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another huge factor that not many have considered.. and it is very surprising oversight..
RELIABILITY
We all know how notorious the reliability and maintainence is on the BMWs.. now throw a TT in there, ramp up the engine temp a couple hundred degrees and you just introduced tons of new ways for various components to go bye-bye
Although obviously we don't really know whether the 335 or G37 is going to hold up better in the long run, I think we can all agree that each company's track records speak for themselves.
And if the idiot author of the article can compare the "manual shifters" of both cars and draw a definite conclusion.. WITHOUT TESTING EITHER ONE (a steptronic 335 versus a manual G35sedan and an auto G37 = 335 manual > G37 manual ) then I sure as hell can go into theoreticals like reliability
RELIABILITY
We all know how notorious the reliability and maintainence is on the BMWs.. now throw a TT in there, ramp up the engine temp a couple hundred degrees and you just introduced tons of new ways for various components to go bye-bye
Although obviously we don't really know whether the 335 or G37 is going to hold up better in the long run, I think we can all agree that each company's track records speak for themselves.
And if the idiot author of the article can compare the "manual shifters" of both cars and draw a definite conclusion.. WITHOUT TESTING EITHER ONE (a steptronic 335 versus a manual G35sedan and an auto G37 = 335 manual > G37 manual ) then I sure as hell can go into theoreticals like reliability
Last edited by DOHCtah; 06-08-2007 at 01:19 PM.
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Originally Posted by mantisG35
that 335 vs. g37 article is just horrible. im not arguing for/against but the way it's written is just completely unprofessional!
Here's the article I'm referring to:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...ticleId=120061
Now this? What's the truth?
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ahhh, it's not a review, but a personal blog. See "Karl's" response in the comments:
Three points here:
1. If you want to read our balanced review, read our balanced review. This is a personal blog.
2. We also have a manual shift G37 in the office right now. The shifter is better than the sedan's -- and still not as good as the 3 Series.
3. Pricing: A base 2007 G35 manual costs within $1,000 of a 2007 328i manual. The G35 has more power, and weighs 200 pounds more. We could go into a long discussion of option pricing and straightline performance and steering feel, but in my opinion that 328i (not to mention the 335i) is a more enjoyable car to drive, so that's the one I'll buy despite the pricing at time of purchase or resale. BTW, the Total Cost to Own is within $100 on both cars after three years because of the BMW's free maintainence . Check it out:
"http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/infiniti/g35/100819282/cto.html"
"http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/bmw/3series/100775891/cto.html"
Your opinion may vary, and having that right is what makes America wonderful.
Three points here:
1. If you want to read our balanced review, read our balanced review. This is a personal blog.
2. We also have a manual shift G37 in the office right now. The shifter is better than the sedan's -- and still not as good as the 3 Series.
3. Pricing: A base 2007 G35 manual costs within $1,000 of a 2007 328i manual. The G35 has more power, and weighs 200 pounds more. We could go into a long discussion of option pricing and straightline performance and steering feel, but in my opinion that 328i (not to mention the 335i) is a more enjoyable car to drive, so that's the one I'll buy despite the pricing at time of purchase or resale. BTW, the Total Cost to Own is within $100 on both cars after three years because of the BMW's free maintainence . Check it out:
"http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/infiniti/g35/100819282/cto.html"
"http://www.edmunds.com/new/2007/bmw/3series/100775891/cto.html"
Your opinion may vary, and having that right is what makes America wonderful.
#25
Thanks mantis and muscarel for your responses. I understand everything you're both saying. I guess the "what's the truth?" was more of a rhetorical question or discussion point than anythin...but I appreciate the responses
It's crazy how people can have such different responses (opinions) or bias when it comes to editorals. The "what's the truth?" question will be answered (to some degree) for real come July/August and I can't wait. Both cars are fantastic and if I was in the market for one, I'd have a hard time choosing.
It's crazy how people can have such different responses (opinions) or bias when it comes to editorals. The "what's the truth?" question will be answered (to some degree) for real come July/August and I can't wait. Both cars are fantastic and if I was in the market for one, I'd have a hard time choosing.
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Originally Posted by Comatose
Another edmunds article (G37 vs 335i): http://blogs.edmunds.com/?14@12.dOTQbIiChMb@/karl/525. Not to spark another debate, but just an interesting article read. Its obvious the guy is highly biased towards BMW. Also it doesn't sound like he's very educated on the new G37, assuming the shifter is the same as the sedan....
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Originally Posted by muscarel
but in my opinion that 328i (not to mention the 335i) is a more enjoyable car
Last edited by LudwigB; 06-09-2007 at 10:22 AM.