G35 - First non-V8 car I've owned
 

Hello all,

Been lurking for a while now, and finally created an account to express my opinion of this car and the contrast between it and my previous vehicles.

About a month ago I purchased an '05 G35 Coupe 5AT with 22k miles.

I have always owned "American muscle cars"...a Trans Am, two Z28's, and have loved them for what they are - bang for the buck performance. This model car is all I have driven for 13 years, and I know them like the back of my hand - every nuance. As daily drivers I didn't mod beyond intake bolt-ons and fairly tame sounding cat-backs. This is where I'm coming from...

I never would have thought I'd purchase a Japanese car. I have just grown up a GM (chevy) guy loathing all that is ricer - and Ford for that matter.

Then I got married. I was getting tired of the F-body. The only plus anymore was the sick torque and kind of feeling like an under dog with a car worth $5k owning most new sports cars off the line. Which was starting to seem lame to me as I approach 30 years old.

So I spent 3 months researching various cars. What got me interested in the G35 vs others in its class is the RWD, and the refined, ultra-sexy look - what sold me on it was driving it! :driving:

This car is simply amazing! It's fun to drive AT ALL TIMES...not just when you're flooring it. This was what has always been missing from my driving experience and what I was looking for! Add to that the gorgeous wood paneling and black leather and this silver G gives me butterflies whenever I think about it.

A few days ago as I was telling my wife something about the G she told me to "get over your car already". :D

If that day comes it won't be any time soon.

My only regret is not getting the 6mt, but that was my wife's only stipulation.

There's a great community here and I look forward to participating and learning more in the future.

-Jason

Great to have you here, Jason. Sounds like you've got yourself a winner. Glad you're enjoying it!

i love the write up, and good to see another american muscle head, love and appreciate one of the best *** cars of its class. she is sexy isn't she? lol

Welcome aboard to "Driver, Jason and congrats on the purchase of your G. Enjoy! ;)

welcome and enjoy your G!!

Congrats on the ride and welcome.

Welcome! If she complains about you talking about your car, tell her if you can trade your 5AT in for a 6MT that you'll never say another word... stipulation that!

thanks
 

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome :)

@chigga: yes, so sexy...you know when you park somewhere and as you're walking into the store you keep looking back to check her out?...yeah

@BlueDevil: haha...yeah...i do miss the 6spd from my last car, but it's probably for the best since my commute doesn't include any freeways and I average 20-25 mph. Still...<sigh> :rolleyes:


-Jason

My wife's stipulation was sedan, which I love anyway. Still talked up and got 6mt!

japanese are good in math...it basically explains everything they've designed. :biggthumpup:

In japan, do they still cut your fingers off if you get F on your report card? :D