I just picked up my G35 this weekend -- 2008 Ivory Pearl, 6MT, Navigation, Premium, Splash Guards. I've never had a "nice" vehicle before (my old Toyota PU had been good enough for twelve years), so I'm far beyond blown away.

I'd been eying the IS for a while, and but for a navigation system, I'd probably be in a Starfire Pearl 250 MT. I'm so glad Lexus only ships 6MTs with base configurations sans special order -- their loss, my gain.

Awesome site, by the way -- thanks to everyone for all the great information.

 

I looked at the IS also, but being 6"3 i got fed up with hitting my head on the roof when I got in so I gave up

 

First, congrats on the new ride! Second, I am so there with you. At one point, I was set on getting a IS250 MT. I think it has better interior finishes than the G35. But I couldn't equip the IS with any of the options unless I wanted to special order and get an IS at MSRP! As the Lexus reps were playing good cop/bad cop, I sat inside an IS for about 20 minutes. I realized that the seat was too short for my legs and half of my thighs were unsupported. And there was only about 1.5 inch of clearance above my head even with the seat at its lowest position. When the bad cop rejected my latest offer (difference of $450), I happily walked out of the Lexus dealership. Next day, I got a G!

 

Yes the G35 6MT is quite a machine, the best blend of some luxury, unexpected comfort and true sports feel, great handling, spectacular brakes and ready power. Sexy inside and out. For the price our G's can't be beat.