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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 07:45 PM
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Yes I know most of you must say its a downgrade but ive been in love with this car ever since it came out but its ok I have another M coming soon . By the way it was sold to a well known CL member but he wishes to keep his name disclosed



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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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If your happy thats all that matters.. I see you have some lexus vehicles in your driveway anyway...
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 07:56 PM
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Very nice !! Good choice Congratulations
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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Default A comprehensive road test comparo is in order.

Manual or auto tranny?

Great looking OEM wheels, too!

How's the G compare to the M (RIP)?

Congratulations!
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 08:04 PM
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Manual or auto tranny?

Great looking OEM wheels, too!

How's the G compare to the M (RIP)?

Congratulations!
6MT of course also came with brembos which was great because it seemed as if on the 05 models it was discontinued. Hm really cant compare the G to the M, the M pretty much out performed the G in every way. Main reason for the change was due to the fact that I really couldnt do much with the M regarding FI, its possible but costs an arm and a leg. Handling is what I'll miss the most although a lil mods here and there can fix that

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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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That is a badass car. I love those, the 350z a little more. But if I had to choose between that an an M3 I would definitly get the G35.


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Yes I know most of you must say its a downgrade but ive been in love with this car ever since it came out! By the way it was sold to a well known CL member but he wishes to keep his name disclosed


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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 09:03 PM
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when I saw sold M and pic of a G-I though you sold a M35 or M45 for a G35c. but ditching a M3 for a G35c, I dunno..........was the BMW acting up?

btw-that is a very nice G coupe, but still.....
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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Congrats on the purchase.

So I assume you'll be slapping a turbo onto the G35? How does the VQ35 stand up to F/I? Do you have to upgrade internals? Good luck with your endeavours.
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very very nice! seriously, i prefer this one
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 10:28 PM
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 11:14 PM
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i unno..M3 to a G35 but hey as long as your happy with it then thats all that matter...is that the sport package? my bro in law just got a G35 coupe....good luck with it bro
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 04:08 AM
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Originally Posted by tuddy
i unno..M3 to a G35 but hey as long as your happy with it then thats all that matter...is that the sport package? my bro in law just got a G35 coupe....good luck with it bro
It is certainly not a reliability downgrade.

Congragulations...and enjoy it.

I recommend SCRATCH OUT...it will help keep that nice black paint job like new.
http://www.kitwax.com/html/kitProducts.htm
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 05:12 AM
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Loved that car since it came out. A friend's dad has one and asked me to hardwire his XM MyFi tuner so I said "sure!" I like doing this stuff so it wasn't for the money or anything....he's very particular and knows I'd do a clean job.

One thing I have to say about that car - it's effin SMALL! What a pain running wire in that SOB! I had to contort myself onto the folded backseat to run the antenna wire....never again!!

Not to mention the placement of the fusebox....yikes! Install came out great and he's thrilled (thank god!) They now want me to do the wife's car...it's an SUV thankfully!

Congrats on the ride - the wheels/brembos are where it's at!
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 09:48 AM
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Congrats on a great looking car
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 10:03 AM
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Congrats on the purchase. Did you have any problems with the M3? I have been thinking about getting an 04/05 recently and wanted to know what your experiences were with the car. Ive test driven them 100x and just really enjoy the whole car
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