New G35 Sedan (C&D Review highlights pg. 15)
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Originally Posted by jrock65
Even though the G35 sedan is half a foot longer, I think that it will still be more of a primary competitor to the IS sedan than the G35 Coupe. Many people simply shop only sedans (even if there is little legroom in the back) due to ease of ingress/egress and child-seat considerations.
It's entry level lux in price, but can be considered as mid-size compared to other smaller entry level lux models. The ES is similar in this respect,just that it caters towards ride comfort & luxury rather than sportiness.
At least from the IS forum, I think I see more IS350 owners that are former G35 coupe owners than G35 sedans owners . . . it's non-scientific, but it's mucn easier to switch to the IS350 sedan from a G35 coupe than the G35 sedan because of practical considerations.
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
Well, people who are looking at that as an important consideration will not even see the IS350 as a option that's too viable for convenience, some already asked in the IS forum how easy it is to put child-seats at the back, it can be done, but not the most ideal. There are many sedan buyers who can't pick the IS250/350 as a family car just because it's too small at the back, whereas the G35 can serve as both a sports sedan & a more useful family car. I am sure Nissan have this in mind when they make the G35 sedan, it has it's own little niche.It's entry level lux in price, but can be considered as mid-size compared to other smaller entry level lux models. The ES is similar in this repect,just that it caters towards ride comfort & luxury rather than sportiness.
At least from the IS forum, I think I see more IS350 owners that are former G35 coupe owners than G35 sedans owners . . . it's non-scientific, but it's mucn easier to switch to the IS350 from a G35 coupe than the G35 sedan because of practical considerations.
At least from the IS forum, I think I see more IS350 owners that are former G35 coupe owners than G35 sedans owners . . . it's non-scientific, but it's mucn easier to switch to the IS350 from a G35 coupe than the G35 sedan because of practical considerations.
But the volume seller is still the IS250. These type of buyers are mainly looking for a premium entry car with the convenience of 4 doors and some sport. These volume buyers will probably look more at the G35 sedan than the G35 Coupe.
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Originally Posted by jrock65
But the volume seller is still the IS250. These type of buyers are mainly looking for a premium entry car with the convenience of 4 doors and some sport. These volume buyers will probably look more at the G35 sedan than the G35 Coupe.
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
LOL, I don't think the G35 sedan will be a direct competitor of the IS250/350 sedan, which many probably cross-shop with the G35 coupe.
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The IS250 AWD and G35X AWD...there I agree with you. Those two cars are not quite in the same class except for price.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Why don't you think the new G35 sedan will compete with the IS350?
The RWD G35 is comparable to the IS350 in many ways, though its price is a little lower.
The IS250 AWD and G35X AWD...there I agree with you. Those two cars are not quite in the same class except for price.
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The IS250 AWD and G35X AWD...there I agree with you. Those two cars are not quite in the same class except for price.
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Yes...I read them. They are based mostly on interior room. Room is only one consideration, but if you feel that covers it, fine. I won't ask any further.
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The only real reason why the G35 coupe and IS350 sedan are heavily cross-shopped currently is because lexus still doesnt offer a coupe. As of now, BMW and infiniti are the only ones who offer appealing coupes in that class.
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Originally Posted by TheRupp
I think the ES350 competes with the G35 Sedan than the IS350 does
But people do cross shop some strange combination of cars from my own observations of the people I know or heard of.
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Originally Posted by LexArazzo
I think the Acura TL competes more with the G35 sedan for a FWD car than the ES.
But people do cross shop some strange combination of cars from my own observations of the people I know or heard of.
But people do cross shop some strange combination of cars from my own observations of the people I know or heard of.
I'm guilty of that. I cross-shopped a Mini Cooper S with an ES350 at one point
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lol last week i cross shopped FX35, TL, and RL
ended up with FX35, they gave us really sweet deal on 1 year lease
yes thats right 1 year, they doing one month special
ended up with FX35, they gave us really sweet deal on 1 year lease
yes thats right 1 year, they doing one month special
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