Autoweek's review of the new G35 (errrrr beauty contest thread)
09-10-06, 12:08 PM
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I also don't think the new G35 sedan is that great looking. I may feel differently later after seeing it in person but the pics aren't doing a lot for me. Looks nice but less edgy which to me is less sporty. The power and handling should be the strong points since it is reasonable to assume they are much improved over the previous model....which is no slouch.
I did my usual Sunday morning shakedown on the interstate today. One reason I love my G35 is the ease at which it runs at high speeds. You can be driving at 100mph and hit the pedal and feel a rush of power...meaning there is more to spare in there. There was a G35 sedan behind me this morning. A girl. As I accelerated, so did she. I'm up to...actually I didn't check. I know I was way over 100 and she's still with me. I decided to test her. I started weaving through traffic to maintain the high speed and she couldn't keep up. But I was impressed with the car and the girl. Then I remember the sedan has the same power as the coupe. One thing for sure, Infiniti has something going with this car.
I did my usual Sunday morning shakedown on the interstate today. One reason I love my G35 is the ease at which it runs at high speeds. You can be driving at 100mph and hit the pedal and feel a rush of power...meaning there is more to spare in there. There was a G35 sedan behind me this morning. A girl. As I accelerated, so did she. I'm up to...actually I didn't check. I know I was way over 100 and she's still with me. I decided to test her. I started weaving through traffic to maintain the high speed and she couldn't keep up. But I was impressed with the car and the girl. Then I remember the sedan has the same power as the coupe. One thing for sure, Infiniti has something going with this car.
09-10-06, 02:03 PM
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Then I remember the sedan has the same power as the coupe.
09-10-06, 02:20 PM
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The '05/06 AT sedan are 280, same as the coupe. In MT both the coupe and sedan are 298hp.
RE: the '07. I can't wait to drive one. I am sure it'll be a heck of a ride. The last gen was, imo, as close to a BMW as you could get in terms of driving dynamics and it looks like this one will be even closer - though I am skeptical that it will match or exceed it. Of course given the price difference that might be a little much to ask.
RE: the '07. I can't wait to drive one. I am sure it'll be a heck of a ride. The last gen was, imo, as close to a BMW as you could get in terms of driving dynamics and it looks like this one will be even closer - though I am skeptical that it will match or exceed it. Of course given the price difference that might be a little much to ask.
09-10-06, 03:08 PM
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09-10-06, 03:49 PM
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They're very impressed, and so was I after reading it.
This view of the car is hot - looks similar to the new Lexus GS only better because it's more purposeful - it's definitely sporty in looks and execution.
And while I like the IS350, I think this G35 is a better vehicle. Better handling (including available active rear steering), power bolsters, better packaging for space, traffic-savvy nav, more powertrain variations, and the impressive Sport package. Limited slip diff in Sport package - does the IS have one available (I don't know)? It has an available hard drive package as part of the audio system so you can load it up with music - just like the upcoming LS460.
The only negative I see is 5 speed auto vs. competitors 6 but Autoweek says it works very well and the paddle shifting mode lets you hold a gear (even all the way to redline).
It's good to see that Infiniti has not screwed up their hit - they've made it a lot better.
Reed autoweek's mini-review/introduction here:
http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...9/Introduction
This view of the car is hot - looks similar to the new Lexus GS only better because it's more purposeful - it's definitely sporty in looks and execution.
And while I like the IS350, I think this G35 is a better vehicle. Better handling (including available active rear steering), power bolsters, better packaging for space, traffic-savvy nav, more powertrain variations, and the impressive Sport package. Limited slip diff in Sport package - does the IS have one available (I don't know)? It has an available hard drive package as part of the audio system so you can load it up with music - just like the upcoming LS460.
The only negative I see is 5 speed auto vs. competitors 6 but Autoweek says it works very well and the paddle shifting mode lets you hold a gear (even all the way to redline).
It's good to see that Infiniti has not screwed up their hit - they've made it a lot better.
Reed autoweek's mini-review/introduction here:
http://autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/ar...9/Introduction
09-10-06, 07:07 PM
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This must be a case of beauty-on-the-inside. I still contend that the IS looks far better on the outside and the inside, but it clearly doesn't have the chops to run and handle with the G35 and as far as packaging and space goes, it loses miserably. I for one have found my self pining for more rear seat room :P
But I personally spend maybe .5% of my time driving in lunatic track mode, and spend maybe .25% of my time actually using the back seat, and all the other times I find myself relishing in the soft Lexus driver seat, touching the great materials, feeling the better build quality, admiring the better looks and design. I find myself resolutely impressed with the G35 much like I was when I drove my cousin's E90 but find myself turned off by it by the same reasons as I was from that E90: luxury, build quality, and that lack of Class a Lexus holds, from the sweep of door panels to the design of the door handles to the soft touch and slow close mechanisms of sliding ashtray covers and roof grabs.
But I personally spend maybe .5% of my time driving in lunatic track mode, and spend maybe .25% of my time actually using the back seat, and all the other times I find myself relishing in the soft Lexus driver seat, touching the great materials, feeling the better build quality, admiring the better looks and design. I find myself resolutely impressed with the G35 much like I was when I drove my cousin's E90 but find myself turned off by it by the same reasons as I was from that E90: luxury, build quality, and that lack of Class a Lexus holds, from the sweep of door panels to the design of the door handles to the soft touch and slow close mechanisms of sliding ashtray covers and roof grabs.
09-10-06, 08:45 PM
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This must be a case of beauty-on-the-inside. I still contend that the IS looks far better on the outside and the inside, but it clearly doesn't have the chops to run and handle with the G35 and as far as packaging and space goes, it loses miserably. I for one have found my self pining for more rear seat room :P
I think the IS wins in the looks department, but the GS is more practical AND more capable.
But I personally spend maybe .5% of my time driving in lunatic track mode, and spend maybe .25% of my time actually using the back seat, and all the other times I find myself relishing in the soft Lexus driver seat, touching the great materials, feeling the better build quality, admiring the better looks and design. I find myself resolutely impressed with the G35 much like I was when I drove my cousin's E90 but find myself turned off by it by the same reasons as I was from that E90: luxury, build quality, and that lack of Class a Lexus holds, from the sweep of door panels to the design of the door handles to the soft touch and slow close mechanisms of sliding ashtray covers and roof grabs.
09-10-06, 09:19 PM
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That's not a very flattering pic of her. Rudi is hot hot hot! I hear she left CNN because she was having an affair with another married reporter on CNN. I miss her dearly. She is on Fox news now and get very little airtime. Sad, I watch less CNN now days.
better pic of Rudi can't believe she is 40!
better pic of Rudi can't believe she is 40!
09-10-06, 10:07 PM
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Yeah, she's a beauty. And yeah, I can't believe she's 40 either!
Here's the pic you were linking to:
Here's the pic you were linking to:
09-10-06, 10:23 PM
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09-10-06, 10:50 PM
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OK, you guys are making my point.
Rudi Bakhtiar is great looking like the IS350
But while not as beautiful perhaps, for a real 'sporty workout', Maria Sharapova or the new G35 seem like the better option.
Rudi Bakhtiar is great looking like the IS350
But while not as beautiful perhaps, for a real 'sporty workout', Maria Sharapova or the new G35 seem like the better option.
09-11-06, 03:40 PM
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09-11-06, 06:42 PM
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Some topics get my attention more than others. I'll be at LexFest.