View Poll Results: G35 vs C350
G35
39
54.17%
C350
33
45.83%
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G35 vs C350
#91
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If you get a chance try to find some WHP figures, BMW under rates them as do Infiniti for the G37. Some cars have issues with initial startup acceleration traction reducing the 0-60 times (t.c, lsd, tires, gearing, weight, powerband, etc).
I found the IS to have the least amount of room compared to its competitors
I found the IS to have the least amount of room compared to its competitors
Yes the IS has a tighter backseat and slightly shorter wheelbase than the Benz, Infiniti, Audi and BMW comparable sedans.
#92
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Good recap of the torque stats. Maybe it's the combination of high hp and high torque that makes the difference. But it's not just high torque, because the super high torque BMW diesel is slower than all of above cars.
#93
WHP is generally not readily available data in a consistent comparable form for all 3 cars. But the major car mags have tested the 3 cars over the past few years (R&T does note variations in track conditions of course).
Yes the IS has a tighter backseat and slightly shorter wheelbase than the Benz, Infiniti, Audi and BMW comparable sedans.
Yes the IS has a tighter backseat and slightly shorter wheelbase than the Benz, Infiniti, Audi and BMW comparable sedans.
#96
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If all you are buying is a spec sheet and performance numbers, then the Infinity G is a great car. If you want a car that is better quality all the way down to smallest bolt, then the C350 is a better bet.
#97
Next time I'm buying a new car, I will make sure I check the quality of the bolts and the alternator.
#98
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You will have difficulty finding dyno runs on all 3 subject cars run on the same dyno.
Since every dyno is calibrated differently with varying degrees of accuracy, to gather dyno run results on the 3 cars from questionable and different sources will not be that helpful.
#99
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Wow, inspecting bolts and the alternator have not been part of my car buying process. lol
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#101
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Thats the Germans for you, they over-design everything. Where as the Japan will design just enough to meet spec.
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So the Germans over-design and the Japanese just meet spec. Surely you jest? What spec is that btw? Is there some universal car spec where the Germans go past it and the Japanese just meet it??? Please point a link to this spec. I'm dying to see it.
What about the Italians? the Sweedes? The Indians? The British? The French? The Spanish? The Russians? DO they meet spec as sell and don't exceed this magical universal spec?
The G35 is no Lexus but it we both know it will be more reliable and has a better chance of not falling apart after warrenty than the C-class has.
Remember, I did choose the C 350 but its not based on magic nuts and bolts.
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look again
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQxz5yqAhcs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQxz5yqAhcs
2) The German precision about the headlamp washers = Gold
3) Rear vents in lamp - Wait? What? Platinum Gold
I love the new C and I think I'd take it over the A4. How's that one for you 3-Series>C-Class>A4 > IS >>> G >>>>>>>>>>>>> TL
#104
1) Doors on the C sound like vaults (I'm sure IS-SV can attest to this)
2) The German precision about the headlamp washers = Gold
3) Rear vents in lamp - Wait? What? Platinum Gold
I love the new C and I think I'd take it over the A4. How's that one for you 3-Series>C-Class>A4 > IS >>> G >>>>>>>>>>>>> TL
2) The German precision about the headlamp washers = Gold
3) Rear vents in lamp - Wait? What? Platinum Gold
I love the new C and I think I'd take it over the A4. How's that one for you 3-Series>C-Class>A4 > IS >>> G >>>>>>>>>>>>> TL
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madmax, I'm not calling the G a bad car, but it personally isn't for me. If I wanted sport, I'd go to BMW. If I wanted the whole package, the C350 or A4. I think there's real reason why a Mercedes is a marginally more costly car. Just my opinion. Some may prefer the mix of sport with Japanese perceived reliability, nothing wrong with that either. The G is perfect for that, but IMO there are some compromises made from a BMW. It's just not as finely cut, as we've discussed here on many occasions. The 3-Series strikes that "prefect" sporty/refined balance.
Last edited by FKL; 05-21-09 at 03:21 PM.