What you guys think of G35??
08-17-06, 11:25 AM
#31
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: CA
Posts: 654
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
No more bimmers for me until Bangle dies!!! 
But, that new turbo model sounds very interesting though....
But, that new turbo model sounds very interesting though....
ALSO... have you ruled out the BMW 335i? If you want a better performing car (albeit a 4 seater coupe)...the 335i will destroy the IS performance wise, not to mention what will happen when the aftermarket community gets it's hands on it. Lastly, I highly doubt there will be a lack of aftermarket performance (engine) support for this car like there seems to be for the new IS.
08-17-06, 12:02 PM
#34
Guest
Posts: n/a
You ever driven the M35/45 at 70 mph cruising? If you had, you'd know that it is very quiet. One (I think R&T) mag tested the M45 quieter than the GS430 at 70 mph cruising. Sure, the M revs high, but in no way is it "buzzing". For all cars, almost all the noise at cruise comes from the tires and wind, not the powertrain.
, and if u read the forums, it is something OWNERS say.
08-17-06, 12:10 PM
#35
Lead Lap
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: VI
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
its hard to compare the is350 to the g35 because the is350 belongs to a newer generation of cars in the segment and should really be compared to the 2007 g35. in addition though, the g35 will likely cost a few thousand less than the is350, so really, the comparison should be between the is250 and the g35.
but having driven both, i would say that the g35 is more of a driver's car than the is. the IS is a car that is designed towards comfort and refinement whereas the G tries to include a lot more driver involvement into the equation.
if you're the type to mod, the g will have an advantage because the modding community that backs it will be larger. if you're the type that loves to drive a communicative car, you will like the g more.
if you'd rather the refinement, you will prefer the lexus more.
i dont think the is350 offers you both. the is imo isnt as involving as the current generation g35, so the new g35, which will allegedly be an even better drivers car, will open the gap between the two in that regard.
at the end of the day i think you really need to decide if you'd prefer more refinement or sport in your refinement-sport mix of a car.
but having driven both, i would say that the g35 is more of a driver's car than the is. the IS is a car that is designed towards comfort and refinement whereas the G tries to include a lot more driver involvement into the equation.
if you're the type to mod, the g will have an advantage because the modding community that backs it will be larger. if you're the type that loves to drive a communicative car, you will like the g more.
if you'd rather the refinement, you will prefer the lexus more.
i dont think the is350 offers you both. the is imo isnt as involving as the current generation g35, so the new g35, which will allegedly be an even better drivers car, will open the gap between the two in that regard.
at the end of the day i think you really need to decide if you'd prefer more refinement or sport in your refinement-sport mix of a car.
08-17-06, 12:12 PM
#36
Lead Lap
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: VI
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
that may affect mileage but the transmission is actually a strong point on the car, its very good at behaving how you want, when you want. im not sure where you get the buzzing comment from? (maybe a joke at a perceived lower quality product) but the car is very refined and is overall extremely competitive with everything else out there (5 series, E class, and GS included).
08-17-06, 12:22 PM
#37
Lexus Champion
Agree. I can't wait (good or bad) for the '07 G, IS350, 335i, etc., shootout that is inevitable. It'll be a real shootout for 2nd place as any oddsmaker has to give the nod to the 335 (especially with the huge power bump.)
08-17-06, 12:29 PM
#38
Lead Lap
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: VI
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
as far as the 335 goes, i think itll be very potent, but im not so sure that itll be outright dominance. the IS is down by 15hp from it, which is a good bit, but not *that* much. the new g35 was rated at 306hp but infiniti has pulled that, so maybe they upped the ante.
the sheer torque of the 335 will make it super drivable and responsive in daily driving, but in terms of open road acceleration, horsepower under the powerband is what matters, and in that regard itll be very close among these cars.
08-17-06, 12:40 PM
#39
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: None
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
08-17-06, 12:46 PM
#40
Lexus Test Driver
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: None
Posts: 1,169
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I agree with you. Just because it's a mere 5 speed doesn't mean that it doesn't perform as well. At the same time, I do wish Infiniti would put more gears in its car to improve efficiency.
08-17-06, 01:34 PM
#41
Rookie
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: CA
Posts: 85
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Last edited by suprafrank; 08-17-06 at 05:25 PM.
10-09-06, 07:03 PM
#43
Driver
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: alberta
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Man you know what I never understood about this comparison, Infiniti and Lexus are COMPLETELY different cars, owning a Lexus and owning an Inifiniti is a HUGE difference.
When I go for a car, I'm buying into the ownership experience, not just the car itself, and bottom line is Inifiniti is not even close to Lexus, might be different in the States but Lexus is the best of the best up north, Inifinit dealerships are bad mouthed left and right for poor customer service and very very VERY disrespectful sales people.
When I go for a car, I'm buying into the ownership experience, not just the car itself, and bottom line is Inifiniti is not even close to Lexus, might be different in the States but Lexus is the best of the best up north, Inifinit dealerships are bad mouthed left and right for poor customer service and very very VERY disrespectful sales people.
10-09-06, 07:37 PM
#44
Pole Position
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: KS
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Man you know what I never understood about this comparison, Infiniti and Lexus are COMPLETELY different cars, owning a Lexus and owning an Inifiniti is a HUGE difference.
When I go for a car, I'm buying into the ownership experience, not just the car itself, and bottom line is Inifiniti is not even close to Lexus, might be different in the States but Lexus is the best of the best up north, Inifinit dealerships are bad mouthed left and right for poor customer service and very very VERY disrespectful sales people.
When I go for a car, I'm buying into the ownership experience, not just the car itself, and bottom line is Inifiniti is not even close to Lexus, might be different in the States but Lexus is the best of the best up north, Inifinit dealerships are bad mouthed left and right for poor customer service and very very VERY disrespectful sales people.
10-10-06, 09:12 AM
#45
I would go with the IS. I had the same issue, but in my case it was between the G35 coupe and the IS. The IS has a better design, better build quality... overall I think it beats the G35 in every category.
The new G35 sedan has a better looking front than the older G35, but I don't like the "chrome spoiler" the put in the back of it. It doesn't cover the entire trunk and just looks UGLY
Yes, the IS costs a little bit more, but trust me, it's worth it!!!
The new G35 sedan has a better looking front than the older G35, but I don't like the "chrome spoiler" the put in the back of it. It doesn't cover the entire trunk and just looks UGLY
Yes, the IS costs a little bit more, but trust me, it's worth it!!!