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Replying to: scottm123 (Mar 12, 2008 8:21 am) Thanks
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Replying to: irvine555 (Mar 12, 2008 8:51 am)  That being said, I am very happy with my choice, and I don't regret it in the least.
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Replying to: lockgiants (Mar 13, 2008 4:19 pm) 
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Replying to: scottm123 (Mar 12, 2008 8:21 am) Scott
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Replying to: scwmcan (Mar 14, 2008 3:40 am)
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Replying to: chirocat (Mar 13, 2008 11:12 pm) The TL was one of them. My main complaint about the TL was / is FWD. The car has all the usual FWD problems and didn't handle being "upset" in mid-corner nearly as well as the RWD cars I tested (nor as well as some of the other FWDs (9-3) either). I liked the car, I liked the price, but I couldn't get past the FWD and handling. If you test drive a G35, make sure and test drive one with 4-wheel Active Steering. Seriously. The difference between a Sport and 4WAS-Sport still amazes me. Some of the other cars I test-drove were: Lexus IS350 : Only complaints, rear seats slightly too small, no Manual Transmission option, otherwise this was the "best" car I drove from an overall perspective. BMW335i : Excellent car, but it felt a bit soulless. It didn't leave me just drooling and wanting to get back in and drive. I can't really explain it better than that. I just didn't wow me. BMW328i : Not in the same ballpark as the other cars I drove. Lacks the power. Saab 9-3 Aero : FWD again, but otherwise this was a fun car and was 3rd in my ranking. There were a few more, but they were more sport than luxury (WRX STi, VW STi, etc.) Ultimately, it's all about what you want. I wanted (in order of importance) 4 doors Sport Luxury interior + toys Manual Transmission Thus I chose the G35. |
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Replying to: pat (Mar 14, 2008 4:55 am) Scott |
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Replying to: chirocat (Mar 13, 2008 11:12 pm) FWIW, The Infiniti web site says the 2009 FX-35 / FX-45 are going to have a 7 speed automatic. It's probable that will (eventually) work it's way over to the M cars and G cars. Bruce
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Replying to: irvine555 (Mar 11, 2008 10:32 am) I have been a Honda guy, so at first was not even considering the G35, and so was looking at the TL, especially considering the great deals that were possible considering the desire to clear out the 08's before the 09's came in. A friend recommended I look at the G35's, so at first I just went to the dealership and looked at them (on a Sunday so I couldn't test drive one), and I thought the looks and interior were very impressive looking, and so decided I would consider it. I test drove the TL (not type S) and, while it was solid, I was not swept away. I was a bit disappointed with the low-end power and responsiveness. I then test drove the G35 and was blown away with how the engine performed. Very responsive, and I like the way the transmission adapts to the driver's driving style. I thought I'd end up paying a lot more for the G35 given the incentives offered on the TL's, but actually found that the G35 incentives were even better, assuming you are financing a large % of the total cost of the car. The 2.9% financing for up to 63 months (incentive until 3/31) saves me about $2000 vs. the 5.24% rate I could get from my credit union, plus this month they have added an additional $500 cash rebate, for a total "incentive saving" of about $2500, greater than the TL incentive. Also, I was able to get a deal for slightly below invoice even before the incentives, so ended up with the exact car I wanted (Journey with Premium, no nav, wood trim, garnet ember with charcoal interior) for $32,150 or so, and considering the financing deal, over the length of the payments the cost is the same as buying a car at $30,200 and getting the 5.24% rate. This is not far from what I could get on a TL, even with the model changing, and this way I get a car that is a new body design (as of 07) and is the car I like better. Anyway, I think both cars are great, but I prefer the G35. My main issue was the engine's performance and exterior styling. Jeff
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