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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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Replying to: bruceomega (Mar 14, 2008 7:09 am)  Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: jeffmo2334 (Mar 14, 2008 7:13 am) Best Regards, Shipo
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Replying to: jeffmo2334 (Mar 14, 2008 7:13 am) Regards, OW
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 14, 2008 7:20 am) The G35 seems to average 17-19mpg in mixed driving, while the TL is in the low 20's. I think the 5-speed automatic has something to do with that, since even on the highway it revs at a pretty high rpm. Jeff
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Replying to: circlew (Mar 14, 2008 7:21 am)  My wife was against the purchase (gas mileage/cost) until she actually drove the car. Now she loves it and wants to take it (instead of our 07 Odyssey) whenever she runs an errand without the kids Funny thing, since a few weeks ago she always wanted to take the Odyssey out on errands (instead of my previous car, a 1993 Geo Prizm) 
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Replying to: jeffmo2334 (Mar 14, 2008 7:30 am)
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Replying to: adamr001 (Mar 14, 2008 7:38 am) Best Regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 14, 2008 7:47 am) It's just that I can make my G35 hit 20mpg in mixed driving or I can make it hit 17mpg. All by how I keep my foot on / off the pedal. On the highway, under cruise, I have no problems hitting 27mpg. Without cruise I run about 23mpg. To be sure, the G35 isn't a fuel efficient vehicle. |
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Replying to: shipo (Mar 14, 2008 7:47 am) I drive about 800 miles/month, so for me the difference of 2-3 mpg means about an extra 4.5-6 gallons of gas a month, which at current prices here in Houston ($3.20/gal for 93 octane), is about $14 to $19 a month. For me, I liked the G35 at least that much more than the TL, so I don't mind paying the extra gas $$. Even if gas goes up to $4/gallon, the difference will be $20-$24 per month, and I am still OK with that difference. If all else was equal and I liked the TL just as much as the G35, then I would clearly have chosen it for the better gas mileage. Mileage is definitely a factor to consider, and each individual has to weight each factor by their own relative utilities. Jeff |
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