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Infiniti G35 vs. Lexus IS 250

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What is this discussion about? Infiniti G35, Lexus IS 250, Sedan

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#128 of 147 Re: 2008 Infiniti G35 or Lexus IS 250 – w/NAV help! [smallpeanut88] by scottm123

Mar 27, 2008 (5:15 am)

Replying to: smallpeanut88 (Mar 26, 2008 10:21 am)
Okay, let's take these in order...
 
Cruise Control is not recommended during the breaking period because it's not good to leave the engine running at one RPM for too long. It's better to vary the speed and/or RPMs during the 1,200 mile break-in. You should also avoid hard starts and stops and short trips as well.
 
Your "tripometer" can be flipped from A to B by tapping the TRIP/RESET button, which is located on the left side of the gauge cluster. It's sorta out of view when sitting in the driver's seat, so you'll need to look for it. If you give it a quick push, it flips from trip A to B. If you hold it down, it resets the trip back to 0 miles.
 
I also wish the G had the vented seats from the IS and I also loved the IS's interior, but I actually like the wood trim in the G better than in the IS. The wood in the Lexus is real Bird's Eye Maple, but it has so many layers of protective lacquer on it that it may as well be plastic. The wood in my G is real Rosewood and by look and feel, you know right away that it's 100% real wood. I like that.
 
I did end up canceling my Sirius subscription and went with a year of XM. One thing to know though is that when your trial time is almost up, they will send you a reminder to buy a subscription. I threw mine away because I knew a better offer would be coming. The next offer came about a month later and offered 3 months free off a 1 year subscription. I tossed that too. A month later, I got a 50% off coupon from XM, which I used... so I got a year for half off. If you hold out, the price gets better!
 
Enjoy the G!

#129 of 147 Re: 2008 Infiniti G35 or Lexus IS 250 – w/NAV help! [scottm123] by sjaieve

Mar 27, 2008 (9:00 am)

Replying to: scottm123 (Mar 27, 2008 5:15 am)
Thanks man, this is very good information on the XM deals. I must say I am enjoying the free XM though.
 
I agree with you on the wood trim as well, the G's is pretty cool.

#130 of 147 Re: 2008 Infiniti G35 or Lexus IS 250 – w/NAV help! [scottm123] by smallpeanut88

Mar 28, 2008 (8:16 am)

Replying to: scottm123 (Mar 27, 2008 5:15 am)
Yes, I got the wood package too (I had the dealer throw that in for free since my BF bought a coupe G37 the week before I bought mine)!
 
I'd have to go back and look at the Lexus as far as the shine quality on their wood package. It was a month ago I test drove and don't remember it that well. I love mine in the G, it gives it that "luxury" feeling I was wanting inside. Good to know, thanks.
 
Also, thank you about the XM - I sent this info to my BF so he knows, wow, half a year for free, that is sweet!
 
Dawn

#131 of 147 Re: 2008 Infiniti G35 or Lexus IS 250 – w/NAV help! [smallpeanut88] by scottm123

Mar 28, 2008 (12:17 pm)

Replying to: smallpeanut88 (Mar 28, 2008 8:16 am)
I'd have to go back and look at the Lexus as far as the shine quality on their wood package.">
 

#132 of 147 Re: 2008 Infiniti G35 or Lexus IS 250 – w/NAV help! [scottm123] by sjaieve

Mar 28, 2008 (12:24 pm)

Replying to: scottm123 (Mar 28, 2008 12:17 pm)
You can fault the IS250 for lack of power and maybe a small interior but thats where it pretty much ends. IMO no other ELLPS come close to this car in fit and finish (both interior and exterior ) and the quality of everything they used for the car, the instrument panel, the resolution of the navi, the sound system etc. Its a great car, why they powered it with a 200hp engine and no AWD in the IS350, I know not

#133 of 147 Re: 2008 Infiniti G35 or Lexus IS 250 – w/NAV help! [sjaieve] by scottm123

Mar 28, 2008 (3:10 pm)

Replying to: sjaieve (Mar 28, 2008 12:24 pm)
I completely agree.
I would have bought the IS back when I test drove it if the AWD IS250 wasn't so under-powered... and the IS350 wouldn't do for me, being RWD only.
At least my G35 doesn't have that horrible snapping noise in the windshield that Lexus has yet to resolve!

#134 of 147 Re: 2008 Infiniti G35 or Lexus IS 250 – w/NAV help! [scottm123] by smallpeanut88

Apr 04, 2008 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: scottm123 (Mar 28, 2008 3:10 pm)
Lexus IS has a horrible snapping sound, is this with all the cars?
 
I’ve had my G35 almost two weeks and I’m still so proud of my choice. So much fun to drive! Gas milease not as bad as I thought, finally filling my tank up this weekend for the first time. I was at the grocery store yesterday and there was a white audi (new) and I walked up to it thinking it was mine, but then I really compared the two side by side and mine had more ROOM inside (a bit bigger) and a better and nice looking control panel with the wood package. Even BMW I’m surprised they don’t make the interior more luxurious? I think when you make a car choice “take away the BRAND” and look at what you get overall. Marketing does a great job with that, you focus so much on the BRAND that you sometimes make out less than if you kept an open mind, glad I did in the end even though I almost did not.

#135 of 147 Re: 2008 Infiniti G35 or Lexus IS 250 – w/NAV help! [smallpeanut88] by sjaieve

Apr 04, 2008 (2:05 pm)

Replying to: smallpeanut88 (Apr 04, 2008 1:42 pm)
You are going to find that you are going to be feeling this way for a long time. I have had mine for a month now and I smile every time I walk towards my car.
 
Its interesting you mention brands because I feel the same way too. One of my hobbies is to park next to Audi A4, C350, BMW 3 series. When you see the G next to these cars, the outward beauty of the G is just so overwhelming you could almost cry with joy
 
You are right, the G does offer more than the cars above IMO too

#136 of 147 Re: 2008 Infiniti G35 or Lexus IS 250 – w/NAV help! [scottm123] by ajmtbm

Apr 04, 2008 (6:34 pm)

Replying to: scottm123 (Mar 28, 2008 3:10 pm)
if you are talking about a ticking noise coming from the windshield there is a tsb for all 2003-2007 lecus vehicles, they have to cut the plastic that is attached to the windoshield for installation, i gues sit rubs against something and makes a ticking noise.

#137 of 147 Re: 2008 Infiniti G35 or Lexus IS 250 – w/NAV help! [smallpeanut88] by louiswei

Apr 07, 2008 (4:15 pm)

Replying to: smallpeanut88 (Apr 04, 2008 1:42 pm)
Lexus IS has a horrible snapping sound, is this with all the cars?
 
What snapping sound? Had my IS350 for 2 years now and never heard of it before.

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