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#35 of 84 eyeguy1 by eyeguy1 Dec 26, 2005 (8:18 pm)
Thanks for all talk about BUYING the M35...BUT has anyone had any real problems? Mechanical or handling or tires??? Replies to this message: bw45sport (Dec 26, 2005 11:39 pm) docnukem (Dec 27, 2005 5:49 am) msu79gt82 (Dec 31, 2005 6:29 pm) bcorig (Jan 06, 2006 11:42 pm)
#36 of 84 Re: eyeguy1 [eyeguy1] by bw45sport Dec 26, 2005 (11:39 pm)
Replying to: eyeguy1 (Dec 26, 2005 8:18 pm) M45 Sport with 7,000 miles. Not one single problem with mechanicals or tires. 2003 G35 Coupe, 25,000 miles, not one single problem of any type. 2003 MB SL500, 25,000 miles...not one single problem of any type.....multiple problems of every type.
#37 of 84 Re: eyeguy1 [eyeguy1] by docnukem Dec 27, 2005 (5:49 am)
Replying to: eyeguy1 (Dec 26, 2005 8:18 pm) I've had two problems in 9500 miles, although only one is related to mechanical. The moonroof rattle has been fixed. The "mechanical" problem was a driver seat that became loose enough to slide about 1 cm with harder stops. They had to order a new bracket which fixed it (one week wait for part).   Others have complained about a pulling to the side when braking. Mine stops perfectly straight (I've even tested it without hands on the wheel--in a safe place, of course).   Handling and performance are great. The trade-off is mileage. I've had to replace one tire (a piece of metal went through the side-wall). It was pricey.
#38 of 84 Re: 2006 GS300 for sale [byu1] by allen11 Dec 31, 2005 (8:35 am)
Replying to: byu1 (Sep 17, 2005 11:40 pm) Dear All,   Thank you for this message board and comments. Really helped me in making decision between GS 300 and M35.   They are both great cars; can't go wrong either way.   But, having driven both cars multiple times, I must say M35 beats GS 300 in terms of fun to drive and cool factor. M is better in every area, particularly acceleration and handling.   Purchased new M35 sport liquid platinum yesterday, and it is a dream. Solicited bids on both cars. Best deal was on the GS 300, dealer out of south FL. Will sell car for 40K new (MSRP 46,174) and would ship to my front door for 40,500. M pricing is not as flexible. M appears to be hotter car and could not find it in Southeast for less than 288 dollars over invoice: m35 sport non-jouney, splash guards, full size spare and trunk mat: 41,288 and 41,487 actual price quotes in south. Invoice was roughly 41K.   Regards. Replies to this message: carnaught (Dec 31, 2005 9:45 am) bartalk3 (Jan 03, 2006 10:29 pm)
#39 of 84 Re: 2006 GS300 for sale [allen11] by carnaught Dec 31, 2005 (9:45 am)
Replying to: allen11 (Dec 31, 2005 8:35 am) WOW, I'm surprised that the GS could be obtained for almost $6k under msrp.   BTW as a multiple previous Lexus owner I agree with your assessment.   Good luck with the new ride.
#40 of 84 Re: eyeguy1 [eyeguy1] by msu79gt82 Dec 31, 2005 (6:29 pm)
Replying to: eyeguy1 (Dec 26, 2005 8:18 pm) Thanks for all talk about BUYING the M35...BUT has anyone had any real problems? Mechanical or handling or tires???   3300 miles with zero problems. Although the M is a new US model it debuted in Japan a year ago so it is not a new Nissan/Infiniti model. Replies to this message: bcorig (Jan 06, 2006 11:42 pm)
#41 of 84 Re: 2006 GS300 for sale [allen11] by bartalk3 Jan 03, 2006 (10:29 pm)
Replying to: allen11 (Dec 31, 2005 8:35 am) Allen: May I ask the name of the dealer in South Florida who was willing to give you 6K under sticker?
#42 of 84 Re: eyeguy1 [msu79gt82] by bcorig Jan 06, 2006 (11:42 pm)
Replying to: msu79gt82 (Dec 31, 2005 6:29 pm) 4000 miles - no problems. A dream to drive. No comparison to the RL and GS 300 in terms of headroom, legroom, rear seating room. Milage abot 19 mpg. One flaw - passenger seat. Not nearly as comfortable as the driver's seat.
#43 of 84 M45 Decision by jperkins22 Feb 28, 2006 (10:11 am)
I looked at the M35, GS430, GS300, BMW 550i, BMW 530i and the M45. I liked the interior of the GS series the best. It was clean and of very high quality. I liked the technology of the M series. It had the best Nav system, voice recognition, backup monitor, sound system and DVD player. I did not like the interior nor the technology of the BMW's. The performance of the GS300 was inadequate and the GS430 performed similarly to the M35. The M handling was definitely better than the GS. The performance of the M45 was similar to the 550i and completely blew away the GS 430.   I bought the M45 and am very happy with my purchase. Replies to this message: bartalk3 (Feb 28, 2006 12:24 pm) jperkins22 (Feb 28, 2006 12:50 pm)
#44 of 84 Re: M45 Decision [jperkins22] by bartalk3 Feb 28, 2006 (12:24 pm)
Replying to: jperkins22 (Feb 28, 2006 10:11 am) What's your gas mileage? Replies to this message: jperkins22 (Feb 28, 2006 12:50 pm)

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