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Sedans Lexus IS Infiniti G35 vs. Lexus IS 250
146 messages, Last post on Apr 23, 2008 at 10:22 AM
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| I can't decide between a Infiniti G35 sedan and an Lexus IS250. Help. Main concern is not performance. | |
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Replying to: macyshaver (Mar 20, 2006 4:17 pm) My suggestion to you is try out both cars and see which one you like best. Also, don't forget to do some research about the model you're going to pick. The online reviews can be subjective so please be aware of that. Good luck
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Replying to: lexus_jn (Mar 20, 2006 8:39 pm)
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Replying to: esfoad (Mar 21, 2006 8:51 am) Personally, I feel you get more bang for the buck from Infiniti, and I used to have a nissan for 10 years, really low maintenance problems with that car. Oh, and a side note, might just be here, being Canada, but my dad bought a Lexus a couple years ago, GS430. Canadian was around 87K I believe, and 2 years later when he was looking at trading it in on a new Lexus, partly because the newly designed 430's were out, but the "blue book" value listed at 38K. So apparently it lost over 50% value in 2 years, which is the suck. |
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Replying to: macyshaver (Mar 20, 2006 4:17 pm) Been driving a G35x for several months and couldn't be happier. Well built, solid and no rattles to speak of either!
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Replying to: toca (Mar 21, 2006 12:36 pm) It all comes down to the taste. For me, IS got a fresh look, sexier, extremely quite in the cabin even at high speed. G35 on the other hand is getting old with its look and a bit noisy and not really well-built as compared to IS. Anyway, it's just my opinion and I believe you can't go wrong with either choice...well, unless you considered BMW 
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Replying to: lexus_jn (Mar 21, 2006 4:30 pm) However, most of the industry pundits, including our very own Edmunds disagree with you. Edmunds list it as a Con and I found this in their IS 250 review: "Rear seating isn't as comfortable as we'd like, which surprised us given the IS 250's growth from the old IS 300 days". Most every review I have seen on the 250 mentions the tight quarters in the back. But, that said, almost all have given it very good ratings. From your post, it sounds like "fresh look and sexier (which is highly subjective) were more important than the interior space. For me it was the opposite - although in my opinion, the G35 is still a good looking vehicle and "not getting old". Since you don't have a G, just curious as to what makes you believe it isn't well built? Although I have seen a few posts regarding rattles and brake wear (I believe this is dependent on how hard you drive the car), I have been driving mine for 6 months and no issues. Don't know any manufacturer, including Lexus, that makes a problem free vehicle.
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Replying to: toca (Mar 23, 2006 4:20 am) I'm 6'-1" and you should have seen me on the test drive, stop in a parking lot to checkout the rear seating. In the end I moved the passenger seat very far forward and pretty much upright. At that point I was able to get into the back, and once there it felt not too bad. But I was laughing pretty hard at that point. Very nice car..just wish it wasn't such a sung fit and the base car had 230-250 HP. Maybe the trick is to give up on the back seats...and pony up the $$$ for the IS350 
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Replying to: macyshaver (Mar 20, 2006 4:17 pm) On the other hand, the IS250 has exquisite fit and finish that is superior (by far) to the G35. So, if performance and room are not top priority, but styling and refinement are key, then the IS250 is a great choice. It is a great little car for two people essentially. However, if I wanted something smaller and more elegant than the G35, I probably would consider the BMW 3 series and the Audi A4 (even A3) before the IS250 -- the power is marginally deficient in the Lexus, particularly if one wants the AWD. It is too bad Lexus does not offer the 6MT or the AWD in the IS350. If you are undecided between the G35 and the IS250 -- it is a tug-of-war between your heart (aesthetics) and your brain (utility/common sense). Only you know if you can indulge your heart!
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Replying to: knr5 (Apr 17, 2006 7:28 pm) Does any one know when '07 G35 coupe will come-out? Thanks,
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