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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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Replying to: smallpeanut88 (Mar 21, 2008 11:36 am) My wife was also refusing to get the G cos she wanted the Lexus brand, after driving and looking closely at the G, she changed her mind within a day.
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Replying to: sjaieve (Mar 21, 2008 11:54 am) |
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Replying to: smallpeanut88 (Mar 21, 2008 11:29 am) isn't much of a competition other than Price. G35 is a closer comparison to IS350,not IS250! Typically equipped G35 and IS250 would be $35 to $38K IS350 will cost $5k or more than G35. IS250 is better if you like smaller car,slightly better gas mileage,don't mind a not so great performance(slow and soso handling).And Lexus name recognition. To me, buying G35 is like getting 95% of BMW335 performance and have enough luxury and have much more room than IS350 OR BMW335. And if you are considering Dealer Service for maintenance, typically Inifiniti will be slightly lower than Lexus. Also, some Nissan dealers will do typical maintenance on Infiniti cars for less money. Once you get the taste of sweet G35 engine, you won't want to have 2.5 V6 engine.  Good Luck.
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Replying to: ocg35man (Mar 21, 2008 3:57 pm)
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Replying to: smallpeanut88 (Mar 21, 2008 6:13 pm) Ya, the Lexus is a beautiful vehicle but the beauty can only go so far. If you enjoy driving a car with performance and luxury in mind, drive both and you'll see that the G is WAY more car for the buck. If you don't care much for performance and just want a small luxurious ride, the IS may be enough for you. It wasn't for me.
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Replying to: scottm123 (Mar 22, 2008 4:45 am)
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Replying to: smallpeanut88 (Mar 22, 2008 7:55 am) I think you have to have Premium package in order to have Nav. Most of the G has the moonroof as an extra option if you don't want Premium. |
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Replying to: smallpeanut88 (Mar 22, 2008 7:55 am) Infiniti recommends Premium. I have always used Prem on my 07 G35 Journey sedan (same as 08). Moonroof is part of the premium package; it is standard on the IS250. You mentioned about the rearview camera... it is part of the Navi package as already mentioned by somebody here already. The Journey model, premium package, and Navi package all add up to the cost of the base G35 sedan. You should get some nice discount though. I like the IS250, as well. My friend has it and it is very zippy... and in my opinion, is easier to drive than the G. The G has more horsepower though and makes this sudden surge/thrust coupled with nice "growling" sound when you accelerate. It zooms from there. You need to test drive both and feel for yourself which will suit your driving style more.
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Replying to: newgs (Mar 22, 2008 11:54 pm) I test drove the IS 250 several weeks ago. I was very impressed with the interior/exterior and attention to "detail" in that car i.e. air conditioned seats, the way the holders on the door popped out, standard wood package but when I drove it and the guy said "so how does it feel" I was thinking but did not say that my toyota solara convertible seemed to have more get up and go then that car and the drive was okay but did not wow me. Again, I an not one for SPEED but the way the car handles. I test drove the G35 to make my BF happy (keeping an open mind) and when I drove it I wanted to keep driving  and I wasn't going fast, just the way the car handled, so easy, the steering wheel turned like butter whereas the IS 250 seemed tigher to move. Thanks.
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Replying to: smallpeanut88 (Mar 23, 2008 8:26 am) So, it is okay to use regular unleaded. Other experts back this up saying the use of regular unleaded gas' trade-off is just a slight decrease in performance. Infiniti further added..."Octane Rating Tips: Using unleaded gas with octane rating lower than recommended baove can cause persistent, heavy, spark knock. (Spark knock is a metallic rapping noise.) If this is severe, this can lead to engine damage. If you detect persistent, heavy, spark knock (even when using Prem gas), which Infiniti terms misuse of the vehicle, the car must be checked by the Infiniti dealer for correction to ensure you maintain car's warranty coverage. It is really up to the driver what gas to use after considering the above. I have always used Premium in my case (about $.20 difference per). And this is where the G35 will hurt you a bit more. EPA estimated fuel economy of 17/24 (city/highway) is lower than the IS250.  Infiniti forums in other sites can give more details on owners' real-world experiences. |
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