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Sedans Acura TSX Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35
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Replying to: pat (Aug 08, 2007 3:07 am)  This thread was started by someone who was comparing a TL to a G35 and once in the showroom, started looking at the TSX due to the cheaper price. Once you drop to the new price point, the G should be out of the equation anyway. Comparing the TSX to the G35 is a complete joke. Let's move on. Of course, that's just my opinion. 
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Replying to: gdoctsx1 (Aug 07, 2007 7:02 pm)
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I'm not sure why you wouldn't compare these cars. This is exactly the decision I came down to. Did I prefer the G35 with or the TSX plus $10K (Cdn). I chose TSX because it is a very, very nice vehicle and couldn't justify the extra money to get into the even nicer G35. I also looked at a 328, C-Class, and A3 2.0 which to me weren't as good as the G and TSX at their respective price points. I don't understand why people say you can't compare these cars. They both fulfill the same role in the marketplace, just with different emphasis. Does everyone here buy the most expensive car they can afford (actually that's a feeling I get quite often reading these boards)? If not, then why wouldn't you compare vehicles in two different price points? To me it's much easier to make a decisinn among cars in the same price range (a la G vs 3er vs C-class), than it is to try and incorporate value into the equation.
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Replying to: madnav (Aug 08, 2007 5:02 pm) Most people when shopping for cars, compare similar cars in the price range they are comfortable with. For example, if you are looking for Sports Sedan in $32k to $35k range, you have Acura TL, Infiniti G35,BMW 328 etc.. These cars have different size engines and drivetrains, but enough similarities to compare with each other. Of course there is a good choice of vehicles at any given range of prices. But most people don't shop $20k car and $35k car at the same time, because it is not a fair comparison. That's why you won't see Comparison Test on magazines like this: Nissan Sentra Vs Toyota Avalon Nissan Altima VS Infiniti G35 Toyota Corolla vs Lexus IS250 My point is Acura TSX is a nice car in its segment, but not a direct comparison with Infiniti G35. I hope this makes sense.
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Replying to: ocg35man (Aug 08, 2007 5:26 pm) The G vs. TSX is reasonable because they are both sporty, entry level luxury sedans that still provide utility and comfort for four passengers. Yes the TSX is much slower, but it's cheaper. The 3er, C-class and IS250 are all slower than my Maxima, but I wouldn't say the Max is better (in all honesty, I forgot about that I had also tested the IS250, it's slower than the TSX). Sentra and Avalon are completely different sizes, Altima isn't anywhere near the G in luxury, Same with Corolla and IS250. I'm not trying to convince anyone the TSX is better than the others, that was my decision based on my parameters of what I felt was important. What I am saying is that it is a competitor to the G and other ELLPS, because that's what it is, therefore comparing them is not 'stupid'. |
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Replying to: johninnj (Aug 08, 2007 5:01 am) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR6kAD2qa54 Take a look at this clip on YouTube. I also think this is a very fair comparison. For me, the interior of the g35 is lacking, so, for many of us, the TSX has a more appealing interior, better road feel, more features for the money, luxury feel and about 10k cheaper. I also love the v-tec when it opens up at around 6000rpm. I've got the best of both worlds with this car. Easy driver around the city that's not too bulky and great performance when I want it. The tsx is unique. For some it compares to a mazda 6 and to others it compares to a 325 or A4. To me it's the fun of driving a Civic Si with the comfort of an Accord (ala Fedlawman). Hope you don't race the new Altima coupe with your g35. What then? Might be a an Altima vs G35 thread. Guess it's time to trade it in for the M3.
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Replying to: johninnj (Aug 08, 2007 5:01 am) Watch the video. 2-3 seconds faster to 60?? So, you're saying the G35 does 0-60 in what 6.4, 5.4, or 4.4 seconds? In 2004, the TSX figures for 6spd were Manual Transmission. I would imagine the 2006 with the increase in hp may do a tiny bit better unless the weight went up. Sorry, I think you're way off. I've driven the G35, 2004 coupe many times. Fast car, for sure. But, you sound like you think you're driving an 2008 M3. Car & Driver July 2003 0-60 - 7.2 1/4 mile - 15.5 Car and Driver 2004 1/4 mile 15.6  91mph with a 6 speed manual TSX. 2004 data Automobile Acura TSX 16.1 89mph (with a 6 speed). BMW 325i (16.2 87), Audi A4 (16.5 85) and almost the same as the Saab 9-3 Linear (16.0 89). So, the G35 does 0-60 in 4-2-5.2? Not really. 2003 G35 coupe manual 1/4 mile 14.23 99.4 (motortrend road test)
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Replying to: gdoctsx1 (Aug 08, 2007 7:35 pm)
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Replying to: gdoctsx1 (Aug 08, 2007 8:00 pm) Class-leading thrust As you would expect from the above paragraph, the G35 blows all 12 doors off its German rivals, while the Lexus matches the Infiniti's performance. Our tester tore up the track with a scorching 0-60-mph run of 5.6 seconds and a quarter-mile performance of 13.9 seconds at 102 mph. The last 330i we tested, which had a six-speed manual, was nearly a second slower in each test.
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