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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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Replying to: gdoctsx1 (Aug 08, 2007 7:35 pm) |
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Replying to: johninnj (Aug 08, 2007 8:17 pm) You're sweet! Let's lose the name calling. Really. I've read as slow as 6.2 for the G35 and as fast as 6.7 for the TSX (solid point you there!?). "Your car, for it's price range, accelerates slowly...and you are happy with that" My car for the price range has more features than a G35. So, while you're pulling away from the Civics, I'm on my blue tooth and punching in addresses you use a map for. If I want thrills in turns, I do it for real with my s2000, which actually accelerates AND turns. If i want thrills, I do it with your s2000? I think i know what you were trying to get at. Yup, it's a blast. Prefer it to the G35. I must have been feeling insecure or something that day I guess You're correct, you wanted an M3 or a 911.
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Replying to: johninnj (Aug 08, 2007 8:23 pm) |
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Replying to: johninnj (Aug 08, 2007 8:44 pm) Speaking of ignorance. The term is intellectual disabilty. I'm a physician that works with them. "Retard" is actually offensive. One day if you have children, you'll understand. Onto cars again. That video was sent to me by someone. I passed it on because I thought it was perfect for our conversation. I was correct. I've also been on the highway with a 2003-2004 g35 from about 120km - 180km. I knew the driver and the g35 pulled away rather slowly. Not bad for a 4. Sluggish acceleration like that is just unbelievable to me in a sports sedan. Oh, and if you think the tsx has more features, you might want to go drive a new G. It offers almost everything the RL does, and some things it doesn't (Mainly audio). You're right. I saw the new g37 coupe and the new sedan looks better. I'm not sure if this thread is about the 2008 G35 coupe vs the TSX. I don't care for the RL, so i'm with you there. I've driven the new sedan, as a retal car. It's fast. Just zero appeal to me. Sluggish acceleration like that is just unbelievable to me in a sports sedan. That statement is unbelievable.
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