Acura TSX vs. Infiniti G35

Replying to: madnav (Aug 08, 2007 6:02 pm)

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
 
I understand...
 
My decision came down to the 2007 Infiniti G35 -or- the 2007 Lamborghini Murcielago LP640.
 
For me, it had nothing to do with price or the top speed/0-60 times, even though the G was $300,000 less in price.
 
The G had more cup holders.

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Replying to: scottm123 (Aug 09, 2007 10:42 am)

People are welcome to compare cars across segments. People who think the comparos are inappropriate are welcome not to participate.

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Replying to: pat (Aug 09, 2007 11:08 am)

Actually Pat, jus yesterday, you asked if anyone felt this comparo was justified or if it was time to close.
 
The fact is, although I completely agree with you on this, this thread has just become a little out of control and some have gotten a little offensive/defensive with their posts.
 
There hasn't been any real TSX vs G35 updates to this thread in some time.
 
My vote is, stick a fork in this one.... it's done.

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Replying to: gdoctsx1 (Aug 09, 2007 12:35 pm)

By the way, gdoctsx1, I like your post, #74.
I see your point about being in Canada, the cost of the vehicle and the amount you need to earn in order to cover the tax and such.
In the US, we do have it pretty good, when comparing to some others, although I still like to complain.
 
I also have a home, family w/ kids and a mortgage to deal with.
I am also at that stage in life where I need to plan for my future (36 yrs old) as well as my kid's.
 
The G came at just the right time in life.
I haven't owned a car like this before, or anything near this price range... and may not ever again.
I sometimes wonder what I was thinking, but I'm enjoying every second of the time I have with this car.
 
It was a good post and a point well made.

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Replying to: scottm123 (Jul 25, 2006 10:52 am)

With the Canadian dollar at around .95, I'm not sure why i'm paying that much more for a car here. Anyone know? Perhaps it's because the Canadian market is a rounding error in the big picture compared to the european and US car segment. Also, the igloo i live in can't park anything bigger than the TSX
 
My lease will be up in about 2.5 years, so I'll be looking to see what Acura brings out. Right now, I'm having a blast with the TSX, and just put the A-spec ebony finish rims on the car.
 
I'm really loving the look of the new 3-series coupe and the audi A5. BMW will have to have a stong incentive with interest rates for me, just not paying 7.9% on any car. My TSX was at 2.9%.
 
I'd like to see a TSX coupe that's lighter and smaller than the G37 come out. Great styling with the new G37. If the TSX goes more 'upscale', it would be interesting to see if they could create a car that offers the same price advantage and options of this TSX. I'd prefer a normally aspirated engine over the turbo, with an optional 4x drive. If they could keep the weight down (not sure that's possible with 4x drive), I'd like to see a 8000rpm red line. Keep the fun factor high, like this version and i'd consider it over a G37 coupe. I don't care for that huge dial on the G37 dash, and sitting in the new coupe, it felt like all the work was done modifying the lines of the outside, but the inside still felt cheaper than the exterior look of the car. I hope that exhaust sound changes on the G37. Anyone else like or dislike that exhaust sound on the G35?? My brother has an FX35, with that same buzzing sound.

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Replying to: gdoctsx1 (Aug 09, 2007 9:59 pm)

I've been told by my Acura dealer that all cars within their lineup will soon be SH-AWD, so within the next year or two, that will include the TSX.
 
I personally love the sound of the exhaust on my G35.
I've heard the FX35 and it is a weird sound, but the G35 does not sound quite the same. It's a lower tone with a little more grunt... not that strange buzzing noise like in the FX.
 
I've been liking the BMW 335 from what I've seen online.
A co-worker just bought one (coupe) and he parks it right next to my G in the morning.
 
It's completely ugly when it's sitting next to the G, n my own opinion.

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