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Infiniti G35: Does it measure up to a BMW, MB, etc.?

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#4 of 7 The Major Negative. . . by cdnpinhead Feb 16, 2007 (5:11 am)
I've heard about the Infiniti (G & M both, for that matter) is fuel economy, particularly relative to the BMW, which is considerably better.   If you don't care about that, many people sound extremely pleased with their G's, always with the caveat that their car cost $XXXX less than the "comparable" BMW. Very few (if any) come right out & say it's a better car, period, regardless of cost.   I drove a '73 240Z over 220K miles, so have a generally good feeling toward Nissan. OTOH, the car at the top of my next car list is a BMW 3.   Have fun shopping.
#5 of 7 Re: ask for a day at the wheel [fantasy] by factfinder Feb 16, 2007 (2:11 pm)
Replying to: fantasy (Feb 09, 2007 2:53 pm) I feel quite the opposite. I use to date a gal who owned a 2002 BMW 3 series convertible. While it was a nice riding car, I really had nothing to compare it to until I was in the market. I started to drive all the cars in 2005 -- the 330, the TL & the G. The TL was quickly disgarded because of the FWD and the weaker engine -- so I focused on the 330 & the G.   During the comparison, the only ever-so-slight edge I could give the 330 was the "feel of the road". I attributed it to the fact that it sat very low to the ground. All other comparisons were in favor of the G -- power, looks & cost.   Even if the costs were the same, I still would have pulled the trigger on the G
#6 of 7 Re: ask for a day at the wheel [fantasy] by outeastandwest Jan 04, 2009 (10:33 pm)
Replying to: fantasy (Feb 09, 2007 2:53 pm) I can't speak to the BMW side of the question but I have owned 2 MB c class cars. I owned a 2002 c coupe, 2004 c sedan Kompressor and have driven several other models while my car was in for service. I have owned all these from new and enjoyed each of them. They are very fun cars to drive and hug the ground really well. they do this much better than my new G35. The small kompressor engine (189 HP super charged) got great gas mileage as well. The non-kompressor models I drove as loaners are very similar in ride to the G35. It is a smooth but unexciting ride. very under powered.   I got the G35 because it was just a better car all around. it doesn't take corners at 50 miles an hour like the lexus or audi, but who drives like that all the time. My MB was in the shop so much i had my calls transfered there. The C Class is a nice car for the city but does not hold up well to being pushed. It wore through tires every 15,000 miles, went out of alighnment just as fast. the transmission, radiator and lights went out on one car. the other had blown head gaskets, brakes. both had major work inside to replace all the window motors, sunroof controls, seat controls, door panels....   The C class had a few corners cut to bring it to america. it is no where near as smooth, quiet or refined as the other MB models. The G 35 sedan did take a middle road for comfort over sport, and it shines for that. It also blows the doors off my old super charged MB's in speed, power, comfort, build quality, features, and style.
#7 of 7 Infinity vs. BMW & others by luckyme1 Jan 14, 2009 (7:30 am)
We just purchased a G35x for my wife, and picking it up today. Drove several comparable cars ('09 TL, '08 G350 AWD, etc.).   I drive a '07 BMW 335ic now. This is my 3rd BMW 3 Series. There is still something really special about the "Ultimate" drivers car. However, they have thier issues too. I'll never keep one longer than the warranty and BMW service coverage, as cost to maintain them is quite high. Was just quoted $2700 for a set of tires from BMW. No way. I've had some real tire issues with this car, and likely will not get another BMW due to their handling of a poor quality OEM Protenza RFT tires.    I've also had a MB C230 Kompressor, which was short lived with me. Good car, but I could not tolerate the noisy engine, and funky sounds it made. I've had Nissan's (350Z, Maximas) and they have been good cars as well. This will be our first Infinity. Test drives were favorable, so we are looking forward to this experience.

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