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Infiniti G35 vs Audi A4 vs BMW 335i

88 messages,  Last post on Jul 30, 2008 at 9:29 PM

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What is this discussion about? Infiniti G35, Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#49 of 88 Re: Things changed [spi5] by sjaieve

Apr 23, 2008 (11:06 am)

Replying to: spi5 (Apr 23, 2008 10:34 am)
I am glad you said this, now here is what the G offers that is not available in the A4:
 
An engine that ranks in the Wards top 10
An interior that ranks in the Wards top 10
Music box, you can store up to 500 cds in the hard drive of the car
A back up camera
A CF slot where you can store another limitless number of songs and other media
Birds view navigation, you see 3d diagrams of landmarks instead of 2 dimensions
Keyless entry & start
Touch screen navigation
More interior room
The Ipod intergration is simply the best available
XM free for 3 months
When I exit, my seat pulls back and the steering weel goes up to allow me easy access.
When I start the car, the seat moves to my memory setting.
My mirrors are set to my setting and my wife has her own settings and this changes at the press of a button
I can watch videos on my navigation.
 
I noticed you were getting personal, I know your A4 4 banger is the best for you, but this is a comparison of the 2 cars and I am sorry to say, the sales numbers do prove which is better. Take it up with Audi not me my friend.
 
Besides, other than starting off with a smaller engine, your car has many things working against. Now you tell me what you have that I do not have, dont get personal and call me stupid

#50 of 88 Re: Things changed [sjaieve] by rascal99

Apr 23, 2008 (11:39 am)

Replying to: sjaieve (Apr 23, 2008 11:06 am)
An engine that ranks in the Wards top 10
I thought the 2.0T engine did list in Wards top 10?
  
An interior that ranks in the Wards top 10
Audi is renowned for their interior designs. The G interior is just different. It's matter of personal taste I think.
 
Music box, you can store up to 500 cds in the hard drive of the car
I don't care about this. I would be constantly yanking CD's out of this thing to play elsewhere.
 
A back up camera.
I certainly don't care about this.
 
A CF slot where you can store another limitless number of songs and other media
I don't care about this.
 
Birds view navigation, you see 3d diagrams of landmarks instead of 2 dimensions
I don't care about this.
 
Keyless entry & start
Kind of nice. Some people don't like the keyless entry though.
  
Touch screen navigation
I don't care about this.
 
More interior room
I question this one. The G I sat in was pretty tight, and one of the deal breakers was my 34" (normal) waist would not fit in the seat!! I have heard others complain about this too. Maybe they have fixed this?
  
The Ipod intergration is simply the best available
Kind of nice, but don't care too much about this. I will say the A4 integration is lousy. Maybe the new model fixed this.
 
XM free for 3 months
Definitely like this; but doesn't XM offer this to all mfrs.?
  
When I exit, my seat pulls back and the steering weel goes up to allow me easy access.
I don't care about this.
 
When I start the car, the seat moves to my memory setting.
As with BMW's this is offered as part of an Audi pkg.
 
My mirrors are set to my setting and my wife has her own settings and this changes at the press of a button
As with BMW's this is offered as part of a Audi pkg.
 
I can watch videos on my navigation.
My god. Why would you want to do that? Seriously.
 
My whole point is some people don't care about this extraneous stuff. Some cars, like the TSX, cater to those that want this tech. I don't care that much and don't think it makes the G35 a better car. As stated above it is a matter of priorities to the buyer.

#51 of 88 Re: Things changed [rascal99] by sjaieve

Apr 23, 2008 (11:43 am)

Replying to: rascal99 (Apr 23, 2008 11:39 am)
So you prefer the ?????

#52 of 88 Re: Things changed [rascal99] by sjaieve

Apr 23, 2008 (11:59 am)

Replying to: rascal99 (Apr 23, 2008 11:39 am)
I can tell you that I dont care about doing 0-60 in 4.9 seconds but thats not going to stop me from saying that the 335i is a better car than the G. I can tell you that I dont care about the superior handling of the 335i as well. If you dont care about some things thats YOU, but it doesnt change the status quo. Personally when I buy a car I want everything my money can buy, including the latest tech available, the idea of driving with a million cds is retarded to ME. The idea of having a million buttons in a car instead of intergrating everything in touch screen is not the best for me as well. But I wont personalize this, the fact is one car offers more modern stuff than the other. Now add the extra horses, then its a no brainer to a lot of people.

#53 of 88 Re: Things changed [r34] by spi5

Apr 23, 2008 (12:54 pm)

Replying to: r34 (Apr 23, 2008 10:56 am)
That is a typo. Should be "than" not "to" - "That is much more fun than running fast in straight line."

#54 of 88 Re: Things changed [sjaieve] by spi5

Apr 23, 2008 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: sjaieve (Apr 23, 2008 11:06 am)
Let me rephrase. - If you want to know something about sports sedan, get a stick shift and play some heel toe. That is just basic. If you are that proud of your G, you should get a (again) stick shift with RWD at the beginning. G35X w/auto is just not what most people known perfect sports sedan setup - Front Engine, Rear Wheel Drive and a must have- stick shift.
 
Even a punk kid can drive G w/auto 0-60 in 6 seconds. What's point? It just show their stupidness.
 
r34 is right. Sport sedans emphasize more on handling and feedback from the road, not only the power...

#55 of 88 Re: Things changed [rascal99] by spi5

Apr 23, 2008 (1:19 pm)

Replying to: rascal99 (Apr 23, 2008 11:39 am)
Good to know 2.0T engine is the top 10 engine. However, I like to say, those reviews or rewards are just for reference. Only yourself can decide which car fit for you.
 
If I just trust all those reviews, I might get a Chevy Malibu at the end. Which I don't like it at all.

#56 of 88 Re: Things changed [spi5] by sjaieve

Apr 23, 2008 (1:29 pm)

Replying to: spi5 (Apr 23, 2008 1:00 pm)
You are funny. I will respond in a somewhat personal manner as your post is personal.
 
G has been rated very well for handling and road feel thank you very much. BTW, the G35X is AWD up to 20MPH beyond that its 100% RWD unless slippage in detected so in summer the AWD never kicks in beyond 20mph
 
The punk kids driving 0-60 in 6 seconds are not stupid. Sorry man, there are just having fun smoking your car.
 
Personally I love automatics, thats my preference and I will NEVER drive a stick. Thank you very much
 
Sports cars emphasize handling, feedback & power. A car with all 3 is the better sports car.
 
Now that we have seen that we cant see eye to eye, we move on.

#57 of 88 Re: Things changed [sjaieve] by spi5

Apr 23, 2008 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: sjaieve (Apr 23, 2008 1:29 pm)
Again, it pretty much shows what is your priority - smoke the other car. So it may not worth to discuss further down regarding what is a fine car with an outsider of stick shift.

#58 of 88 Re: Things changed [spi5] by r34

Apr 23, 2008 (2:06 pm)

Replying to: spi5 (Apr 23, 2008 12:54 pm)
"That is a typo. Should be "than" not "to" - "That is much more fun than running fast in straight line."
 
Did I say that? I looked at my posts but I couldn't find it.
 
I think both A4 and G35 are nice cars but some drivers may have some issues.
Some drive the car in a way like driving an Accord or a Grand AM, expecially some G35 coupe drivers (sorry to say that but I saw a lot of them).

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