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Infiniti G35 vs Audi A4

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

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#39 of 88 Re: The truth vs the myths [rascal99] by spi5

Apr 21, 2008 (3:18 pm)

Replying to: rascal99 (Apr 21, 2008 7:13 am)
16MPG is on par of a mid size SUV. My RX300 was 18MPG.

#40 of 88 Re: The truth vs the myths [spi5] by rascal99

Apr 22, 2008 (6:01 am)

Replying to: spi5 (Apr 21, 2008 3:18 pm)
It all depends on how you drive it, of course. I guess you could baby the G35 and it would return some decent numbers; but, why would you want to do that
 
It's unfortunate that a lot of us are looking at fuel efficiency so closely. A lot of cars that I would have considered buying at one time are no longer on my list, the G being one of them. The forecast for oil usage world wide is pretty horrifying. The auto market in China is growing 20% per year! I doubt fuel prices are coming down anytime soon. And to think I never really paid attention to fuel costs. No more.

#41 of 88 Things changed by r34

Apr 22, 2008 (1:20 pm)

People in China are getting rich. They are buying Rolls Royce, Lambo, etc.
 
Anyway, it used to be like that:
 
A4 2.0t v.s. BMW 325i
A4 3.2 v.s. BMW 330i v.s. G35
 
Now BMW has 328i & 335i and Infiniti increased the horsepower of the G to be more than 300hp.
 
Should we continue to compare A4 2.0t with 328 and A4 3.2 with 335i (and G35)?
Is it fair?
 
Should S4 be included? Sometimes I don't know whether S4 or RS4 is going against the M3. Maybe Audi should consolidate these models.
 
For AWD, I think Audi is still better than BMW and Infiniti.

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

Apr 22, 2008 (3:28 pm)

Replying to: r34 (Apr 22, 2008 1:20 pm)
It just like buying a house. You need to set your own priority - such as location, price, condition, size...
 
On the car side, it is style, price, safety, power, handling, comfort.....
 
IMO, any cars can be compared. Just pick the one that fit your life style. In my process to buy a car, I even compare SUV and Sedan for my own need. Why not?
 
However, it is pretty stupid that think your own car is on top of the world. There is no such car. Only you have is the one that fit your need - status of rich, practical one, fun to drive, fastest that can beat other on stoplight, safety or any combo.....

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

Apr 23, 2008 (6:51 am)

Replying to: spi5 (Apr 22, 2008 3:28 pm)
Here is my ranking
 
335i>G>A4 V6 model>A4 2l turbo
 
This is assuming value is not a big deal and I am keeping within the topic of this thread. In that regard yes you can compare these 3 cars and one has several factors in its favor and the last has several factors working against it. Notice I do not drive a 335i, I did not buy it but I respect what it has to offer. The car simply outperforms anything that aspires to be a perfomance sedan (KEY WORD HERE IS SEDAN). I cant think of any perfomance sedan that outperforms it, at any price. Maybe a SL65 AMG but as you can see, this is a +100k car. For that reason alone, even if the G has some bells & whistles working for it, this becomes a trivial argument.
 
Now G VS A4, I am sorry but I will refer you to the sales numbers for this one, the people have spoken, not me.

#44 of 88 335i by r34

Apr 23, 2008 (7:52 am)

Yes, I think it's on the top. Even though the G may be very close to it. I prefer the fun of turbo (and we are talking about twin turbo V6 here).
 
This topic is A4 vs. G35. I assume it is A4 3.2 vs. G35. Although I prefer the A4 (better interior, quattro, etc) , I think it's overpriced. You need to pay over 40K to get it "nicely equipped" but it is still under 300hp. I guess more people will take the G35.
 
If it is A4 3.2 quattro vs. G35x, the result may be different.

#45 of 88 Re: Things changed [sjaieve] by tlee

Apr 23, 2008 (10:32 am)

Replying to: sjaieve (Apr 23, 2008 6:51 am)
"The car simply outperforms anything that aspires to be a perfomance sedan (KEY WORD HERE IS SEDAN). I cant think of any perfomance sedan that outperforms it, at any price."
 
The M3 is available in sedan.

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

Apr 23, 2008 (10:34 am)

Replying to: sjaieve (Apr 23, 2008 6:51 am)
"....Here is my ranking
  
335i>G>A4 V6 model>A4 2l turbo...."
 
Your ranking is based on horse power. That pretty much shows what is your priority.
 
And I do have fun with G's power, but nothing else.
 
So, any car is good car if that fit your need.
 
Don't be stupid. Get some air. Or do some heel toe with your G http://www.edmunds.com/apps/vdpcontainers/do/VideosCategoryIndex/category=How%20- To#1 . That is much more fun than running fast in straight line. And that is what sports sedan really is.

#47 of 88 Re: Things changed [tlee] by sjaieve

Apr 23, 2008 (10:47 am)

Replying to: tlee (Apr 23, 2008 10:32 am)
Yeah I realized that shortly after posting it. But all things considered the M3 is a V8, ISF is a V8 but I think the M3 does 0-60 in the 4s and so does the 335i so its pretty efficient. My hat off to the 335i

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

Apr 23, 2008 (10:56 am)

Replying to: spi5 (Apr 23, 2008 10:34 am)
"Don't be stupid. Get some air. Or do some heel toe with your G. That is much more fun to run fast in straight line. And that is what sports sedan really is. "
 
I think sport sedans emphasize more on handling and feedback from the road, not only the power.....

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