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Infiniti G35 vs Audi A4

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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#66 of 88 Re: they're all so different! [1speedbike] by spi5

Jun 20, 2008 (7:43 am)

Replying to: 1speedbike (Jun 19, 2008 8:46 am)
One more praise you. A5 - Good taste!

#67 of 88 Well... by m4d_cow

Jul 01, 2008 (2:51 am)

Fewer and fewer people in the US drive stick nowadays. I kinda agree with speedbike, when it comes to pure sports sedan manual is just the way to go. I do however understand the preference for autos, as its the best way to commute particularly in urban areas. I love sticks, but now since I commute downtown everyday I'd have to settle for auto.
 
That said, as much as a stick fan I am I'd never buy a manual G, the tranny is just too rubbery and somewhat balky.
 
Btw what do you think of the upcoming A4? It's already available in asia and the looks really turn heads. I believe this will heat up the BMW vs Audi competition. True the bmw will have the handling edge, but audi will trump bmw in material quality, and fit-finish. Mercedes c-class, will trail both at best...

#68 of 88 by hauschild

Jul 01, 2008 (12:55 pm)

That is a good question - just how good a car is the new C-class from Mercedes??? It certainly is pricey with AWD and reasonable options.

#69 of 88 Re: Well... [m4d_cow] by spi5

Jul 01, 2008 (10:44 pm)

Replying to: m4d_cow (Jul 01, 2008 2:51 am)
"That said, as much as a stick fan I am I'd never buy a manual G, the tranny is just too rubbery and somewhat balky. "
 
You should try the stick shift in RX8 or Miata. It is so sweet. I miss it.....

#70 of 88 G35 by circlew

Jul 02, 2008 (3:53 am)

I tested a G35 2 weeks ago....I could live with the $9K savings vs. 335.
 
Regards,
OW

#71 of 88 Re: G35 [circlew] by sjaieve

Jul 02, 2008 (1:52 pm)

Replying to: circlew (Jul 02, 2008 3:53 am)
Are you getting the 09, there is a rumor its a 330hp engine plus all the future improvements that come with a refreshed model. All the best

#72 of 88 MB c-class by m4d_cow

Jul 02, 2008 (11:40 pm)

yes the C is pricy, but if I consider the C I'd go all the way to C350. When you count them up with options the C350 will cost around $2000 over the C300 (rwd). MB has the poorest quality among the 3 germans, so personally buying C300 awd is a bad idea imo.
 
What you might not notice is the C is now cheaper than both A4 and 3series. A dealer offered me a loaded C350 for $39k, far cheaper than 335's $42k.
 
Of course, the notion "you get what you pay for" really works here. The new C's interior feels noticeably cheaper than the bmw's (touch the upper dash and you'll know what I mean), engine not so refined, and fit-finish is poor at these prices.
 
With Audi rising in popularity (and rising standards in quality) I cant help but wonder if the C will sink even lower in this contest, as a bmw salesman complained that their sales has lowered while Audi's rise significantly. Oddly, the numbers so far dont seem to agree. Audi's sales has been by far lower than MB and BMWs....I wonder which one is right?
 
Acura: 12,456
Audi: 8,203
BMW: 20,944
Infiniti: 9,304
Lexus: 20,253
Lincoln: 9,718
Mercedes Benz: 19,576

#73 of 88 Re: G35 [sjaieve] by circlew

Jul 03, 2008 (3:25 am)

Replying to: sjaieve (Jul 02, 2008 1:52 pm)
Yes...it will be the '09...hope there is new tech for improved fuel mileage.
 
Regards,
OW

#74 of 88 Re: MB c-class [m4d_cow] by sjaieve

Jul 03, 2008 (7:06 am)

Replying to: m4d_cow (Jul 02, 2008 11:40 pm)
bear in mind that each of those car manufacturers have different models under one roof. Mercedes has the most, then BMW, the Audi, then lexus, then Acura then lastly Infiniti. Mercedes makes nice cars like the sl series, for which it does not compete with any of the brands above, but when we are talking of the c class, the story changes.

#75 of 88 Re: G35 [circlew] by sjaieve

Jul 03, 2008 (7:10 am)

Replying to: circlew (Jul 03, 2008 3:25 am)
Nice. I think you can't go wrong with that one. I have a 2 year lease on an '08 can't wait to get into the '10 which will be the same as the '09. Nothing else on the market now and projected for next year excites me but the G.
 
Cant wait for your posts on your experience on the new car

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