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Replying to: nemesis04 (Oct 15, 2008 4:34 pm) But to put things in perspective 2008 Acura MDX an SUV has a turn radius of 18.8 ft...ONLY 0.1 ft more then 4D sports sedan Maxima. |
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Last night I test drove a 2008 Infiniti G35 and a 2009 Maxima. Loved both of them but can't decide on which to go with. Looking at the Maxima SV with everything on it and it seems like it has everything the G35 has and more except for the warranty and the additional 16 horsepower. But the Maxima is at least 2,000 bucks cheaper too. I know the G35 is supposed to be a better vehicle, but is it? What am I giving up if I go with the Maxima?
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Replying to: strehlow (Oct 16, 2008 7:20 am) If you value sport driving & Luxury more then G35 (Rear Wheel Drive) If you value space & Luxury then Max is the way to go.(Front Wheel Drive) Keep in mind that Max is in its first year and like all first model year cars it has its bugs. G has been around for a while. If you are in snow belt area the real wheel would be a mistake...you might have to go to G35x...a much better choice. If you like FWD cars check out 2008 TL too...some great deals to be had there...not as well equipped as Max though. Infiniti service is great... |
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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Oct 16, 2008 8:25 am) |
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Replying to: strehlow (Oct 16, 2008 9:13 am) FWD does not necessarily equate to better handling in the snow when it comes with 18+ inch low profile tires. My old 1995 Maxima SE with 15" 60 series tires was great in the snow (northwest PA = 100+ inches annually). But my 2004 TL 6-speed, with 17" wheels and high performance 45 series summer tires was a disaster in the snow. Much worse than a friends 328i that had all season tires. So tires are at least as important as FWD, RWD, AWD. Second, don't compare horsepower differences and conclude anything. Adding horsepower to a FWD setup has rapidly diminishing returns. The 2009 Maxima feels like it has about 220 hp after you drive it back to back with a 300hp RWD 335i. I suspect the G35 will also feel more powerful. Third, test drive both cars extensively. The CVT transmission appears to be a love or hate thing with the Max. And it contributes to the feeling of less power compared to a manual or even a decent 5/6 speed automatic. From the sounds of your preferences, that may not be an issue, but I still recommend a lengthy test drive.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Oct 16, 2008 1:00 pm) |
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Replying to: strehlow (Oct 16, 2008 9:13 am) If you like the ride of Infiniti's then I would strongly suggest that you test drive Infiniti M35..I know its not in the same percieved price range BUT the car is not selling well. It has $6000 factory to dealer incentive plus $1500 cash incentive. link title When I went through the buying process a month ago the dealer in San Diego had three 2007 (yes its 2007) infiniti M's with less then 100 miles on them and he was very motivated to get rid of them. Something worth checking. |
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Not being a fan of Infinity cars (except for the G37 coupe) and also not quite sold on the new Maxima and people's love affair with it, I have one question. Other than drive train, HP, handling and all that functional stuff, what is it that gives some of you the impression that the Infinity G35 sedan is more luxurious than the Maxima? With the exception of the S, which has cloth seats, the SV models all have interior trims that equal the G, including the same identical dashboard. Standing side by side, the two vehicles, although different in appearance, cannot be distinguished as one luxurious and the other not. I agree with the caveat about the CVT, this blog has plenty of comments on it. I agree with FWD vs RWD and HP associated with it. I agree with the caveat about 1st year production Nissan cars. On the other hand STREHLOW, if you love the car and feel like you must have it, then that is a great reason to get the car, go for it and enjoy it even with its quirks if any. I think there are some deals available out there that should give you more than a 2k difference between the G and Max. My bottom line however is this, regardless of what anyone says, a Nissan by any name is a Nissan. FWD, RWD, longer wheelbase, more HP or whatever, an Infinity is a Nissan. So either way have fun with the new car, whatever it is and enjoy it in good health. |
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Replying to: out4cat (Oct 16, 2008 2:53 pm) As for luxury, if you get the Premium Package on the 09 Maxima, you get luxury features you simply can't get in the G35 such as air conditioned driver seat, dual moon roofs, rear AC/Radio controls, power sunshade, rear backup camera (don't even need to purchase the NAV package to get this), and a great IPOD hookup. As for sport, the G35 (soon to be G37) is a much more sportier vehicle. If you go with the G35x, gas mileage will be a bit lower. I do agree that Infiniti service is far superior to the Nissan service. At least its not as bad as the poor Genesis folks who have traded in Lexus vehicles to get the Genesis and learned the difference between Lexus vs. Hyundai service departments! Then again, in these economic times, getting a Hyundai could be perceived to be far more politically correct than getting a Lexus.
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Replying to: go_mdx1 (Oct 17, 2008 5:49 am) |
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