I went to an auto show today. I fell in love with the G35 Coupe. I've never wanted a car so badly (except my R). I think i want the G35 equally or more than my R. After the show, my manager let me drive his G35 sedan and I'm impressed. Financially, I can afford the G35 coupe. I would be putting about 30k (assuming my R sells quick). I don't know what to do. I've only had my R almost a yr now. Any R owners also own a G35 or have thoroughly tested one, please provide your input. thanks!

 

i'd get the 350z over the g35, but thats me.

 

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I think the g35 is pretty nice, its not really fast, but fast enough, and sounds nice. Imho I would go for the g35 over the 350z.

 

I did like G35 in debut but in northeast, is like corollas, too many on the ROAD!
Nothing special anymore because I guess of cheap lease program over 350Z.
I guess at my mid 30's I still refuse to grow up in a kinda yuppie coupe or daddy's car.
At least I know I am still individualize out of all the executive or salesmen's cars!

 

i personally don't like the 350z, so thats out of the question. i test drove one and almost fishtailed on the first corner. the salesman almost pissed in his pants.

 

2 bad they dont make a AWD coupe

 

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thats what i wish because if they did, i'd be at the dealership as soon as they opened tom

 

next car i will get will be AWD hopefully.

 

I've test driven the G35 coupe three times, and borrowed one from a relative for a couple of days. As far as luxury, the R can't come close, but never did the G offer anything even close to the feel of the R on the road. It rides good, it feels good, it handles good, but as far as a total driving experience, the R delivers far more than the G does. If I were in the market for a luxury/sport coupe then the G would definately be on my list, but as for a performance car, it lacks the correct feel.

 

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thats not the car...just the inexperienced driver behind the wheel.

 

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thats not the car...just the inexperienced driver behind the wheel.</TD></TR></TABLE>

well i will admit i am not that experienced with RWD but i have driven a few. Driving the 350 to me felt like i was driving a big box. it just felt weird. thats my main reason for disliking it, i didn't get the feel i was looking for in a sports car. don't get me wrong, its a great car and i know a couple ppl who own it. its just not something i like.

 

if you're looking for a camry/solara/accord or cl type experience.. g35 is a good competition.

 

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Not trying to be rude, but that is not the car, it is driver error. When I first bought my S2000, I had to relearn how to drive. RWD is just different than FWD. You can't be sloppy with RWD.

 

arnt the 350z and the g35 almost the same car?

 

from what i remember infinity is based on 350z.. and g35 is supposed to be the new skyline?

 

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well i will admit i am not that experienced with RWD but i have driven a few. Driving the 350 to me felt like i was driving a big box.</TD></TR></TABLE>

And do think the G35 will be any different? they are basicall the same thing.

 

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the g35 is the r35 in japan i think but its a hole diffrent car. again the americans get the stiffy

 

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They do come with AWD!
http://www.infiniti.com/conten...Power

 

The G35 and the 350Z have the same engine, probably the same transmission too. The suspension may be slightly different, since the G35 is supposed to be more of a luxury car, but I'm not sure. The G35 is also ~200 pounds heavier than the 350Z; the 350Z is already ~600 pounds heavier than the ITR.

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Only the G35 Sedan does, not the G35 Coupe.

 

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They do come with AWD!
http://www.infiniti.com/conten...Power</TD></TR></TABLE>

not in coupes tho

 

keep your R and buy G35 too

 

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i'm not rich man. the money from my R would be down payment.

from what everyone is saying, the G35 is more luxury than sports. i prefer the sports/racing. so confused right now *sigh*

 

go test drive a sti and a lancer

 

iv'e also debated the same thing. i love the g35 coupe. and i've been driving the g35 sedan for the last week, because we got one as a loaner car and i love it. and for a automatic sedan it drifts pretty well hahahah. as for changing for i don't know i love the R but i really like the g35 also. but if i were to get the g35 i would at least wait till next years model. because like the Z they are making a nismo model with more horsepower and stuff. that's just my opinion.