Who makes this G35 ?
Dose it spit Rice

 

 

First, the G35 is far from cushy. IMHO, as far a luxury goes I don't think it goes far beyond that of the C5 (the coupe anyways, and there are a lot more differences between the coupe and the sedan than just the two extra doors. They are totally different cars) Whenever I drive the G I am always suprised by its performance - Accelerating, braking, cornering, et al - It's an all around blast to drive. It's a performer first, luxury car second. That 3.5L V6 is one of the best engineered motors ever built, its simply amazing. ..and this is coming from the auto tranny.

BUT, its no vette. There is really no way to put it in words. When you get in the Vette, start her up and put her through her paces, time stops.

Either one is a good choice. I don't think you would regret getting one over the other. All I can recommend is that you test drive both. This is the only way you will get the feel for which one suites you best. Best of luck!

 

Hey diyguy - what kind of top speeds are you hitting on this track? Looks like a blast.

 

I have 2 Q45's and the wife drives an I30 (All INFINITI). I have owned many NISSANS, and can tell you that the INFINITI brand is a well-engineered machine.

As far as the G35 Coupe goes, it is an amazing car, and We were seriously considering buying one. We kept comparing it to the Corvette. It even handles better than the NISSAN 350z, due to the longer wheel base.

The problem is, we could only buy one "fun" car, and the Corvette won.

AND, of course, INFINITI didn't make the car topless.

Everyone I know that ows a 350z or G35 want more power (Of course SO DO THE VETTE OWNERS).

If you want to talk INFINITI's give www.nicoclub.com a try. There are a lot of INFINITI owners that feel just as passionalte about their cars as us Corvette owners. Thye just have to travel overseas to visit the plant.

I get a G35 loaner car whenever I am getting my oil changed or service, and like the power, but hate the V6 engine noise. The car sounds angry. It is nothing like the rumble of the Corvette V8.

 

that must be nice...Most people here spent what 40k-50k+ on a brand new vette, the premier Chevrolet, the american icon, 50 years of heritage, a tech marvel, the flag bearer of domestic autmotive sportscar manufacturing and if i bring it in for service, the best I can hope for is........ maybe a malibu??

and thats if i am lucky, odds are I'll just be told to sit and spin...

Those who disagree can and will..but foriegn manufacturers certainly have the customer service aspect down and GM/FORD could learn ALOT from them in that regard.

 

DON'T DO IT! You will regret it if you end up buying the G35 and then drive the VETTE later. One of the Senior Chiefs here has one and he complains of the lack of power and the brakes get really really hot to quickly.

Micah

 

The G35 is about the only car I'd trade my vette for, but it's still no vette.

 

I think the G35 coupe is a great looking car, and I'm sure it's a blast to drive. But 5 years and $25,000 down the road, would you rather own own a 5 year old nissan or a still-droolworthy Corvette?

 

Great POINT!

 

What is the noise in your video, is it tire noise? Why is it so loud, is the track a rough finish? or is it the way the camera is mounted? Cool video by the way.

 

G35's are way too slow get the C5, they pull like a fright train.

 

Very nice run.... looks like fun!!!!! I'm gonna have to sign up for it this May...something I've always wanted to do and it would make one helluva b-day present since mine's on May 9th.

I watched the video in its' entirety and couldn't quite understand why the G35 was considered "pesky"... He couldnt pick a line at stick with it, and I counted several times where you actually had to slow down to avoid hitting it.... from that aspect, you're right... it was certainly pesky, but as far as competition was concerned, I didn't see one sign of peskiness....I actually loved watching you pass him like he was standing still!!!!

Perhaps I'm just missing something, or the video was just deceiving...please explain "pesky".

Sorry and Thanks in advance.

 

Nobody to wave to driving a G35.....

 

You can always wave at the rice!

 

I test drove a 350z and just laughed. It has an on off power band. It's a weird engine. The car doesn't even come close to comparing to the C5. When they first came out I was like man those are awesome. After test driving one I would never consider it. If the car had a twin turbo 350hp engine I would be in line for one. It's a great car but the lost HP kills it. I look at it like it's a dodge neon or something because of the weak sauce engine. Go with the C5

 

WOW -- Lot's of questions!

The VIDEO - Run at Texas Motor Speedway last May. Lots a vette guys made the run...probably around 20+ vettes showed up for the day at the track

TOP SPEEDS - on my pretty much nearly stock C5, I was getting 130 +/- a little across the start finish line - hit 100 in the high bank (can really feel some G force as well). And, YES - IT WAS A BLAST of a time! Great way to learn your and your cars limits and what it was really made and designed for.

NOISE - the noise if because the windows are down. The camera in line with partition, so that's where all the noise hit the mic. Actually they require (unless raining) windows down - no overheating on the A/C system, as well as more power, and they didn't want any helmets knocking out a side window and having everyone come off the track and loose whatever would have been left in that session of running. (Everyone had an incentive to be good...as it cost everyone if one wasn't)

PESKY G... That was just because I intially laughed (LMAO) when I saw 3 of them out running with the cobras, C5, and Rustangs. But damned if he didn't put up a pretty good show for his 'first time' run at the track. Had no clue on the race line and had a lot of overstear on the road course (or just plain bad driving - don't know). There were only two places to pass on the track.. One was the short straight away inside the road course, the other on the back straight on the oval up and BEFORE entering turn 4 on the high bank. Each were very close to "I could of made it" but didn't...just dropped back.. And, the G35 on the little quick S turn on the inside road course was actually pretty impressive on pick up and speed. I gave it my all to try to pass, but it was bumper to bumper.

CONCLUSION - I would never buy the G35 over my C5, not in a heartbeat...for for a quick and surprisingly well handling car it can claim some bragging rights for being just a 6 banger! One decked with sport tuned suspension, stick and a few bolts on's may just surprise a stock C5 from a 20 to 80 MPH run. After that, it's pure AMERICAN V8 Muscle power leaving them in the dust.

Hope that covers it all.

 

you would be better off comparing the G35 to an audi or BMW

 

I think just in the way would be a better adjective than pesky. The black vette didn't have any trouble getting around it and in a real race there were numerous times you could have passed. I know the restrictions on these lap days, and slow cars do present some interesting situations.

 

exactly. I would have driven circles around that G35 at any point of that track with a stock C5. Not sure if you had an auto but I didn't see a lot of shifting and it looked like you were on a joy ride around the track. lol