N E 1 read the Road & Track comparo
06-19-2002, 09:11 AM
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N E 1 read the Road & Track comparo
on 11 sport sedan in the latest edition? 11 sedans tested...Audi A4, BMW330 CI, Saab Aero, Volvo turbo, Lincoln LS, the baby Jaguar and others I cant recall and the G35 came in FIRST -beating even the vaunted BMW 330i.
Automatic G35 recorded 6.2 secs 0-60 and a 14.7 second, 94 MPH run -and that's an automatic...scandalous handling, good ride, etc.
makes one think really hard...
Automatic G35 recorded 6.2 secs 0-60 and a 14.7 second, 94 MPH run -and that's an automatic...scandalous handling, good ride, etc.
makes one think really hard...
06-19-2002, 09:56 AM
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I haven't seen that article, yet. There was, however, an article in the Saturday Auto section of the newspaper. The article was very complimentary and I believe this article called it a serious BMW challenger. C&D was also very complimentary. Sounds like a great car and I liked what I saw at the car show. I like my AE, but an Infiniti ... Hmmmmmmm.
06-19-2002, 10:11 AM
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Re: N E 1 read the Road & Track comparo
Originally posted by Galo
on 11 sport sedan in the latest edition? 11 sedans tested...Audi A4, BMW330 CI, Saab Aero, Volvo turbo, Lincoln LS, the baby Jaguar and others I cant recall and the G35 came in FIRST -beating even the vaunted BMW 330i.
Automatic G35 recorded 6.2 secs 0-60 and a 14.7 second, 94 MPH run -and that's an automatic...scandalous handling, good ride, etc.
makes one think really hard...
on 11 sport sedan in the latest edition? 11 sedans tested...Audi A4, BMW330 CI, Saab Aero, Volvo turbo, Lincoln LS, the baby Jaguar and others I cant recall and the G35 came in FIRST -beating even the vaunted BMW 330i.
Automatic G35 recorded 6.2 secs 0-60 and a 14.7 second, 94 MPH run -and that's an automatic...scandalous handling, good ride, etc.
makes one think really hard...
06-19-2002, 10:25 AM
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Re: Re: N E 1 read the Road & Track comparo
Originally posted by IceY2K1
Yes, however you might want to add that the G35 won due to the fact that the 330i was around $7-8 more. Otherwise, the G35 was a VERY close 2nd place, which is AWESOME considering it's brand new vs. the 3-series platform being out for years plus the fact that it was an AUTOMAGIC while everyone else but the TL-S and Benz(I think) was a manual transmission.
Yes, however you might want to add that the G35 won due to the fact that the 330i was around $7-8 more. Otherwise, the G35 was a VERY close 2nd place, which is AWESOME considering it's brand new vs. the 3-series platform being out for years plus the fact that it was an AUTOMAGIC while everyone else but the TL-S and Benz(I think) was a manual transmission.
06-19-2002, 10:26 AM
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Agree fully...the final point scores were
significantly influenced by 'value' (cost) but still...performance was awesome...one tenth of a second slower 0-60 than the 330i -with an AUTOMATIC...wow!
06-19-2002, 10:34 AM
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Good Job Infinite
It'll be interesting to see how it compares once it is available in a manual tranny. Very good showing considering it is its first year. I too considered the G35 however I thought the 330i had a little more panache with regard to styling and slightly better performance numbers. The article was great and very informative.
06-19-2002, 10:39 AM
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Re: I have a feeling
Originally posted by Blackgums100
a lot of Max owners will become either G35 sedan or G35 coupe owners over the next couple of years. The Infiniti service alone is worth the extra cash.
a lot of Max owners will become either G35 sedan or G35 coupe owners over the next couple of years. The Infiniti service alone is worth the extra cash.
06-19-2002, 10:59 AM
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Re: Good Job Infinite
Originally posted by DMan_2KMax
It'll be interesting to see how it compares once it is available in a manual tranny. Very good showing considering it is its first year. I too considered the G35 however I thought the 330i had a little more panache with regard to styling and slightly better performance numbers. The article was great and very informative.
It'll be interesting to see how it compares once it is available in a manual tranny. Very good showing considering it is its first year. I too considered the G35 however I thought the 330i had a little more panache with regard to styling and slightly better performance numbers. The article was great and very informative.
Dan, I also love the Bimmer, I know it's personal but what did you end up paying? I love the new G35 coupe but it only seats 4 and I have three kids, and yes I am only 31 years old, dohhh!!!!
06-19-2002, 12:08 PM
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Re: Re: Good Job Infinite
Originally posted by Blackgums100
Dan, I also love the Bimmer, I know it's personal but what did you end up paying? I love the new G35 coupe but it only seats 4 and I have three kids, and yes I am only 31 years old, dohhh!!!!
Dan, I also love the Bimmer, I know it's personal but what did you end up paying? I love the new G35 coupe but it only seats 4 and I have three kids, and yes I am only 31 years old, dohhh!!!!
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