G35 vs. 2k4 Max
05-16-2003, 02:19 PM
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G35 vs. 2k4 Max
My dad has now narrowed down his car search to the G35 Sedan auto fully loaded with nav and the 2k4 Max SL fully loaded with elite and nav. Has anyone owned both? Personally, as long as he's gettin a nissan/infiniti i'm really happy, although being a max owner I would like him to get a max also. A 6-speed tranny is out of the question because his hip pain disables him from clutching. Any thoughts?
05-16-2003, 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
i would rather get the g35 sedan, looks alot better IMO, will handle much better, and you wont suffer from torque steer. you also get that great infiniti service and the loaner cars!
i would rather get the g35 sedan, looks alot better IMO, will handle much better, and you wont suffer from torque steer. you also get that great infiniti service and the loaner cars!
05-17-2003, 12:22 AM
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Personally, I haven't had the greatest luck with the nissan staff, their salesmen are morons and the dealerships in the area have the worst repair managers I've ever seen. Guess a test drive will finalize this one...
05-18-2003, 12:49 AM
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Originally posted by bosssho
I just went through this same thing and I will be picking up my Silver, Leather Package, Aero Package, Premium Package, Winter Package, Sport Package, and NAV Package G35 in Mid June...woohoo!!!
I just went through this same thing and I will be picking up my Silver, Leather Package, Aero Package, Premium Package, Winter Package, Sport Package, and NAV Package G35 in Mid June...woohoo!!!
05-18-2003, 03:08 AM
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Yeah, its almost final now.
Saturday morning my dad went to test drive the G35 and he really liked it. He also test drove a BMW 530i today, and said he would probably take the G35 over it. I went by the dealer a couple hours later and test drove the same car he did. It was a black G35 auto, with aero kit and the beige leather. Inside the showroom they had one with black leather and that car looks hot as f**k. I think the car has much more pickup than the 2k4 maxima, but I couldn't take it full because I had 2 of my friends in the back and the dealer in the front, i drive best alone. lol Alright guys, gonna go to sleep. Peace
Saturday morning my dad went to test drive the G35 and he really liked it. He also test drove a BMW 530i today, and said he would probably take the G35 over it. I went by the dealer a couple hours later and test drove the same car he did. It was a black G35 auto, with aero kit and the beige leather. Inside the showroom they had one with black leather and that car looks hot as f**k. I think the car has much more pickup than the 2k4 maxima, but I couldn't take it full because I had 2 of my friends in the back and the dealer in the front, i drive best alone. lol Alright guys, gonna go to sleep. Peace
05-18-2003, 10:29 AM
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another thing is that if you convince your dad to get the infiniti, you would be saving him a **** load of headaches - car dealerships can be a pain in the **** sometimes.....goto g35driver.com and talk to them, they would list some great dealerships in your area
05-18-2003, 05:02 PM
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You went from the G35 coupe to the Maxima sedan. Why leave out the G35 sedan?
DW
DW
Originally posted by JNG35
I had a G35 and sold it to buy the Max. The G35 was just to small for me and the family.
I had a G35 and sold it to buy the Max. The G35 was just to small for me and the family.
05-19-2003, 03:29 PM
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Originally posted by PHATMAN5050
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Personally, I haven't had the greatest luck with the nissan staff, their salesmen are morons and the dealerships in the area have the worst repair managers I've ever seen. Guess a test drive will finalize this one...
Yeah, that's what I was thinking. Personally, I haven't had the greatest luck with the nissan staff, their salesmen are morons and the dealerships in the area have the worst repair managers I've ever seen. Guess a test drive will finalize this one...
sorry if the reality of this offends anyone here who may have chosen this profession... but this really shouldn't be a shock to you.
05-19-2003, 03:39 PM
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Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
how much did yours come out to? i'm gonna get one white with leather package, aerodynamic body kit and nav package
how much did yours come out to? i'm gonna get one white with leather package, aerodynamic body kit and nav package
05-27-2003, 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by gmc74
FYI for future negotiating, never negotiate based on monthly cost. Always negotiate on total cost.
$516/mo with $1300 down could be -
$19876
$26068
$32260
$38452
FYI for future negotiating, never negotiate based on monthly cost. Always negotiate on total cost.
$516/mo with $1300 down could be -
$19876
$26068
$32260
$38452
Nissan is dead to me.
05-27-2003, 05:19 PM
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Originally posted by bosssho
That's as real as Photo Shop will allow! ;-)
A convertible would be sweet.
That's as real as Photo Shop will allow! ;-)
A convertible would be sweet.
That is a nice photoshop job, it looks sweet.
Fix the controls (ie seat controls) and make it a convertable and I think I will eat the loss and trade in the Max...
05-28-2003, 07:24 AM
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Considering that:
1. The 350Z has gone topless, so Nissan's already done the engineering homework on the same platform as the G35C.
2. A G35C convertible would compliment the 350Z in terms of marketability, without either of them cannibalizing the other's market.
I see a G35C convertible coming real soon. It will go after the A4, BMW 3, Mercedes CLK convertible market, whereas the 350Z will be in the Corvette, Audi TT, and SLK market.
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1. The 350Z has gone topless, so Nissan's already done the engineering homework on the same platform as the G35C.
2. A G35C convertible would compliment the 350Z in terms of marketability, without either of them cannibalizing the other's market.
I see a G35C convertible coming real soon. It will go after the A4, BMW 3, Mercedes CLK convertible market, whereas the 350Z will be in the Corvette, Audi TT, and SLK market.
DW
05-29-2003, 07:42 AM
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G35 vs Max
I didn't like the max at first, but it has grown on me pretty fast. Especially the back, resembling the shape of the 350Z. It's a nice spacious car with enough ***** under the hood. If it was RWD I'd consider it again, but until than, I'd go with a 6spd RWD G35.
05-29-2003, 12:58 PM
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I love the back of the new max and it's funny, after driving my wife's 02 for a year + now, I was not at all impressed with the G35's power...I mean I was happy with it, very happy, but not blown away like I was when I test drove the 02 SE after having my 00 SE...I hope that makes sense.
I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that the "TipTronic" type shift does not allow for the seat of the pants feel that the 02-03 3.5 Engines do when mated to the tranny they are with...The 02-03 trannys, while it may not be as good for the transmission it self, seems to have more of a kick you in the back of the seat feel when you mash the accelerator down...it might just be me, but unless you are racing at the track or on the highway, seat of the pants is what you experience most of the times.
I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that the "TipTronic" type shift does not allow for the seat of the pants feel that the 02-03 3.5 Engines do when mated to the tranny they are with...The 02-03 trannys, while it may not be as good for the transmission it self, seems to have more of a kick you in the back of the seat feel when you mash the accelerator down...it might just be me, but unless you are racing at the track or on the highway, seat of the pants is what you experience most of the times.
05-29-2003, 01:02 PM
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WTF?!?! You want them to price them higher!!?? Good thinking!
Originally posted by 95emeraldgxe
a g35 convertible would definitely be great, infiniti just has to work on their pricing, its too similar to nissan
a g35 convertible would definitely be great, infiniti just has to work on their pricing, its too similar to nissan
05-29-2003, 04:33 PM
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Originally posted by JNG35
I had the sedan and the coupe. Traded the sedan for the Max. the only place that the G35 sedan shines over the Max is rear wheel drive. Me and my wife both think that the Max has a better interior and ride.
I had the sedan and the coupe. Traded the sedan for the Max. the only place that the G35 sedan shines over the Max is rear wheel drive. Me and my wife both think that the Max has a better interior and ride.
OK, that's a slight exaggeration