happyricefob

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do u guys think more people will purchase the G35 sedan over the new maxima? note tat the G35 sedan is RWD and maxima still FWD. i even hear more people perfer the G35 coupe over then 350Z. although the G35 coupe got smaller throttle than the Z, which only let the G35 produce 280HP rather than Z at 287HP, but still more people choose G35 over the Z (IMO). wat do u guys think about the 2 car tat's so similar? open discussion.

happyricefob

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"One of the new breed is the '02 Infiniti G35 sedan, the latest entry from Nissan's luxury division, vital because it's built on a rear-wheel-drive platform. By 2005, all Infinitis will be rear- or all-wheel-drive."

By Jim Mateja
Chicago Tribune

THX

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People are more familiar with the Maxima name and reputation, even if Infinity/Nissan are one in the same. The only G35 I'd buy is the coupe, the sedan looks so-so when you compare the two. Plus Nissan seems to be pushing the Max more, when's the last time you saw an Infinity commercial. Also note they advertise the Max as having 5 more HP than the G35 sedan.

Don't know what they're reasoning is other than to let consumers know the Maxima is still a kick-*** car (and cash cow).

bonzelite

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G35 coupe is sexier, overall more amazing looking, subtle, sophisticated, aggressive.

G35 sedan is ok. but kind of so-so.

6th gen is growing on me. but is too big for me.

i want a G35 coupe. (skyline)

350Z overshadows G35 because of name. the body style of Z is nice, but the G35 coupe is far more refined and carries a presence that the Z simply does not. coupe's proportions are magical. Z is squatty. xtra 7hp of Z does not impress me.

spiff56747

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g35 coupe looks better than the 350z (IMO)

the g35 sedan looks better than the new maxima.. (again IMO)

its all a matter of how much you are willing to pay

Bags

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Look at the thread about SERVICE... that was posted last week...


Look where nissan ranks and where Infiniti ranks...

If I was buying a NEW car.. that would sell me

Sprint

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you did a nice job trying to slip this off topic post under the radar

Frank Fontaine

FWD on a car over 25k is weak. Yes, it's much cheaper to produce a transaxle and a RWD independent rear is more complicated and costly than a FWD independent rear. These cars are apples and oranges, I doubt the same buyers consider both. We've all rotated our tires before--throw a new set on a Max and take a look only 5k down the road. You can see how tough the front wheels are on the rubber.

If I'm not mistaken, the G35 is relatively small compared to the 6th gen, and it is very narrow. The 6th gen is wide and takes 40' to turn about. The G35 coupe is more practical than a 350Z, which by the way goes for 5,000 over list in cabrio form.

So, to answer your question, I don't think more people will purchase the G35, because the typical Nissan buyer is not concerned with handling, nor RWD. The typical Nissan buyer imho wants a car with more features and a lower price than a similarly equipped Honda or Toyota. When you look at how short the Honda warranty is (not that you'd even make any claims with a Honda) and the fact that the cars sell for list (Pilot, CR-V, Odyssey), it's no bargain. You have to be it in for the long haul if you buy a Honda.

CoolMax

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~5hp difference from the same engine doesn't have any influence on my decision to buy a car.
It's all marketing, IMHO, unless the dyno proves otherwise.

bonzelite

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G35 coupe probably sells far less units than the sedan. why? practicality v. price. i agree with all who like the G35 coupe but are sadly aware that it will not sell as well or be given as much attention. it is in a sort of limbo niche: it is a luxury sports car. too expensive and impractical for families, generally. that is a hard sell in the USDM these days. that is why they bloated the maxima away from true sport sedan. that is why they skewed the Z to be all sport and no luxury. and Z has legendary history and nameplate. maxima was the "flagship" (not anymore). i think the whole Z car craze is overrated. the car is not that great, either, qualitywise. i have visited Z forums and the car is just short of a lemon. but it has put nissan back on the map insofar as a "contender" here, as the corporation was losing major ground. and money. until reneault came in to help. if the Z car strengthens nissan as a company in general, then awesome. it may enable nissan to get back into racing r&d more deeply, to pave way for new GTR. but the G35 coupe is the nicer car for me. it is just simply a beautiful sports car. very elegant. but capable of embarrassing many sports cars performancewise. imagine the G35 just slightly modded. wow.

bk2kmax

i have visited Z forums and the car is just short of a lemon.<quoted by bonzelite

I don't get it, how can you call the Z short of a lemon? Do you even know what a Lemon is in terms of its' definition? I think it is a nice car and just because it doesn't go like stink it doesn't get a nod like a Corvette. I think the Z offers a lot for what you pay for it, it looks good, it's got an Award Winning V6 and it handles with the best of sportscars costing thousands more.

The G coupe is much better looking and is much more refined, the G sedan is nice, it's just too small for most Max owner's, plus 5 more hp isn't going to convert Max owners even if it is RWD.

I'd take a Max over the G sedan anyday and I'd take the G coupe over the Z anyday.

99Maxima5sp

Maybe he means that owners are having alot of repetitive problems with the quality of the Z...


Eric

frinxor

G35 Coupe is definately a great car. I'd take that over a Z easily. The Sedan is very nice as well imo, over the new max. The new max just doesnt look so great and its quite a bit oversized.

specv

I thaught the maxima was still the flagship?? am i wrong in that? and the g35 coupe is a very nice car. my cousin has one in that blue color or caribian blue thatw what u call it, hes had a few problems with it.. car hasnt started a few times.. the window motor died on it stupid stuff but enough to say its not the best car.. im in it almost everyday. yes its more classy looking than a z but if i was gonna spend the money between a 350Z or a g35 coupe it would be on the z.. but dont get me wrong that extra 7 hp they say the z has is BS the coupe is just as fast

happyricefob

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i guess it all goes back to personal opinion...

bonzelite

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yes. thank you. i do mean that. when i have some more time i will find that post and give a link to it. there are a number of new owners who have similar complaints like windows going up and down with grease on them, fitment of panel problems, various interior pieces breaking or falling off. cheap workmanship. apparently there are lots of bugs in these new cars. nissan will probably fix those as the car's manufacture ages a bit.

there is no doubt that the Z car is an instant classic. that is not at issue. it is the hoopla that is rather undeserving. it just is not that great. i am disappointed. especially when nissan offered it at the same time as the G35 coupe (skyline). they sort of created a conflict because the two cars look almost nearly the same, with the infiniti being the more refined, more elegant body design. the Z car seems like it was marketed to 16 year olds.

BLINGBLING

a g35 that could out perform a bmw 3 series. more hp than the maxima and rwd. i would definetly buy a g35 any day over the maxima.

SR20DEN

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Yeah, and we've never seen G35 threads before.

bonzelite

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check these threads out for Z car complaints/reviews:

http://forums.freshalloy.com/ubbthre...b=5&o=&fpart=1

http://www.nissanx.com/fOrums/thread...d=12&styleid=2

guapsnaman

I'd choose both G35's over any Nissan.

The design is better and because of the RWD.

bonzelite

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i think i typed out the nissanx.com link a bit wrong. i made the O in "fOrums" upper case and i think it is lower.

anyway -go to www.nissanx.com. then go to the 350Z forum. find the thread, (which is not old) "first impressions - links to 350Z reviews"

this should help.

yeah. were i to buy NEW, i would buy the G35 coupe with 6spd manual. not the maxima. the maxima is done. gone. finished for me. i like the earlier maximas better.

THX

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But considering you don't have $33k handy I'm gonna guess it'll be used Max for you and mostly the rest of us for the time being.

Oh and I've always wonder why people call the G35 a Skyline. The G35 is based off the FM chassis of the Z. Also uses the same engine. Please link me up on any official announcement stating the G35 is the American Skyline.

araffio

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The G35 coupe is called the Skyline overseas, but not in the US.

bonzelite

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what cave have you been in? hello, is there anybody in there? this is way old news.

the G35 here is the V35 ("V" for VQ) in japan: sedans available are the 350 GT-8, 300GT-premium, 300GT, 250GT-premium, 250GT, 250GT-4-premium, 250GT-4, 250GT-M, 250GT-M-4.

coupes, my favorite and most awesome, are 350GT-premium; 350GT.

the differences lie in the interior packages, the engines/tranny combos, and hp ratings.

GTR is on the way, btw, but it will more than likely not be badged Skyline. just "Nissan GTR."

goto www.nissan.co.jp;)

BriGuyMax

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wow...you guys really like to rag on the Z....

For the record...my Z has 13,600 problem free miles and IS quicker than a G35 coupe because it weighs more than 200lbs less...I've run a coupe and it wasn't pretty for the infiniti.

How many of you actually have driven a 350Z or a G35 coupe??

bonzelite

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if you like the Z, then good. the car is selling like hotcakes despite these critiques. it is helping to bolster nissan's entire image and desirability. i do not discount that, btw. i just don't care for one.

specv

ive driven both... my cousin has an auto 03 g35 coupe with intake. and i drove a 350z 6spd.. to tell u the truth i didnt feel a difference, dont get me wrong im sure the 6spd is faster but i dont think by much..

IceY2K1

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Z is FUGLY....G35C is

Performance difference between the two is MINIMAL and of no concern to me, since myself and MOST others would never be able to eek out that last ounce or two of performance.

I do like the 350Z dash/cockpit better, but the lack of a rear seat and useable trunk isn't viable for me.

BriGuyMax

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I'm glad there's people out there that hate my car....that way I won't have to see one at every single stoplight like I did in my maxima...have a nice day guys!

bonzelite

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this is not a Z forum. and i'm sure some Z people detest the sedan FWD bulk of the maxima. especially the new one. it is a pig of a car. i even hate that one.

Jeff92se

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The Z and the G35 coupe are both incredibly nice looking/performing cars. I'd take one over a maxima if given a choice. Although I would probably have to get the 4 door.

meccanoble

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Infiniti just sounds more luxurious, more expensive. G35 is same as 350z, and i didnt know 350z was faster until now, yet whenever someone says they are moving on from their maxima, everyone recommends G35...its more expensive and slower and if u r getting a 350z or G35 its normally because of speed among other things...its the name plus it just looks more luxurious?

happyricefob

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ugh... this is kinda gettin off topic a bit, wat happened to "they infiniti G35 sedan v.s. us maxima"?

and yea most of u are in favors of the coupe, now letZ talk about sedans

bonzelite

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well. G35 sedan i don't want. so how can we talk about that only now. and which maxima are you talking about? i don't like 6th gen. too fat. like a whale. i like 5th gen. ok. choice. with gun at head: 5th gen maxima. not G35 sedan. sedan is too altima-looking, albeit better, mind you. if more guns are at head for 6th gen or G35 sedan. then G35 sedan. i would mod it, then. lower it. change wheels to coupe. put CAI on it. all the stuff. ok?

happyricefob

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ok.