03 G35 VS 02 max?
10-15-2001, 09:00 PM
#1
03 G35 VS 02 max?
I have had my heart set on getting a 6spd max for a while now, but every time I see and hear about the G35 I get second thoughts . What would you rather get and why? Let's put a side the money factor for the time being becuase it should be pretty close and resale value will more then make up the difference. If for some reason you don't know what the G35 looks like, check out my sig! Thanks for the input fellas 
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10-15-2001, 09:04 PM
#2
Re: 03 G35 VS 02 max?
Originally posted by emax95
I have had my heart set on getting a 6spd max for a while now, but every time I see and hear about the G35 I get second thoughts . What you rather get a why? Let's put a side the money factor for the time being becuase it should be pretty close and resale value will more then make up the difference. If for some reason you don't know what the G35 looks like, check oput my sig! Thanks for the input fellas .
I have had my heart set on getting a 6spd max for a while now, but every time I see and hear about the G35 I get second thoughts . What you rather get a why? Let's put a side the money factor for the time being becuase it should be pretty close and resale value will more then make up the difference. If for some reason you don't know what the G35 looks like, check oput my sig! Thanks for the input fellas
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10-15-2001, 09:11 PM
#4
Originally posted by LucentAUTO
do u like the look of g35? i sure dont, it looks like a ford.
02max for me
do u like the look of g35? i sure dont, it looks like a ford.
02max for me
Weasel, it is said to come with a 6spd tranny and between 265-280 HP!{RWD} 52/48 weight ratio and awesome supension.
10-15-2001, 09:13 PM
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Heh good question. If $ is no object then I would take the most expensive one, sell it, and buy what I want.
Joke aside, the G35 is supposed to be more powerful, hand better, RWD, and Infiniti. Have to wait and see because it could be a let down, or a great surprise.
Joke aside, the G35 is supposed to be more powerful, hand better, RWD, and Infiniti. Have to wait and see because it could be a let down, or a great surprise.
10-15-2001, 09:18 PM
#7
Originally posted by bigbadboss101
Heh good question. If $ is no object then I would take the most expensive one, sell it, and buy what I want.
Joke aside, the G35 is supposed to be more powerful, hand better, RWD, and Infiniti. Have to wait and see because it could be a let down, or a great surprise.
Heh good question. If $ is no object then I would take the most expensive one, sell it, and buy what I want.
Joke aside, the G35 is supposed to be more powerful, hand better, RWD, and Infiniti. Have to wait and see because it could be a let down, or a great surprise.
The car was released in Japan earlier this year and the reviews have raved about how nice the car is! The same should hold true over here, plus it will have a bigger engine in the U.S.
. BTW thanks for the great input!
10-15-2001, 09:42 PM
#9
Originally posted by Player1
Iam also waiting for the G to come out for my next car purchase, although i will have to wait until october for the coupe, awd, or sportier model to come out. I have heard 270hp or 290hp, with 262lbs of tourque.
Iam also waiting for the G to come out for my next car purchase, although i will have to wait until october for the coupe, awd, or sportier model to come out. I have heard 270hp or 290hp, with 262lbs of tourque.
10-15-2001, 11:25 PM
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Originally posted by emax95
The car was released in Japan earlier this year and the reviews have raved about how nice the car is! The same should hold true over here, plus it will have a bigger engine in the U.S. . BTW thanks for the great input!
The car was released in Japan earlier this year and the reviews have raved about how nice the car is! The same should hold true over here, plus it will have a bigger engine in the U.S.
. BTW thanks for the great input!
10-15-2001, 11:54 PM
#11
Originally posted by bigbadboss101
Joke aside, the G35 is supposed to be more powerful, hand better, RWD, and Infiniti. Have to wait and see because it could be a let down, or a great surprise.
Joke aside, the G35 is supposed to be more powerful, hand better, RWD, and Infiniti. Have to wait and see because it could be a let down, or a great surprise.
10-16-2001, 03:46 AM
#15
Originally posted by AznWontonboy
G35.
260-300hp
rear wheel drive
independent suspension
near 50-50 weight balance
6 speed manual
.. what more do you want?
G35.
260-300hp
rear wheel drive
independent suspension
near 50-50 weight balance
6 speed manual
.. what more do you want?
10-16-2001, 04:49 AM
#16
Originally posted by emax95
Really? Look at the car in my sig pic and tell me, what ford do you think it looks like? BTW I am in love with the look of the G35!
Weasel, it is said to come with a 6spd tranny and between 265-280 HP!{RWD} 52/48 weight ratio and awesome supension.
Really? Look at the car in my sig pic and tell me, what ford do you think it looks like? BTW I am in love with the look of the G35!
Weasel, it is said to come with a 6spd tranny and between 265-280 HP!{RWD} 52/48 weight ratio and awesome supension.
10-16-2001, 06:23 AM
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The new G35 is the way to go. It has the power, suspension, rwd and the skyline platform. Can't wait to see how the real car looks like in 2002. Hope the price tag will not be overpriced.
10-16-2001, 07:52 AM
#22
Originally posted by AndyXXL
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. Those things are a bit pricey.Mishmosh, Rumor has it, it will base at $28K. Supposedly it is suppose to be more affordable then the I35. A 30K price would not suprise me though.
Check out this link in nissan japan guys, it has a cool little video and a bunch of pics and stuff. And no I have no qlue what hell they are talking about.,lol. http://www.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE/V35/...SEN/index.html
10-16-2001, 07:59 AM
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Originally posted by emax95
Mishmosh, Rumor has it, it will base at $28K. Supposedly it is suppose to be more affordable then the I35. A 30K price would not suprise me though.
Mishmosh, Rumor has it, it will base at $28K. Supposedly it is suppose to be more affordable then the I35. A 30K price would not suprise me though.
10-16-2001, 08:17 AM
#24
Originally posted by Afty
Yeah, and rumor had it that a fully-loaded Altima would sticker at below $25k. I'd wait to see the official pricing before anyone gets too worked up about this car. It looks great on paper, but it could still turn out to have some major flaws.
Yeah, and rumor had it that a fully-loaded Altima would sticker at below $25k. I'd wait to see the official pricing before anyone gets too worked up about this car. It looks great on paper, but it could still turn out to have some major flaws.
? BTW keep in mind this car is competing with the IS300 very closely in market shares and the lex starts at $29K. Also like I said before this car has been in Japan for months allready so I think if there was any major "flaws" we would know abour them by now.
10-16-2001, 08:43 AM
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I did read your 3rd sentence, but I've read so many posts ragging on the Altima for being more expensive than "rumored." It's not Nissan's fault, they didn't start the rumors. I personally would be more surprised to see the G35 start at 28k than I would at 30 or even 31k.
At 28k, it would compete too much with the Maxima and the Maxima doesn't seem to have any advantages at all over it. Although I guess that could change with the 6th gen Max. Wouldn't it be interesting if the 6th gen Max turned out to be a rebadged G35? I know it's been said that the new Max will be built on the Altima platform, but still...
As for the Japanese reviews being positive, well, look at all the printed reviews of the Altima here. All the magazines and newspapers love it. But actual people looking at the cars have found flaws big enough to make them not consider the car anymore. And isn't it possible that Nissan will screw the car up in preparing it for the US market and the Infiniti line?
At 28k, it would compete too much with the Maxima and the Maxima doesn't seem to have any advantages at all over it. Although I guess that could change with the 6th gen Max. Wouldn't it be interesting if the 6th gen Max turned out to be a rebadged G35? I know it's been said that the new Max will be built on the Altima platform, but still...
As for the Japanese reviews being positive, well, look at all the printed reviews of the Altima here. All the magazines and newspapers love it. But actual people looking at the cars have found flaws big enough to make them not consider the car anymore. And isn't it possible that Nissan will screw the car up in preparing it for the US market and the Infiniti line?
10-16-2001, 10:01 AM
#27
Originally posted by PhatGuy
More money??
Also if you drive in crazy snow fwd is always nice.
More money??
Also if you drive in crazy snow fwd is always nice.
10-16-2001, 10:18 AM
#28
Originally posted by emax95
The snow thing does bother me. Chances are I would have to get a beater or a cheap 4X4 for winters. BTW even though the G35 will cost a little bit more then the max I am willing to bet it will hold it's value a lot better, so in the end it's all kinda the same.
The snow thing does bother me. Chances are I would have to get a beater or a cheap 4X4 for winters. BTW even though the G35 will cost a little bit more then the max I am willing to bet it will hold it's value a lot better, so in the end it's all kinda the same.
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10-16-2001, 10:42 AM
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I have a feeling it will cost a lot more than a Max. It would probably be compared to the higher 3 series bimmers, saabs. low end Benz, etc.
Originally posted by emax95
The snow thing does bother me. Chances are I would have to get a beater or a cheap 4X4 for winters. BTW even though the G35 will cost a little bit more then the max I am willing to bet it will hold it's value a lot better, so in the end it's all kinda the same.
The snow thing does bother me. Chances are I would have to get a beater or a cheap 4X4 for winters. BTW even though the G35 will cost a little bit more then the max I am willing to bet it will hold it's value a lot better, so in the end it's all kinda the same.
10-16-2001, 10:54 AM
#32
Originally posted by PhatGuy
I have a feeling it will cost a lot more than a Max. It would probably be compared to the higher 3 series bimmers, saabs. low end Benz, etc.
I have a feeling it will cost a lot more than a Max. It would probably be compared to the higher 3 series bimmers, saabs. low end Benz, etc.
10-16-2001, 11:01 AM
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No Contest
After reading "Asian" Magazines, every single Article have said How "Great" the car is.
The G35 (Skyline) is all about Grace, the near 50/50 Balance, the Suspension is all geared towards handling.
Its gonna hve the 3.5VQ, so no worries about the Engine.
Its Infiniti so its gonna be made in Japan, plus the quality is gonna be better.
PLUS its gotta live up to the "SKYLINE" namesake.
Its got everything the MAXIMA has ... plus a LOT LOT LOT more.
NO CONTEST ... Skyline vs Maxima. We're at a loss here for SURE!
The G35 (Skyline) is all about Grace, the near 50/50 Balance, the Suspension is all geared towards handling.
Its gonna hve the 3.5VQ, so no worries about the Engine.
Its Infiniti so its gonna be made in Japan, plus the quality is gonna be better.
PLUS its gotta live up to the "SKYLINE" namesake.
Its got everything the MAXIMA has ... plus a LOT LOT LOT more.
NO CONTEST ... Skyline vs Maxima. We're at a loss here for SURE!
10-16-2001, 11:13 AM
#34
Re: No Contest
Originally posted by Empz
After reading "Asian" Magazines, every single Article have said How "Great" the car is.
The G35 (Skyline) is all about Grace, the near 50/50 Balance, the Suspension is all geared towards handling.
Its gonna hve the 3.5VQ, so no worries about the Engine.
Its Infiniti so its gonna be made in Japan, plus the quality is gonna be better.
PLUS its gotta live up to the "SKYLINE" namesake.
Its got everything the MAXIMA has ... plus a LOT LOT LOT more.
NO CONTEST ... Skyline vs Maxima. We're at a loss here for SURE!
After reading "Asian" Magazines, every single Article have said How "Great" the car is.
The G35 (Skyline) is all about Grace, the near 50/50 Balance, the Suspension is all geared towards handling.
Its gonna hve the 3.5VQ, so no worries about the Engine.
Its Infiniti so its gonna be made in Japan, plus the quality is gonna be better.
PLUS its gotta live up to the "SKYLINE" namesake.
Its got everything the MAXIMA has ... plus a LOT LOT LOT more.
NO CONTEST ... Skyline vs Maxima. We're at a loss here for SURE!
10-16-2001, 12:31 PM
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Re: Re: No Contest
Oh yeah ... I forgot about that "Yummy" factor!
PLUS ... NISMO Aftermarket Support ... SCREW Stillen!!!!!!!!!!
Man U got me All Excited ... Now if I can only save up $$$ until Spring of Next year! hehehe
PLUS ... NISMO Aftermarket Support ... SCREW Stillen!!!!!!!!!!
Man U got me All Excited ... Now if I can only save up $$$ until Spring of Next year! hehehe
Originally posted by emax95
+ a .27 drag coficiency{S?}, that should make a real mean top speed, maybe close 160 mph! Not that I would over go that fast
+ a .27 drag coficiency{S?}, that should make a real mean top speed, maybe close 160 mph! Not that I would over go that fast
10-16-2001, 02:36 PM
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For you fellow G35 lovers, check out Nismos site @ http://www.nismo.co.jp/catalogue.html ,click on things like brakes and suspension etc. They all ready have a sweet exaust system and coilovers! I wonder how expensive nismo stuff will be if nimo comes to the US?
