Nissan: 2004 Acura TL Vs. 2004 Infinity G35 Sedan

On Thu, 5 Feb 2004 02:34:27 UTC, "Sonoman" <com> wrote:
 

Do you need 4 doors or a large trunk? If not, check out the G35 coupe, which
is like a Datsun 350Z, but with a slightly longer wheelbase to permit a tight
but usable back seat and a trunk (instead of hatchback), Infiniti luxury
features, and Infiniti dealer service. A lot of car for the money.

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John Varela
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Thanks for the response. The G35 Coupe would have been my first choice hands
down. I did not want to go into boring details, but this car is actually for
my wife and she wants a four door. The G35 Coupe is definitely on MY list.


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Sonoman wrote: 

I had about a 3 hour solo test drive in the G35. I liked the power and
the RWD, but thought the interior was ugly. I found the interior seats
uncomfortable (seat belt latch dug in to my thigh). I also found the
shifter to be a bit balky. So for me it was a no brainer: nice engine
mated to RWD but styling I just couldn't live with. Too bad, because the
dealer was falling all over themselves trying to sell me the car by
throwing in big discounts and extras.

When I sat in the TL it fit me perfectly. It was love at first sight. I
love the 6 speed shifter and clutch, and the engine has plenty of power.
I think the interior styling is the best in the $30-50k price range but
I like things a bit more toward sporty and a little less toward luxury.
I flip-flop on the exterior styling though. I like the exterior but
think it will probably look dated in a couple of years. It's not what I
would call a classic or timeless design.

I really like the DVD-A and the XM radio and many of the other interior
touches that I never thought I would like or would choose to pay for.
The only thing I don't like is that the car is FWD, but even that comes
with caveats because I believe that FWD is, arguably, safer in rain and
snow (though come to think of it, I don't live in a rainy/snowy place).
If the car came in RWD or AWD I'd eagerly pay another $10k for the car.

In terms of value I personally think you get a bit more with the TL than
the G35, but that's subjective. They are both nice cars with a slightly
different emphasis. As far as what you'll pay, I doubt you'll get any
discount at all on a new TL and may even have to get on a waiting list
to get the one you want. My impression from the Infinity dealership was
they had plenty to pick from.

I paid MSRP for my TL but feel I got more for my money than I would have
with the heavily discounted G35. Sadly, I pretty much needed to purchase
a car when I did so I didn't have the luxury of waiting a few months for
the hype to die down or I might have gotten a slightly better deal. I've
heard, though, that traditionally Acura dealers don't deal as much as
some other brands.

I haven't for one second regretted my decision. The TL is a great car.

Infiniti=Nissan
Drive a 330i and then make your decision...



John Varela wrote: 

330i is very nice, and it also costs more than I would like to pay. And I
now that the base peice is kind of comparable to my other choices, but I am
not going for fake leather.


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Sonoman wrote: 
Great article in car & driver March issue about the very automobiles
you're considering. Guess which was the favorite? G35....

Yep, I read it. Torque steer anyone?


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"Torque steer" is an attribute of powerful, front-drive cars.
The G35 is rear-drive. Do you mean over steer?

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