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Old 02-22-2006, 10:59 PM
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So after totalling the S i figured its time for a little luxury and something practical...ive been struggling between and m3 , x5, and decided finally with the g35....

reason not getting the m3 = pricey + insurance for it was incredibly expensive

reason not getting the x5 = just not ready for a suv

reason FOR getting the g35 = 04 model fully loaded w/nav w/19K miles for 27K .... something a lil classy and luxurious with a lil extra room @ the end of the day i decided this was the best car as a daily driver for me for the time being

let me know what you think!


Old 02-22-2006, 11:10 PM
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darn, you got the old center console. the new center console design makes the interior so much nicer. and the car is in auto?? the g35/350z shifter is one of the better shifters out there. anyhow, aside from the fact that the car's in auto, good choice.
Old 02-22-2006, 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by VTEC_Junkie,Feb 23 2006, 12:10 AM
darn, you got the old center console. the new center console design makes the interior so much nicer. and the car is in auto?? the g35/350z shifter is one of the better shifters out there. anyhow, aside from the fact that the car's in auto, good choice.
lol yea i wanted the 05 console but considering the price i couldnt let this one go...to get an 05 ill jump about 5K easily with all the options i wanted.

as far as the 6mt i decided against it after speaking to alot of g35 owners who had alot of complaints on the tranny...and besides that fact...i wanted to lay low alil and just chill its not a race car its pretty classy so i wanted to keep it that way instead of having to shift. this way if i go out and sit in traffic i wont really care
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I've only driven the 4 door version. The brakes were a bit too touchy for my taste, but aside from that it was a blast to drive. I drove the Infiniti loaner to Arizona and back in a weeknd ;-) I can't wait to try out the GTR though. That could be the one car that would get me to part with my beloved S2K.
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Originally Posted by S2K Jimbo,Feb 23 2006, 12:16 AM
as far as the 6mt i decided against it after speaking to alot of g35 owners who had alot of complaints on the tranny...
My buddy has the '05 with the 6mt. Yes the tranny is a little clunky...The last time i drove it...The clutch pedal was very heavy. The release point was almost at the very top... Feels like the flywheel is too heavy....Anyway... with the G35 you just want relax enjoy the music and just cruise...So i don't mind having an auto for my daily ride...Love the torque of q35 motor..
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nice car,i got an 05 g35c 6mt myself. I love the torque.
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i love how navi comes out for g35.
good choice... i like it

maybe throw some rims(w/ fat dipdish), light tint and oem spoiler??

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nice ride

yeah im one of those ex-G35 owners who hated the manual tranny. nissan is so far behind honda in that respect
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Originally Posted by rich337,Feb 23 2006, 08:25 AM
nice ride

yeah im one of those ex-G35 owners who hated the manual tranny. nissan is so far behind honda in that respect
irace4kimichi - yea i might consider it right now im gonna leave it stock for a little while and save some $$$ unless i find some to good to pass up deals


rich - lol yea, you were one of them...probably the main one.... but didnt want to use your name. Thanks again for your advice and help!
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looks great!!! you are still coming out to the meets right?


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