2008 G37 Coupe first drive
03-20-2007, 10:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Norby' date='Mar 20 2007, 05:50 PM
WTF
Did i fall asleep or something
Did i fall asleep or something
03-21-2007, 01:44 AM
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I think it looks fine. IF you are an enthusiast, what it does is more important. From the Edmunds article, it sounds like this thing has upped the game and if it's hanging with the 335 for a less price, and more reliable, then it's a win.
'08 is going to be great for enthusiasts. New EVO, STi, TL (SH-AWD), G37, and a few others. I know one thing, if you are in the market for a new car in this price range, wait. There will be so many performance orientated cars in the 30k range next year. Best year I can think of in quite some time in regards to so many new, desirable choices. My $.02 anyway.
'08 is going to be great for enthusiasts. New EVO, STi, TL (SH-AWD), G37, and a few others. I know one thing, if you are in the market for a new car in this price range, wait. There will be so many performance orientated cars in the 30k range next year. Best year I can think of in quite some time in regards to so many new, desirable choices. My $.02 anyway.
03-21-2007, 05:24 AM
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looks ok.
I wish they had put a DSG tranny like the GTi. IMO a DSG tranny can do more for a car than simply bumping the power and keeping the same old 5AT.
I know there is a 6MT option and I'm glad of that and would take that over the 5AT, but for a GT car like this a DSG would be great and bring something that BMW doesn't have yet.
It's great that cars are getting re-done so quickly. (except for the S2000 now entering it's 8th year), the G35 coupe was only on sale for 4 years (?).
I wish they had put a DSG tranny like the GTi. IMO a DSG tranny can do more for a car than simply bumping the power and keeping the same old 5AT.
I know there is a 6MT option and I'm glad of that and would take that over the 5AT, but for a GT car like this a DSG would be great and bring something that BMW doesn't have yet.
It's great that cars are getting re-done so quickly. (except for the S2000 now entering it's 8th year), the G35 coupe was only on sale for 4 years (?).
03-21-2007, 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by vtec9' date='Mar 20 2007, 10:39 PM
I'm going to pretend I know what I'm talking about.. oh wait I don't have to pretend.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_...ce=&cardist=200
wow look at that huge piece of shit viper.
35k will get you an earlier NSX (91-95) with 50-60k miles in excellent condition.
I could find several great condition 96-97 V8 esprits with 20-25k miles right now for 40k. If I looked hard enough I'm sure I could find one with a few more miles for 35k in good condition.
Do you realize how long they have made 911 turbos? A loved 930 turbo with 50k miles is an easy find at 35k.
And when the hell did I say anything about daily driving? I said I (emphasis on *I* if you didn't catch it) wouldn't buy that car for 35k.
I'll admit the C6 is a stretch.. hello salvage title. maybe in 2 years.
and I didn't suggest an M3 because I wouldn't buy one.. get my drift.
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_...ce=&cardist=200
wow look at that huge piece of shit viper.
35k will get you an earlier NSX (91-95) with 50-60k miles in excellent condition.
I could find several great condition 96-97 V8 esprits with 20-25k miles right now for 40k. If I looked hard enough I'm sure I could find one with a few more miles for 35k in good condition.
Do you realize how long they have made 911 turbos? A loved 930 turbo with 50k miles is an easy find at 35k.
And when the hell did I say anything about daily driving? I said I (emphasis on *I* if you didn't catch it) wouldn't buy that car for 35k.
I'll admit the C6 is a stretch.. hello salvage title. maybe in 2 years.
and I didn't suggest an M3 because I wouldn't buy one.. get my drift.
03-21-2007, 05:45 AM
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I like it. A little swoopier and the interior is definitely nicer. With the extra grunt and purported performance increase, it should be a great car.
03-21-2007, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by vtec9' date='Mar 21 2007, 03:18 AM
35 grand will buy you a viper RT vert, 911 turbo, NSX, Elise, V8 Esprit, lotus 7 replica, factory five cobra, C5 or C6 vette.. I just can't imagine spending 35k on something so uninspiring as this g35 coupe 
Of course if I was looking for a true sports car, I wouldnt be looking at a GT car either...
03-21-2007, 05:56 AM
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I don't understand the discussion about what esoteric used car you can buy for the same and like has been said you can't compair the new G37 to a Cobra Kit car or a 1980s Ferrari (etc.).
Ford is offering the Mustang Shelby with a NA V8 that's not has the same HP as the V6 in the Infiniti for low-mid $30s and the GTO similar price is going out of production.
Personally, as has been said, a used M3 or new 328/335i or even a new Vette you can get for under $40K
Ford is offering the Mustang Shelby with a NA V8 that's not has the same HP as the V6 in the Infiniti for low-mid $30s and the GTO similar price is going out of production.
Personally, as has been said, a used M3 or new 328/335i or even a new Vette you can get for under $40K