stockae92

So this is the question about Mazda (new) vs Infiniti (used)

Lets say, for example, a new 2012 Mazda MS3 cost about the same as a used 2008 Infiniti G35 (3 yr old with 40k miles). If I am planning keeping the for 7 years and drive it for 100k miles. At the end of the "term", the Mazda MS3 will be 7 yr old with 100k miles, and the Infiniti G35 will be 10 yr old with 140k miles. I will be replacing the car at that time.

Which one is a smarter/better buy?

raz0rbladez909

That depends honestly on what you are using it for. The good thing about the G35 is it should be paid off sooner leaving you without a payment to make. They are both good companies and the vq35 is a quite reliable motor in the g35 and I see no problem with the motor as long as regular maintenance is kept up with. I'd honestly compare Payment price/Insurance/Gas/Maintenance as the first things to help make my decision.

fishfryer

The Infiniti will be getting old soon, but in no way, shape, or form could I imagine prefering to drive a MS3 over a G35 for any length of time.

luder_5555

Any more info on which G you would be getting? They have some with AWD, 4-door, 2-door, ect.

I would probably choose the G mainly because it is RWD and a more luxurious car. (Which is odd because I daily a track prepped Miata, but neither of these would handle well enough to keep me super excited about driving them, so I would default to a comfy ride.)

But if you need the cargo room, or are going to be carrying more than 2 people often and were not getting the 4-door G, then I would lean more towards the MS3.

Also If you are counting on the Infinity's warranty to help you anywhere, you may be in for a surprise. It is not as bad with the Infinity line, but Nissan in general has been known to make warranty work difficult to get covered. And I held this opinion long before the GTR came out, so I am not talking about that.

stockae92

thanks guys.

the G is a '08 Sedan with 6MT, premium + navi with just above average mileage for the age of the car. it looks more like a 4-5 yr old car than a 3 yr old one. but eveything checked out great at the dealer.

i do like the clutch of MS3 better. the G's clutch has a high take up and i don't know if i can ever get used to that, or just have to live with it (seems like a lot of people just learn to live with it)

the car will be a DD, but i am hoping that i can take it to occational autoX or track day for fun.

Manga_Spawn

My question at that point would be if the MS3 is going to stay reliable outside of warranty. Its a turbo car so there is more things to maintain and fix when they break. The G35 would probably have lower overall costs since the MS3 is a more limited production car and more expensive to fix due to specific body panels. They are very different cars but I think the G35 would be a more livable car day to day but the MS3 would be more fun. I would actually look at a used WRX hatch over a new MS3 since you could get more car for about the same price.

woodburn

This is a tough one but I think the G35 get my vote.

whiteflash

I always vote going newest whenever possible. But these cars are so different it just comes down to which kind of car do you want...

hondafrvr

Id vote the g35 or a used MS3. Comparing new vs used doesnt make any sense IMO.

NuncoStr8

I'd rather drive a 6 speed G35 coupe for 7 years.

You can't go wrong with either choice, really, so it boils down to which car you like better. The G35 starts out as a "nicer" car from the start and it's no slouch in stock form. The Speed3 is a FWD turbo, which is fun for a while but 7 years of fun? I don't know.