rockville

I don't like the looks of the new BMWs but I could see this win. The 2.0T in the Audi really isn't as luxurious as most 6 pots. It's a good engine in many ways but not in the smooth power sort of way.

The G37 engine roughness is very believable. I wasn't at all impressed with the NHV of the G35 motors. Nissan seems to have taken a nice 3L VQ design and expanded it to the point where it no longer is the smooth operator it used to be.

The TL, well one look at it would make it a looser regardless of how good the rest of the car might be. I was behind one on the freeway the other day. If the taillights had been white I would have sworn it was headed right for me! Seriously, it's damn ugly.

That kind of makes the BMW a winner by default rather than by brilliance.

moogleii

This is a bizarre finish imo

ZDan

If power/weight and outright acceleration are more important than anything else, then yeah, the G wins.

But based on specs (I haven't driven either car) I prefer the 328 as it's 330 lb. lighter and has 50/50 weight distribution vs. the G's 53.6/46.4.

For me, reasonable weight >> more power (even if it's more than enough more power to offset the weight).

In any case, having semi-arbitrary "points" assigned and then a "winner" defined by this ridiculous system is pretty damned silly.

saluki9

I think I can speak after owning the top two finishers.

The G35(7) is a wonderful car. It's durable, fast, roomy, nice looking, and performs very well.

That being said I sold mine after driving the 328. I was willing to give up a little acceleration for a lighter car, that feels more balanced with much better steering feel. I just love the way the BMW drives. In addition I like the manual better on the BMW as the clutch is perfect for a daily driver.

I'm not a huge BMW fan. I don't like ANY of their cars other than the 3 series, but the 3 they do very well.

The Hoth

The styling of the new TL can be pretty much described with the following:

"WTF!"

exb00st

Did you own the 35 or the 37? I found the 35 to be a bit clunky. The interior was not very set apart from a Nissan (quality wise). The 37s have been upgraded quite nicely. I had a hard time deciding between the 335 and the G37, but after driving both for a few days through commutes, some bumpy roads and stop and go traffic... I found the G to be more suited to my needs. The RFTs on the 335 made the ride quality less than stellar on pavement that was anything but paper flat. The torque was nice though.

I would probably choose the 328 over the G35 as well.

XtC-604

uh....the TL is the SH-AWD version if you didn't read...

ZDan

Yeah, I did read, I know the Acura was AWD. Which is why I said:
"Oversized overweight front-drive layout (even w/ awd) sedans appeal to me not at all..."

I was speaking of both the Audi and the Acura in that statement.

Green Tea

it is pretty much in line with the rest of the ugly line up of Acura . Acura is pretty much out to try to best everyone in producing the most hideous cars

exb00st

I think I'm the only one who likes Acura's new design.