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edmunds reviews the new G35 sedan
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JulesMaximus
No Lifer
Nice! Eat that BMW!!! :thumbsup:
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
fixed
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
So, you've never driven one I take it?
Fingolfin269
Lifer
And couldn't you upgrade to an M35 for about $7 more?
sniperruff
Lifer
it's an entry luxury midsize sedan. not your typical civic or corolla. considering sport cars such as the Evo IX weighs 3274lb, the Sti at 3351lb, the mazdaspeed6 at 3589lb, the IS350 isn't so bad.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
I'll take that as a no.
whether the car is fat or not is purely a fact inquiry. it doesn't matter if i've driven it or not.
the mazda is much bigger. all 3 are weighed down by awd systems. adding the awd system to an IS250 puts it at 3651 lbs, which means it weights 216 lbs. the is 350 with awd would probably weight in at ~3750 lbs. putting in a manual would add another 20 lbs. fat.
the IS350 weighs as much as the much bigger, V8 powered mustang GT. it weighs as much as an E39 530i. the IS250 weighs 200 lbs more than the TSX (which doesn't have as cramped a back seat and a slightly larger trunk). the G35 is 5 inches wider, 6 inches longer, and weighs 78 lbs less than the IS350.
the target it obviously the bmw 3 series and the IS350 weighs 200 lbs heavier than the 330i (even more if the 3 series has a stick). gratned, the 330i gives up quite a bit of power, so we'll have to see how much weight the turbo adds.
the mazda is much bigger. all 3 are weighed down by awd systems. adding the awd system to an IS250 puts it at 3651 lbs, which means it weights 216 lbs. the is 350 with awd would probably weight in at ~3750 lbs. putting in a manual would add another 20 lbs. fat.
the IS350 weighs as much as the much bigger, V8 powered mustang GT. it weighs as much as an E39 530i. the IS250 weighs 200 lbs more than the TSX (which doesn't have as cramped a back seat and a slightly larger trunk). the G35 is 5 inches wider, 6 inches longer, and weighs 78 lbs less than the IS350.
the target it obviously the bmw 3 series and the IS350 weighs 200 lbs heavier than the 330i (even more if the 3 series has a stick). gratned, the 330i gives up quite a bit of power, so we'll have to see how much weight the turbo adds.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
Well, it's no smaller in the back than a Subaru WRX-STI and only slightly heavier. Still, if I were going for performance I'd go with the STI. I've actually owned one and driven the IS350. Currently own an IS250 (well, it's my wife's car).
The new G35 sedan actually looks like a real winner. I'll have to drive one. Might be the perfect replacement for my 2003 Nissan Maxima in a couple years.
iversonyin
Diamond Member
On the plus side, if you can afford a $40k car, you can afford to pay extra ~$10-20 to fill the tank.
sniperruff
Lifer
you'll have to remember it's a entry lux mid size. targets are the G35, TL, 3-series and the C class. i'd say given the power advantage, the IS350 isn't that bad. of course, you'll definitely see more body roll on the IS than on a 330, but my point was, if hardcore sports cars like the Evo9 or Sti weighs only 200lb less or so, it won't be as bad as driving a 300C (minivan territory) or something.
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
Poor for a car that will carry 4 comfortably and do 0-60 in 5.4 seconds and the 1/4 mile in 13.9@102mph? I'd say that's pretty damned good and that you're high on crack actually.
iversonyin
Diamond Member
If you are carrying 4, you wouldn't be able to pull those time off. Regardless, its not bad mileage- it is a sport car....not an econbox- I assure you noone get a G35 or BMW for gas mileage 😉
JulesMaximus
No Lifer
That was not a personal insult...or an attack, it was an accusation.
PS, I would expect you to know the difference.
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