G35 or TL

[pikachu656]

She's debating between the Acura TL or the Infinity G35.

We did go to the LA car show this weekend and she saw a G35X and I think she likes that one instead. Anyway if she does get a car it would be a four door sedan and not a coupe. Price is almost the same so price is not really an issue. It's more of which one is better. Anybody own one? How about reliability?

We are open to suggestions on a different car around the same price range. If it is another car the two main features she's looking for are Bluetooth and NAV.

 

[spidey07]

normally those two are lumped in with the BMW 330.

all three are excellent cars so it really comes down to what you want. the bluetooth/nav is very nice on the TL.

 

[Suspicious-Teach8788]

The new G doesn't look as good. I don't like how they made the back more round.

I was at the LA auto show too. I think the TL feels more comfortable as you sit in. Interior is ok, but when you think of it, the TL is front wheel drive, and it doesn't handle as well. However, I gotta love the front. Looks far more aggressive, but the G35 looks elegant.

Edit: I like Honda's navigation more.. the whole touch screen system is so much nicer than the idiotic joystick 4 direction pointer on the G-35...

 

[MikeMike]

FWD vs RWD no?

 

[toekramp]

TL fo sho

 

[isekii]

Originally posted by: MIKEMIKE
FWD vs RWD no?

I doubt the average chick cares whether it's fwd or rwd

 

[jtvang125]

330
G35
TL

 

[pikachu656]

Originally posted by: jtvang125
330
G35
TL

She doesn't want a 330 because they are everywhere in LA.

FWD or RWD she doesn't care, I am 99.99999999999% sure of that. I'm 100% sure she has no idea what's the difference.

Horsepower is not even an issue as she would not be "racing down the street" although she claims that it would be nice to have whenever she "needs it".

Did the TL's body change this year? It seems different from what I saw at the dealership last time I was there.

 

[DVK916]

Get the M35 instead.

 

[RKS]

Originally posted by: pikachu656

Originally posted by: jtvang125
330
G35
TL

She doesn't want a 330 because they are everywhere in LA.

FWD or RWD she doesn't care, I am 99.99999999999% sure of that. I'm 100% sure she has no idea what's the difference.

Horsepower is not even an issue as she would not be "racing down the street" although she claims that it would be nice to have whenever she "needs it".

Did the TL's body change this year? It seems different from what I saw at the dealership last time I was there.

g35x is awd anyway (too bad it is only available as an autotragic)

i was down to these two car also and went out of the catagory altogether.

 

[pikachu656]

Originally posted by: DVK916
Get the M35 instead.

I think that's a little bit out of her price range

 

[Bucks]

I have an '04 TL. I recommend it

 

[L1FE]

If you want a usable nav system, TL. The G35's just can't compare.

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: pikachu656

Originally posted by: jtvang125
330
G35
TL

She doesn't want a 330 because they are everywhere in LA.

FWD or RWD she doesn't care, I am 99.99999999999% sure of that. I'm 100% sure she has no idea what's the difference.

Horsepower is not even an issue as she would not be "racing down the street" although she claims that it would be nice to have whenever she "needs it".

Did the TL's body change this year? It seems different from what I saw at the dealership last time I was there.

if she decides on the g35, get the rwd version instead of the awd since she doesn't even know the difference.

 

[psteng19]

Engine:
G35 > TL

Chassis:
G35 > TL

Handling:
G35 >TL

Interior:
G35 > TL

Yes, the G35 interior is nicer quality IMO, but TL fit/finish is better and overall more modern/high-tech looking. I still prefer the G35 interior.

Nav:
TL > G35

Overall:
G35 > TL

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: pikachu656

Originally posted by: jtvang125
330
G35
TL

She doesn't want a 330 because they are everywhere in LA.

FWD or RWD she doesn't care, I am 99.99999999999% sure of that. I'm 100% sure she has no idea what's the difference.

Horsepower is not even an issue as she would not be "racing down the street" although she claims that it would be nice to have whenever she "needs it".

Did the TL's body change this year? It seems different from what I saw at the dealership last time I was there.

if she decides on the g35, get the rwd version instead of the awd since she doesn't even know the difference.

That's great advice if the guy wants to find his girlfriend in a ditch.

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: pikachu656

Originally posted by: jtvang125
330
G35
TL

She doesn't want a 330 because they are everywhere in LA.

FWD or RWD she doesn't care, I am 99.99999999999% sure of that. I'm 100% sure she has no idea what's the difference.

Horsepower is not even an issue as she would not be "racing down the street" although she claims that it would be nice to have whenever she "needs it".

Did the TL's body change this year? It seems different from what I saw at the dealership last time I was there.

if she decides on the g35, get the rwd version instead of the awd since she doesn't even know the difference.

That's great advice if the guy wants to find his girlfriend in a ditch.

i don't quite understand the logic there but okay

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: Bucks
I have an '04 TL. I recommend it

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: pikachu656

Originally posted by: jtvang125
330
G35
TL

She doesn't want a 330 because they are everywhere in LA.

FWD or RWD she doesn't care, I am 99.99999999999% sure of that. I'm 100% sure she has no idea what's the difference.

Horsepower is not even an issue as she would not be "racing down the street" although she claims that it would be nice to have whenever she "needs it".

Did the TL's body change this year? It seems different from what I saw at the dealership last time I was there.

if she decides on the g35, get the rwd version instead of the awd since she doesn't even know the difference.

That's great advice if the guy wants to find his girlfriend in a ditch.

i don't quite understand the logic there but okay

RWD + Bad weather/road conditions = Not so great results.

 

[Baked]

MazdaSpeed Miata.

 

[pray4mojo]

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: pikachu656

Originally posted by: jtvang125
330
G35
TL

She doesn't want a 330 because they are everywhere in LA.

FWD or RWD she doesn't care, I am 99.99999999999% sure of that. I'm 100% sure she has no idea what's the difference.

Horsepower is not even an issue as she would not be "racing down the street" although she claims that it would be nice to have whenever she "needs it".

Did the TL's body change this year? It seems different from what I saw at the dealership last time I was there.

if she decides on the g35, get the rwd version instead of the awd since she doesn't even know the difference.

That's great advice if the guy wants to find his girlfriend in a ditch.

i don't quite understand the logic there but okay

RWD + Bad weather/road conditions = Not so great results.

He lives in Monterey Park and I know that area cause I live right next to it. Socal = no snow at all. Worst thing you get is rain. And I see plenty of G35s in that area but no ditches.

Oh and I've seen ONE G35x there unless everyone decided to debadge.

 

[Nikamichi]

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: Nikamichi

Originally posted by: pray4mojo

Originally posted by: pikachu656

Originally posted by: jtvang125
330
G35
TL

She doesn't want a 330 because they are everywhere in LA.

FWD or RWD she doesn't care, I am 99.99999999999% sure of that. I'm 100% sure she has no idea what's the difference.

Horsepower is not even an issue as she would not be "racing down the street" although she claims that it would be nice to have whenever she "needs it".

Did the TL's body change this year? It seems different from what I saw at the dealership last time I was there.

if she decides on the g35, get the rwd version instead of the awd since she doesn't even know the difference.

That's great advice if the guy wants to find his girlfriend in a ditch.

i don't quite understand the logic there but okay

RWD + Bad weather/road conditions = Not so great results.

He lives in Monterey Park and I know that area cause I live right next to it. Socal = no snow at all. Worst thing you get is rain. And I see plenty of G35s in that area but no ditches.

Okay, so just replace ditch with _______ .

 

[Muadib]

Originally posted by: psteng19
Engine:
G35 > TL

Chassis:
G35 > TL

Handling:
G35 >TL

Interior:
G35 > TL

Yes, the G35 interior is nicer quality IMO, but TL fit/finish is better and overall more modern/high-tech looking. I still prefer the G35 interior.

Nav:
TL > G35

Overall:
G35 > TL

I'll give you the engine & handling, but that's it. The TL wins everything else.

 

[pikachu656]

Originally posted by: Muadib

Originally posted by: psteng19
Engine:
G35 > TL

Chassis:
G35 > TL

Handling:
G35 >TL

Interior:
G35 > TL

Yes, the G35 interior is nicer quality IMO, but TL fit/finish is better and overall more modern/high-tech looking. I still prefer the G35 interior.

Nav:
TL > G35

Overall:
G35 > TL

I'll give you the engine & handling, but that's it. The TL wins everything else.

How about reliability? Has one been better than the other? What about maintenance cost?

 

[Dacalo]

TL is superior. Better interior, more features, and more refined.

This is coming from a G35 coupe owner.