It's only "clearly" more expensive if you're comparing one base model to another...but you already knew that right?
I dunno how it's clearly superior tho??My vote goes to the G35 coupe...I like the lines better on that FM better.
It's only "clearly" more expensive if you're comparing one base model to another...but you already knew that right?
I dunno how it's clearly superior tho??My vote goes to the G35 coupe...I like the lines better on that FM better.
the Z has a huge glove box behind the passenger seat as well as 2 "mailbox" type boxes behind the 2 seats...
Link for skoorb; best value holders, towards the bottom of the page
350Z is still a good value holder
JulesMaximus
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the g35 is a far better car than the bmw 330. the entire 3-series is ridiculously overpriced.
to the idiots who are looking at 0-60 times, look at freaking 1/4 mile times at least. i pity you if you pay 10k more to get the bmw over the g35 or the 350z.
to the idiots who are looking at 0-60 times, look at freaking 1/4 mile times at least. i pity you if you pay 10k more to get the bmw over the g35 or the 350z.
G35C..
although nothing wrong with the 350Z.. I was out in my friends' convertible Z last night... daytona blue.. sweet car
although nothing wrong with the 350Z.. I was out in my friends' convertible Z last night... daytona blue.. sweet car
One more for the G35. I was in the same thing until I found the STi.
In Missouri (St. Lois U right?) you guys get a huge range of weather during December and all of that.
350Z will be worthless in an inch of snow, I've heard stories.
G35 all the way.
In Missouri (St. Lois U right?) you guys get a huge range of weather during December and all of that.
350Z will be worthless in an inch of snow, I've heard stories.
G35 all the way.
JulesMaximus
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Much better!
As I watched the first pic load into my browser I kept seeing trees...and more trees...and more trees. I started wondering if there was actually a car in there! :laugh:
They have different dealers and different customer service. Infiniti really does treat its customers WELL.
the fact that he mentioned it in the post makes it part of the thread, and thus free for discussion. you don't hear people saying 'im an engineer and im going to buy a new car'. the OP clearly wanted it to be known that he is in medical school and is deciding on a new car.
the truth is, docs don't make *that* much money for the effort and time spent in training. financially, there are other professions that are more lucrative, and i certainly didn't choose medicine for the money. the golden 80's are gone. when i finish school, i'll be happy making enough to pay off almost 200k in loans and providing a comfortable life for my family.
I don't think it's any of your business.[/quote]
the fact that he mentioned it in the post makes it part of the thread, and thus free for discussion. you don't hear people saying 'im an engineer and im going to buy a new car'. the OP clearly wanted it to be known that he is in medical school and is deciding on a new car.
the truth is, docs don't make *that* much money for the effort and time spent in training. financially, there are other professions that are more lucrative, and i certainly didn't choose medicine for the money. the golden 80's are gone. when i finish school, i'll be happy making enough to pay off almost 200k in loans and providing a comfortable life for my family.[/quote]
actually, didnt even notice i put that i was a med student. habit, i dunno. anyway. everything else you said is true.
the fact that he mentioned it in the post makes it part of the thread, and thus free for discussion. you don't hear people saying 'im an engineer and im going to buy a new car'. the OP clearly wanted it to be known that he is in medical school and is deciding on a new car.
the truth is, docs don't make *that* much money for the effort and time spent in training. financially, there are other professions that are more lucrative, and i certainly didn't choose medicine for the money. the golden 80's are gone. when i finish school, i'll be happy making enough to pay off almost 200k in loans and providing a comfortable life for my family.[/quote]
actually, didnt even notice i put that i was a med student. habit, i dunno. anyway. everything else you said is true.
funboy6942
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Yeah and when I was the Service manager for a Infiniti dealership in Orland Park IL we never made fun of the rich snobs that bought a over priced nissan. And how dumb some of the rich people that came in to get their cars fixed had me puzzled how they were rich.
I had several people call me in the winter because after going into a snow bank couldnt understand that over 40 miles per hour the car shook baddly. I would tell them they had snow packed in their wheel and to take it to the car wash and hose out the wheels. ayny bitched and demanded I was telling them wrong information and showeed up to the shop and had to put the car on the lift and point out that Infiniti wheels on the inside and vertually flat and show them the snow packed on it. I would spin the wheel and they would watch the wheel bob from side to side because of the weight.
I would clean them off and tell them thats it. Would continue to bitch and tell me they will be right back because that couldnt of been the problem and I wouldnt see them again be cause I was right.
I had one guy that constatly would flood his endine and would get towed in atleast 2-3 times a month. I woul dtell him to never touch the gas pedal when he is starting his car because Infiniti's are very easy to flood if you turn the key and give them gas. But he would never listen and I kept telling him not to and he kept telling me he forgot. So he would waste several hours and the tow for it to come to us to pull the plugs and let the gas evaporate to get him to go.
I would get the Z.
I had several people call me in the winter because after going into a snow bank couldnt understand that over 40 miles per hour the car shook baddly. I would tell them they had snow packed in their wheel and to take it to the car wash and hose out the wheels. ayny bitched and demanded I was telling them wrong information and showeed up to the shop and had to put the car on the lift and point out that Infiniti wheels on the inside and vertually flat and show them the snow packed on it. I would spin the wheel and they would watch the wheel bob from side to side because of the weight.
I would clean them off and tell them thats it. Would continue to bitch and tell me they will be right back because that couldnt of been the problem and I wouldnt see them again be cause I was right.
I had one guy that constatly would flood his endine and would get towed in atleast 2-3 times a month. I woul dtell him to never touch the gas pedal when he is starting his car because Infiniti's are very easy to flood if you turn the key and give them gas. But he would never listen and I kept telling him not to and he kept telling me he forgot. So he would waste several hours and the tow for it to come to us to pull the plugs and let the gas evaporate to get him to go.
I would get the Z.
yeah actually studying for finals on saturday (tomorrow i guess). Board studying starts next week. but how did u know i was a 2nd year?
slu MD
slu MD
And that's about the only thing the 330 would own the G35 in.
The BMW shifter is silky smooth vs. the notchy feel of the Nissan.
Otherwise:
Price - G35
Speed - slight edge to G35
Handling - slight edge to 330
Interior - tie (subjective category)
Looks - tie in my opinion (subjective again)
Reliability - G35
Snob appeal - 330
Vic
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Sorry, man, I hated the 350Z interior so much I bought a WRX. That's saying a whole fsck of a lot, let me tell ya.Originally posted by: phreakah
the Z has a huge glove box behind the passenger seat as well as 2 "mailbox" type boxes behind the 2 seats...
Link for skoorb; best value holders, towards the bottom of the page
350Z is still a good value holder
i have my ways...
just kidding. i mean, the biggest part of med school is preparing for and passing the boards, which happens in the 2nd, 4th, and pgy-1 years. so regardless of what year you're in, i'd wouldn't be too far off with my comment.
HELL NO!!
to price out the 330Ci Performance to match the stock G35 it will cost $10-15G more
and the G35c is still faster and looks so much better!!
and a year longer warrenty
Mani
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Speaking from experience, go with the G. I was in a similar position a couple years ago - just graduated, and decided on the G coupe. Haven't regretted my decision for a second.
G wins on looks, luxury, and interior quality - and isn't nearly as ubiquitous. Not to mention Infiniti quality and service (which in my experience has been outstanding). With the recent refresh of the G to upgrade interior materials and bump up engine HP, it's a no-brainer.
Also, many seem to think the Z has a decided advantage over the G in performance. In straightline performance it's neck and neck, and contrary to popular thought it's the same with handling. For evidence check out the Best Motoring track clips with both cars on the same track, which actually have the G disadvantaged with Continentals instead of its Pilot Sports yet still have the G matching the Z around the corners step for step. For more, check out the slalom/skidpad numbers on the car mags posted online - differences are negligible and in some cases have better numbers for the G coupe. And all this with a smoother, less bump and bounce ride quality from the G.
G wins on looks, luxury, and interior quality - and isn't nearly as ubiquitous. Not to mention Infiniti quality and service (which in my experience has been outstanding). With the recent refresh of the G to upgrade interior materials and bump up engine HP, it's a no-brainer.
Also, many seem to think the Z has a decided advantage over the G in performance. In straightline performance it's neck and neck, and contrary to popular thought it's the same with handling. For evidence check out the Best Motoring track clips with both cars on the same track, which actually have the G disadvantaged with Continentals instead of its Pilot Sports yet still have the G matching the Z around the corners step for step. For more, check out the slalom/skidpad numbers on the car mags posted online - differences are negligible and in some cases have better numbers for the G coupe. And all this with a smoother, less bump and bounce ride quality from the G.
Mani
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Comparing BMW's numbers to one magazine's numbers isn't entirely fair, especially because 6.1 is the worst time I've seen posted for the G (the best being 5.5 - before it got an additional 15 horses). Based on that, the 330i w/ PP (sedan) also beats the coupe. Something I have real-world experience to the contrary. A friend and I have done the drag strip, and his 330iPP keeps up to about 40 thanks to its low gearing and then gets destroyed...and I mean it gets ugly. Now this is the sedan, but the numbers I have seen posted for the sedan and coupe are very close and whatever advantage the coupe would have over the sedan is probably negated by the 15 extra horses in the 2005 coupe.
His car (background) and mine.
Also, the interior quality thing doesn't apply any more - check out the 2005 Gs which have upgraded interiors. Real aluminum trim, no more hard plastics, awesome leather and seats that both beat the crap out of BMW's, 6 disc in-dash mp3/CD player, the list goes on.
I went through the same decision about two years ago, and I ended up buying the Z. Everyone has their own opinions, but mine was that the Z was much more masculine. To me the G looked like it was in an identity crisis not sure whether or not it was a sports car or a promising grocery-getter; the Z offers absolutely no ambiguities, and its interior and rugged ride reminds you of this every time. If I were to pay the extra money I would for a G (which at the time was only ~$4k or so) I would have likely just gone for another BMW.
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