R32 or G35?

[hans007]

Originally posted by: Triumph

Originally posted by: gourmettea
Update:<BR><BR>After a day of reading and evaluating and test driving...I've decided on the R32....<BR><BR>The most important factor for me was that there are only 5000 r32 built for the US. I have a feeling in a few years there will be a gang-loads of G35 on the road....I live in LA and there are as many BMW's as there are Civics and Accords....anyone who lives here can attest to that...<BR><BR>So my car will be more unique and it's more of a sleeper (only tell tail sign is the sleek looks and r32 badge), plus i liked driving it more.<BR><BR>Although the G35 is more PIMPISH looks wise!<BR><BR>There are 486 left in the LA region, so I'm gonna wait for another month when the dealers take delivery of the 2005 GOLFS....let them be more motivated to move the 2004's...<BR><BR>They already offered me $27,500 before taxes and regisration(that's about 3500 off MSRP)...if I can wait a month and knock off another 1500 off the cost....i'll be a happy camper....<BR><BR>Thanks for your opinion...and all of you that voted for the g35 don't flame...don't hate..congratulate (stu scott)...hahaha<BR><BR>I'll post pics when I take delivery....now for the decision of what color??????<BR><BR>RED (cop eyecatcher...but classic GTI color)<BR>or <BR>SILVER<BR><BR>yes the blue looks nice ...but my wife's car is blue...so no blue...

Don't let anyone tell you that you made a bad decision, because you really didn't. The R32 is an excellent handling car, with plenty of power, and the exhaust note alone is worth the price of admission. But the G35 is a sweet car as well. In this price segment, there's really alot of great options to choose from, and you'd almost have to try to go wrong (i.e., if you had bought a C320 ). And go for the red, because everyone and their grandmother has silver cars nowadays.

the only problem with red , is given the color of the car it can be a ticket magnet.


I've seen the blue r32 pics. that is pretty nice, and unique too.

 

[erikiksaz]

What about reliability? Wasn't Infiniti up and beyond most other car manufacturers, whereas VW was sub par?

 

[natto fire]

Congrats on your decision, have fun.

Just to point out to the people that brought up the RWD vs AWD argument, the G35(sedan) is availabl with AWD. I don't see how it would be worth the extra weight/drivetrain loss to someone who lives in California.

 

[bozack]

Originally posted by: gourmettea
Update: Just got back from a back to back test drive of both R32 and G35<BR><BR>I am still undecided. AHhhhhhhhhhhhhhh...........<BR><BR>INTERIOR G35>R32<BR><BR>G35 interior is more classy looks wise. More comfortable seats and creature comforts.<BR><BR>R32 very nice interior, well built however no power seats. More no-nonsense functional<BR><BR>TECHNICAL STUFF AND FUN OF DRIVING<BR>R32>G35<BR><BR>Acceleration....negligible difference...both very quick....R32 better torque....Unless you're at a track with a timer probably not much of a difference...R32 slight edge in engin dept...more usable power and the stock exaust sounds SWEET!<BR><BR>Cornering...the edge would go to the R32 IMO due to the smaller exterior...G35 you can feel the size of the car...R32 you can feel the weight more..they both weigh 3400lbs....little hefty compared to my wife's cooper S...damn that cooper spoiled me!...I guess anything besides a shopping cart would be heavier....<BR><BR>The G35 clutch is heavier and so is the shifting. That would be my biggest gripe bout the r32. VERY VERY LIGHT AND SENSITIVE CLUTCH and SHIFTING LIL LOOSE and Light. g35 clutch is a little heavier but still the cooper would pwn them both in this dept. I like a heavy clutch and weight on my gearbox.<BR><BR>Exterior (subject to individual opinion)<BR><BR>G35 > R32<BR>G35 more professional<BR>R32 more 2fast2 furious sleeper version<BR><BR>Cost + wait time for the car I want + negotiation<BR><BR>R32>G35<BR>R32 not selling so well so the sales people are more motivated.<BR><BR>G35 5-7K more than R32<BR><BR><BR><BR>Now I'm thinking about testing a RX-8, but that car is pretty ugly IMO....ohhh mazda why did you kill the RX-7??...now that i can afford one you offer the RX-8!!! lame....<BR><BR><BR>Still a toss up....

Great choice....I would take the german R32 over the japanese anyday but that is my bias...the R32 seems like an awesome car and the interior is simply wonderful.

 

[hans007]

Originally posted by: Captain_Howdy
Congrats on your decision, have fun.

Just to point out to the people that brought up the RWD vs AWD argument, the G35(sedan) is availabl with AWD. I don't see how it would be worth the extra weight/drivetrain loss to someone who lives in California.

my friend bought an r32 and he lives in northern cali. he actually wants awd in addition to everything else in the r32 because he snowboards and he knows the awd will come in handy when driving up to the mountain.