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New G35 Sedan - Mike - 01-16-2007
Anyone else seen one? F'ing hotness! I was a big fan of the previous G35, but this one solved all those little aestethic quirks IMO. The new rear end looks really good in person (the picture below doesn't do it justice).
So now I have to throw this back towards the top of potential next cars...
![[Image: g35sedanfront-787170.jpg]](http://www.activetuning.com/blog/uploaded_images/g35sedanfront-787170.jpg)
![[Image: 015517.1-lg.jpg]](http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2006/07/21/015517.1-lg.jpg)
- Andy - 01-16-2007
Though I think it looks fantastic, it's been showing up on the ass side of comparos between it and the TL/IS350.
- Mike - 01-16-2007
it's also 2k and 4k cheaper, respectively. is it getting beat badly? links? i can't take the TL seriously... big power w/ fwd? blech.
- Andy - 01-16-2007
car and driver
road and track
It's not getting beat badly.
Mostly just bitching about the shifter and few little things.
My brother's TL is pretty sweet, goes quickly and frankly, no one buys these cars for "performance." You're not going to be taking the thing to the track anytime soon so why compromise on the creature comforts.
I drove my coworkers IS350. I like everything about it except the slushbox, paddly shifter and the styling. It's traction control also kicks in really easily. It's scary as shit when you want to add throttle through a turn, and the car says, "NO!"
- .RJ - 01-16-2007
Andy Wrote:frankly, no one buys these cars for "performance." You're not going to be taking the thing to the track anytime soon so why compromise on the creature comforts.
There's a difference between skimping on gadgets to save weight for performance, and putting the power down through the proper drive wheels. 270hp and FWD... You cant honestly say this is a good combonation. Every time you give it full power its just going to light up the tires - whats the fun in that? And the torque steer you'll get... blegh.
- Andy - 01-16-2007
.RJ Wrote:Andy Wrote:frankly, no one buys these cars for "performance." You're not going to be taking the thing to the track anytime soon so why compromise on the creature comforts.
There's a difference between skimping on gadgets to save weight for performance, and putting the power down through the proper drive wheels. 270hp and FWD... You cant honestly say this is a good combonation. Every time you give it full power its just going to light up the tires - whats the fun in that? And the torque steer you'll get... blegh.
Don't both of you guys race FWD?
Honestly, I didn't notice any of those symptons and I assume no one should on the street. Luxury sedans aren't really my thing but if I were to shell out the dough for one, I'd expect it to have luxury coming out of its ass.
- ScottyB - 01-16-2007
not a fan of this current styling. it's become too rounded off for me.
i think the chassis and engine are killer but i've only ever had a real liking for the old coupe.
- Mike - 01-16-2007
Andy Wrote:.RJ Wrote:Andy Wrote:frankly, no one buys these cars for "performance." You're not going to be taking the thing to the track anytime soon so why compromise on the creature comforts.
There's a difference between skimping on gadgets to save weight for performance, and putting the power down through the proper drive wheels. 270hp and FWD... You cant honestly say this is a good combonation. Every time you give it full power its just going to light up the tires - whats the fun in that? And the torque steer you'll get... blegh.
Don't both of you guys race FWD?
never said it was ideal. 140hp w/ r-comps is much more manageable than 270 on all-seasons anyway.
- .RJ - 01-16-2007
Andy Wrote:Don't both of you guys race FWD?
My race car was 100hp and 1500 lbs short of the TL.
- Apoc - 01-16-2007
.RJ Wrote:Every time you give it full power its just going to light up the tires - whats the fun in that?
Does that question really need an answer?
- white_2kgt - 01-16-2007
Andy Wrote:.RJ Wrote:Andy Wrote:frankly, no one buys these cars for "performance." You're not going to be taking the thing to the track anytime soon so why compromise on the creature comforts.
There's a difference between skimping on gadgets to save weight for performance, and putting the power down through the proper drive wheels. 270hp and FWD... You cant honestly say this is a good combonation. Every time you give it full power its just going to light up the tires - whats the fun in that? And the torque steer you'll get... blegh.
Don't both of you guys race FWD?
yes they do, but they have no HP :lol:
- Andy - 01-16-2007
In all seriousness, its a lux sedan. Drive it accordingly. I didn't notice any torque steer but I wasn't racing for pinks either.
I don't think any of these cars will let you light up the tires to begin with it's traction/stability controls.
- .paul - 01-16-2007
i would take that M infiniti over this.
- Evan - 01-16-2007
I still think the sedan is ugly
- Mike - 01-16-2007
white_2kgt Wrote:Andy Wrote:.RJ Wrote:Andy Wrote:frankly, no one buys these cars for "performance." You're not going to be taking the thing to the track anytime soon so why compromise on the creature comforts.
There's a difference between skimping on gadgets to save weight for performance, and putting the power down through the proper drive wheels. 270hp and FWD... You cant honestly say this is a good combonation. Every time you give it full power its just going to light up the tires - whats the fun in that? And the torque steer you'll get... blegh.
Don't both of you guys race FWD?
yes they do, but they have no HP :lol:
let's go play in the rain
- JackoliciousLegs - 01-16-2007
Evan Wrote:I still think the sedan is uglyI think it's ok. I saw the coupe concept or whatever at the chicago auto show and it was SLAMMIN hot.
- white_2kgt - 01-16-2007
Mike Wrote:white_2kgt Wrote:Andy Wrote:.RJ Wrote:Andy Wrote:frankly, no one buys these cars for "performance." You're not going to be taking the thing to the track anytime soon so why compromise on the creature comforts.
There's a difference between skimping on gadgets to save weight for performance, and putting the power down through the proper drive wheels. 270hp and FWD... You cant honestly say this is a good combonation. Every time you give it full power its just going to light up the tires - whats the fun in that? And the torque steer you'll get... blegh.
Don't both of you guys race FWD?
yes they do, but they have no HP :lol:
let's go play in the rain
only if I can bring the expedition :lol:
- Maengelito - 01-16-2007
Mike Wrote:white_2kgt Wrote:Andy Wrote:.RJ Wrote:Andy Wrote:frankly, no one buys these cars for "performance." You're not going to be taking the thing to the track anytime soon so why compromise on the creature comforts.
There's a difference between skimping on gadgets to save weight for performance, and putting the power down through the proper drive wheels. 270hp and FWD... You cant honestly say this is a good combonation. Every time you give it full power its just going to light up the tires - whats the fun in that? And the torque steer you'll get... blegh.
Don't both of you guys race FWD?
yes they do, but they have no HP :lol:
let's go play in the rain
i think the instructor clinic i did in the rain a few years back at VIR-N was one of the most fun track events i've ever had. it was pissing down rain and for some reason i was 1 of 3 or 4 awd cars there. everything else was high hp corvettes, porsches, mustangs and bmws that seemed like they had parked on the track
- Feersty - 01-16-2007
Eh, front end is a little better, but it still doesn't make me want to go in debt over one.
- JustinG - 01-16-2007
i dont feel like doing research.....any performance changes??? is this AWD?? still powered by the VQ?