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jam_done · 11-14-2010, 12:02 AM

Thinking of buying a used G35X sedan, any advice on this car?

Mugen EvOlutioN · 11-14-2010, 12:16 AM

fairly solid car, best bang for the buck in its class

donjalapeno · 11-14-2010, 12:17 AM

My neighbour has one and he says the power and fun factor it had when it was new, it doesnt have that anymore. He also has a 330xi and he says its fun everytime he drives it and it always puts a smile on his face so i dunno and he maintains both cars pretty well. Personally i havent had experience with nissan so i wouldnt know but personally id get this http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...058564725.html or this http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/va...059273580.html

jpark · 11-14-2010, 12:51 AM

nah, big + on g35x over 330i and a4

ilvtofu · 11-14-2010, 08:49 AM

I think the interior which you'll spend the most time in looks really dated and cheap

how about an is250 awd, i think the style looks a lot better both in and out, the rear legroom is my least favorite thing about that car but it might not be a deal breaker.

Mugen EvOlutioN · 11-14-2010, 09:56 AM

200hp car plus awd wheel loss in a heavy car isnt exactly a FUN car to drive

donjalapeno · 11-14-2010, 10:49 AM

^ the 2.0T is plenty fun and good on gas.....but that lexus idea is good too if you want too stick to japanese cars, only if they made a TSX-X lol

Mugen EvOlutioN · 11-14-2010, 10:51 AM

the 2.0T is semi ALRIGHTT becuz its boosted and torque comes our early

IS250 on the other hand?

no comment

donjalapeno · 11-14-2010, 11:07 AM

^ its hellaaa fun, my sister has a GLI and i feed it so much shit when i drive it and it takes it lol

tofu1413 · 11-14-2010, 11:09 AM

audi 2.0T isnt bad actually... just the reliability is hit or miss.

is250. forget the awd. i drove the regular one and i hated it. corolla feels quicker than that thing.

G35X, try to get the later models. updated interior. theyre nice cars to own. too bad they didnt offer six speed manual with the AWD version.. regular 2wd version with six speed is a nice comfortable car for daily.

Mugen EvOlutioN · 11-14-2010, 11:14 AM

^

exactly

yet im surprise some idiots still buys IS250 or suggests its a solid car

solid underpower car, yes

1-Slicer-1 · 11-14-2010, 11:32 AM

If you have to go with an AWD, go with Audi.

jpark · 11-14-2010, 11:37 AM

yea the power, and the mating of the 2.0t and the dsg is fantastic, and its the combination to get the most out of the motor.. however.. reliability... no comment

1-Slicer-1 · 11-14-2010, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by jpark

yea the power, and the mating of the 2.0t and the dsg is fantastic, and its the combination to get the most out of the motor.. however.. reliability... no comment

Honestly, I think the reliability, as someone previously stated, is hit or miss for the older Audi's. My brother has a 2002 A4 Quattro, and he hasn't had much major issues with it. Regular maintenance can get a bit pricey however.

I have an '06 328i which I prefer a lot more just because the sport steering is a lot more sensative and therefore more fun to drive, but if I had to drive a car in the snow, i'd choose quattro over BMW's x-technology any day.

Also, BMW is so much more mod-friendly IMO, if you're into that...

jjl · 11-14-2010, 12:23 PM

Wasn't the 2006 330i only out for one year before being replaced by the much improved and superior 335i? If I had purchased a new e90 330i I wouldn't have been very happy at all. In this segment my top choice would be 335i but only a coupe, not liking the oem sedan look.

If your looking for at the G I would try to find a 2007+. The updated interior is much better in design, build and material. If your really picky, I felt the 2008 actually got a minor downgrade iirc.

Energy · 11-14-2010, 02:44 PM

Friend has a G35x (auto though, do these come in standard?). Its a good, solid car for the price but it just doesn't move me or make me want one.

1-Slicer-1 · 11-14-2010, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by jjl

Wasn't the 2006 330i only out for one year before being replaced by the much improved and superior 335i? If I had purchased a new e90 330i I wouldn't have been very happy at all.

I don't see how this is relevant at all...That's like saying don't get an '05 e46 BMW because they made the e90 a year later...How does that make sense? Maybe if it was 2005 and he was buying a brand new car and you were saying, "Don't buy the e46 because the e90 is coming out next year." But that's not the case, so I don't see how your information is relevant...

donjalapeno · 11-14-2010, 03:15 PM

^ lol so true.....and its not like 3.0 is bad.....its still really quick

jjl · 11-14-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by 1-Slicer-1

I don't see how this is relevant at all...That's like saying don't get an '05 e46 BMW because they made the e90 a year later...How does that make sense? Maybe if it was 2005 and he was buying a brand new car and you were saying, "Don't buy the e46 because the e90 is coming out next year." But that's not the case, so I don't see how your information is relevant...

I would not expect such a significant change for a new model that was rolled out in just a year after and I felt the 330 and 335 made quite a big jump. I don't think you will get a huge price difference between the two in second hand so why not try settling for a second hand 335 if he was going for other options? I'm definitely not trying to say "Don't buy the g35x because the v36 G is probably due for a facelift next fall or the one after", just felt bmw don't usually make drastic changes until into their models until the midlife cycle.

Oh yeah I definitely agree the 3.0 in the 330 is fast, but not 335 fast

That thing pulls.

Anyways difference between 07 and 08 g35 that I looked up:

Nav package includes back up camera (was only available on another package before)
Ipod hook up added to premium
Drivers audio stage (Let's you center your speakers to the driver only) added to premium

Reduced available voice commands
One less maplight on the moonroof console

jam_done · 11-14-2010, 10:08 PM

I wish the G35X came in the six speed manual too....

Thanks for all the tips tips.

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Originally Posted by tofu1413

audi 2.0T isnt bad actually... just the reliability is hit or miss.

is250. forget the awd. i drove the regular one and i hated it. corolla feels quicker than that thing.

G35X, try to get the later models. updated interior. theyre nice cars to own. too bad they didnt offer six speed manual with the AWD version.. regular 2wd version with six speed is a nice comfortable car for daily.

too_slow · 11-14-2010, 10:53 PM

You can get a manual with the 2nd gen G35xS though

skylinergtr · 11-14-2010, 10:58 PM

i really enjoyed the drive of the g35. The interior is not that bad as everyone says, although its not comparable to other brands like lexus or bmw. The drive was fantastic. The power was great too, even in a high mileaged one. The exhaust note is priceless, and they are reliable. Only thing that is to worry is the ocassional electrical glitches that they have. I am +1 for purchasing one.

mmmk · 11-14-2010, 11:28 PM

i drove a loaded g35x as a courtesy car before.
gotta admit, that thing was fun to drive. infiniti's are pretty solid, reliability wise.

for the ones suggesting audi...my buddy's brand new s5 required its waterpump to be changed after 2 months after purchase.
=/

1-Slicer-1 · 11-14-2010, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by skylinergtr

The interior is not that bad as everyone says, although its not comparable to other brands like lexus or bmw.

If it's interior is not comparable to BMW, it must really suck because BMW's interiors are far from anything special....

skiiipi · 11-15-2010, 12:34 AM

I'm suprised nobody mentioned a Legacy GT yet, for a 4door awd sedan, I would say definately consider the legacy GT, handles great, decent amount of power. And cheap to maintain.
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