[jam_done]

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

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

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

[donjalapeno]

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/van/ctd/2058564725.html or this http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/van/ctd/2059273580.html

[jpark]

nah, big + on g35x over 330i and a4

[ilvtofu]

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]

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

[donjalapeno]

^ 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]

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


IS250 on the other hand?


no comment

[donjalapeno]

^ 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]

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]

^

exactly


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


solid underpower car, yes

[1-Slicer-1]

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

[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

[1-Slicer-1]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[jjl]

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]

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

Thanks for all the tips tips.


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]

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

[skylinergtr]

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]

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]

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]

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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[dogeatcookie]

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


IS250 on the other hand?


no comment

Nothing a few simply mods can't fix :D for the Audi that is

[Drift_Monkey]

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...

I like the 335i as well, but I'm only worried about the engine's reliability. My friend had a base 335i coupe for less than 2 year and sold it bc it had major oil burning and overheating issues. The car was only 1.5 years old and already has major engine problems. On the other hand, another friend of mine with a 330i sedan didn't have any of these problems. it could just be a lemon, but i think the turbo in the 335i engine is more prone to these issues than non turbo bmw engines.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

Nothing a few simply mods can't fix :D for the Audi that is

of course


the IS250 on the other hand...is hopeless. You can put on all the bolt ons in the world in that car and its still.........

[AWDTurboLuvr]

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.
=/


S5 is still using the out-dated 4.2L V8 from the B6/B7 S4..which will have water pump issues. I would never touch a car with that V8 in it, some of the service records I've seen with that motor are almost 20 pages long.

[roastpuff]

I like the 335i as well, but I'm only worried about the engine's reliability. My friend had a base 335i coupe for less than 2 year and sold it bc it had major oil burning and overheating issues. The car was only 1.5 years old and already has major engine problems. On the other hand, another friend of mine with a 330i sedan didn't have any of these problems. it could just be a lemon, but i think the turbo in the 335i engine is more prone to these issues than non turbo bmw engines.

Any N/A engine will be more reliable (or should be rather... see S54 shell bearing issues) than a turbocharged engine, simply because there are less parts and less complexity to the engine, thus fewer points of failure.

The 335i had lots of HPFP issues, and the turbos were not easily swapped out/fixed because of the integrated design. The 330i was a proven engine by the time of the E90 330i with lots of history, with all the bugs ironed out.

@ the OP, if you can get a G35X with an updated interior it's a great car for Vancouver.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

plus the s5 doesnt feel very fast at all

the 350hp 340 torque certainly didnt help due to the 1750kg fat ass

car is smooth tho and quiet. Steering was a bit light as well as the suspension was on the soft side

[PJ]

i'm in the same boat, looking for a g35 as well.
from what i've learned from reading sites and asking people is that the first couple years had the most problems (which is pretty much a given)
People have been stressing the fact to go with 05 and up.. so I'm still looking..

[oldsnail]

+1 for legacy GT (05-09) wagon !

[donjalapeno]

subaru does not compare to any of the cars we just talked about.

Infiniti
Bmw
Audi
???
SUBARU STATION-WAGON?

[bigzz786786]

i say get the g35x, it truly is the best bang for the buck all wheel drive sedan

whether you are gonna mod it or not i would recommend the 06 or higher

[J-Chow]

wait for the new hyundai sonata 2.0t? lol . . . .

[skiiipi]

subaru does not compare to any of the cars we just talked about.

Infiniti
Bmw
Audi
???
SUBARU STATION-WAGON?

From what stand point? Prestige, maybe not, luxury, depends on your definition. But from a driving pleasure, performance, engineering stand point, Subaru is at the top when it comes to fun to drive AWD vehicles.

When I bought my legacy spec b, I test drove the IS350, G35X Sedan, and the 330i, but when it came down to it, the subaru offered the best praticallity+fun, plus it has a lower cost of ownership from a maintenace stand point. Lastly, the 2.5L turbo charged boxer engine is definately one of a kind.
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[Mugen EvOlutioN]

wait for the new hyundai sonata 2.0t? lol . . . .

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[tofu1413]

:rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes: :rolleyes:

theres a fail button for a reason.. :p

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

fucking a i cant use it

got pulled

can only thank

[donjalapeno]

From what stand point? Prestige, maybe not, luxury, depends on your definition. But from a driving pleasure, performance, engineering stand point, Subaru is at the top when it comes to fun to drive AWD vehicles.

When I bought my legacy spec b, I test drove the IS350, G35X Sedan, and the 330i, but when it came down to it, the subaru offered the best praticallity+fun, plus it has a lower cost of ownership from a maintenace stand point. Lastly, the 2.5L turbo charged boxer engine is definately one of a kind.
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Not saying legacy is a bad car, but op is going after a infiniti which is a luxury brand therfore wanting something that has all the bells and whistles of a luxury branded car. Thats why everyone suggested Audis, bmw etcc

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

and some genius throws in a random garbage brand in there
:bullshit:

[tofu1413]

different class of car. cant compare.


i do like their sonatas and genesis coupes though... blame the japanese makers for building ugly cars now.

[Phat_R]

for a daily driver in Vancouver (where the average speed most places is like 45 km/h) -- I'd say the G35X is a winner

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

different class of car. cant compare.


i do like their sonatas and genesis coupes though... blame the japanese makers for building ugly cars now.

ya well looks can be deceiving. Just because it looks better doesnt mean its automatically a better car



Sell ur R and get a kimchi box on wheels than
;)

[dogeatcookie]

S5 is still using the out-dated 4.2L V8 from the B6/B7 S4..which will have water pump issues. I would never touch a car with that V8 in it, some of the service records I've seen with that motor are almost 20 pages long.

What are you talking about....the current S5 has the new 3 liter supercharged engine in it with S-tronic. And the 4.2 v8 is different from previous 4.2s, since the one in the S5s incorporates FSI.

[tofu1413]

ya well looks can be deceiving. Just because it looks better doesnt mean its automatically a better car



Sell ur R and get a kimchi box on wheels than
;)



naw. not yet. still need to enjoy more out of the R.. besides. the type R branding has been seemingly discontinued... makes me feel privelaged to own the only R ever available in north america officially.. :thumbsup:

[skylinergtr]

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

i think their interiors are pretty decent. Basically what i was comparing it to was my older 5-series where the interior is very well built with good quality materials and is very comfortable

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

naw. not yet. still need to enjoy more out of the R.. besides. the type R branding has been seemingly discontinued... makes me feel privelaged to own the only R ever available in north america officially.. :thumbsup:

boy are you special
:blush::blush::blush::blushsmile::rofl:

[tofu1413]

it does.


its great to know that you own a car that came with the factory type R badge.. :D

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

HEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[tofu1413]

factory R sticker!!!! :D:D:D

[AWDTurboLuvr]

What are you talking about....the current S5 has the new 3 liter supercharged engine in it with S-tronic. And the 4.2 v8 is different from previous 4.2s, since the one in the S5s incorporates FSI.

Nope, 2011 Audi S5's still have the 4.2L V8. Yes, FSI is new and the sludging issue is more prevalent with the introduction of direct injection.

MY2010+ S4's have the supercharged motor...MY2012 S5's will receive this motor.