2003 Infiniti G35 vs 2000 BMW 325ci
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depends on what type of driver you are. the power of the g35 is nice, esp compared w/ a 2.5l power plant. but with the g you'll also get harsher ride, and i'd imagine heftier payment. (if you are thinking of trading up from your current ride.)
g35 is a go fast car w/ luxury. it holds up well against the likes of a 330i at 325's price range. i really liked the g, and almost picked it up, had it not been for the dangling sideview mirror on the car that i put the deposit on, (for over a week) along w/ couple other ones in same condition. and clusterphobic interior, and smallish trunk (but it fits 2 golf bags!!) i would've gone the way of Mr.E and never looked back..
g35 is a go fast car w/ luxury. it holds up well against the likes of a 330i at 325's price range. i really liked the g, and almost picked it up, had it not been for the dangling sideview mirror on the car that i put the deposit on, (for over a week) along w/ couple other ones in same condition. and clusterphobic interior, and smallish trunk (but it fits 2 golf bags!!) i would've gone the way of Mr.E and never looked back..
If you found the 03 G35 luxurious, go for it. It's main complaint was that the materials inside felt kinda cheap. Like tap around the dash board and center column and stuff. If you don't care, then it's a fine alternative.
Average Jae: MrE has the G35 coupe. My friend's lil sister has one. It's got less trunk space than our cars. Then again, I can't fit 1 bag in mine either without folding the seats down. Only the G35 sedan has good trunk space.
Average Jae: MrE has the G35 coupe. My friend's lil sister has one. It's got less trunk space than our cars. Then again, I can't fit 1 bag in mine either without folding the seats down. Only the G35 sedan has good trunk space.
airlordz, are you looking into the G35 Coupe or the G35 Sedan? I can tell you that the G35 Coupe is a great car and since you probably already know that, I'll tell you some "flaws" based on my experience with it up to this point just so you know the real deal on the car.
-It's way more tail-happy than it should be.
-Seat backrests are manual recline. This isn't so bad but when you let someone into/out of the back seat area, you lose that recline setting you prefer and you'll be fiddling with the manual recline for a little while until you get comfortable again. The front seats in the car are awkward, they are angled backwards a bit to much.
-Worst seatbelt in a car I have EVER experienced. Doesn't matter how tall or short you are as the seatbelt is not even adjustable, after a few minutes into your drive, the seatbelt will be pulling and tugging at your neck, causing you to constantly adjust it.
-Trunk space is limited....not just in overall room but the height of the trunk is very shallow also. You CAN fit two sets of golf clubs in the back but it's so tight that Infiniti has a diagram on the inside trunk lid showing you how to do it (I don't play golf so this doesn't bother me). Fortunately, the rear seats fold down to open up a whole new level of practicality.
-Rear seat room overall is very good; legroom is great and two adults can fit very comfortably back there unless they are tall! The low roofline of this car allows for VERY little headroom in the back....if you have any passengers over like 5'7" you can forget about putting them in the back unless they don't mind slouching down or bending their heads forward a little bit.
-Interior is definitely made up of bargain-basement materials. You can replace the whole interior aluminum trim for literally about $50 at the dealership.
This all I can think of for now, and obviously I'm being very critical. The only parts of that list that actually bother me are the manual recline on the seats and the annoying seatbelt.
Here's my actual opinion on which direction I think you should go:
I feel like the 325Ci would be a more livable car, so you should sort of base your decision on how long you're going to keep the car. If you plan on keeping it for only 3 or 4 years, then the G35 Coupe is very convincing as it offers really great bang for the buck. But if you plan to hold onto the car for more than just a few years, the 325Ci would be the more "practical" choice as it holds its resale value better and is much more "livable" (based on the points about the G35C I mentioned above) unless you just can't pass up on the G35C's styling and power.
-It's way more tail-happy than it should be.
-Seat backrests are manual recline. This isn't so bad but when you let someone into/out of the back seat area, you lose that recline setting you prefer and you'll be fiddling with the manual recline for a little while until you get comfortable again. The front seats in the car are awkward, they are angled backwards a bit to much.
-Worst seatbelt in a car I have EVER experienced. Doesn't matter how tall or short you are as the seatbelt is not even adjustable, after a few minutes into your drive, the seatbelt will be pulling and tugging at your neck, causing you to constantly adjust it.
-Trunk space is limited....not just in overall room but the height of the trunk is very shallow also. You CAN fit two sets of golf clubs in the back but it's so tight that Infiniti has a diagram on the inside trunk lid showing you how to do it (I don't play golf so this doesn't bother me). Fortunately, the rear seats fold down to open up a whole new level of practicality.
-Rear seat room overall is very good; legroom is great and two adults can fit very comfortably back there unless they are tall! The low roofline of this car allows for VERY little headroom in the back....if you have any passengers over like 5'7" you can forget about putting them in the back unless they don't mind slouching down or bending their heads forward a little bit.
-Interior is definitely made up of bargain-basement materials. You can replace the whole interior aluminum trim for literally about $50 at the dealership.
This all I can think of for now, and obviously I'm being very critical. The only parts of that list that actually bother me are the manual recline on the seats and the annoying seatbelt.
Here's my actual opinion on which direction I think you should go:
I feel like the 325Ci would be a more livable car, so you should sort of base your decision on how long you're going to keep the car. If you plan on keeping it for only 3 or 4 years, then the G35 Coupe is very convincing as it offers really great bang for the buck. But if you plan to hold onto the car for more than just a few years, the 325Ci would be the more "practical" choice as it holds its resale value better and is much more "livable" (based on the points about the G35C I mentioned above) unless you just can't pass up on the G35C's styling and power.
Thanks Guys
Appreciate the input. Its the sedan i am looking at so far and its got great trunk space in it. I think what won me over is the luxury as compared to the 325ci. Its definitely more expensive than the 325ci by about 6-8k. But i think i can afford it if i close my eyes and open the wallet. I am going to go back and look at the G35 again today. Anybody heard anything bout the engines of the G35.
Appreciate the input. Its the sedan i am looking at so far and its got great trunk space in it. I think what won me over is the luxury as compared to the 325ci. Its definitely more expensive than the 325ci by about 6-8k. But i think i can afford it if i close my eyes and open the wallet. I am going to go back and look at the G35 again today. Anybody heard anything bout the engines of the G35.
I loved the way the G35SC handled and the abundant power and the overall quality drivetrain when I test drove it. I actually put a deposit down on one but backed out and bought the 330ci that I fell in love with afterward. It is very classy in gray with a black interior.
I didn't try the G35 sedan, but I love the way it looks.
G35SC cons for me:
- I didn't like the rear seat headroom (lack of it).
- Passenger seat did not adjust up and down. We are a short family and that was a nuisance.
BMWs are just really nice cars, the reasons are endless as you know.
I didn't try the G35 sedan, but I love the way it looks.
G35SC cons for me:
- I didn't like the rear seat headroom (lack of it).
- Passenger seat did not adjust up and down. We are a short family and that was a nuisance.
BMWs are just really nice cars, the reasons are endless as you know.
I'm gonna get owned pretty soon, actually. The 2005 G35 Coupe is going to have changes. The engine is gonna have 298hp (rather than 280hp), optional 19" wheels part of a Sport Suspension Package or something like that, a new interior layout (which should solve the "cheap interior" issues), power recline on both seats, and maybe some other stuff.
Basically, once the 05 G35C comes out, that's when I start the modding.
Basically, once the 05 G35C comes out, that's when I start the modding.
airlordz, so far the maintenance has been cheap and easy. Infiniti uses regular oil (but with synthetic blends) so you'll be taking a trip to your local dealership every 3,750 miles for service. Fortunately, 90% of these trips are only for an oil & filter change which only runs me $36 (so cheap it's not even worth doing it myself) and the dealership is always quick to get me in and out.
codex, the update does bother me but only to a certain extent. I'd enjoy the extra 18 horsepower and probably the other features, but I'm so satisfied with the car that it doesn't really phaise me. A plus for having a pre-05 model year is that I believe they are getting rid of the Brembo brakes for 05. Although I'm sure that the new 6MT's brakes will probably match the performance and ventilation of the Brembos, I really enjoy the look of those orange/bronze calipers. The only change that I feel is necessary is the driver-side seatbelt...I can't stress how utterly uncomfortable it is (the belt pulls at your neck non-stop).
Infiniti is already racking up crazy sales with the G35 Coupe. I can't even imagine how well it will do with a new interior and more luxurious seats (and more power seat controls) as those were its major drawbacks against the 330Ci. This is a really great step Infiniti is taking, but they are being really stupid at the same time. I'll explain when I get back, I gotta go to class.
codex, the update does bother me but only to a certain extent. I'd enjoy the extra 18 horsepower and probably the other features, but I'm so satisfied with the car that it doesn't really phaise me. A plus for having a pre-05 model year is that I believe they are getting rid of the Brembo brakes for 05. Although I'm sure that the new 6MT's brakes will probably match the performance and ventilation of the Brembos, I really enjoy the look of those orange/bronze calipers. The only change that I feel is necessary is the driver-side seatbelt...I can't stress how utterly uncomfortable it is (the belt pulls at your neck non-stop).
Infiniti is already racking up crazy sales with the G35 Coupe. I can't even imagine how well it will do with a new interior and more luxurious seats (and more power seat controls) as those were its major drawbacks against the 330Ci. This is a really great step Infiniti is taking, but they are being really stupid at the same time. I'll explain when I get back, I gotta go to class.
The G35 Coupe just boasts a lot of horsepower, it's still only a mid-to-high $30's car. The 3-Series Coupes offer more luxury (you can tell quite easily since the interior just looks more luxurious and classy), BMW's free maintenance plan, and "details" that cost a lot but aren't apparently obvious when shopping around for a new car.
For example, it's easy to overlook that the seats of the G35C are manual recline, do not offer any memory functions, and don't offer that much adjustability (there aren't even any tilt or seat height adjustments for the front passenger). It's little things like these that aren't very noticeable at first and save a lot on production costs that make the G35C such a convincing alternative.
For example, it's easy to overlook that the seats of the G35C are manual recline, do not offer any memory functions, and don't offer that much adjustability (there aren't even any tilt or seat height adjustments for the front passenger). It's little things like these that aren't very noticeable at first and save a lot on production costs that make the G35C such a convincing alternative.