New Member Here, g35 convert

MIKEYMIKE · 10-05-2005, 01:49 PM

Hi Guys, thought I would introduce myself. I currently own an Infiniti G35 4 door. As my lease is winding down, I am pretty set on getting a BMW this time around.

While the G35 is a good car and offers a good value of speed and performance, my overall conclusion is BMW is definitely still a better car. I'm kind of over the speed in a straight line, I live in LA and never really get a chance. But I love to take my car in the twisties and hit turns fast, the G does that well, but the BMW feels born to do it and much more nimble. I also appreciate the fact that the BMW is produced with much better quality paint and materials.

The aftermarket scene for the Infiniti is awful, everything is junky fiberglass, can't have that on my ride. The German cars get much better aftermarket goodies...Hamann, AC Schnitzer, Rieger, Ottinger etc..

All in all looking forward to the Beema! I will definitely be lurking for now, and contributing once I get my BMW.

HRC · 10-05-2005, 01:52 PM

Welcome aboard! Did you get grief from the g35 fellas? I can just hear the hate...

Danny

thd13 · 10-05-2005, 01:52 PM

Welcome! The only problem with aftermarket BMW stuff is the $$$.

afocoryw20 · 10-05-2005, 01:52 PM

Welcome!!!! Glad to hear you've converted

MIKEYMIKE · 10-05-2005, 01:57 PM

LOL, it's not official yet so I haven't said my goodbyes over there.

I think a lot of them want me to get out of there, got into an argument/discussion about how junky fiberglass kits are...they told me to leave and get a BMW....I told them it's already in the works. HAHA

paullo · 10-05-2005, 02:15 PM

Welcome to one of the best forums on the web. And, single-handedly, the best e90 forum there is.

Let us know how your transition goes!

Paullo

bigrye · 10-05-2005, 02:32 PM

Welcome to the boards Mikeymike!

MIKEYMIKE · 10-05-2005, 03:16 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome guys!

Imperial · 10-05-2005, 03:27 PM

Welcome (soon) to the world of the Bimmer. I definitely hope you enjoy it

My buddy's roomie just got a G35 sedan and I have to say, I was sorely disappointed. The whole thing in general just didn't feel NEARLY as nice as an E90.

Xens · 10-05-2005, 04:08 PM

Welcome!!!

Scott Carpenter · 10-05-2005, 04:11 PM

Welcome!!! LLTP

stressdoc · 10-05-2005, 04:35 PM

One great thing about bimmers that infinity cannot match is the Euro Delivery option -- save a few k and have a ball.

lux.sh · 10-05-2005, 04:47 PM

Infiniti G35 is an awesome car. I think IS350 and G35 is the only car
that can compete with bmw 3 series. They are made very well.

I hope you purchase yourself a nice BMW and stay happy.

kchika · 10-06-2005, 03:42 AM

Welcome to the board!

MCS · 10-06-2005, 07:21 AM

Welcome to the board. I'm very interested to hear how you compare your current ride to the BMW after you've had a chance to it sufficiently. I'm sure there are others that would be interested in some objective (and subjective) comparisons between the 2 from a real owner of both.

Thanks in advance & welcome again.

JamieA · 10-06-2005, 08:41 AM

Welcome from a fellow fence jumper!

scottz5 · 10-06-2005, 08:47 AM

welcome

davinet78 · 10-06-2005, 08:51 AM

welcome to the family

benoitch · 10-06-2005, 09:04 AM

Welcome. I am at my second Bimmer and I'm sure you won't regret it. As for fiberglass kit, unfortunately, the potentiel to find more ricey with Jap cars (G35, Lexus and Honda) is a lot more higher than with Bimmer (not saying there are any though). People buying BM are usually more serious and will spend the dough required. Sure you get very nice and powerful cars for much less with Japs and USA made cars, but at the same time SOME people that buys them simply cannot afford the Bimmers so they put crappy stuff on their cars. A bummer because there are some really nice cars nonetheless ... but wait I do prefer the Bimmer ... maybe except for Porsche, but that's another story !

Welcome aboard...

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MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	New Member Here, g35 convert Hi Guys, thought I would introduce myself. I currently own an Infiniti G35 4 door. As my lease is winding down, I am pretty set on getting a BMW this time around. While the G35 is a good car and offers a good value of speed and performance, my overall conclusion is BMW is definitely still a better car. I'm kind of over the speed in a straight line, I live in LA and never really get a chance. But I love to take my car in the twisties and hit turns fast, the G does that well, but the BMW feels born to do it and much more nimble. I also appreciate the fact that the BMW is produced with much better quality paint and materials. The aftermarket scene for the Infiniti is awful, everything is junky fiberglass, can't have that on my ride. The German cars get much better aftermarket goodies...Hamann, AC Schnitzer, Rieger, Ottinger etc.. All in all looking forward to the Beema! I will definitely be lurking for now, and contributing once I get my BMW.
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HRC MAUI BUILT 485 Rep 7,781 Posts Drives: 2006 330i MT Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NORCAL iTrader: (10) Garage List 2002 E46 325i [0.00] 2012 E70 35i [0.00]	Welcome aboard! Did you get grief from the g35 fellas? I can just hear the hate... Danny __________________ Arctic/Blk Leather/Alum.Trim/MT/ZSP/Sunshades/Blk Lines/M3 Illuminated Knob/Alcantara Performance Wheel/M-E-Brake Handle/Euro Fog Switch/Koni Yellows/H&R Sport Springs/19" VMR V718's w/PS2 Tires/M-Tech Body Kit/Carbon Fiber Spoiler/Bimmian Interior Bulbs/OEM Eye Glass Tray/SSK/Alcantara Boot/Split Armrest/OEM Dual Rear Power Outlets/Rear Ashtray Delete/OEM Alum. Pedals/Osram 6000K/Brex Rings/LED Side Markers/BMS Power Box
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thd13 Major 46 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Welcome! The only problem with aftermarket BMW stuff is the $$$. __________________ My other ride is your mom.
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afocoryw20 Lieutenant 12 Rep 456 Posts Drives: X3 + 325xi Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Jerz iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325XI [0.00] 2005 X3 [0.00] 1990 Mercedes Benz ... [0.00]	Welcome!!!! Glad to hear you've converted
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MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	LOL, it's not official yet so I haven't said my goodbyes over there. I think a lot of them want me to get out of there, got into an argument/discussion about how junky fiberglass kits are...they told me to leave and get a BMW....I told them it's already in the works. HAHA
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paullo Captain 27 Rep 686 Posts Drives: ThreeThreeFive Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [0.00]	Welcome to one of the best forums on the web. And, single-handedly, the best e90 forum there is. Let us know how your transition goes! Paullo
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bigrye New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the boards Mikeymike!
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MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the warm welcome guys!
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Imperial First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Del Mar, CA iTrader: (0)	Welcome (soon) to the world of the Bimmer. I definitely hope you enjoy it My buddy's roomie just got a G35 sedan and I have to say, I was sorely disappointed. The whole thing in general just didn't feel NEARLY as nice as an E90. __________________ 2006 330i 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic - Terra Leather - ZSP - ZPP - iDrive - Sirius
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stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	One great thing about bimmers that infinity cannot match is the Euro Delivery option -- save a few k and have a ball.
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lux.sh missing two turbos. 577 Rep 4,859 Posts Drives: fast around corners. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Curves iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 BMW E90 330i [0.00]	Infiniti G35 is an awesome car. I think IS350 and G35 is the only car that can compete with bmw 3 series. They are made very well. I hope you purchase yourself a nice BMW and stay happy. __________________ 06 AW E90 330i ZPP/ZSP/Step/Expired Warranty : Prior Design Front : ACS Rear : ACS Roof : BlackLines : Simota Intake : Carbon Fiber Interior Trim : : MTEC V3 : 24% Charcoal : V1 Hardwired : Solaris Invisibulbs/LED interior :
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kchika Lieutenant 55 Rep 532 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Evo, E46 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Welcome to the board!
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MCS e90 newbie 35 Rep 448 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 E93 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	Welcome to the board. I'm very interested to hear how you compare your current ride to the BMW after you've had a chance to it sufficiently. I'm sure there are others that would be interested in some objective (and subjective) comparisons between the 2 from a real owner of both. Thanks in advance & welcome again. __________________ E93 IL Blue M3 ZPP, ZCW
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benoitch Captain 19 Rep 959 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Great white North of Montreal iTrader: (0)	Welcome. I am at my second Bimmer and I'm sure you won't regret it. As for fiberglass kit, unfortunately, the potentiel to find more ricey with Jap cars (G35, Lexus and Honda) is a lot more higher than with Bimmer (not saying there are any though). People buying BM are usually more serious and will spend the dough required. Sure you get very nice and powerful cars for much less with Japs and USA made cars, but at the same time SOME people that buys them simply cannot afford the Bimmers so they put crappy stuff on their cars. A bummer because there are some really nice cars nonetheless ... but wait I do prefer the Bimmer ... maybe except for Porsche, but that's another story ! Welcome aboard... __________________ E90 SG,SP, Manual,PP,Terra http://www.benoitchampagne.com
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