E90 killer or not? New 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan.

RichReg · 04-11-2006, 07:44 PM

E90 killer??

Probably do the same crap as before in a straight line....
...engine specs for the new G have not & will not be released at the NYIAS, by the way.

THE JEDI · 04-11-2006, 07:45 PM

NOPE

gscone · 04-11-2006, 07:54 PM

Supposedly the New G35 will have slighly more than 300Hp.

BKsBimmer · 04-11-2006, 07:58 PM

YEP ... I LIKE IT

Sleeker, rounder, and sportier but you still know exactly what it is. I think they have a winner.

ABR · 04-11-2006, 08:10 PM

I liked test drive G35 this is solid car. But like in well known song "nothing compared to you..." E90

younghov85 · 04-11-2006, 08:13 PM

I like it, but it might be only because im a big nissan fan.

BMW F22 · 04-11-2006, 08:16 PM

That's why they're coming out with the 335. BMW will never fall behind.

RyBMW · 04-11-2006, 08:55 PM

I like it. I can't wait to see the coupe.

stressdoc · 04-11-2006, 09:04 PM

Well, their version of the E90 shark fin looks more like a windblown Hershey's kiss.

no_exit · 04-11-2006, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oz

Still looks like the old one to me. I don't like the interior at all..especially how NAV is designed

+1

Not

hotsand5 · 04-11-2006, 11:41 PM

I think that Infinity's designs begin to look dated after 2-3 years, while a 12 year old bmw (5 series especially) still looks very classy.

wyrm11 · 04-11-2006, 11:56 PM

I think it's a mistake to essentially put the coupe design on the sedan and call that something "new". This is hardly a redesign. I wonder how much the new coupe will look like the old coupe.

Those poo-pooing on the car itself need to take the fanboy glasses off. The previous G35 was a very nice car overall and beat out the e46 for the VERY SAME awards that you guys are praising the e90 for winning.

There's brand loyalty, and then there's flat out blindness...

seevemonka · 04-12-2006, 12:00 AM

I think the headlights look better,like the m35.I like the interior layout better,the capet,from what i can see,still looks kind of cheap..My wife has a g35x,i think the leather and the carpet,look cheap and are put togehter cheap.It feels llike a nissan,not a luxury car.All together,this picture, does look better to me,like a mini m35.If it has even more power,it will stay competitive.I would buy this over the lexus is350,any day.I bet this car,with a sport suspension and a 6-speed manual,would be allright.I personally,would still like the bmw,except if i were looking for a coupe.

Daneel · 04-12-2006, 12:01 AM

Good point wyrm11.

zamboni · 04-12-2006, 12:11 AM

I prefer my Idrive over the new G35 nav. By the way an Infiniti dealership in downtown Monterey, CA will be closed in about two weeks due to poor sales.

ed328ci · 04-12-2006, 12:17 AM

Could be. I did not consider the G35 as a replacement for my E46 because 1) it did very poorly in crash tests 2) a replacement model is coming soon. If Point 1 is addressed by the new model, the G35 is a contender.

Ed

creaminz · 04-12-2006, 12:23 AM

kILLER

SP330 · 04-12-2006, 12:36 AM

It'd kill a e90 in the straight line maybe (dunno about the 335). If not it'll be close to the 335 the n/a way (albeit .5 L more displacement). I have a 3.5 VQ in my Maxima, while the pull is much greater than in the e90 330xi i tested, it's nowhere near as fun to drive or as engaging.

There are different buyers for both cars, as Infiniti's offer better value. Bmw's are for people serious about driving and will put up a little more money to obtain a better driving experience (or for the ostentatious the logo).

Artz 330 · 04-12-2006, 12:40 AM

damn who made their gauges. APC? Are those interchangeable colors, what if i want Pink Neon Glow?

Imperial · 04-12-2006, 01:07 AM

I have to agree with those criticising the 'redesign.' It looks WAY too much like the previous-generation G35 to be really considered a new model. The general look might get old and fast which is not a positive thing. And I agree, the nav unit does NOT look fun and those gauges are ridiculous. Really, now, who picked those colors?

as for performance - we'll have to see. They're doing better and better at challenging BMW and have outdone them from time to time, too. I have faith that BMW won't rest on its proverbial laurels, though. I'd say this car is MUCH more of a threat to the E90 than the new Lexus IS. People shopping for E90s might not look at Lexus' (Lexi? Lexes?) but more and more look at the G35...

wyrm11 · 04-12-2006, 01:18 AM

Here are a few more pics of the new G35 sedan with PS'd rims. Gotta say, looks better this way:

Hula-Hula · 04-12-2006, 01:40 AM

yeah looks a lil bit better in those pics.. but kinda wierd short rear! :S

04-11-2006, 07:44 PM	#23
RichReg Colonel 121 Rep 2,099 Posts Drives: 2015 435Xi GC & 2000 323Ci. Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	E90 killer?? Probably do the same crap as before in a straight line.... ...engine specs for the new G have not & will not be released at the NYIAS, by the way.
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THE JEDI Major 123 Rep 1,461 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: JAPAN, Okinawa iTrader: (0)	NOPE
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04-11-2006, 07:54 PM	#25
gscone First Lieutenant 23 Rep 349 Posts Drives: 2016 Porsche Turbo, 2017 BMW M Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Supposedly the New G35 will have slighly more than 300Hp. __________________ Too many damn cars..
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04-11-2006, 07:58 PM	#26
BKsBimmer Lieutenant Colonel 87 Rep 1,645 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Titanium Silver Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: USA / Silver Spring, Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [10.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	YEP ... I LIKE IT Sleeker, rounder, and sportier but you still know exactly what it is. I think they have a winner. __________________ _____________________________________
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ABR First Lieutenant 29 Rep 379 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I liked test drive G35 this is solid car. But like in well known song "nothing compared to you..." E90 __________________ 94' Opel Vectra Manual 96' Opel Vectra Manual99' Honda Accord Auto01' Toyota Sienna 06' BMW 330i Step
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04-11-2006, 08:13 PM	#28
younghov85 Captain 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 2006 E90 black 325 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Lanham, Maryland iTrader: (0)	I like it, but it might be only because im a big nissan fan.
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04-11-2006, 08:16 PM	#29
BMW F22 Major General 3566 Rep 9,788 Posts Drives: ///M235i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (8)	That's why they're coming out with the 335. BMW will never fall behind.
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RyBMW Major 78 Rep 1,038 Posts Drives: X5 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2012 BMW X5 [0.00] 2008 335i [0.00]	I like it. I can't wait to see the coupe. __________________ New: 12 X5 xDrive35i Premium Alpine White/Cinn Brown Old: 08 E92 335i\|Space Gray/Coral Red/Gray Poplar Old: 06 E90 330i\|Black Sapphire/Black /Burl
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04-11-2006, 09:04 PM	#31
stressdoc Moderator 618 Rep 10,855 Posts Drives: BMW i8; Toy 4runner TRD pro Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Waco TX iTrader: (0)	Well, their version of the E90 shark fin looks more like a windblown Hershey's kiss.
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04-11-2006, 11:41 PM	#33
hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I think that Infinity's designs begin to look dated after 2-3 years, while a 12 year old bmw (5 series especially) still looks very classy. __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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04-11-2006, 11:56 PM	#34
wyrm11 ///Man of Steel 30 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: Monaco 335 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I think it's a mistake to essentially put the coupe design on the sedan and call that something "new". This is hardly a redesign. I wonder how much the new coupe will look like the old coupe. Those poo-pooing on the car itself need to take the fanboy glasses off. The previous G35 was a very nice car overall and beat out the e46 for the VERY SAME awards that you guys are praising the e90 for winning. There's brand loyalty, and then there's flat out blindness...
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04-12-2006, 12:00 AM	#35
seevemonka Private 2 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 325,black Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: mpls iTrader: (0)	I think the headlights look better,like the m35.I like the interior layout better,the capet,from what i can see,still looks kind of cheap..My wife has a g35x,i think the leather and the carpet,look cheap and are put togehter cheap.It feels llike a nissan,not a luxury car.All together,this picture, does look better to me,like a mini m35.If it has even more power,it will stay competitive.I would buy this over the lexus is350,any day.I bet this car,with a sport suspension and a 6-speed manual,would be allright.I personally,would still like the bmw,except if i were looking for a coupe.
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04-12-2006, 12:01 AM	#36
Daneel Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 244 Posts Drives: It's very old Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Good point wyrm11.
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04-12-2006, 12:11 AM	#37
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04-12-2006, 12:17 AM	#38
ed328ci Grumpy 12 Rep 168 Posts Drives: E90 325i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Could be. I did not consider the G35 as a replacement for my E46 because 1) it did very poorly in crash tests 2) a replacement model is coming soon. If Point 1 is addressed by the new model, the G35 is a contender. Ed __________________ Agh. Construction everywhere. Good for the economy, I guess.
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04-12-2006, 12:23 AM	#39
creaminz Major General 545 Rep 7,705 Posts Drives: E90 LCI Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (33)	kILLER
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04-12-2006, 12:36 AM	#40
SP330 Lieutenant 18 Rep 569 Posts Drives: 19 M5 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	It'd kill a e90 in the straight line maybe (dunno about the 335). If not it'll be close to the 335 the n/a way (albeit .5 L more displacement). I have a 3.5 VQ in my Maxima, while the pull is much greater than in the e90 330xi i tested, it's nowhere near as fun to drive or as engaging. There are different buyers for both cars, as Infiniti's offer better value. Bmw's are for people serious about driving and will put up a little more money to obtain a better driving experience (or for the ostentatious the logo).
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04-12-2006, 01:07 AM	#42
Imperial First Lieutenant 11 Rep 304 Posts Drives: '06 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Del Mar, CA iTrader: (0)	I have to agree with those criticising the 'redesign.' It looks WAY too much like the previous-generation G35 to be really considered a new model. The general look might get old and fast which is not a positive thing. And I agree, the nav unit does NOT look fun and those gauges are ridiculous. Really, now, who picked those colors? as for performance - we'll have to see. They're doing better and better at challenging BMW and have outdone them from time to time, too. I have faith that BMW won't rest on its proverbial laurels, though. I'd say this car is MUCH more of a threat to the E90 than the new Lexus IS. People shopping for E90s might not look at Lexus' (Lexi? Lexes?) but more and more look at the G35... __________________ 2006 330i 6MT - Black Sapphire Metallic - Terra Leather - ZSP - ZPP - iDrive - Sirius
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04-12-2006, 01:18 AM	#43
wyrm11 ///Man of Steel 30 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: Monaco 335 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Here are a few more pics of the new G35 sedan with PS'd rims. Gotta say, looks better this way:
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04-12-2006, 01:40 AM	#44
Hula-Hula Lieutenant Colonel 91 Rep 1,964 Posts Drives: ♥ Join Date: May 2005 Location: Nürburgring iTrader: (0)	yeah looks a lil bit better in those pics.. but kinda wierd short rear! :S __________________
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