135i vs g35

jonack · 03-25-2008, 10:38 PM

I just saw a g35 commercial....306 hp, awd..( interesting ).... How does the 135i compare with the g35...quality,performance , value, etc.? Have any of you addicts experienced both autos, or at least the g35?

MadMan77 · 03-25-2008, 10:45 PM

I just got back from the Infiniti website and there is no mention or AWD or the G35 since they now have a G37 which has 330 bHp. They used to offer a G35 sedan with AWD but it wasn't full-time AWD.

Arnie712 · 03-25-2008, 11:05 PM

Haven't driven the 135i yet but recently drove 328i & 335i coupes and drove a G35 a few months ago. The G35 felt very competent to me and very fast but the BMW coupes felt more in control, solid and tossable -- in other words, they handle much better in my book. And the 335i is also very fast. I have high expectations for the 135i and if all goes well, I'll order.

Spook · 03-25-2008, 11:11 PM

Infiniti is a great car and a great deal. They have an AWD version of the sedan, not the coupe. It's a lot bigger than a 1 series and not nearly as fast. The AWD version is more the 0 to 60 of the 128 and is not in the same handling class. Still, a good car and a sensible choice.

psyshack · 03-25-2008, 11:19 PM

To be honest. The G37s and 135i are my short list cars.

ScottyGams · 03-25-2008, 11:31 PM

g37 can't beat the heavier 335i, so how is the g35 going to compare to the even zippier 135i?

imported_moto_za · 03-25-2008, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jonack

I just saw a g35 commercial....306 hp, awd..( interesting ).... How does the 135i compare with the g35...quality,performance , value, etc.? Have any of you addicts experienced both autos, or at least the g35?

To compare: G35>135 for quality, 135>G35 for performance, G35>135 for value, G35>135 for looks and sexiness, 135>G35 for handling, etc imo

Captain Obvious · 03-25-2008, 11:56 PM

I drove the G37 MT one day after driving the steptronic 135i. The G37 didn't seem nearly as fast to me. Also, even though the G37 seemed huge, I thought the back seat space was even worse, and the trunk and fold down seats didn't appear to be as spacious. I think the 135i is a no brainer over that car.

Let's look at the torque curves.

G37:
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/fea...dyno_chart.jpg

335i:
http://image.automobilemag.com/f/mul...dyno_chart.jpg
(note, torque numbers on the right)

RPM BMW Infiniti
2000 270 200
3000 300 230
4000 290 235
5000 280 231
6000 225 230
7000 180 214

The BMW has 35% more torque where it is used most. That's a HUGE difference. These cars aren't in the same performance league.

gargoyal · 03-26-2008, 01:15 AM

The G37 is heavier, a little slower and not as quick. It is a sexy car. I would personal get it over a 328 or a 128.

I have a 2005 G35. I will tell you that the ride is very smooth, refine, and ultimately boring. When me and the wife go out to dinner its the car we take, classy enough to valet pack or to take to black tie event and sporty enough that you can still feel like a man.

I like the car a lot, but I never fell in love with it. The G35 is more of an accessory to me. It never gave me the ear to ear grin that my modded tC gives me or the excitement of my 135 on order. With that said I will most likely keep it as my daily drive and give it to my son when he turns 16 next fall.

Just my thought for what they are worth
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imported_moto_za · 03-26-2008, 01:39 AM

what do you mean by the g35 being ultimately boring?

MVF4Rrider · 03-26-2008, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by moto_za

To compare: G35>135 for quality

Yes I know, in your opinion as you stated. But be real. No Japanese car equals BMW's quality, which includes many things other than interiors. We'll see how many G-whatevers are still around in 20 years, and for sure they won't be under demand like BMWs continue to be to this day. Like everything from Japan (with very few exceptions), it's disposible. Personally I think the Japanese like it that way.

gargoyal · 03-26-2008, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by moto_za

what do you mean by the g35 being ultimately boring?

(ultimately="when all is said and done")
Its more a luxury car than a sports car imo. It is well engineered, but void of personality. There is nothing that stands out really good or bad about the ride. A lot of people mod them to give them personality. I never got excited enough about the car to drop $15,000 in it.

mistermojorizin · 03-26-2008, 02:37 AM

the g35 sport will have an LSD and IMO handles better than a 335. haven't driven a 135 yet but they say the 135 has more understeer than a 335 and the 135 only gets slightly better handling numbers.

the g35 is too slow in a straight and its really hard to get hp out of it without going FI (i.e. boost)

BMW Dreamer · 03-26-2008, 05:12 AM

NOT the same class. The G35 Sedan is HUGE compared to the 135i. The G37S also looks much bigger, and its heavy. I personally think the G35 & G37S have much less desirable interiors. The 135i IMO is WAY better in every way........

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jonack Private First Class 26 Rep 115 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	135i vs g35 I just saw a g35 commercial....306 hp, awd..( interesting ).... How does the 135i compare with the g35...quality,performance , value, etc.? Have any of you addicts experienced both autos, or at least the g35?
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MadMan77 ↓↓↓ Ex-Con ↓↓↓ 34 Rep 1,874 Posts Drives: Jet Black '08 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Yigo iTrader: (1)	I just got back from the Infiniti website and there is no mention or AWD or the G35 since they now have a G37 which has 330 bHp. They used to offer a G35 sedan with AWD but it wasn't full-time AWD.
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Arnie712 New Member 1 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	Haven't driven the 135i yet but recently drove 328i & 335i coupes and drove a G35 a few months ago. The G35 felt very competent to me and very fast but the BMW coupes felt more in control, solid and tossable -- in other words, they handle much better in my book. And the 335i is also very fast. I have high expectations for the 135i and if all goes well, I'll order.
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Spook Bring Bail Money 12 Rep 492 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	Infiniti is a great car and a great deal. They have an AWD version of the sedan, not the coupe. It's a lot bigger than a 1 series and not nearly as fast. The AWD version is more the 0 to 60 of the 128 and is not in the same handling class. Still, a good car and a sensible choice.
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psyshack Enlisted Member 0 Rep 44 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	To be honest. The G37s and 135i are my short list cars.
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ScottyGams Uber-Lee7 Member 47 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (2)	g37 can't beat the heavier 335i, so how is the g35 going to compare to the even zippier 135i?
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Captain Obvious New Member 2 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (0)	I drove the G37 MT one day after driving the steptronic 135i. The G37 didn't seem nearly as fast to me. Also, even though the G37 seemed huge, I thought the back seat space was even worse, and the trunk and fold down seats didn't appear to be as spacious. I think the 135i is a no brainer over that car. Let's look at the torque curves. G37: http://image.automobilemag.com/f/fea...dyno_chart.jpg 335i: http://image.automobilemag.com/f/mul...dyno_chart.jpg (note, torque numbers on the right) RPM BMW Infiniti 2000 270 200 3000 300 230 4000 290 235 5000 280 231 6000 225 230 7000 180 214 The BMW has 35% more torque where it is used most. That's a HUGE difference. These cars aren't in the same performance league.
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gargoyal First Lieutenant 11 Rep 352 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	The G37 is heavier, a little slower and not as quick. It is a sexy car. I would personal get it over a 328 or a 128. I have a 2005 G35. I will tell you that the ride is very smooth, refine, and ultimately boring. When me and the wife go out to dinner its the car we take, classy enough to valet pack or to take to black tie event and sporty enough that you can still feel like a man. I like the car a lot, but I never fell in love with it. The G35 is more of an accessory to me. It never gave me the ear to ear grin that my modded tC gives me or the excitement of my 135 on order. With that said I will most likely keep it as my daily drive and give it to my son when he turns 16 next fall. Just my thought for what they are worth . __________________ Crimson Red 135i, sport pkg ,blk leather delivered 6/27/08
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imported_moto_za Private 9 Rep 61 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	what do you mean by the g35 being ultimately boring?
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mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	the g35 sport will have an LSD and IMO handles better than a 335. haven't driven a 135 yet but they say the 135 has more understeer than a 335 and the 135 only gets slightly better handling numbers. the g35 is too slow in a straight and its really hard to get hp out of it without going FI (i.e. boost)
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BMW Dreamer Colonel 72 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: Modded 06 TL Manual Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Northern IL. iTrader: (0)	NOT the same class. The G35 Sedan is HUGE compared to the 135i. The G37S also looks much bigger, and its heavy. I personally think the G35 & G37S have much less desirable interiors. The 135i IMO is WAY better in every way........
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