Tell me about the 2nd gen g35 sedan

"awmaster10" (awmaster10) 08/11/2017 at 09:26 • Filed to: infiniti, g35, lexus, gs400, nissan

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Although I really want to pick up a 2nd gen gs400, its hard to ignore the countless g35 sedans on the market. I think for me to be swayed by the infiniti it would have to be the second gen, which is better in pretty much every way than the first gen sedan, except I find it a little bulbous and ugly.

The specific one I am looking at (pictured) is on a little drop and nice wheels though, and I think that improves the overall look a lot. Color choice is on point as well. Its not like the 2nd gen GS is pretty either, but I think its at least a lot more simple and less bulbous.

Anyways, should I do it? Its hard to argue a 2007 vs a 1998 lexus, and the gap in age really shows in the interior.

Any oppopinions?

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 09:31

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They all come with vape pens

Roadster Man > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 09:31

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It seems your choice is an older Toyota or a newer Nissan. I don’t think you can go wrong with either, but you know what Oppo thinks: Older is cooler and better.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 09:36

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Great car to drive, comfortable, reliable. Downsides are looks and stereotypes. As mkbruin said, check out the M.

awmaster10 > Roadster Man 08/11/2017 at 09:38

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Also v8 is cooler and better! But I have never owned a truly modern car and the 07 G would feel like a spaceship to me. Maybe its time to make that leap.

fintail > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 09:38

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Nice Datsun :)

In my area anyway, these seem to attract people who have the stereotypical BMW driving ethos, but don’t want the maintenance bills. I don’t mean that in a good way.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 09:39

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Needs more old-school Lexus digital clock.

Note: that shot is taken from a 2012 IS-F...

awmaster10 > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 08/11/2017 at 09:39

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Im not saying sedans are immune from the bros but I feel like thats mostly a g35 coupe thing. But yeah the GS has a lot less of a stereotype attached.

awmaster10 > fintail 08/11/2017 at 09:41

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Oh yeah, same around here but mostly coupes and first gen sedans. This particular example is really well kept and owned by an adult, which is good. Half of the ones on craigslist look beat and I wouldnt go near them.

awmaster10 > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely 08/11/2017 at 09:42

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Wow they just stuck that same old unit back there...my 1998 gs300 and both of my 4runners have probably the exact same module.

awmaster10 > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 08/11/2017 at 09:42

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Wish they were more available. 1 m45 for every 5 g35s around me, and thats just counting the sedans.

Wacko > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 09:42

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Thank-you, I know what I want to replace my Wife’s Elantra with now.

can they be found with awd and a Manual? then i get this and she get my pathfinder.

random001 > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 09:44

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There’s a white GS400 for sale down the street from me, I walk by it every day. $2200 in the window.

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 09:44

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Honestly that’s a better ratio than I would’ve guessed. They also made M35's.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 09:46

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Yeah, I have a friend who doesn’t even own one, and he bitches about the Lexus Casio Clock every chance he gets - he really hates it. Luckily, the 3rd gen ISes managed to finally rectify it in 2014.

What I don’t really get is, why is the G analog clock an oval shape? It always looked a bit distorted to me.

awmaster10 > VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely 08/11/2017 at 09:49

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Because ovals are fancy

awmaster10 > AMGtech - now with more recalls! 08/11/2017 at 09:50

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I dont know if I could be about a car that size without the v8 power. Id likely just get a g35 at that point

awmaster10 > random001 08/11/2017 at 09:51

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Offer 1800 and you can have 90s lexus quirkiness and luxury for a couple years. I am looking at a couple in the $4k-6k range and am considering if its worth it to spend the full 6k and get an immaculate GS430 with 80k miles...

awmaster10 > Wacko 08/11/2017 at 09:52

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Yes, I believe awd and manual is possible. There are actually a lot of 3 pedal G’s for sale near me, and all for very very cheap for how much car you’re getting.

And I am selling my pathfinder for whatever I end up getting so it better be good!

fintail > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 09:56

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Yeah, the older sedans are often beat, and the coupes douchebro’d out. Definitely pay attention for a mature owner.

The 2006+ M might be a nice alternative, pay a little more for more car.

Wacko > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:00

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My plan is to let the wife have our r52

I guess i will be looking for a manual awd G on my lunch break.

random001 > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:02

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It looks well taken care of. I don’t need it or want it, but I could look at it for you!

Roadster Man > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:08

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I’ve also never owned a car made past the 90's. I’m thinking about making the leap into the 21st century as well actually! I’m still on the fence.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Wacko 08/11/2017 at 10:14

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For AWD and manual, it’s one or the other

AMGtech - now with more recalls! > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:15

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Same. They’re quite slow.

awmaster10 > random001 08/11/2017 at 10:19

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Where are you located? I might have to make a very quick purchase (1 week or so) so if you are anywhere far-ish I wouldnt want to waste your time. Thank you though!

awmaster10 > Roadster Man 08/11/2017 at 10:20

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Ive owned 1998, 1999, 2002, 2002, 2001, 2003 but guess what? All the early 2000s cars were model years designed in the 90s. Around 2005-2007 is the jump to what seems really modern to me.

awmaster10 > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:22

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Nevermind guys, found a gorgeous IS300 for the right price. If it is rust free id say theres a good chance I pull the trigger on this beauty:

Wacko > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 08/11/2017 at 10:22

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random001 > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:23

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Dayton area, Ohio. ROAD TRIP! Hah!

lone_liberal > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:25

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I see you decided to to with an IS but if you change your mind we have a G37 that’s probably pretty similar. It’s been a rock solid car with really good steering and decent handling. The power is good but could use some more low end grunt.

awmaster10 > lone_liberal 08/11/2017 at 10:27

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Nothings set in stone til the money leaves my pocket so thats good info. I have always known that these were fundamentally overall good cars, and now that the prices have fallen a g35/g37 would be a great buy.

awmaster10 > random001 08/11/2017 at 10:28

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Philly area, and haven’t even been west of Pittsburg in PA so I can stop and see Lake Erie on the way lol.

awmaster10 > Wacko 08/11/2017 at 10:30

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This is sad, im sorry. Should have checked before getting your hopes up. Not many AWD sedans with a stick now that I think about it...s60R and mazdaspeed 6 come to mind though.

random001 > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:30

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Hey, Philly isn’t that far! That’s where I bought my Genesis.

awmaster10 > random001 08/11/2017 at 10:32

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Good car market out here with NYC and DC both within reach. I actually love doing a roadtrip to get the perfect car, but this time I think itll be more of a buy whichever one has no rust situation. My choices are GS400s, is300s, and g35s all in the sub 140k mile range, so I dont think ill go too wrong.

VajazzleMcDildertits - read carefully, respond politely > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:35

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Sooooo fauncey

Textured Soy Protein > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:37

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Assuming you’re looking at rwd, the G37S is the one to get of this generation.

The G35 sport package has a viscous LSD, bigger brakes with 330mm rotors in front but still sliding calipers, stiffer suspension, quicker steering rack, and sport seats. The sport package could also be packaged with active steering which also comes with almost-too-stiff shocks.

The G37 sport package no longer offered the active steering option but added 4-piston front 360mm brakes and 2-piston rears.

random001 > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:37

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Well, I can give them a ring if you’re interested. It looks like good shape, no rust I can see. They replaced it with a newer Lexus, so there’s that. I think they have three of them right now.

awmaster10 > random001 08/11/2017 at 10:38

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If you could just get the mileage on it that would be great! Thanks

awmaster10 > Textured Soy Protein 08/11/2017 at 10:40

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That is a very healthy sport package, and probably worth it just for the LSD. Unfortunately literally every g35 of that gen for sale within 200 miles of me is AWD, mostly journey package. I want RWD but I honestly would settle with anything if its clean. Not like the GS400 is going to come close to the handling of even the non sport package g35 anyway.

random001 > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 10:40

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Will do! I’ll let you know when I know.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Wacko 08/11/2017 at 11:13

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Sorry bud. Just figured I’d save you some time.

Textured Soy Protein > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 11:27

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Last year I flirted with the idea of a G and test drove several. I was looking for an awd sport package coupe, because the awd sport package sedan has no LSD, brakes, or upgraded suspension. It’s only a body kit, wheels and seats. The awd coupe sport package has everything except the quicker steering rack, so it has the brakes, LSD, and stiffer suspension. It’s only automatic transmission though.

The base suspension and open diff is ok but the sport package is very worth it. The rwd sport package coupe with the quicker steering rack and less weight on the front is the most fun, but the awd sport package coupe was also pretty damn decent.

I of course went a different direction with my 335xi coupe instead but try if you can to get the sport pack.

awmaster10 > Textured Soy Protein 08/11/2017 at 11:37

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Man an AWD coupe with sport package would be a gem if they offered the manual. Would be a hoot in the snow.

Textured Soy Protein > awmaster10 08/11/2017 at 11:56

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Awd + rear LSD was the main draw for me. I came very close to buying one. The 7-speed auto is okay but it was a noticeable step down from the BMW 135is DCT I was replacing, and the ZF 8-speed in new BMWs. The only option to upgrade the shocks & springs on the awd is to go with Fortune Auto full coilovers. The power is pretty good but doesn’t come close to touching the tuning potential of a turbo I6 BMW.

So, my 335xi, the stock suspension was super soft (but there are way more aftermarket options, and I redid everything in mine), the brakes are 348mm with basic sliding calipers but I’m about to upgrade the pads, rotors, lines, etc, and the rear diff is open but the car still puts down power fine and works great in the snow with my Pilot Alpins.

But it’s stick and makes a ton more power.