The Automotive Sweet Spot

"BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather" (bugeyedacura) 01/06/2014 at 17:25 • Filed to: None

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For me, the 2007-2008 Infiniti G35S sedan has always hit that automotive "sweet spot". It's practical, but still very sporty. It gets half decent fuel economy, but makes no real performance sacrifices to get it. And of course, it's completely affordable because it's not a real status symbol and not as sought after as the later models with bigger engines. One day, one day...

Textured Soy Protein > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 17:31

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Except it looks like a melted bar of soap.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 17:31

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And it's a Skyline, which pretty much 'splains it.

Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 17:38

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They got a bit too melty with that generation for my liking, but they're indeed good cars. I wish they had done more with updating the original, more angular shape.

Pretty reasonably priced the, too. The Q50 seems to have escalated that a good deal.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 17:42

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I very nearly bought a 2011 G37S 6MT sedan a year and a half ago. It's a very nice car, and I'm sure it would have served me well for many years. If I was a more rational man, it would probably be in my garage right now. But then I test drove an E90 M3, and I was ruined. The noise! The feels ! Had to have it. Made it mine. No regrets.

Word to the wise: if it's not within your realm of possibilities to buy (and fuel and maintain and insure) an E9x M3, don't drive one...

lucky's pepper > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 17:48

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Nice styling, decent interior, good handling, but that gravely Nissan V6 that never feels happy doing what you ask. That's the Achilles' heel.

Singhjr96 > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 17:56

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I love the g series in general. They are a very good looking car. When it comes to modifying, and tuning, the g35 body style looks better. But the G37 doesn't have that look. It has more of a classy look. If I had a 37, all of the money would be spent under the hood.

William Byrd > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 18:04

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I had a black 2007 6spd G35S sedan and loved loved loved it. Got it new and traded a Focus sedan, an older 350Z and a got it and a slightly higher payment. It was the perfect hybrid of the two, but better in a lot of ways. It felt huge inside, like more 5 series than 3 series but cost was closer to the 3. Good fit and finish and that VQ hummed. Plus 300+ hp and RWD is always the right answer.

Beat dealership experience ever. Got trade I'm estimates for both cars, negotiated, did a credit app all via email. Big win. Just showed up and signed.

Tom McParland > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 18:19

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My dad leased 3 G coupes all with manuals he was very happy with them.

AM3R > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 18:38

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Very nearly bought one over my E90 328i. Nice cars, wouldn't have minded owning one but the dealer didn't want to negotiate

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > William Byrd 01/06/2014 at 18:38

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That sounds awesome. Why'd you get rid of it if you don't mind me askin?

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > lucky's pepper 01/06/2014 at 18:39

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I feel like the newer ones with the higher revving engines are much more willing and able.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > Bob Loblaw Made Me Make a Phoney Phone Call to Edward Rooney 01/06/2014 at 18:41

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I prefer the look of the first gen for the coupe, but think the second gen sedan is head and shoulders above the first.

Crocket Bernet > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 19:15

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My parents have an '08 G35s sedan and an 09 328i. They both love their cars.

syaieya > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 20:52

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I love the look of the earlier G35 but I've heard word that the 37x coupe could be had with a manual.

If I could get the later drivetrain into that earlier car I would be all over that.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > syaieya 01/06/2014 at 21:11

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They've never offered the 37x with anything other than a 7AT. You were lied to :\

syaieya > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather 01/06/2014 at 22:00

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That's disappointing, but such are things you hear on the internet that have no source.