G35 or 325i?

[Mckenzie]

Between the two you have, I would also second a look at the IS300. Its build quality is 10x both cars and is also a zippy fun little car to drive. Calgary Lexus also has the best service from any dealer I have ever been to (Acura / Infinity and BMW).

The g35 is the worst daily driver to possibly buy. Its expensive on gas, has no trunk / back seat making it useless to put things in, is not easy to drive around in manual if in the city and repairs are pretty expensive.

Cannot say much for the 325i except it will be underpowered compared to the g35. Repairs and maintenance are also expensive, not to mention you have to deal with the fine people at Calgary BMW.

[LUCKYSTRIKE]

Id go for the IS300 over the G, however, the rear seat space in the IS300 is probably just as bad as the 2 door G.

[TorqueDog]

Are you guys on crack? The IS300 has one of the most lacklustre interiors I've ever seen. Compared to the G35 and the BMW, you might as well jump in an horse-drawn carriage if you're getting the IS300.

It's like the old Acura EL 1.6s with the cloth interiors... you might as well have bought a Civic and paid the dealer $30 for some Acura badges.

[quincyb11]

Wasn't some guy on here selling a white g35 coupe for 25 to 27k??

[3clips3]

I have a white G35 coupe for sale...

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/229663/fs...iti-g35-coupe/

[quincyb11]

U better get on this, its a nice ride. White is pretty rare as well.

Originally posted by 3clips3
I have a white G35 coupe for sale...

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/229663/fs...iti-g35-coupe/

[SteveMo600]

Are the G35's really that brutal daily drivers? I really need to drive one to get a better idea, but I thought they would be a good all round car.

A relative just got a 330xi and I love it. Figured a 325 would be my economical alternative.

I am really not feeling the IS300, I agree with TorqueDog that they really remind me of an older civic of Acura 1.6.

I'd imagine repairs on a 325 would be a lot more expensive than the G35, no?

[rc2002]

The G35 Sedan would be one of the last cars on my list. They look like ass and drive like ass. They look great on paper though.

If you drive the G35 and 325 back to back, I'm pretty sure you'd end up with a 325. The power difference, while it looks like a lot on paper, really isn't all that much when you actually drive the two cars.

[SteveMo600]

Originally posted by richardchan2002
The G35 Sedan would be one of the last cars on my list. They look like ass and drive like ass. They look great on paper though.

If you drive the G35 and 325 back to back, I'm pretty sure you'd end up with a 325. The power difference, while it looks like a lot on paper, really isn't all that much when you actually drive the two cars.

I think the "looking like ass" is in the eye of the beholder. I think the coupe's look great.

If I'm correct, the power difference is nearly 100HP for the 04' models. I find it hard to believe that I couldn't tell the difference?

What would you recommend in the 20-25k price range?

[TorqueDog]

I think you'll like the handling on the 325i better.

You really need to go test drive 'em both, dude.

[JTL_ZXTT]

There are many other used cars you can look at for 25k.

Subaru WRX
VW GTI
Civic Si
Mini Cooper S
Acura TL/TSX
Legacy GT
Lexus IS



And if you are deciding between 325/G35
325- Handling/Balance
G35- Power/Good looks

Basically in the end its what you want- and TEST DRIVE every car you are considering and you will find your answer.


p.s- daily driver fun buy a honda fit that you can drive/rev like you life depended on it- and you wouldnt have to think twice about it! and the 10k you save buy a kawasaki ninja for summer - plus you would be saving gas and the environment...

[Sorath]

g35 hands down if its only the 2 ur comparing, personally i`d pick up a used TL

[ipeefreely]

Originally posted by Ukyo8


+1

+2

[Aleks]

If you're only considering a 325i sedan vs G35 sedan I'd pick the 325. G35 is of that vintage is a Very boring car.

[BigMass]

here, try something with power and that's not driven by %50 of the people living in Calgary

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/232778/fs...adillac-cts-v/

[rc2002]

Originally posted by SteveMo600


I think the "looking like ass" is in the eye of the beholder. I think the coupe's look great.

If I'm correct, the power difference is nearly 100HP for the 04' models. I find it hard to believe that I couldn't tell the difference?

What would you recommend in the 20-25k price range?

I like the coupe, just not the sedan. The power difference between coupe and sedan is nowhere near 100hp. It is 20hp (260hp vs 280hp).

I'd recommend getting an Audi S4. They can be had for around that price now. You'd be looking at an older one that is most likely out of warranty but you might get lucky and find an owner who purchased the extended warranty.

[TorqueDog]

Originally posted by BigMass
here, try something with power and that's not driven by %50 of the people living in Calgary

http://forums.beyond.ca/st/232778/fs...adillac-cts-v/

Nice cars, but a bit 'fuel thirsty' compared to what he's look at otherwise, no?

Actually from what I've heard from some VQ owners, the BMW might be the most fuel efficient one of the 'choices'.

[MMAfighter]

The G35 ain't that great to be honest. I have the coupe, and that car is just too heavy, but has a decent power to back it up.

Do not get the G35 in auto, get it in stick. The automatic transition is too much of a bottleneck for this car.

I also agree with the sedan/coupe argument, you know the latter.

Good points for BMW - great handling, possible better than the G, better MPG, better interior, and of course performance all around (the HP is decent, and has a nice punch to it.)

Good points for the G 35 - More HP, definitely feel the torque off the bat, bose sound system, and nice leather quality (I like mine =P)

[MMAfighter]

Originally posted by Aleks
If you're only considering a 325i sedan vs G35 sedan I'd pick the 325. G35 is of that vintage is a Very boring car.

Sadly, I feel this way, but I'm also that guy who got it in auto

[MMAfighter]

Originally posted by SteveMo600


I think the "looking like ass" is in the eye of the beholder. I think the coupe's look great.

If I'm correct, the power difference is nearly 100HP for the 04' models. I find it hard to believe that I couldn't tell the difference?

What would you recommend in the 20-25k price range?

The look is bleh, not sharp as the TL type S, but has a bold look to it.

I think the best part is the back side, but thats just imo. Oh, and a warning to new G 35 buyers, the re sale value of this car is horrendous, and if you don't take good care of it (considering it's from Nissan) you'll have a lot of problems with it down the line.