2004 545i vs 2006 g35 coupe
04-15-2013, 01:18 PM
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Go with the G35. I had purchased an 06 G35 fully loaded back in 07 while waiting for my previous bimmer to be totalled out. Wonderful car. I miss the power, tones and comfort it delivered. I bought it from a wholesale dealer at a good price and sold it a few months later for a great price. It was more enjoyable than the rental from insurance company and I made out.
Infiniti all the way.
If someone offered me a FX35 right now with same mileage as mine and good condition, i'd surely trade even as long as it's an 04-06.
Infiniti all the way.
If someone offered me a FX35 right now with same mileage as mine and good condition, i'd surely trade even as long as it's an 04-06.
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04-15-2013, 07:49 PM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
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04-16-2013, 01:54 AM
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G35 man, I'm in college and I purchased a 545i and the coolant is leaking right now, I already had a problem with the active steering, I'm just hoping nothing else goes wrong. I don't regret buying it or anything just wish I would've waited a bit.
04-16-2013, 04:57 AM
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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps...
Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim.
Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors
The E39 is a mature platform, arguably amongst the best (if not the best) in many eyes. There are far less electronic failure points. But, it's still a V8 stuffed in the engine bay, and that means tighter workspaces, more weight (and more wear and tear on the front end), and higher repair and operating costs than the straight six options (E39 525, 530). If you absolutely must have a high-powered car (and can afford the associated high-powered insurance premium you are going to be hit with being a 17 y/o in a HiPo car), a well-taken cared of E39 wouldn't be a bad choice. Even still, I'd suggest the Infinity - chances are, many more of your peers will be driving/familiar with that platform than the E60/E39.
04-16-2013, 01:46 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i Sport
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I have both. The G35 typically gets about 21 mpg and the 545i gets 19. The G35 has been nothing but reliable, whereas the 545i has had the usual problems documented here and in other forums. If you want reliability, get the G35 (seems to be the unanimous opinion). But the 545i is sooo much more fun to drive.
04-16-2013, 02:47 PM
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My Ride: 1980 320i
I have both. The G35 typically gets about 21 mpg and the 545i gets 19. The G35 has been nothing but reliable, whereas the 545i has had the usual problems documented here and in other forums. If you want reliability, get the G35 (seems to be the unanimous opinion). But the 545i is sooo much more fun to drive.
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