I am Ready to be Ridiculed....
#41
Originally Posted by craigm1841' post='747493' date='Dec 17 2008, 07:31 PM
Can you honestly say that if you bought/leased the G35 you would be able to say that considering you passed up a BMW???
just my .02.....
just my .02.....
No, I can't say that. My Bimmer is a total pussy magnet and eye-turner. It just doesn't happen in a boring Japanese car that are a dime a dozen all over Illinois...
#42
Originally Posted by ssibaroma' post='747319' date='Dec 17 2008, 10:37 AM
thats my point, i feel the same way about nissan and infiniti except nismo gtr
so y would u get an infiniti over bmw?
so y would u get an infiniti over bmw?
#43
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I have always stood by the japanese car brands. I sold my 05" Lexus LS430 recently which was fully modded. I still have my 2000 Lexus GS400. When shopping for a replacement car, I checked out the Infiniti M35 and G. All my friends and family told me to check out BMW. I never really liked the interiors on the BMWs, and stayed away from German cars because I have always heard horror stories regarding reliability and electrical issues.
My cousin kept telling to just check out a BMW. After test driving a 530i with sport package, I am now converted!!!!!!!!The car handles like a dream. I have really been missing out.!!!!!!!!
The Infiniti G doesn't even come close to handling when compared to BMW. I also looked at the MB E55 model and that car is a monster, but handling wise, I didn't think it was up to par with BMW. In the end I purchased a 06' 530 without the sport package (I really liked the rare color -Mystic Blue-, plus I will be upgrading to KW version 2 coilovers soon) and I would have to say that in my personal opinion, I think my base 530i handles better than the Infiniti G. The infiniti is a good value, but it just doesn't compare to a 5 series in terms of overall performance. As previously mentioned buy others, the fact that EVERYTHING is covered under warranty-service, brakes, wiper blades, etc.. Just doesn't cover tires and gas. In the long run, you save buy not having to shell out $$$ everytime for oil changes and service work like on the G. Just my .02 cents.
My cousin kept telling to just check out a BMW. After test driving a 530i with sport package, I am now converted!!!!!!!!The car handles like a dream. I have really been missing out.!!!!!!!!
The Infiniti G doesn't even come close to handling when compared to BMW. I also looked at the MB E55 model and that car is a monster, but handling wise, I didn't think it was up to par with BMW. In the end I purchased a 06' 530 without the sport package (I really liked the rare color -Mystic Blue-, plus I will be upgrading to KW version 2 coilovers soon) and I would have to say that in my personal opinion, I think my base 530i handles better than the Infiniti G. The infiniti is a good value, but it just doesn't compare to a 5 series in terms of overall performance. As previously mentioned buy others, the fact that EVERYTHING is covered under warranty-service, brakes, wiper blades, etc.. Just doesn't cover tires and gas. In the long run, you save buy not having to shell out $$$ everytime for oil changes and service work like on the G. Just my .02 cents.
#44
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Originally Posted by Mark530i' post='747594' date='Dec 17 2008, 06:40 PM
As previously mentioned buy others, the fact that EVERYTHING is covered under warranty-service, brakes, wiper blades, etc.. Just doesn't cover tires and gas. In the long run, you save buy not having to shell out $$$ everytime for oil changes and service work like on the G. Just my .02 cents.
#45
I've tried the Audi A6, Mb e500 sport, infiniti g35, and the Gs300 back when i was shopping around for my 530i about 2 years ago and let me say the bmw was the best handling, most fun, and eye catching ride (outta the bunch) ! Its just a shame I didnt go for a v8 =(
#46
In the long run, you save buy not having to shell out $$$ everytime for oil changes and service work like on the G. Just my .02 cents.
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There is a price spread of about 15 to 20K between a G35 and an E60 and oil changes on the G are $50 every 5k miles and wiper blades are what $25. So after 45K miles the grand total saved is $475. Unless you have a lot of discretionary money one really needs to factor the extra cost of the car into the equation. Price independent one would be crazy to opt for a G but a G with 15-20K of cash in the trunk vs. a 5 series is a different choice.
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There is a price spread of about 15 to 20K between a G35 and an E60 and oil changes on the G are $50 every 5k miles and wiper blades are what $25. So after 45K miles the grand total saved is $475. Unless you have a lot of discretionary money one really needs to factor the extra cost of the car into the equation. Price independent one would be crazy to opt for a G but a G with 15-20K of cash in the trunk vs. a 5 series is a different choice.
#47
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='747557' date='Dec 17 2008, 08:20 PM
No, I can't say that. My Bimmer is a total pussy magnet and eye-turner. It just doesn't happen in a boring Japanese car that are a dime a dozen all over Illinois...
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Well Howitzer
A 5,9 interest rate is about 5,7 % higher than your counties interest rate is today,
quite high margin, I would say.
Infinity is a Datsun but is called Nissan today in Europe.
Don't change your car at this moment, just wait a bit for the car dealers to be on their knees,
it will happen next spring.
A 5,9 interest rate is about 5,7 % higher than your counties interest rate is today,
quite high margin, I would say.
Infinity is a Datsun but is called Nissan today in Europe.
Don't change your car at this moment, just wait a bit for the car dealers to be on their knees,
it will happen next spring.