I'm sad to see my truck go, but I needed something with a real back seat for when the wifey and I have kids. I thought about getting a crew cab truck, but I do quite a bit of driving and 14-18mpg doesn't quite cut it when you're putting 30K miles on a car in a year... I wish I could have kept the truck, but living in a townhome, parking is limited and we're technically only allowed to have 3 cars (stupid community association https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR ). I sure as hell wasn't going to ditch the FD to keep the truck https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png



so after many days and nights trying to decide what would be the best choice, I ended up with an '05 Infiniti G35x and man-o-man, is it sweet! It's certainly no subtitute for the FD, but this thing thing can boogie! (280hp/270tq) https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/BURNOUT.gif handles like a dream too. I'm not looking forward to the winter, but I'm very curious to see it in the snow, especially after having a rear wheel drive pickup.



http://smackfu.net/images/g35x/IMG_4142sm.JPG



more pics

Good lookin car. Congrats

what's with you maryland guys and G35's ????



congrats https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

nice......my only beef with the G35X is that it's not available with a manual tranny.

[quote name='Black8' date='May 11 2005, 09:36 AM']nice......my only beef with the G35X is that it's not available with a manual tranny.


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im in the same boat. im guessing the driveline wouldnt be able to hold the power, or its meant as an older person car....

WHAT OPTIONS DID YOU GET?



I got an '04 black coupe. 6 speed, nav, xm radio, aero package, premium package, and its got the BREMBOS https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

nice... bet that set you back a pretty penny

i researched those a while back, very nice cars.



does yours have the reclining back seat?

pics don't work for me... but i definately know the car. I've driven an 04 and i absolutely love the car. I'm planning to buy it from the lady that has it when i get back from the desert.



congrats dude...btw, what color did you get?

Thanks guys... sorry the pics aren't working at the moment, damn Comcast, my service goes out almost everyday, can't wait until my DSL gets installed...



little more info...



'05 G35x sedan Diamond Graphite with black leather

auto with manual shift

premium package (includes the reclining back seats, smart key and a bunch of other stuff)

navigation

sirius (being added later by the dealer)

a pretty bumpin Bose sound system with a 6 disc changer and MP3 capability



I test drove an '04 when I was first considering one and loved it, the '05 has enough improvements to make it worth getting, upgraded interior, more power, etc. I'm glad that I waited.



So far I'd have to say it's a great car, plus I paid around invoice for it so no complaints.



I thought about getting a coupe, but the wife won't hold out much longer on having kids and I needed four doors, at least it's a fun 4 doors https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

[quote name='drew' date='May 11 2005, 10:33 AM']Thanks guys... sorry the pics aren't working at the moment, damn Comcast, my service goes out almost everyday, can't wait until my DSL gets installed...



little more info...



'05 G35x sedan Diamond Graphite with black leather

auto with manual shift

premium package (includes the reclining back seats, smart key and a bunch of other stuff)

navigation

sirius (being added later by the dealer)

a pretty bumpin Bose sound system with a 6 disc changer and MP3 capability



I test drove an '04 when I was first considering one and loved it, the '05 has enough improvements to make it worth getting, upgraded interior, more power, etc. I'm glad that I waited.



So far I'd have to say it's a great car, plus I paid around invoice for it so no complaints.



I thought about getting a coupe, but the wife won't hold out much longer on having kids and I needed four doors, at least it's a fun 4 doors https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png


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You did right.....it's amazing that Maxima's sell at all...I mean you get the same(a little better actually) engine, pretty much the same interior and trunk space, much better dealer experience, and a real car chassis(FWD is retarded)for not much more in the G35.

ah... it's the 4door, i drove a coupe

I have the coupe

[quote name='93 R1' date='May 11 2005, 06:49 PM']I have the coupe


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nice Justin, got any pics?

I can get some

You and your wife have good taste in cars, Drew.

very VIP, your lucky.

[quote name='93 R1' date='May 11 2005, 10:42 AM']WHAT OPTIONS DID YOU GET?



I got an '04 black coupe. 6 speed, nav, xm radio, aero package, premium package, and its got the BREMBOS https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png


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How come everyone likes the G35 over the 350z? Everyone I talk to says they don't like the350z at all. They are almost the same car other than the badging and the slight increase in wheelbase length for the G35 coupe

[quote name='Cheers!' date='May 18 2005, 07:34 AM']How come everyone likes the G35 over the 350z? Everyone I talk to says they don't like the350z at all. They are almost the same car other than the badging and the slight increase in wheelbase length for the G35 coupe


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The Z's interior is shitty compared to the G35. I like the look of the G35 better. The extra 2 seats come in handy also

test drove a 350Z felt like crap. im to small.