2K2SilverTL-S

Go with the 04 TL......quality and fit and finish are a thousand times better than my TL-S......it seems a whole class ABOVE my TL-S.

And the Navi w/the 8 inch screen and voice command is AMAZING.....

goldmemberer

Are you kidding, brother? I live around L.A. and I see a M45 every couple of days, usually, a QX every couple of days as well... G35 sedan, maybe 2-5 a day and the G35C, 4009245020992942 a day. Plenty of FXs too. Infiniti is kicking some ass, moreso than Acura from what I understand. BMW, however, triumphs both brands (in the US).

icy CL

my brother has a c230. i feel it's a really solid car. quality ride. something that was missing in the g35 which i test drove yesterday. also the g35 is more expensive by a couple of grand but the power is nice. what the c230 lacks in power is made up the by taut yet luxurious ride. but it's been in service for almost 2 weeks now due to a defective alternator and the part is back ordered. two weeks for an alternator? the ride, though is very tempting. looks nice too with bi-xenons. the IS like you all say, does lack the acceleration power at any gear. at least the cl-p had that in 3rd gear. how's the transmission issues of the 04TL? i haven't test driven one yet because i removed it from my list due to the tranny issues i've heard and read. but i have heard only a few of you comment on this. again, all your input is much appreciated.

VeeralS05

well i'm test drove the 04TL before, if you get one i suggest manual! The automatic transmission is alright, but when i drove its a bit jerky jst like the CL, and the SS mode is the same as ours w/ the delay and the jerkiness continues. But ehe interior is very nice, and its equipped w/ bluetooth inside, so you can hook up your cell phone and/or PDA to the car wirelessly. But overall I only suggest the TL if you get a manual and it is still slower than our CL's even though it has that extra 10HP, but tht extra 10 does help! Just drop in a few comptech parts and it will be fast also The ride quality is a bit bumpy, but the suspension is very good, it corners quite well for a stock 4 door sedan.

sixgearcl

honda fixed the probs with the trannies... o4 tl is fuckin HOT try to get a 6 sped ASPEC.... omg

IS300 you'll be very dissapointed with the performance... its lexus' corolla (if you think about it)

the TL is right below the flagship RL...

G35 coupe is fuckin hotter that all but.... nissan +2 years = garbage

zamo

U refering to the depreciation? seems that G35C is changing that; whose residual is not bad.

sixgearcl

not depreciation... quality

my cousin has an 04 maxima... what isnt breaking in the car??
a friend of mine 02 altima... what hasnt the dealer replaced??? were talkin bushings ball joints interior panels breaking his pressure plate is shot the list goes on

zamo

Hmm, so it makes sense the JD Powers 2004 Initial Quality Charge.

But yet Infiniti has a much better quality control.

sixgearcl

i would hope so...
my friends altima... 3.5sl or something Top of the line man heated seats bose system... the whole 9..

the door panels feel like a honda civic, i dunno if im being too critical but if you close the door of say... a 95 honda civic it makes a high sounding slam... acura cl you close the door and it makes a resonated air tight thump... thats fuckin quality.

again maybe im being too critical but i think if you pay close to 27k for a car and you curse the day you bought it after only 2 years... not too impressive. . .