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08-07-2006, 09:55 PM
#1881
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If anyone thinks the G35 looks better than a TL, they're on crack! The front of that thing looks like garbage. Nissan, hands down makes the worst grills in the auto industry. If you choose a G35 over a TL, say it's because of the power and the extra bells and whistles, but NOT cause of the looks!
And with the very minor changes that was made to the car (front is all we can see), how is it that the TL became UGLY all of a sudden? Everyone begged for turn signal mirrors and now that we have them everyone is crying that they're ugly! Well what the hell does good looking turn signal mirrors look like anyway? Yes, that blue color is a mess, but the car is still the same and people are ready to abandon ship. Despite being almost 4 years old in design, the TL is still one of the best looking cars on the market, PERIOD! And looks is what makes people buy cars, not turn signal mirrors, paddle shifters, push button start and all this other non-sense. When we bought our TLs it was because the car looked hot as hell! The technology and power was icing on the cake, but it was the way the car LOOKED that got us to the dealer. The fact of the matter is, is that the TL was a head turner back in '03 and it still is now, despite the changes that were made.
And with the very minor changes that was made to the car (front is all we can see), how is it that the TL became UGLY all of a sudden? Everyone begged for turn signal mirrors and now that we have them everyone is crying that they're ugly! Well what the hell does good looking turn signal mirrors look like anyway? Yes, that blue color is a mess, but the car is still the same and people are ready to abandon ship. Despite being almost 4 years old in design, the TL is still one of the best looking cars on the market, PERIOD! And looks is what makes people buy cars, not turn signal mirrors, paddle shifters, push button start and all this other non-sense. When we bought our TLs it was because the car looked hot as hell! The technology and power was icing on the cake, but it was the way the car LOOKED that got us to the dealer. The fact of the matter is, is that the TL was a head turner back in '03 and it still is now, despite the changes that were made.
08-07-2006, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by VelfarreClubber
Its because of the headlights, blacked out, less amber, circle day time running lights. i would like it better if it wasn't black out it would be almost identical to the a-spec concept TL
if the G is bigger in interior room than the last gen. that would win me over the TL type-S however I want my next car to be a coupe so i will wait and see if there will be a TL coupe in 08'/09'
if the G is bigger in interior room than the last gen. that would win me over the TL type-S however I want my next car to be a coupe so i will wait and see if there will be a TL coupe in 08'/09'2007 G35 Sedan
Front headroom (w/ sunroof): 39.1"
Rear headroom (w/ sunroof): 37.2"
Front shoulder room: 55.6"
Rear shoulder room: 55.2"
Front leg room: 43.9" "
Rear leg room: 34.7"
Cargo capacity: 14 cubic feet
Curb weight: 3498 pounds
08-07-2006, 10:10 PM
#1883
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Originally Posted by acurasofla
I couldn't make myself buy a car made by Nissan. In the long run, they're all crap.
08-07-2006, 10:12 PM
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I think the perfect car would be the body, interior and nav from the TL dropped on to the chassis of the new G35. I guess that would be the 09 TL.......I can't wait that long, so I guess I will either get 07 base TL or 06 TL, depending on what the 07's look like in person.
08-07-2006, 10:13 PM
#1885
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The 07 G35 is a sharp car. Very good looking. Taking its looks from the M35/M45. The TL is a good looking car as well. But you know, it was time for Infiniti to make the car look good with 4 doors.
To you it may look garbage, but I bet you my paycheck its gonna make MT or C&D car of the year.
To you it may look garbage, but I bet you my paycheck its gonna make MT or C&D car of the year.
Originally Posted by Ac Man
If anyone thinks the G35 looks better than a TL, they're on crack! The front of that thing looks like garbage. Nissan, hands down makes the worst grills in the auto industry. If you choose a G35 over a TL, say it's because of the power and the extra bells and whistles, but NOT cause of the looks!
And with the very minor changes that was made to the car (front is all we can see), how is it that the TL became UGLY all of a sudden? Everyone begged for turn signal mirrors and now that we have them everyone is crying that they're ugly! Well what the hell does good looking turn signal mirrors look like anyway? Yes, that blue color is a mess, but the car is still the same and people are ready to abandon ship. Despite being almost 4 years old in design, the TL is still one of the best looking cars on the market, PERIOD! And looks is what makes people buy cars, not turn signal mirrors, paddle shifters, push button start and all this other non-sense. When we bought our TLs it was because the car looked hot as hell! The technology and power was icing on the cake, but it was the way the car LOOKED that got us to the dealer. The fact of the matter is, is that the TL was a head turner back in '03 and it still is now, despite the changes that were made.
And with the very minor changes that was made to the car (front is all we can see), how is it that the TL became UGLY all of a sudden? Everyone begged for turn signal mirrors and now that we have them everyone is crying that they're ugly! Well what the hell does good looking turn signal mirrors look like anyway? Yes, that blue color is a mess, but the car is still the same and people are ready to abandon ship. Despite being almost 4 years old in design, the TL is still one of the best looking cars on the market, PERIOD! And looks is what makes people buy cars, not turn signal mirrors, paddle shifters, push button start and all this other non-sense. When we bought our TLs it was because the car looked hot as hell! The technology and power was icing on the cake, but it was the way the car LOOKED that got us to the dealer. The fact of the matter is, is that the TL was a head turner back in '03 and it still is now, despite the changes that were made.
08-07-2006, 10:14 PM
#1886
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Originally Posted by chfields
I think the perfect car would be the body, interior and nav from the TL dropped on to the chassis of the new G35. I guess that would be the 09 TL.......I can't wait that long, so I guess I will either get 07 base TL or 06 TL, depending on what the 07's look like in person.
08-07-2006, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Ac Man
If anyone thinks the G35 looks better than a TL, they're on crack! The front of that thing looks like garbage. Nissan, hands down makes the worst grills in the auto industry. If you choose a G35 over a TL, say it's because of the power and the extra bells and whistles, but NOT cause of the looks!
And with the very minor changes that was made to the car (front is all we can see), how is it that the TL became UGLY all of a sudden? Everyone begged for turn signal mirrors and now that we have them everyone is crying that they're ugly! Well what the hell does good looking turn signal mirrors look like anyway? Yes, that blue color is a mess, but the car is still the same and people are ready to abandon ship. Despite being almost 4 years old in design, the TL is still one of the best looking cars on the market, PERIOD! And looks is what makes people buy cars, not turn signal mirrors, paddle shifters, push button start and all this other non-sense. When we bought our TLs it was because the car looked hot as hell! The technology and power was icing on the cake, but it was the way the car LOOKED that got us to the dealer. The fact of the matter is, is that the TL was a head turner back in '03 and it still is now, despite the changes that were made.
And with the very minor changes that was made to the car (front is all we can see), how is it that the TL became UGLY all of a sudden? Everyone begged for turn signal mirrors and now that we have them everyone is crying that they're ugly! Well what the hell does good looking turn signal mirrors look like anyway? Yes, that blue color is a mess, but the car is still the same and people are ready to abandon ship. Despite being almost 4 years old in design, the TL is still one of the best looking cars on the market, PERIOD! And looks is what makes people buy cars, not turn signal mirrors, paddle shifters, push button start and all this other non-sense. When we bought our TLs it was because the car looked hot as hell! The technology and power was icing on the cake, but it was the way the car LOOKED that got us to the dealer. The fact of the matter is, is that the TL was a head turner back in '03 and it still is now, despite the changes that were made.
I think the TL is sexy its the only car I have ever loved next to my 2000 Grand Prix GTP I put 57K on that car in 2 years turned in in on lease and cried never gave me any problems...I kinda like that new Volvo S80 V8 I might give that a look.
08-07-2006, 10:18 PM
#1888
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Originally Posted by Acuraboy7
I think the TL is sexy its the only car I have ever loved next to my 2000 Grand Prix GTP I put 57K on that car in 2 years turned in in on lease and cried never gave me any problems...I kinda like that new Volvo S80 V8 I might give that a look.
08-07-2006, 10:23 PM
#1889
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
The Current 05-06 G35 is already bigger in some ways only. The new one is even bigger I believe. Here is the info.
2007 G35 Sedan
Front headroom (w/ sunroof): 39.1"
Rear headroom (w/ sunroof): 37.2"
Front shoulder room: 55.6"
Rear shoulder room: 55.2"
Front leg room: 43.9" "
Rear leg room: 34.7"
Cargo capacity: 14 cubic feet
Curb weight: 3498 pounds
2007 G35 Sedan
Front headroom (w/ sunroof): 39.1"
Rear headroom (w/ sunroof): 37.2"
Front shoulder room: 55.6"
Rear shoulder room: 55.2"
Front leg room: 43.9" "
Rear leg room: 34.7"
Cargo capacity: 14 cubic feet
Curb weight: 3498 pounds
2004 TL
Front Headroom (in.) 38.70
Rear Headroom (in.) 37.20
Front Legroom (in.) 42.80
Rear Legroom (in.) 34.90
Front Shoulder Room (in.) 58.30
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) 55.70
Front Hip Room (in.) 55.60
Rear Hip Room (in.) 53.80
08-07-2006, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Acuraboy7
I think the TL is sexy its the only car I have ever loved next to my 2000 Grand Prix GTP I put 57K on that car in 2 years turned in in on lease and cried never gave me any problems...I kinda like that new Volvo S80 V8 I might give that a look.LOL, I just sold my 2000 Grand Prix GT with 88k miles on it last Saturday and I really liked mine too! I was sad to see it go, sort of reminds me of the TL though in that it had a lot of bang for the buck and was like a sporty/luxuryish sort of car (I'll probably get flamed for that comment so bring it...)
I still have my 2001 Saab 93 SE convertible that I'm trying to sell or trade in toward the 06 TL. I really like that car too but I bought it used (beat) and want something more reliable. But I've got to say that 4 cyc w/turbo is a blast to drive and it got better MPG than my Grand Prix (24 and 22 respectively).
08-07-2006, 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by VelfarreClubber
04 TL has 58.something for front shoulder room while the G has a lil bit in everything else, but the only thing missing is the front hip room?
08-07-2006, 10:28 PM
#1892
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
The 07 G35 is a sharp car. Very good looking. Taking its looks from the M35/M45. The TL is a good looking car as well. But you know, it was time for Infiniti to make the car look good with 4 doors.
To you it may look garbage, but I bet you my paycheck its gonna make MT or C&D car of the year.
To you it may look garbage, but I bet you my paycheck its gonna make MT or C&D car of the year.
08-07-2006, 10:32 PM
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I'm keeping my eye on the G35 as well. I want to buy a new car now and would ideally like to have the G35C but I can't wait. (I have an '00 TL and have been planning to get the 07 TL, but...).
The new G35 is bigger in some dimensions but smallet in others (shoulder room).
2005 G35 Sedan
Front headroom (w/ sunroof): 38.7"
Rear headroom (w/ sunroof): 37.4"
Front shoulder room: 56.4"
Rear shoulder room: 55.5"
Front leg room: 43.6"
Rear leg room: 33.6"
Cargo capacity: 14.8 cubic feet
Curb weight: 3482 pounds
2007 G35 Sedan (per pimpin-tl)
Front headroom (w/ sunroof): 39.1"
Rear headroom (w/ sunroof): 37.2"
Front shoulder room: 55.6"
Rear shoulder room: 55.2"
Front leg room: 43.9" "
Rear leg room: 34.7"
Cargo capacity: 14 cubic feet
Curb weight: 3498 pounds
The new G35 is bigger in some dimensions but smallet in others (shoulder room).
2005 G35 Sedan
Front headroom (w/ sunroof): 38.7"
Rear headroom (w/ sunroof): 37.4"
Front shoulder room: 56.4"
Rear shoulder room: 55.5"
Front leg room: 43.6"
Rear leg room: 33.6"
Cargo capacity: 14.8 cubic feet
Curb weight: 3482 pounds
2007 G35 Sedan (per pimpin-tl)
Front headroom (w/ sunroof): 39.1"
Rear headroom (w/ sunroof): 37.2"
Front shoulder room: 55.6"
Rear shoulder room: 55.2"
Front leg room: 43.9" "
Rear leg room: 34.7"
Cargo capacity: 14 cubic feet
Curb weight: 3498 pounds
08-07-2006, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Ac Man
Your paycheck is about to come up short, because the '07 G35 won't win car of the year. Don't get me wrong, the '07 TL won't either. I'm not saying that the G35 is garbage in terms of features, power, etc. I'm simply stating that the front GRILL looks ugly, and overall it doesn't look better than the TL!
08-07-2006, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by acurasofla
I couldn't make myself buy a car made by Nissan. In the long run, they're all crap.
i dunno what kind of experiences, if any, you've had with nissans, but from personal experience i LOVE them and they are very reliable. if the 06 g35 sedan didnt look like crap, i may not have had the WONDERFUL opportunity to buy my TL (i love this car). but i'm still a nissan fan at heart.
go on the maxima or 240sx forums and see how many of those guys/gurls have over 150k on their maximas and then tell me "they're all crap"
so wise up and get ur facts straight before posting up BS.
08-07-2006, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
The new NAV of the G35 should blow away the current TL's nav. Also the interior is very nice in the new G35.
I think a $40K Type S is a big mistake on Acura's part, as people spending that kind of money are going to gravitate towards either Lexus, G35 or BMW due to higher HP, RWD or AWD. The Type S loses the bang for buck value that Acura is famous for.
08-07-2006, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
It did once. I believe it will again. Because everything was improved. And the grill looks fine.
08-07-2006, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpin-tl
LOL!!! And your calling the G35 a POS? LOL you had a POS. Even with a SC if it had a upgraded pulley my G35 ate their lunch when I had one.
08-07-2006, 11:01 PM
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If I was going to spend $40K, I would get the New G or Lexus. Since I am only willing to spend in the $35K range, nothing and I mean NOTHING even comes close to the TL for value. Does it have the best performance, no, the most luxury, no, but dollar for dollar and feature for feature, the TL can't be beat. The only question is whether I get 06 or 07 and that will depend on what the 07 looks like and offers. I hope they don't change the looks too much as I think it is an awesome looking car. I guess I just have to wait.....which may just drive me to drink...I want one sooooo bad.....
08-07-2006, 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Moving Target
LOL, I just sold my 2000 Grand Prix GT with 88k miles on it last Saturday and I really liked mine too! I was sad to see it go, sort of reminds me of the TL though in that it had a lot of bang for the buck and was like a sporty/luxuryish sort of car (I'll probably get flamed for that comment so bring it...)
I still have my 2001 Saab 93 SE convertible that I'm trying to sell or trade in toward the 06 TL. I really like that car too but I bought it used (beat) and want something more reliable. But I've got to say that 4 cyc w/turbo is a blast to drive and it got better MPG than my Grand Prix (24 and 22 respectively).
I still have my 2001 Saab 93 SE convertible that I'm trying to sell or trade in toward the 06 TL. I really like that car too but I bought it used (beat) and want something more reliable. But I've got to say that 4 cyc w/turbo is a blast to drive and it got better MPG than my Grand Prix (24 and 22 respectively).
08-07-2006, 11:18 PM
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I don't know where this talk of the '07 G35 being $40k came from. The '06 G35 even with Nav and Premium pkg has an MSRP of about $37k. I don't expect them to push prices up on the '07 much further in this competitve market and deals somewhere between MSRP and Invoice should be attainable a few months after intro. Basically, on price, an '07 G35 and '07 TL base will be pretty comparable, maybe 2k more for the '07 G35 at intro. But I expect it to be less expensive than the '07 Type-S.
08-07-2006, 11:25 PM
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Base MSRP* $33,250.00 G35 AWD
Exterior Color
Black Obsidian
Interior Color and Trim
Graphite Leather/Aluminum
Packages and Options
XM® Satellite Radio $350.00
Premium Package (with full size spare) $3,500.00
DVD Infiniti Navigation System $1,800.00
Configured MSRP* $38,900.00
Destination and Handling $650.00
Total MSRP* $39,550.00
Est. Monthly Payment
This is directly from the Inifintii website.
Base MSRP* $31,450.00 G35
Exterior Color
Black Obsidian
Interior Color and Trim
Graphite Leather/Aluminum
Packages and Options
XM® Satellite Radio $350.00
Premium Package (with full size spare) $3,500.00
DVD Infiniti Navigation System $1,800.00
Configured MSRP* $37,100.00
Destination and Handling $650.00
Total MSRP* $37,750.00
Exterior Color
Black Obsidian
Interior Color and Trim
Graphite Leather/Aluminum
Packages and Options
XM® Satellite Radio $350.00
Premium Package (with full size spare) $3,500.00
DVD Infiniti Navigation System $1,800.00
Configured MSRP* $38,900.00
Destination and Handling $650.00
Total MSRP* $39,550.00
Est. Monthly Payment
This is directly from the Inifintii website.
Base MSRP* $31,450.00 G35
Exterior Color
Black Obsidian
Interior Color and Trim
Graphite Leather/Aluminum
Packages and Options
XM® Satellite Radio $350.00
Premium Package (with full size spare) $3,500.00
DVD Infiniti Navigation System $1,800.00
Configured MSRP* $37,100.00
Destination and Handling $650.00
Total MSRP* $37,750.00
08-07-2006, 11:39 PM
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thanks chfields, I used edmunds for my post and it was comparable to your numbers at $37k for the 2wd. I should have specified that I was assuming non-AWD to be apples-to-apples. Anyway, the '06 TL is a great deal for sure at current discounts. But put Nav on a base '07 TL and we're talking about $36k MSRP... so I think it will come down to which someone can get a better deal on when comparing prices on the '07 TL with Nav and the '07 G35 equiped like the '06 you did above. I think both cars are very sharp.
08-07-2006, 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by sma
thanks chfields, I used edmunds for my post and it was comparable to your numbers at $37k for the 2wd. I should have specified that I was assuming non-AWD to be apples-to-apples. Anyway, the '06 TL is a great deal for sure at current discounts. But put Nav on a base '07 TL and we're talking about $36k MSRP... so I think it will come down to which someone can get a better deal on when comparing prices on the '07 TL with Nav and the '07 G35 equiped like the '06 you did above. I think both cars are very sharp.
08-08-2006, 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike_TX
I see this comment every so often, but I really don't think the average person shopping a TL Type-S would also be seriously considering the RL. They are very different cars with different missions and they play to different crowds.
The main difference in my mind is that the RL is much slower, even than the current TL (6.7 sec. 0-60, v. 5.9 for the TL). Then there's the more conservative styling of the RL. Then there's the ride/suspension difference, and the luxury level.
Overall, the RL is aimed at an older audience that wants a cushy ride, lots of electronic trinkets and plenty of luxury touches for long-distance touring or driving to the coountry club with friends. The TL is a more youth-oriented car (especially the Type-S), with a sportier ride and more aggressive styling and handling.
And keep in mind there is still an $11,000 price difference between the RL and the Type-S.
The main difference in my mind is that the RL is much slower, even than the current TL (6.7 sec. 0-60, v. 5.9 for the TL). Then there's the more conservative styling of the RL. Then there's the ride/suspension difference, and the luxury level.
Overall, the RL is aimed at an older audience that wants a cushy ride, lots of electronic trinkets and plenty of luxury touches for long-distance touring or driving to the coountry club with friends. The TL is a more youth-oriented car (especially the Type-S), with a sportier ride and more aggressive styling and handling.
And keep in mind there is still an $11,000 price difference between the RL and the Type-S.
08-08-2006, 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by rockylee
The new G35, is way better than any 07' Acura TL, unfortunately. You get basically twice the car for the money IMHO.
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Not only that... I personally think Infiniti's build quality has improved so much that it surpasses that of Acura. Look at the leather seats of the '06 G35 quality compared to that of the TL. The TL's leather is like that of a civic or accord. The backseat of the G35 is more comfortable than the TL.. It reclines! That's a sign of company wanting to satisfy its customers...
Basically, I'm pretty fed up with Acura putting that type of quality in a 30k car.. totally not acceptable.
08-08-2006, 02:22 AM
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Originally Posted by rockylee
The new G35, is way better than any 07' Acura TL, unfortunately. You get basically twice the car for the money IMHO.
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08-08-2006, 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Ac Man
How can you say the '07 G35 is "way" better than the '07 TL and we don't know anything about the '07 TL feature wise. Everyone is basing their opinions on "ONE" picture from a newspaper? Come on guys, reality check! We don't know what the new TL will offer, so we should just wait and see something OFFICIAL from Acura. I'm not saying that the Boston Globe is not a creditable paper or anything, but they didn't even mention what new features the car has. When everyone compares the TL to the G35, we keep talking about how the G35 has this and that, but we can't say if the TL has this or that because we don't know, nothing has been released. Everyone is still speculating, and until we have something concrete, can we stop saying the G35 is "way better" than the TL and the G35 Nav "blows the TLs" away, etc?
...& yes we can compare the two. you say "we can't say if the TL has this or that", but we can. Like NUMEROUS articles have said...there have been minor changes. Those most notably being the slight hp change on the base and of course the Type-S, fog lights, headlights, turn signals on the side mirrors, steering wheel, gauges, and minor interior leather upgrades.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the TL..but people like you who don't see the obvious or accept the facts are getting rather annoying.
Again, everyone is intitled the his/her own opinion...but PLEASE do not act like the people on here that have been reading this thread for MONTHS, have NO idea what they're talking about
08-08-2006, 08:17 AM
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The only downfall of Infiniti IMO is their Service Department kinda sucks most of the time. if you think Acura's bad, just go service your infiniti. worst customer service ever. My dad use to own an I35 and now a G35x. They're reliable and fast but everytime you go into service you get pissed off. we also needed the CD player replaced twice in 3 years cause it kept on skipping (not nissan's falt really cause they do'nt build the head unit but still). We're waiting for the 07 TL to come out to possibly replace the G. I know for sure we're not getting another infiniti. It's between the TL and the ES now. Infiniti's interior material's pretty bad.
08-08-2006, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by johnAboy
No. i still say that the g35/infiniti/nissan nav blows away the Tls. Simply for the fact that it has the birds-eye view feature.
It has an improved version of Xanavi™ BirdView™ 3-D.
It is now Hard-Drive based (20.5 Gigs), for quicker access times and maps the whole country.
It is now Touch-Screen, but still with HMI controls and Voice-Recognition.
The 7-Inch LCD is now High-Resolution like the IS350.
It now has XM® NavTraffic™ with Real-Time Traffic Information.
08-08-2006, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by johnAboy
No. i still say that the g35/infiniti/nissan nav blows away the Tls. Simply for the fact that it has the birds-eye view feature. Besides that, having owned a 2003 g35 coupe (along with a 2004 maxima se..and family members owning a 2004 armada/2005 murano all with nav), and having many of my friends own TLs (2004-2006), the quality in the nav is quite different. Many TL owners on here will even say the same. This is first hand info, and i must say that TLs navi is seriously lacking.
...& yes we can compare the two. you say "we can't say if the TL has this or that", but we can. Like NUMEROUS articles have said...there have been minor changes. Those most notably being the slight hp change on the base and of course the Type-S, fog lights, headlights, turn signals on the side mirrors, steering wheel, gauges, and minor interior leather upgrades.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the TL..but people like you who don't see the obvious or accept the facts are getting rather annoying.
Again, everyone is intitled the his/her own opinion...but PLEASE do not act like the people on here that have been reading this thread for MONTHS, have NO idea what they're talking about
...& yes we can compare the two. you say "we can't say if the TL has this or that", but we can. Like NUMEROUS articles have said...there have been minor changes. Those most notably being the slight hp change on the base and of course the Type-S, fog lights, headlights, turn signals on the side mirrors, steering wheel, gauges, and minor interior leather upgrades.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the TL..but people like you who don't see the obvious or accept the facts are getting rather annoying.
Again, everyone is intitled the his/her own opinion...but PLEASE do not act like the people on here that have been reading this thread for MONTHS, have NO idea what they're talking about
08-08-2006, 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by halfaznguy87
Acura once again has let us all down... 286hp and you call that the Type S. When compared to the competition who almost start round 300hp this isnt good. You even get the same steering wheel as the Honda Fit....Hopefully the specs will help bring light to this...
08-08-2006, 08:28 AM
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sounds like the 07 G35 will blow the TL out of the water.....but I wonder how much price difference the two would have. Even as of right now the current G35 and TL, feature and spec-wise the G35 edgess it. But if you factor the price, I dont think I'll pay for more. I wanted to purchase the Lexus IS250 AWD but just couldnt justify the extra $4k price over the TL, if you include the NAV option. Considering it only has 200 plus horses, while the TL has more with NAV.
