My Dilemma Between my TL and a G35 Coupe
#41
Dude, the G is def a fast and nice car but u cant say that the TL aspec looks okay compared to the g35. THe aspec kit def makes the car look hot. The g35 looks pretty damn plain. NOthing fancy...but thats my taste so the G is right for me. BTW the 05 G has 298 hp which is i believe 18 more than the 04 model.
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Originally Posted by TL Tita
Dude, the G is def a fast and nice car but u cant say that the TL aspec looks okay compared to the g35. THe aspec kit def makes the car look hot. The g35 looks pretty damn plain. NOthing fancy...but thats my taste so the G is right for me. BTW the 05 G has 298 hp which is i believe 18 more than the 04 model.
TL aspec does look hot. Hell, I own one. Though compared to a G coupe with the aero kit, the TL just looks like a modded accord. Trust me I had both. If the next G coupe looks just as good then I will definitely buy one. My wife can keep the TL. I just hate that they no longer have brembo brakes and that they lowered the torque. That sucks.
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yeah me too. But i returned the G35 when the facotry shipped the wrong color. Yes the TL looks modded bc thats what it is (asepc body kit) but that looks nice as hell. The g35 aero kit isnt much. But the spoiler is hot. They got me the metallic silver inst4ead of the black. Idiots
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Originally Posted by TL Tita
yeah me too. But i returned the G35 when the facotry shipped the wrong color. Yes the TL looks modded bc thats what it is (asepc body kit) but that looks nice as hell. The g35 aero kit isnt much. But the spoiler is hot. They got me the metallic silver inst4ead of the black. Idiots
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Fo sure, man. Im just here to help out the zine members here. But no way is the aspec a "rip off". The rims and the suspension are well worth the money. I guess acura is overpricing on the body kits but other than that, its def worth it. No the aspec does not make the car faster much on a roll, but the tires and the suspension def help with the launching. The stats do not lie... But my point here is that the TL is a terrible car to compare with the g35 bc u are comparing a coupe vs a sedan. A g35x and a Tl is a good comparison. When i almost bought a g35c, i compared it with the s2k and the 350z. Seriously, most ppyl here have different tastes and most arent ur age. So the best thing for u to do is go drive the cars. Words should not dictate ur decison. Finally, its ur decison so choose the car that u like the best (after driving ). But if i were u (ur age) and where u live in, u want the g35 coupe. I would question the 19in rims bc those make the driving awful. May be u can get the 18in and the navi instead of the 19s. U gotta go black with them. Good luck and let me know what u decided. And also dont forget to post pics when u get ur new ride.
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Originally Posted by Lokius
Just to give you an idea of what those modifcations would look like on a G35, here is one with all the aerodynamics I would purchase. I wouldn't get red though
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Originally Posted by Lokius
Just to give you an idea of what those modifcations would look like on a G35, here is one with all the aerodynamics I would purchase. I wouldn't get red though
Pimpjuice!
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19s are pimpin but u will hate the way it drives. They are really bulky and bumpy. But its not like u are tracking the car or anything. BUt if are going to get an aftermarket set of rims, get 18s. Thye look better too. nice choice on the color
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Just found the thing that put me over the edge
ok definently getting a g35...
this guy took tsx projectors for the top, and 3rd gen tl projectors for the bottom, and they run together.. the full kenstyle kit, looks amazing.. what i will for sure try to do...
Now that is amazing
this guy took tsx projectors for the top, and 3rd gen tl projectors for the bottom, and they run together.. the full kenstyle kit, looks amazing.. what i will for sure try to do...
Now that is amazing
#53
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Originally Posted by Lokius
I dont need to impress anyone, I'm buying the car for me, for a good balance between safety, value and performance. The Evo and STI arent practical for me, since the insurance is to much for me to afford, and the g35 coupe is just barely more than the tl. And the styling on both those cars is just horrendous, If you saw a picture of me, you would know I dont belong in an STI or EVO, as much as I love them. Everything I like to do to my cars is tasteful, and I would definently continue that with the G35.
THe interior is lacking without a doubt compared to the TL, and I would never put a screen in, or mess around with a system after owning the TL, stock audio set-ups can be done right, and the bose audio on the g35 should be enough for me. I have great speaker set-ups in my room and home theater. The thing about the interior, is that compared to the 350z or the s2k, I think the g35 has a great interior, compared to the TL, it doesnt
THe interior is lacking without a doubt compared to the TL, and I would never put a screen in, or mess around with a system after owning the TL, stock audio set-ups can be done right, and the bose audio on the g35 should be enough for me. I have great speaker set-ups in my room and home theater. The thing about the interior, is that compared to the 350z or the s2k, I think the g35 has a great interior, compared to the TL, it doesnt
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I'd probably go for a G35 coupe myself if I could change a few things:
Price after options
RWD (icy weather)
Room for friends - can't fault a coupe for lack of room, but this would force me to get the sedan, which I'm less fond of.
It's a sweet car though; my friend has one in black and it's a nice ride. It's just a shame the sedan doesn't have the same sharp styling.
BTW will you still be in the TV biz towards the end of summer? I'll be looking for a plasma late August/early September.
Price after options
RWD (icy weather)
Room for friends - can't fault a coupe for lack of room, but this would force me to get the sedan, which I'm less fond of.
It's a sweet car though; my friend has one in black and it's a nice ride. It's just a shame the sedan doesn't have the same sharp styling.
BTW will you still be in the TV biz towards the end of summer? I'll be looking for a plasma late August/early September.
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Originally Posted by NYSportz
I'd probably go for a G35 coupe myself if I could change a few things:
Price after options
RWD (icy weather)
Room for friends - can't fault a coupe for lack of room, but this would force me to get the sedan, which I'm less fond of.
It's a sweet car though; my friend has one in black and it's a nice ride. It's just a shame the sedan doesn't have the same sharp styling.
BTW will you still be in the TV biz towards the end of summer? I'll be looking for a plasma late August/early September.
Price after options
RWD (icy weather)
Room for friends - can't fault a coupe for lack of room, but this would force me to get the sedan, which I'm less fond of.
It's a sweet car though; my friend has one in black and it's a nice ride. It's just a shame the sedan doesn't have the same sharp styling.
BTW will you still be in the TV biz towards the end of summer? I'll be looking for a plasma late August/early September.
#58
i would go for the new 05
dont get 03, they have plenty of rattles plus the interior can't compare to the TLs. The 05s can
MP3 Playback too + full aluminum trim, much more luxurious than plain plastic
dont get 03, they have plenty of rattles plus the interior can't compare to the TLs. The 05s can
MP3 Playback too + full aluminum trim, much more luxurious than plain plastic
#59
Originally Posted by dman918
If the interior was nicer, I had an inch or so more headroom, and it was fwd or awd, I would have one in my driveway. Alas...
As for the AWD, the sedan comes in AWD. THe RWD is the way to go. Nice car. Its a skyline in japan
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RWD sucks in WI. If I was in California, it would be a different case. Still wouldn't buy one because of the headroom and lackluster interior though. Really, it all depends on each individual's preference. What I or anyone else thinks here is really irrelevant; each person has to decide what things they like best and then buy the vehicle that best suits him. That's the beauty of dozens of makes and models.
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Originally Posted by SlayerGTR
i would go for the new 05
dont get 03, they have plenty of rattles plus the interior can't compare to the TLs. The 05s can
MP3 Playback too + full aluminum trim, much more luxurious than plain plastic
dont get 03, they have plenty of rattles plus the interior can't compare to the TLs. The 05s can
MP3 Playback too + full aluminum trim, much more luxurious than plain plastic
i heared they got rid of the brembos for the 6 speed in 05, and although they added more hp, wont make sense to buy it knew, since there werent many changes?
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Personally, I don't think you can go wrong with either.
I consider the G35 a sports/luxury car, while the TL is more luxury/sport, with each car better in the first thing listed.
I consider the G35 a sports/luxury car, while the TL is more luxury/sport, with each car better in the first thing listed.
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before buying my TL about a month ago, I was seriously thinking about getting the G35 coupe instead. the G35 is sportier and the stock exhaust sounds nice, but there's way too many around here in southern cali. at your age, it's important to impress the ladies, and they don't really get too impressed w/ the G35 anymore cuz they've already "been there, done that." However, not a lot of youngsters own a TL, and the interior of a TL (w/ Navi) impresses the ladies. And also, a G35 coupe doesn't have much room in the back...while a TL's backseat has plenty of room to handle your business. hahaha
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Originally Posted by pkim05
before buying my TL about a month ago, I was seriously thinking about getting the G35 coupe instead. the G35 is sportier and the stock exhaust sounds nice, but there's way too many around here in southern cali. at your age, it's important to impress the ladies, and they don't really get too impressed w/ the G35 anymore cuz they've already "been there, done that." However, not a lot of youngsters own a TL, and the interior of a TL (w/ Navi) impresses the ladies. And also, a G35 coupe doesn't have much room in the back...while a TL's backseat has plenty of room to handle your business. hahaha
Not to be concieted, over bearing or just plain out of line, I think I have enough things going to not worry about needing the g35 or the tl to impress ladies. My friends on the other hand, need to be set in their place. I grew up with kids, who consist of the http://www.europrojektz.com/ group, and who have cars with over $20k in aftermarket parts on top of their S4's, m3's or amg's, it's difficult because of course they never had to work for anything on their vehicles, and my TL is the slouch of the group. I still beat up on the modified regular a4's though, all the time And I know the G35 isnt going to bring the m3 or s4 to it's knees, but it will make me happy knowing I earned it myself, and I know I will treat it better than how they treat their cars..
I know i just ranted, but that's the 3rd comment about impressing people in this thread, and I grew up in the most affluent part of the United States, w/ image being everything, and frankly im tired of it. Why I went to college in Salem, Oregon which even for a capital city, is extremelly more down to earth and in ways beat up than Rancho Santa Fe or San Diego. I just felt I needed to let you guys know where I'm coming from, because I could get an EVO put $10k into it, and beat everything my friends or kids around here will throw at me, but by trying to impress everyone, all I will do is get looked at as a kid with a riced out car, w/ no quality. Thing's will be said about the G35 surely, or the TL, but the thing is no matter what I purchase, trying to impress people in the city I live, just isnt going to happen. Your not going to be able to impress anyone with the type of money a 19 year old kid can put towards a vehicle, where the vehicles basically scream wealth at every turn. Just my into why I'm looking at a v6 coupe made by nissan with no intention on trying to impress anyone
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Originally Posted by Lokius
Everything I like to do to my cars is tasteful, and I would definently continue that with the G35.
Whatever you decide, please, for the love of all that is good and pure (ie: not a re-badged g35), do not put skyline badges on your g35.
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Originally Posted by TL Tita
if the G coupe was a FWD, it wouldnt sell...
As for the AWD, the sedan comes in AWD. THe RWD is the way to go. Nice car. Its a skyline in japan
As for the AWD, the sedan comes in AWD. THe RWD is the way to go. Nice car. Its a skyline in japan
#67
Originally Posted by crashish
While they do share the same chassis and body, there's more to the skyline than the g: AWD, AWS(teering), more power, and perhaps most noticable, right hand drive. Yum.
The upcoming Skyline GT-R or Infiniti GT-R, whatever they name it, will have AWD, much more hp, better suspension to name a few things. Oh yeah, a bigger price tag too.
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I had a 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT in Ivory Pearl about 2 weeks ago...but then, I traded it in for an 2005' TL...if you're wondering why, I had to give it up because my wife is pregnant now....need a sedan, if you know what I mean
My view:
TL Interior > G35 Coupe
TL Gas Mileage > G35 Coupe
TL Trunk Space > G35 Coupe
Everything else < G35 Coupe
My view:
TL Interior > G35 Coupe
TL Gas Mileage > G35 Coupe
TL Trunk Space > G35 Coupe
Everything else < G35 Coupe
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Originally Posted by djskyy
My view:
TL Interior > G35 Coupe
TL Gas Mileage > G35 Coupe
TL Trunk Space > G35 Coupe
Everything else < G35 Coupe
TL Interior > G35 Coupe
TL Gas Mileage > G35 Coupe
TL Trunk Space > G35 Coupe
Everything else < G35 Coupe
But to comment on your Everything else < G35 Coupe quote, I don't completely agree.
While I love the overall shape and lines of the G35 coupe, I do not care for the face of it as much as the TL. I am not a big fan of stacked headlights (tall and thin). It reminds me of what Cadillac has done to the front of their cars. UGLY.
If they put TL style headlights on the front of that car, then yea... you would have just about the perfectly styled coupe.
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Originally Posted by Lokius
ok definently getting a g35...
this guy took tsx projectors for the top, and 3rd gen tl projectors for the bottom, and they run together.. the full kenstyle kit, looks amazing.. what i will for sure try to do...
Now that is amazing
this guy took tsx projectors for the top, and 3rd gen tl projectors for the bottom, and they run together.. the full kenstyle kit, looks amazing.. what i will for sure try to do...
Now that is amazing
W O W!!!!!!! SWEET!!
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Originally Posted by Lokius
Its an automatic, something I had to compromise on when we purchased the car, I dont mind manual, and I think automatic has more of a place in the TL than a 6 speed.
2004 Acura TL
Tein S-Tech Springs
Comptech Rear Sway Bar
Sun Hyper Voltage Grounding Kit
AEM CAI
Camber Kit for front and rear
19inch Wheels and Tires
Comptech Cat-Back Exhuast
AEM intake
2004 Acura TL
Tein S-Tech Springs
Comptech Rear Sway Bar
Sun Hyper Voltage Grounding Kit
AEM CAI
Camber Kit for front and rear
19inch Wheels and Tires
Comptech Cat-Back Exhuast
AEM intake
Sooooooo a six speed doesn't belong in a TL, but all this stuff does????
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What i meant is that, the TL is more of a luxury car, and it is fun to drive, and it does handle well. but i think the car is mainly for cruising, and a 6 speed just doesnt work well when trying to cruise in cali for me. for some the 6 speed is a necessity, on the tl it's something I wouldnt want to have.
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Originally Posted by djskyy
I had a 2004 G35 Coupe 6MT in Ivory Pearl about 2 weeks ago...but then, I traded it in for an 2005' TL...if you're wondering why, I had to give it up because my wife is pregnant now....need a sedan, if you know what I mean
My view:
TL Interior > G35 Coupe
TL Gas Mileage > G35 Coupe
TL Trunk Space > G35 Coupe
Everything else < G35 Coupe
My view:
TL Interior > G35 Coupe
TL Gas Mileage > G35 Coupe
TL Trunk Space > G35 Coupe
Everything else < G35 Coupe
#75
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Shit, If I was 19 and could afford a car like that, I wouldn't think twice. 19 single whats to think about? Get the G35 coup, drive the hell out of it while your young and then when you settle down and start a family get something more practical. Man, if I didn't have the two little ones I'd be all over that bad boy.
#76
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Originally Posted by WestCoastTLS
I long for a G35c MT each time I see one. You might want to compare insurance premiums to help you decide.