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I'll be getting one of the above vehicles as a gift from my parents this November / December. I'll probably be keeping this vehicle for a long time ( five or six years ) so I don't want to spend money on something I'll get bored with in a year or two. I plan on test driving all three vehicles before purchasing and I know this is an Acura forum, but just for fun if you were in my situation what vehicle would you choose and why? Thanks. I can't wait for November / December!

GIBSON6594

The calm before the storm

SeCsTaC

If it's a gift from your parents choose something humble...

With that said, from the choices listed, I'd go with the 2007 Infiniti G35x

cob3683

GS350 FTW

Infamous425

how about M35x? i test drove a M35 sport this weekend and i LOVED everything about it. probably my next car.

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The thing that annoys me about the 2007 Acura MDX is that it's a $48,500 vehicle fully loaded and it doesn't have a Keyless Access System, a auto day / night mirror with compass, real wood trim, or ventilated seats. IMO if Acura wants to compete with the big boys it should have included these features in the 2007 Acura MDX.

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No Adaptive Front Lighting System ( AFS ) either! WTF?!

gdfthr

personally I wouldn't take any of those three. Not a fan of Infiniti, can't fit in the GS, and I already went the SUV route and I didn't like the "new age" soccer mom fealing it gave me.

Mokos23

Why the heck are you comparing 2 cars and an SUV? It should've been the G35x, G350AWD, and TL-Type S.

No brainer, fully loaded G35x, Lexus is boring and a ripoff to me, and I'm not a huge fan of SUV's.

GreenMonster

I thought you decided on the G ??

https://acurazine.com/forums/car-talk-5/2007-infiniti-g35-346262/

Osamu

and isn't the GS350 significantly more expensive than the G35x? I would think that the IS350 would be more around the same price. I just wish there was an AWD IS350.

i'm kinda tired of the way the G35 looks so I voted for the GS350. I loved the G35 at first, but i think it's due for a redesign again. I haven't really been keeping up with infiniti models, but I remember a bunch of concepts for the next gen G35(/G37?).

I've heard the Avalon provides almost all the same luxuries as the gs350, if your parents don't care about name brands.

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I was sold on the 2007 Infiniti G35x AWD 100%, but the wait for the car has got me second guessing myself.

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The 2007 Acura TL Type-S is basically the same vehicle as my 2005 Acura TL so that's why I'm not really considering it. I did consider it at one time though.

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The 2007 Lexus IS 350 is way too small for my taste so that's why I didn't consider it.

derrick

Why do you need a 'newer' car (albeit AWD) if you have a 2005 TL? If you were truly humble ... accept the money for the car and learn to invest it wisely. Give back the principle a couple years later and keep the proceeds.

1) Teaches you how to invest (that's the way people make money ... not their career)

2) Teaches you not to be a leach on your parents

3) Demonstrates to your parents you don't need the latest and greatest and will make due with what you already have

That's my

EDIT: you forgot to look at a Suburu Legacy and Audi A4. If you're in that price range, you might as well test drive these cars with a proven track record for AWD.

rifleman-cl

I believe the MDX has AFS with the sport package. Check the website.

mrsteve

iTrader: (1)

Uh... you really sound like a spoiled brat.

Chief F1 Fan

Cross shopping a G and a GS is like doing the same for a 3 series and an E. With that said, I'd take a Lexus.

vishnus11

agreed, he sounds like a spoiled brat. But come on folks, realistically put yourself in his shoes - do you REALLY think that some young teen (what it looks to be) would be "humble" and turn DOWN a 50k car.

I know very few teenagers who've done that. I've got a buddy who's parents are loaded, and wanted to get him something nice for his first car. He asked for a standard Camry LE and that was it. Yeah, I was pissed But like I said, very few teenagers, or for that matter anybody, is gonna turn down a 50k car for free.

cob3683

GreenMonster

I was thinking it was another troll... Sorta like how torqueaholic was with the accord, 'cept this kid has a hard on for the G35.

derrick

The guy who started this thread also is cross-posting this over at g35driver ... Guess what their response to this ridiculous thread is ...

mrsteve

iTrader: (1)

I'm shopping for a new car too. Can you guys tell me what I should get? Here's my options:

1993 Ford Explorer 4x2 XLT with 175,000
2007 Chevy Cobalt
Maybach 62

Infamous425

neither. g35!

S L I C K

I'm a spoiled brat because my parents are buying me a new car? None of you guys know me so don't judge me. Also, who cares if I'm looking at a 2007 Infiniti G35, a 2007 Lexus GS 350 AWD, and a 2007 Acura MDX. Just because they're not in the same classes doesn't mean that I can't decide between them. So if you're looking at a BMW 3 Series, you can only look at the Lexus IS, the Infiniti G35, the Mercedes-Benz C Class, the Cadillac CTS, etc.? That's the dumbest thing I've ever heard. Someone just lock this thread because there are way too many judgmental / jealous people on this forum.

vishnus11

Have you considered the Kia Rio? Its in the same class

keg1997

Somebody call the waaabulance b.c we just hurt Slick's feelings....

Watch out though b.c he might go to Mommy and Daddy and tell on us....

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How about keg1997 grows up a little bit? Just because you're 31 years old and the only thing you can afford to drive is an Acura doesn't mean you have to take out your frustration with life out on me. Go yourself.

vishnus11

Actually, your right. I apologize, and reading back over the thread, you really haven't said anything stupid to warrant the comments. I guess the idea of a youngun' receiving a hot car as a gift doesn't go down well with some. My advice for next time would be not to post the fact that your receiving the car as a gift, but instead merely state that you are deciding between the above three vehicles.

With that said, the vehicles you've specified are in widely varying classes and its hard for someone to give you an opinion - it all comes down to driving style and intended purpose. Do you often haul 4+ people? If so an MDX might be the more handy choice. Do you value outright performance and handling? If so, the G35 beckons. Or maybe you want the ideal isolated luxury cruiser - if so, the GS350 has your name written on it.

Hopefully you're getting an idea as to why its hard for someone to give an opinion on the topic, especially when the cars are in wildly varying categories.

Congratulations on the fact that your getting a new car. Young people getting a new car isn't necessarily bad, even if you don't pay for it. A good friend of mine got a newer Passat from her parents to the tune of $20k a year after she started college - however, it was 1294475% justified in my opinion considering that she got an all expenses paid full 7yr scholarship to med school. IMO, a 20k Passat is nothing compared to that achievement and she deserved the car without doubt. Learn to respect that car for what its worth, and just because you drive a good car, it doesn't mean that your a good driver. Take it easy with a newer car that your not familiar with and don't endanger others by pushing the limits on the street. Whatever you end up getting, enjoy the ride, and do post pics and impression up on AZ. Cheers.

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Thanks to everyone who posted positively ( you know who you are ). To everyone who posted negatively ( you know who you are ) ... . How do you get this thread closed?

LatinSmoke 01CL

Cobalt hands down!!

GreenMonster

All you have to do is ask...