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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:10 PM
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330i or G35 coupe?

If you can get any new car right now which one would you pick?
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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ANY new car? Or between the two?


Probably the BMW, newer, high residual value, etc etc
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:12 PM
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I wouldn't be considering these 2. I'd either wait for the ci (if it comes out) or compare the 330i it to the G35 Sedan.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:18 PM
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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Out of those two cars.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:26 PM
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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I got a lease deal for a 330i for 36months 12K miles $600/month $4200 due at signing.

I can get a G35coupe for 24months 12K miles $505/month 2190 due at signing.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 6mtV6
I got a lease deal for a 330i for 36months 12K miles $600/month $4200 due at signing.

I can get a G35coupe for 24months 12K miles $505/month 2190 due at signing.
I take back what I said then, G35 if the price difference is that much. Bump that to 15k though, its usually pretty cheap.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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unless you need 4 dours and the BMW name, go G35
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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330i.
When the ci comes you, get that instead.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 06:00 PM
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It seems like the sales people at Infiniti are incompetent. They are very lazy. When you speak to them, on the phone or in person, they seem like they don't want to sell anything.

With all the BMW dealers I have been working with, it's the total oposite.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 06:02 PM
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probably because infinitys are selling like crazy, they don't have to work for it? I see so many of those damn things on the road, and half my friends have new infinitys.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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I called some Lexus dealers last week regarding information on the IS350 and they were very polite. Some of these questions were answered by the receptionist also.

You know how you call the dealer sometimes and the receptionist answers the phone and sounds like he/she is dead?
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 06:13 PM
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I've found it usually depends on the dealership more than the make of vehicle. If you go to some big corporate dealer where its just a bunch of retard car salesman, you'll have a bad experience. If you find a smaller privately owned dealership, the people are usually a lot more helpful and friendlier.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 06:15 PM
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That's true.

But all the Infiniti dealers I spoke with were all the same. Like 3-4 of them.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 06:34 PM
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If I didn't have to pay for it, 330...

If I had to pay for it... probably the g35...

I could see buying a used 330 as a compromise. The G35 will probably be redesigned in a year or 2, so now might not be the right time to buy a G35.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 06:58 PM
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330 owns the g35
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by GreenMonster
If I didn't have to pay for it, 330...

If I had to pay for it... probably the g35...

I could see buying a used 330 as a compromise. The G35 will probably be redesigned in a year or 2, so now might not be the right time to buy a G35.


I'm starting to like the new look of the 330s. Can't wait to see how the 330ci will look.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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330 owns the g35
how so?
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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meh, g35 coupe > *
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 6mtV6
I got a lease deal for a 330i for 36months 12K miles $600/month $4200 due at signing.

I can get a G35coupe for 24months 12K miles $505/month 2190 due at signing.
Thats a rediculous rate for the BMWs. I know the old ones were leasing for like 329 a month with 3k down, the new ones can't be double. Especially with very high residuals.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by EmuMessenger
Lexus > *
If you like a car with no emotion, no feedback, no sporty edge.

In terms of reliablility, and dealer service, yes.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
If you like a car with no emotion, no feedback, no sporty edge.

In terms of reliablility, and dealer service, yes.
That's true in general but, the new GR series 3.5L V6 Toyota has in the Avalon and upcoming IS make it appear that Toyota could be seeking to get that sporty edge back (which was pretty must lost when the Supra was discontinued).
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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probably because infinitys are selling like crazy, they don't have to work for it? I see so many of those damn things on the road, and half my friends have new infinitys.


If it wasnt for Altima sales, there'd be more Infinitis (mainly G35s) than Nissans on the roads here in central NJ.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 08:37 PM
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Lexus > *
you fool!

ferrari > bmw > *
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 09:57 PM
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told myself the first car i'd ever buy is a new (or newer) BMW 3XXi.

Go for the 330i, one awesome car..
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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g35 all the way... i still tend to stare at these cars all the time...
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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g35c that is... if it comes to 4dr, then maybe 3 series
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 10:00 PM
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Lexus > *

yea, no
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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I want my 330ci back
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 10:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I want my 330ci back
Yea, those telephone poles just pop out of nowhere
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 10:04 PM
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Dont be stupid, telephone poles dont grow and move.


Trees do.
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
I want my 330ci back
You had a 330ci?
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Old Sep 12, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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considering i just looked at both and picked the G35, I woudl say G35.

Yes the 330i drives a little better, but not enough for the price difference. If the 330i was 1-2k more, then I would think about the 330i, thats all its worth to me. not the 10k difference. Although the bmw should have great price right now, dealers here are trying to get rid of the 325i's with navi for $389 a month and no money down. THe 330i shouldnt be more than 499
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