for those interested................

2003 Infiniti G35 Sport Coupe Pricing

MSRP
G35 Coupe 3.5L DOHC V6 5-speed
auto w/ manual shift $29,100
G35 Coupe Leather 3.5L DOHC V6 5-speed auto
w/ manual shift $31,400
G35 Coupe Leather 6MT 3.5L DOHC V6 6-speed manual $32,050

Options Premium Package $2,250
Navigation Package $2,000
Sunroof $1,000
Bose(R) Audio System $900
Aero Package $550
Performance Tire and Wheel Package $600
Satellite Radio
(XM or Sirius service) $400
Destination and Handling $545

Option Content

Premium Package Performance Tire and
Bose premium 225-watt, Wheel Package
8-speaker audio system Titanium-tinted center cluster
with RDS Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Sunroof Tires: Summer, Michelin Type S
A/C Dual climate control 225/45R18 W (front) 245/45R 18 W
with rear vents (rear)
Auto on/off headlights Wheels: aluminum, 18 inches (8JJ)
Homelink(R) Universal Transceiver
Anti glare rearview mirror Bose Audio System
Premium 225-watt, 8-speaker audio
Navigation Package system with RDS
DVD Infiniti Navigation System with In-dash 6-disc CD autochanger and
6.5-inch LCD retractable monitor cassette
(Requires Premium Package) (Requires Sunroof)

Sunroof Aero Package
Power sliding/tilt glass sunroof Rear spoiler and underbody
with one-touch open/close feature aerodynamic side fairings
(Requires Performance Tire and
Satellite Radio - XM or Sirius Wheel Package)
Includes free activation and
two months of service. Monthly
subscription charges apply after
introductory period.

Note: All Printed Information and Pricing Current as of September 2002.

 

little on the high end there...sheesh, thats kinda steep considering the CL-S has all of that stuff and with options on the G35, the CL-S is gonna be ike 5k-8k cheaper...

 

WHAT.......No 8-Track player option to go along with that 20-Year old interior ???

Shawn S

 

If only it didn't have orange gauges... such a turnoff.

-Ash

 

For 29-32k, it's a great value. For looks like 38-39k loaded, they are smoking crack..

Damn, you can really appreciate the CL's price and options (NAV is all)...

 

Hmmmph, my guess is the price conscious crowd will stick to Acuras and the elitists will stick with BMW for name integrity alone for that price.

 

With all those phuckin options the price skyrockets. WTF???!!! Nissan and there phuckin options list are :ghey: What a turn off. A cls 6spd is a way better value, supercharger, headers, exhuast, cai still wont reach 40k and you out class a g35c except for handling. I can't justify a 40k price tag with a g35c and it being a nissan/infiniti product that looses value WAY too quickly. :pfawk:

 

acura does have a fantastic niche on this market with their pricing and the lack of stupid options....with acura its all there!! i love that!! also, think about this guys, how many dickhead infinity dealerships are going to chare a "market adjustment surcharge" of like 3-5 thousand because its a new hot car??? just like the 350Z in some markets had a huge mark up....how ridiculous

 

Don't forget the $5K over the sticker price that you'd get screwed for

 

After seeing those prices, I'm not even interested in possibly purchasing the car. Rather have a 330Ci for that price.

 

I'd spend the extra $ and go for the BMW. I wasn't too impressed with the G35 sedan and I doubt the coupe will be all that either. I mean it's a nice car, but there was just something I didn't like about the sedan when I test drove it, besides the looks. Plus, I don't think I'd want another first year car, but we'll see when it comes out.

 

The G35 has a lot more features than the CL-S when you add the premium package, sunroof and xenons. And the bose is included in the premium package. Don't even factor in the aero or sport packages since they aren't available on the CL-S. Sure, the Type S is the sport package but we are already comparing the CL-S to the G35, not the CL-P since it doesn't compare horsepower wise. And the G35 (without sport package) will out-perform the CL-S.

However, the CL-S does have a few features the G35 does not (memory mirrors, mirror tilt in reverse). I made a list of all the features the CL-S has that the G35 doesn't and vice versa. The list for the G35 was like 15-20 items and the CL-S was like 4-5 items. Don't ask me to list them all because I have since had my computer crash on me and I lost the document I had created.

So, it's not fair to say that the CL-S gives you the same for less because it doesn't. And you can't buy piece of mind (see my sig and you know what I'm talking about). It could be a matter of "you get what you pay for".

 

The G35 coupe is indeed a very nice car... but if i had to choose between G35C and CLS i'd still choose the CLS cause the G35C is way to luxurious for a kid like me.... maybe when i am like 30 something.. then that is the right time for me to drive the G35C

 

To be honest with you folks, I was dead set on getting a G35C.

I did a lot of research on the car... and put a deposit for it at two dealerships.

I was #2 on the list and the dealer called me and said I'd have to pay $2K over MSRP. I was stunned. I also have VPP (Vehicle Purchase Program) from Nissan which gives the car at 1.5% over invoice.

This would put the car (equipped with Navi, Premium and Sport Package and HID lights) at ~$40K!!! Plus, I have to pay tax+license.

Knowing I am losing at least $5-$6K immediateley driving off the lot... I didn't pursue the G35C.

Recently the dealer offered me the car exactly at MSRP. I don't think I'd buy it for that either.

The CL-S 6spd is a much more limited-edition car.

Honestly, I think the G35C looks really good... much better "stock to stock", but stepping back I think I made the correct purchase. I paid $30300 for the CL-S 6spd with navi. I think I can sell the car with 10K miles next year for $29K at least.

 

Not only is it not worth the price, but it is also ugly! The Cl-S is just as fast, and 10x more classy/beautiful/nicely interiored. (is that a word?) I have a feeling it will not sell well.

 

Well they targeted the BMW 330, they might as well do the BMW pricing scam. A 31K car ends up costing almost 40K to equip it properly.

 

Sure, the G35 would be a bust if you didn't get more for more money. Odd that you don't get what you pay for on the interior though... surprisingly cheesy...