I saw a G35
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Originally posted by Shawn S
Jim,
You asked for reasons and I gave them to you.
Many of the ones you shot down are the EXACT reasons I bought this car.
Jim,
You asked for reasons and I gave them to you.
Many of the ones you shot down are the EXACT reasons I bought this car.
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Originally posted by Scrib
Rear bumper???
Rear bumper???
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Originally posted by tmk70
But again...insurance less the deductible.
But again...insurance less the deductible.
Plus, once the Insurance adjusters realize this they will adjust ALL the rates on the car accordingly even if you don’t have an accident.
A slight bump in the ASS shouldn’t result in large and/or MULTIPLE insurance claims.
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Originally posted by Shawn S
Are you too stupid to realize that this poor design will affect your rates and if you claim too many times you will be dropped?
Plus, once the Insurance adjusters realize this they will adjust ALL the rates on the car accordingly even if you don’t have an accident.
A slight bump in the ASS shouldn’t result in large and/or MULTIPLE insurance claims.
Are you too stupid to realize that this poor design will affect your rates and if you claim too many times you will be dropped?
Plus, once the Insurance adjusters realize this they will adjust ALL the rates on the car accordingly even if you don’t have an accident.
A slight bump in the ASS shouldn’t result in large and/or MULTIPLE insurance claims.
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First... It was $1480 for the cost of the bumper damage.
Second... Who cares if it was $3000 or $300, you're still going to pay something. MOST people carry, $250 deductibles. I carry a $500. So in the end, it'd basically come out the same, regardless of the cost of damage.
Third... This test is :ghey: It doesn't tell you anything about the car.
Fourth... Go take a look at the other crash tests performed on the G and other competitors.
http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_rat...idmod.htm#0307
Seems that the G does pretty well??? In fact, I'll gladly give up $1500 in a 5-mph bumper test, and take the rating of "GOOD" on the Head Restraint Design...
Would you look at that... The TL got a "POOR" rating. Geee... Keep my brain intact and be out $1500, or have scrambled eggs in my head and have an intact bumper.
Decisions, decisions...
Second... Who cares if it was $3000 or $300, you're still going to pay something. MOST people carry, $250 deductibles. I carry a $500. So in the end, it'd basically come out the same, regardless of the cost of damage.
Third... This test is :ghey: It doesn't tell you anything about the car.
Fourth... Go take a look at the other crash tests performed on the G and other competitors.
http://www.hwysafety.org/vehicle_rat...idmod.htm#0307
Seems that the G does pretty well??? In fact, I'll gladly give up $1500 in a 5-mph bumper test, and take the rating of "GOOD" on the Head Restraint Design...
Would you look at that... The TL got a "POOR" rating. Geee... Keep my brain intact and be out $1500, or have scrambled eggs in my head and have an intact bumper.
Decisions, decisions...
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Originally posted by jimcol711
but its so plain to see that the G35 is a superior machine, i dont see how anyone can argue that.
but its so plain to see that the G35 is a superior machine, i dont see how anyone can argue that.
If you are talking about sheer ability on the track, then I would agree. If you are talking about the vehicle as most will drive it, use it and live with daily, I disagree.
Excluding the RWD aspect (which is a major one but of no relevance for daily driving) the drivetrain is debatable. I find the shift action to be better in the CL-S6. From there it is on to the body and interior. Exterior wise I find the G35C to be more attractive but others, surprising to me, don't think it is attractive so this is subjective. Interior wise, well, it has been stated to death.
In the end, and all options equal, the CL-S6 is a better value. If you track the car and need the extra 1/10 ability then the G35C is the leader. But if driven on the road only the performance difference is minimal and doesn't outweigh the price difference.
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Let's get real here. The G35c is a ten best winner, it won Car of the Year, it's won comparisons, the car has gotten rave reviews in a short time from here, Japan and Europe (they are that interested, that they tested it). LOOKS overcome any sub-par interior. It looks good, like a sport coupe should.
In comparison, I saw maybe 1 no more than 2 reviews on the CL (no one cared), it won no awards, it is now gone. It had no looks and a sport coupe needs LOOKS, especially with SUVs more popular than ever. Yes, it's more practical (trunk/room) but quite frankly those are pretty dumb reasons to buy a 2-door (especially since we have all these swift sedans).
While the CL was called a Japanese Thunderbird, the G35c is called a 350Z 2+2. Not saying this is true, but this is the image the public sees.
The CL-S interior is better but not exactly killing the G-35.
WIth sedans as fast or faster than coupes and they handle and brake the same, the ONLY reason to buy a 2-door is LOOKS. The G35c has plenty of that.
On top of that, LOOKS attract buyers. Chrysler has done will with proving that, making concepts into reality. If u look at the names:
G35 (no history, no one knows what the hell it is)
CL( been out since what 97 and no one knows what it is)
If u can't expect buyers to flock to your dealer with style that does not stand out from the crowd with a new or no-name model. So u got to ATTRACT attention.
It's like a new store going against Macy's. Macy's is established, it does not need to do much of anything. A new store has what, balloons, NEON signs, etc to ATTRACT attention because no one knows the stores name or what it's about.
Simple business actually.
In comparison, I saw maybe 1 no more than 2 reviews on the CL (no one cared), it won no awards, it is now gone. It had no looks and a sport coupe needs LOOKS, especially with SUVs more popular than ever. Yes, it's more practical (trunk/room) but quite frankly those are pretty dumb reasons to buy a 2-door (especially since we have all these swift sedans).
While the CL was called a Japanese Thunderbird, the G35c is called a 350Z 2+2. Not saying this is true, but this is the image the public sees.
The CL-S interior is better but not exactly killing the G-35.
WIth sedans as fast or faster than coupes and they handle and brake the same, the ONLY reason to buy a 2-door is LOOKS. The G35c has plenty of that.
On top of that, LOOKS attract buyers. Chrysler has done will with proving that, making concepts into reality. If u look at the names:
G35 (no history, no one knows what the hell it is)
CL( been out since what 97 and no one knows what it is)
If u can't expect buyers to flock to your dealer with style that does not stand out from the crowd with a new or no-name model. So u got to ATTRACT attention.
It's like a new store going against Macy's. Macy's is established, it does not need to do much of anything. A new store has what, balloons, NEON signs, etc to ATTRACT attention because no one knows the stores name or what it's about.
Simple business actually.
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Originally posted by scalbert
In the end, and all options equal, the CL-S6 is a better value. If you track the car and need the extra 1/10 ability then the G35C is the leader. But if driven on the road only the performance difference is minimal and doesn't outweigh the price difference.
In the end, and all options equal, the CL-S6 is a better value. If you track the car and need the extra 1/10 ability then the G35C is the leader. But if driven on the road only the performance difference is minimal and doesn't outweigh the price difference.
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Come on...most of the members here drop at least 3-5K into the CL to make it handle 1/2 as good as a G35. That isn't value.
Come on...most of the members here drop at least 3-5K into the CL to make it handle 1/2 as good as a G35. That isn't value.
maybe for the AT :P
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Originally posted by tmk70
Come on...most of the members here drop at least 3-5K into the CL to make it handle 1/2 as good as a G35. That isn't value.
Come on...most of the members here drop at least 3-5K into the CL to make it handle 1/2 as good as a G35. That isn't value.
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Originally posted by scalbert
You were being facetious?? There would be no way to get the CL-S (even 6-Speed) to handle as well as a prepped G35C. But it can get within 90% of the G35C's ability for a little money.
You were being facetious?? There would be no way to get the CL-S (even 6-Speed) to handle as well as a prepped G35C. But it can get within 90% of the G35C's ability for a little money.
I'm no where near an expert, but I find that sort of hard to believe it...
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Do you really believe that? Springs, sways, strut bars, tires... On a FWD car with 62/38 weighting?
I'm no where near an expert, but I find that sort of hard to believe it...
Do you really believe that? Springs, sways, strut bars, tires... On a FWD car with 62/38 weighting?
I'm no where near an expert, but I find that sort of hard to believe it...
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Originally posted by Scrib
Do you really believe that? Springs, sways, strut bars, tires... On a FWD car with 62/38 weighting?
I'm no where near an expert, but I find that sort of hard to believe it...
Do you really believe that? Springs, sways, strut bars, tires... On a FWD car with 62/38 weighting?
I'm no where near an expert, but I find that sort of hard to believe it...
For slalom, there is less than a 5% difference.
Now add springs, sways and tires to the CL-S and that margin is reduced. But what you have in the G35C, which cannot be reproduced in the CL-S, is greater confidence when pushed due to better balance.
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I should add, what does that 3% difference net you when comparing lap time; 1 - 2 seconds behind on a tight course when running around a minute.
But this is on a track where the magazines test. Most here will never reach 80% of the cars potential.
But this is on a track where the magazines test. Most here will never reach 80% of the cars potential.
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Originally posted by scalbert
In the end, and all options equal, the CL-S6 is a better value. If you track the car and need the extra 1/10 ability then the G35C is the leader. But if driven on the road only the performance difference is minimal and doesn't outweigh the price difference.
In the end, and all options equal, the CL-S6 is a better value. If you track the car and need the extra 1/10 ability then the G35C is the leader. But if driven on the road only the performance difference is minimal and doesn't outweigh the price difference.
While I agree with what you are saying...
The G35 holds more than 1/10 on the CLS on the track. It has many advantages there..
suspension
brakes
tires
wheels
chassis
weight balance
RWD
All of those together also produce a better daily driver...
If you drive in stop and go and never get above 30mph. I could see your outlook. But if you do a lot of hard driving. The CLS does show it's faults...
G35 is new, so comparing the price to a discontinued vehicle is irrelevant to me.
Also the G35 *is* a sport coupe. CLS isn't.
(being FWD, having bad weight balance, and undersized brakes says enough about the CLS for me in terms of Sport)
G35 is lighter, more powerful, and is better with everything listed above. I don't believe for a second. Stock vs Stock CLS could hold anything (sports) to the G35...
The G35 has not been out long enough to make a aftermarket to aftermarket comparison. It will come up the underdog by lack of aftermarket parts. The CLS has had more than 3 years for aftermarket parts to surface. Such a comparison is unjust at this time.
When modifying the CLS you start with some inherent problem(s) which cannot be fixed with modifications. Weight balance being the major one. Unless you add weight to the rear. Or acid dip the front end...
G35 reigns... I honestly don't understand the CLS vs. G35 argument. The G35 was engineered to be a sports car... CLS in an in-between from sport to luxury... Leaning on neither side of the line IMO.
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Originally posted by Scrib
Do you really believe that? Springs, sways, strut bars, tires... On a FWD car with 62/38 weighting?
I'm no where near an expert, but I find that sort of hard to believe it...
Do you really believe that? Springs, sways, strut bars, tires... On a FWD car with 62/38 weighting?
I'm no where near an expert, but I find that sort of hard to believe it...
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Originally posted by tmk70
Come on...most of the members here drop at least 3-5K into the CL to make it handle 1/2 as good as a G35. That isn't value.
Come on...most of the members here drop at least 3-5K into the CL to make it handle 1/2 as good as a G35. That isn't value.
The G35 is a great car. It has good performance, handles well, and is priced reasonably too. Looks on the other hand are subjective. Magazines can rave about the car, give it 10 billion awards, but when it comes down to buying a car, people are not going to buy it if they don't like the way it looks. I'm not saying that's what the general public thinks, but I for one do not like the way it looks and I'm sure there are people that don't like the way the CL looks.
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Originally posted by SiGGy
(stock vs. stock comparison of sport model CL to sport model G35c)
suspension
brakes
tires
wheels
chassis
weight balance
RWD
All of those together produce a better daily driver...
(stock vs. stock comparison of sport model CL to sport model G35c)
suspension
brakes
tires
wheels
chassis
weight balance
RWD
All of those together produce a better daily driver...
But a better daily driver, I disagree. Except for accelerating I don't go over 5/10th on my commute and most here would not either. But to comment on the list:
Suspension, is it a better suspension or a better chassis?? For being FWD I feel the CL-S6 does very well for its given handicap which lends credit to its suspension.
Brakes, the Brembo package would help and is nice but for daily driving it isn't any better. They are not there for reduced stopping distance which the CL-S isn't too bad at. They do resist fade significantly which would show themselves well at a road course.
Wheels, I dunno as I never compared them but again, irrelevant for daily driving.
Tires are something lacking on the CL-S and easily replaced when the stocks are shot.
The last three go without saying. Although in some cases the RWD chassis provided better feel in everyday driving, unless pushed its benefit is not what people make it out to be.
I find it hilarious when some people state they will only At the same time they joke about people buying SUVs and never taking them off road.
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Originally posted by ronnie0738
And you guys say we CLers exaggerate on the interior comparison? C'mon. Teins coilovers, sways, strut bar, tie bar, sticky tires which can be had under $3k, it only handles 1/2 as good? The G handles well, but it's not a Porsche/Viper/Ferarri.
The G35 is a great car. It has good performance, handles well, and is priced reasonably too. Looks on the other hand are subjective. Magazines can rave about the car, give it 10 billion awards, but when it comes down to buying a car, people are not going to buy it if they don't like the way it looks. I'm not saying that's what the general public thinks, but I for one do not like the way it looks and I'm sure there are people that don't like the way the CL looks.
And you guys say we CLers exaggerate on the interior comparison? C'mon. Teins coilovers, sways, strut bar, tie bar, sticky tires which can be had under $3k, it only handles 1/2 as good? The G handles well, but it's not a Porsche/Viper/Ferarri.
The G35 is a great car. It has good performance, handles well, and is priced reasonably too. Looks on the other hand are subjective. Magazines can rave about the car, give it 10 billion awards, but when it comes down to buying a car, people are not going to buy it if they don't like the way it looks. I'm not saying that's what the general public thinks, but I for one do not like the way it looks and I'm sure there are people that don't like the way the CL looks.
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Originally posted by tmk70
I had a CLS with sways/rims/tires and it didn't hold a candle to the performance of the G35 stock.
I had a CLS with sways/rims/tires and it didn't hold a candle to the performance of the G35 stock.
Seriously, the feel is different which lends to the percieved ability. But that is not the actual ability.
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Originally posted by scalbert
You can't drive then. :P
Seriously, the feel is different which lends to the percieved ability. But that is not the actual ability.
You can't drive then. :P
Seriously, the feel is different which lends to the percieved ability. But that is not the actual ability.
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Originally posted by scalbert
I find it hilarious when some people state they will only At the same time they joke about people buying SUVs and never taking them off road.
I find it hilarious when some people state they will only At the same time they joke about people buying SUVs and never taking them off road.
Ya, I'm an enthusiast so my views will definitely lean in that direction. Which is where I thought the conversation was... 'focused on sport enthusiasts'
Now ... when I go back and read more of the thread. I've decided it has taken quite a few turns... hehe
I think I'll just sit and read from here on out in this one
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no, the cl-s is better. HAHA!!!1
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