sup everybody...before you look at my post count and call me a newbie im not...just havent had much to say but i do love reading posts everyday at work lol

ne way figured u guys might be able to help me

my lease is up soon and had a few cars in mind: tl, g35 coupe, 350z, m35x, and 300c

i know they're all different classes but my main concern really is to find something between $4-500 a month 36 months 15k miles per year.

any of you guys with 3rd gen tl's have ne problems as far as trannys?
my 03 tl-s went through 3 transmissions so i dont want to go through that again

lemme know if there's certain dealerships to hit up from your personal experiences...

thanks in advance
--shrev

 

$4-500 a month? shit, why isn't the 335i coupe on your list? imo, it's better than anything you're considering.

 

nah in jersey i see a lot of these cocky kids in their 3 series....wouldnt want to be mistaken for one of them lol....besides if i ever get a bimmer it would be a 7 series hands down

then again that 335i coupe is fast...hmm maybe ill check that out too hehe

 

*Edit*

whoops, meant to say the 335i sedan.

 

3rd gen. TLs have no tranny problems, I believe. I have been owning my 05 TL for almost 2 years and haven't had any problem with it.

However, I would recommend you to get the new G35S. My friend bought the new one about a month ago, and everything about it is just excellent.

 

sorry but what is a G35S...G35 sport?

 

350z is an awesome ride, but dont get it if you have kids. Storage is not bad...I've never had a problem getting suitcases into the trunk, though the giant bar in the middle is kind of a pain.

Also, long drives (> 4-5 hours) may cause your back and neck to ache...the suspension is stiff, and you'll feel every bump

However the power is amazing, and the sound is spectacular

 

TL still has the best interior and ergonomics of them all, and the best gas mileage; G35 is probably the fastest. The 300c is a gas hog and is a large car-- too large for me. 350Z will probably have the highest insurance rates. M35 has a good rep and decent inside, but is bigger overall than the G.
Of these, I'd [still] go for the TL or the G35.

 

05 TL here- no tranny problems whatsoever

 

M35 would be my choice!!! i love this f#ckin car!!!!

 

IS350???

but out of what u have there i prob would go with a new TL-S

 

I'd go with the new TL-S. I've had my 3rd gen for about 2 yrs and it runs smooth as the first day i bought it. However, the G35 COUPE has always been one of my favorites. So, while I was in DC on a weekend vacation, I had to kill some time before the hotel check in, so I test drove a G35 coupe. This is a heavy ride for a coupe, it also has a ton of road noise & i really wasnt feeling the interior quality compared to my TL. Also, Infiniti's are also known for their poor residual value. As far as your other choices goes, I personally wouldnt buy a 300C. Chrysler is on the verge of being sold. Nissan has big problems with their sales as well. Perhaps you should consider an Audi. Trust me, you want a car with good value.

 

The brand new Audi A5 coupe is due out this summer, looks hot.

 

Ummm, where can you find a 335i (coupe or sedan) being leased out for $4-500/month???

If such a deal exists, I'd jump on it ASAP!

 

That is a nonsensical statement since Audis have some of the the WORST resale values (excluding the S/RS series).

 

As I was typing the statement about the resale value, i was insinuating that Acura has the better value over infiniti & Chrysler. Then it came to mind that he should consider an Audi. I know that Audi has poor resale value, but its sure as hell higher than Infiniti. You get my point DATA?

 

I agree with you dayta i couldnt find any 335i's coupe or sedan for my budget...diddy i have a the a4 1.8t...the b6 chasis...i love that car but needs a lil more juice to the wheels...and i dont feel like spending money on mods to make it as fast a as stock tl you know? A5 i feel is gonna be outta my price range too...u think??

 

350Z or 335 coupe FTW!!!

 

If you want sporty cars, 300c and m35x will disappoint you... they are both heavy and slow even though they have high HP rating..... remember the weight/power ratio.

Go with the 335i if you could afford it..........

btw, your city sounds a bit funny.....

little ferry

 

haha boostedjack yeah i get that a lot man....u wouldnt believe the last town i lived in...redneck village

 

The A5 would not be out of your price range. I believe this vehicle starts at $29,000 & could go all the way to 51k.