Before I bought my TL, I had put a deposit on a 2004 G35 sedan 6MT and waited for 6 months for a car. My local Infiniti dealer couldn't find me a car so I got my deposit back and bought the 2004 TL 6MT A-SPEC, which has been exceptional. In fact, I’d say the only way to improve the TL (within reason) is to make it RWD! I was a little worried about the G's seat controls in any event as I heard a lot of G drivers were experiencing leg pain related to the seat control placement on the inside of the seat. I just read that the 2005 G35 sedan 6MT has been bumped 38 Hp to 298 Hp with 360 of torque. I looked at the pictures on the Infiniti web site and it looks like they improved the look of the car, improved the seat control position and padding as well and added real aluminum trim like our TL. It looks like it’s going to be hard to keep up with new G. The good news is that having bought my TL, I’m much less bummed than if I had bought the 2004 G. I may just have to go drive one however. There’s nothing like RWD.

 

Actually, you must be fat-fingered or something and accidentally hit the "3" button when you should have hit the "2" key. It has 298 HP, not 398.

 

the coupe is 298, not the sedan

 

Isn't it:

298 horses
and
260 lb-ft of torque

...still formidable nevertheless.


Sedan also has 298 horses.

 

You're right...I changed it!

 

its okay....we all make mistakes
http://www.infiniti.com/content/mode...,75121,00.html
Horsepower
Auto transmission 280 @ 6,200 RPM
Manual transmission 298 @ 6,400 RPM

 

It looks the same to me, the exterior that is. Everyone seems to notice some huge design change, but its just as "bleh" as ever to me.

 

The 2005 G35 6MT sedan has 298 Hp.
I am not mistaken.
Check for yourself if you don't buy it.

 

I would have to agree. The bulbous headlights don't do it for me. Maybe it appeals to the rally fans that are into the large headlight style, but I just keep thinking of the craptacular Dodge Neons and their dopey headlights. And the tail light style reminds me of the old Ultra Man shows.

 

You are right! 05 6mt Sedan will have 298hp. My cousin is actually gonna trade in his 04.

 

I HATE the G35 grille and headlights on both the coupe and sedan. If it were not for this and the sad interior (yes, even the 2005), I'd be buying a G35 without question. In fact, I like the car so much that I am still debating whether or not I can overlook those flaws.

 

They actually changed more things on the Sedan than on the Coupe. The sedan has a completely new hood and front bumper as well as painted (instead of black) lower valances.

As for changes to both the Coupe and Sedan: HP boosts, real aluminum trim w/ real wood optional, more leather trim (now on the interior door handles), revised clock placement and better plastics, power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, smartkey, etc.

Some may not like the styling, but the G35 is one VERY well-rounded car.

 

why so many TL drivers just like to talk about G35???

y always compare G35 with TL???

If u really like G35 just go and buy one~ we don't need to hear ur explaination or say introduction about G35. thanx!

PS: g35 sedan= ugly shit = SB IMO

 

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A dealer told me they are pulling the Brembo brakes off of the '05 coupe. Doesn't make much sense to me.

 

Because it is the only other like car that represents similar value. Its only common that people get stuck comparing the two...

There are plenty of us on the fence about our car purchase. Hell, every day I see a 40+ lady driving a TL, I begin to rethink as well :P

Though I agree there have been far too many of these threads recently...

 

People were having issues w/ premature wear of the break pads w/ the Brembo's. Not to worry however as they increased the size of the rotors on the new models.

 

Last I heard this was called a "forum".
The purpose of a forum is to discuss something.
Don't waist your time (and ours) if you're not interested.

 

Horse power is always going to be increased every year, does it mean one is going to waste money keeping up every year. Has anyone notice the EPA on that thing? You're better off buying an SUV IMO.

 

is this forum called G35zine? or acurazine??? anyway, they sent this to car and bike..

 

yep, thanx for ur understanding.

 

I'll voice my opinion. G35 = UGLY. Can't say it better then that.

 

You forgot to add Sedan onto the end of that G35, J RIDE

 

My G35 coupe gets 27 to 29MPG on the highway and around 19 to 20MPG in town, it's not that bad. And I have a lead foot.

 

a better car than the g35 is the CTS. they ae the same size, same performance (excepth the CTS-V) both are rwd. both can be had in a 6speed manual. i drove both and the cts wins hands down. especially in the looks dept

 

 

V6 CTS are nice...for me to poop on. But seriously the only one that's worthy is the CTS-V.

 

And the G35 vs TL debate is getting old. The mods should sticky a 'G35 vs TL' thread. ( hint-hint )

 

How do you separate the two? Or are you just going by the advertised EPA mileage estimates? I get a consistent 27 mpg in my TL, but since it's a combination of city/highway, I couldn't tell you what the figures are for each... Or do you spend one tankful driving in the city, then the next on the highway.

Just being a little facetious here, but I find it funny when people separate the two so distinctly...

 

The CTS is a GM. 'nuf said.

 

It's not that hard to separate the two. I calculated the highway mileage when I went from Naples to Pensacola and back, it was about a 620-mile trip one-way. About 600 of those miles were all on the highway, just before I got on the highway I filled up the gas tank full. At approximately 550 miles into the trip I had to get off the highway to fill up and had about a half-gallon left, the G35C holds 20 gallons. So 550 miles / 19.5g = about 28MPG.

Then city mileage is easily calculated cause all my commute is in town, usually I average 380 to 400 miles on a tank.