My 13 day nightmare in a Infiniti G35
08-04-2005, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
Wow, you truely must be the stupidest person alive.
THe older BMWs had some of the best ergonomics of any car. The dashboard wrapped around the driver so the controls in the center faced you. The newer ones aren't great, but they are still pretty good, some just complain about the iDrive.
I have never really heard many complaints with Mercedes either about ergonomics.
I think German cars have some of the best ergonomics out there.
THe older BMWs had some of the best ergonomics of any car. The dashboard wrapped around the driver so the controls in the center faced you. The newer ones aren't great, but they are still pretty good, some just complain about the iDrive.
I have never really heard many complaints with Mercedes either about ergonomics.
I think German cars have some of the best ergonomics out there.
we had two 525i, a 300E and a S320 b4...none of them impressed me with the interior, the new ones are even worse
only the Audi would impressed me, but still too complicated
honda and toyota has one of the best ergonomics around
08-04-2005, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
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most of the ppl i know (including me) do not drive with their head attached to the seat headrest... i have seen some ppl do that and they look retarted.....
i have had 2 g35 since 03. and i drove them to vegas many many times.. and i was perfectly fine with the seats...i think the g35 seats r one of the most comfortable ones ( better than benz) i have ever had.
i also got rid of mine not because they suck... but because i like try new things from time to time....
most of the ppl i know (including me) do not drive with their head attached to the seat headrest... i have seen some ppl do that and they look retarted.....
i have had 2 g35 since 03. and i drove them to vegas many many times.. and i was perfectly fine with the seats...i think the g35 seats r one of the most comfortable ones ( better than benz) i have ever had.
i also got rid of mine not because they suck... but because i like try new things from time to time....
also.. if what u meant is G35 seats are too tight.. then i guess g35 are not for u ( including S2k.. 350z.. RX8.. STI.. Evo and most of the sports cars) u should get adomestic with bench seats
08-04-2005, 07:26 PM
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my dads 328is is the best interior. i guess to each his own, but i love the window switches next to the shifter, and the console pointing towards the driveer is sooo nice
08-04-2005, 07:50 PM
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My wife's former '96 328i interior is no where near as nice as her '05 TL (or my '04 TL). The Bimmer's controls were a pain (too small and not that logical) and the seats weren't as nice as the ones in my '04 TL (or even her '05 TL).
Yes, it is a matter of perception, and that is mine.
Yes, it is a matter of perception, and that is mine.
08-04-2005, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by SouthernBoy
My wife's former '96 328i interior is no where near as nice as her '05 TL (or my '04 TL). The Bimmer's controls were a pain (too small and not that logical) and the seats weren't as nice as the ones in my '04 TL (or even her '05 TL).
Yes, it is a matter of perception, and that is mine.
Yes, it is a matter of perception, and that is mine.
Did you just compare a car thats almost 10 years newer?
08-04-2005, 08:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Did you just compare a car thats almost 10 years newer?
Some of these people need to climb of off Hondas nut sack and realize other cars are better in other areas.
08-04-2005, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
Some of these people need to climb of off Hondas nut sack and realize other cars are better in other areas.
Unless they are complaining how germans dont know how to place cupholders well. I know how upset some get over that.
08-04-2005, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Unless they are complaining how germans dont know how to place cupholders well. I know how upset some get over that.
basically it's useless because if it's a stick you cannot place it
and the Golf/Jetta has 2 cupholders, however it is in the middle of the centre console and right above the A/C and Radio, wondering what if u spill on the expensive electric stuff
08-04-2005, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Unless they are complaining how germans dont know how to place cupholders well. I know how upset some get over that.
Never buying a german car!!!
Almost spilled my yac.
08-04-2005, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
If you need cupholders then you shouldnt be driving. IMO
Whats next, makeup holders?
Whats next, makeup holders?
08-04-2005, 10:04 PM
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Have had my G35C for 2 months now and I feel no pain. I love the car....
This person just sounds like someone who wanted a pity party for being stupid.....and came to the wrong place.
This person just sounds like someone who wanted a pity party for being stupid.....and came to the wrong place.
08-04-2005, 10:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Unless they are complaining how germans dont know how to place cupholders well. I know how upset some get over that.
It wasn't until the '05 model Porsche 911's that they actually got a cupholder....Those darn Germans....All they think about is the driving aspect, not the drinking....in a Porsche, no less!
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08-05-2005, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by oonowindoo
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also.. if what u meant is G35 seats are too tight.. then i guess g35 are not for u ( including S2k.. 350z.. RX8.. STI.. Evo and most of the sports cars) u should get adomestic with bench seats
also.. if what u meant is G35 seats are too tight.. then i guess g35 are not for u ( including S2k.. 350z.. RX8.. STI.. Evo and most of the sports cars) u should get adomestic with bench seats
not tru, i owned a s2k... it was fine..., i drove a 250z as a rental, it was fine too
08-05-2005, 11:23 AM
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I read the entire story. I'm very bored at work 
First: Thank you for sharing that. I think it is appropriate to post that on this board, being as though alot of people here will probably consider, or already has considered getting a G (including myself).
Second: I think you learned a valuable lesson. It is a shame it had to be so tormenting from beginning to end.
Third: I can't believe you bought that car under the circumstances. That was dumb.
First: Thank you for sharing that. I think it is appropriate to post that on this board, being as though alot of people here will probably consider, or already has considered getting a G (including myself).
Second: I think you learned a valuable lesson. It is a shame it had to be so tormenting from beginning to end.
Third: I can't believe you bought that car under the circumstances. That was dumb.
08-05-2005, 11:32 AM
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my dads 00 S500 had the most uncomfortable seats of any car I've ever driven, after 2 hours in the car you wanted to shoot yourself. His new 7 series is a lot better suprisingly, much more supportive.
08-05-2005, 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Edr0e
I suggest santa monica acura for anyone in the West LA area. They have great service. Not sure about sales tho, but they seem like great salesmen. I went in a few years ago to look at a type R, even though I seemed real young they treated me with respect... not like some punk who cant afford the car and is just wasting their time..
08-05-2005, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Crazy Sellout
Did you just compare a car thats almost 10 years newer?
No, actually my point was more along the lines of perspective. Ten years may or may not make a difference in the seating position and comfort of a vehicle, but personal perspective most definitely will.
And not only seating position, but the interior ergonomics, too. Yep, except for the obvious, it really boils down to preference and perspective.
08-05-2005, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by mclarenf3387
Some of these people need to climb of off Hondas nut sack and realize other cars are better in other areas.
If you're referring to my post about BMWs and TLs, I have never been much of a fan of Hondas. Yes, I know that the TL is a "glorified" Honda, but I tend to think of it in a league separate of Accords and such.
Frankly, I have very little brand loyalty. My preference is to buy American and I do when there is a product that suits my desires. But I find brand loyalty to be self-defeating for the most part because it tends to shut out some potentially great machines.
08-05-2005, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Time For Sleeep
I was always under the imperssion that santa monica acura sucked balls. I've always been told to go to glendale.
bought my CL from santa monica.....didnt really have a problem...but didnt love them either.
Anytime i needed warranty service or a loaner though.....pasadena acura (now glendale acura) has been really amazing.
Keyes Acura....sucks THE biggest balls.
08-06-2005, 09:57 AM
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whats funny to me is how 80% of the people concentrate n the deal I got instead of the problem... de problem was not the deal but haw I was treated when a problem came up...
The fact that I signed the papers only means that I could afford to...
I gues that not everyone can read something and get whats important out of it... the deal I got was not the problem here...
The fact that I signed the papers only means that I could afford to...
I gues that not everyone can read something and get whats important out of it... the deal I got was not the problem here...
08-06-2005, 01:33 PM
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Sharp as a tack. Once you let those guys win at the dealer you were done for.
08-06-2005, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by The Sarlacc
bought my CL from santa monica.....didnt really have a problem...but didnt love them either.
Anytime i needed warranty service or a loaner though.....pasadena acura (now glendale acura) has been really amazing.
Keyes Acura....sucks THE biggest balls.
Keyes charged me for a tranny mount when my last transmission blew when it should have all been covered by warranty... liek 400 bucks or something.
Never going back to keyes.
08-07-2005, 03:54 AM
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I actually read the whole story and everyone's post.....wow...where's my cookie damnit?
Anyways, sucks that you had to go through with all this. But wouldn't you have felt the discomfort within those first 3 minutes though?
Anyways, sucks that you had to go through with all this. But wouldn't you have felt the discomfort within those first 3 minutes though?
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08-07-2005, 07:45 AM
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Mods, please kill this overripe thread.
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08-07-2005, 12:15 PM
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I read the story and all i want to say is that i have used underwear i bet i could sell you.
What a
You can tell you are a whiner. Aww you get hungry, awww people are mean to you, aww my back hurts. Oh guys hold me!
If you grew a pair then you wouldnt even have been in this whole mess. Plus if you did do 8month of research then you would have seen the seat related threads. Plus the posts about the seats were by users with 1 or 2 posts. I find that just odd.
What a
You can tell you are a whiner. Aww you get hungry, awww people are mean to you, aww my back hurts. Oh guys hold me!
If you grew a pair then you wouldnt even have been in this whole mess. Plus if you did do 8month of research then you would have seen the seat related threads. Plus the posts about the seats were by users with 1 or 2 posts. I find that just odd.
08-07-2005, 01:18 PM
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wow
I read the whole thing from begining to end and all i can say is this;
You are a idiot for not going to thre doctor to see what the actual problem was.. you wasted so myuch money already, yopur problem could of been solved by getting yourself to atleast a chiropractor to get the problem resolved. Your not that bright as far as i can see.
You are a idiot for not going to thre doctor to see what the actual problem was.. you wasted so myuch money already, yopur problem could of been solved by getting yourself to atleast a chiropractor to get the problem resolved. Your not that bright as far as i can see.
08-07-2005, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by djinferno
keep talking guys, all you guys are talking but none of you have the courage to search the problem on g35driver.com
it's easyer to laught and call names...
it's easyer to laught and call names...
8 months' of research, and you still couldn't figure out that people complain about the seats (G35 seats feel great to me whenever I sit in one) and you couldn't find a dealership that would give you more than a 5 minute test drive. The sales guy was a jerk who can't figure out that customers' time is not his own personal banking time.
Freshalloy's forums have had a lot of complaints about both Rosenthal and Gwinett. Wouldn't touch either of them with a ten-thousand-foot pole.
Unless there is a doctor in-the-house (er, on-the-forum), there's not much we can do for you regarding your back health (my uncle has problems as well). But your research and dealership skillz are lacking. Next time, contact the dealer prior to going in. Drive the car before you say "I'm not going to buy today," because then they will give you a two-minute test drive, and either play the numbers game or kick you out. Is that good customer relations? No, but it's what nearly what every dealership does, and it's common record, meaning it should be all over forums you looked at in your 8 months' of research.
08-07-2005, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by djinferno
keep talking guys, all you guys are talking but none of you have the courage to search the problem on g35driver.com
it's easyer to laught and call names...
it's easyer to laught and call names...
I don't understand how this is a problem... The G35 is a sports car, sports car seats have bolsters. Bolsters keep you in the seat when you take corners.
Too bad you didn't know this
Fuckin dingleberry