your thoughts on the I-35 Infiniti
10-29-2004, 12:58 PM
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your thoughts on the I-35 Infiniti
any thougts on it? have you heard anything good or bad about this car? Keep this in here for now if you can, just trying to get the peanut gallery's thought on the car. 
10-29-2004, 01:03 PM
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I had an '03 I35 for a loaner for a week in early-'03. I thought it was a very nice car with plenty of get-up-and-go, and I wouldn't have minded having one if I were in the market for that kinda car. Don't know much about maintenance an' all, though.
10-29-2004, 01:05 PM
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It's not a "young guy's" car, that's for sure.
I've had one also, for a loaner and the car is very solid. Lots of giddy up... Plush seats...
But its target market is those who drive Buicks IHMO. Older crowd.
I've had one also, for a loaner and the car is very solid. Lots of giddy up... Plush seats...
But its target market is those who drive Buicks IHMO. Older crowd.
10-29-2004, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
It's not a "young guy's" car, that's for sure.
I've had one also, for a loaner and the car is very solid. Lots of giddy up... Plush seats...
But its target market is those who drive Buicks IHMO. Older crowd.
I've had one also, for a loaner and the car is very solid. Lots of giddy up... Plush seats...
But its target market is those who drive Buicks IHMO. Older crowd.
that's what i'm going for...most the cars I am looking at right now attract the older crowd.
I dress like an old man and I feel old, my back is killing, and my knees are shot...I think I need a new hip...I'm moving to FL or staying in AZ and retiring.
10-29-2004, 01:08 PM
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It didn't feel that big and heavy from what I remember, but it felt more substantial than my '98 3.2 TL. A used RL may be what you're looking for if you want heavy and quiet.
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Originally Posted by Bulldog01
It didn't feel that big and heavy from what I remember, but it felt more substantial than my '98 3.2 TL. A used RL may be what you're looking for if you want heavy and quiet.
nah I don't want to get another Acura...and also I don't want to get that used since they just came out with the new one...i'd be kicking myself over it
the new one is too much money.
p.s. the clock is awesome, as is the navi.
10-29-2004, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Is this for you???
Why are you targeting a car class like this?
Why are you targeting a car class like this?
yeah, because I had an old mans car in HS...and I love it
I just want a big sedan, I like them the best.
used STS, used s-type, new I35, used M-45, used S430...along those lines basically.,
10-29-2004, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Why not get a G35 sedan?
that's also on my list. I felt it was a little small though...eventually when it gets closer (about 4-5 more months) I will go test drive these.
10-29-2004, 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Bulldog01
How much for the AWD (XDrive, or whatever it is called)?
10-29-2004, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
It's really not. If you can warm up to the interior, it's a great car.
10-29-2004, 01:19 PM
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too many 300m's...and shitty trade in value on them.
And the M-45 is what I really want, but I would have to find it used because a new one is out of my price range.
And the M-45 is what I really want, but I would have to find it used because a new one is out of my price range.
10-29-2004, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Bulldog01
Any lease deals on a G35 AWD 6-speed?
$496 Monthly Payment Calculate Other Monthly Payments
36 Month Term
$1000 Down Payment
NA Security Deposit
12000 Annual Mileage
Restrictions Lease based on 2004 Infiniti G35 Sedan AWD with Leather and Premium Package.
Comments Incentives may vary see your local dealer for details. Tax, tags and insurance are extra.
Start: 10/01/2004 End: 11/01/2004
$474 Monthly Payment Calculate Other Monthly Payments
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10-29-2004, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by tmk70
I35 is a classy Maxima. I fucking LOVE my Maxima, so I'd recommend the I35. 
hahah we agree...
I know it is similar to the maxima, but does it have more classy interior feel to it?
10-29-2004, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Start: 10/01/2004 End: 11/01/2004
$496 Monthly Payment Calculate Other Monthly Payments
36 Month Term
$1000 Down Payment
NA Security Deposit
12000 Annual Mileage
Restrictions Lease based on 2004 Infiniti G35 Sedan AWD with Leather and Premium Package.
Comments Incentives may vary see your local dealer for details. Tax, tags and insurance are extra.
Start: 10/01/2004 End: 11/01/2004
$474 Monthly Payment Calculate Other Monthly Payments
39 Month Term
$1000 Down Payment
NA Security Deposit
12000 Annual Mileage
Restrictions Lease based on 2004 Infiniti G35 Sedan AWD with Leather and Premium Package.
Comments Incentives may vary see your local dealer for details. Tax, tags and insurance are extra.
$496 Monthly Payment Calculate Other Monthly Payments
36 Month Term
$1000 Down Payment
NA Security Deposit
12000 Annual Mileage
Restrictions Lease based on 2004 Infiniti G35 Sedan AWD with Leather and Premium Package.
Comments Incentives may vary see your local dealer for details. Tax, tags and insurance are extra.
Start: 10/01/2004 End: 11/01/2004
$474 Monthly Payment Calculate Other Monthly Payments
39 Month Term
$1000 Down Payment
NA Security Deposit
12000 Annual Mileage
Restrictions Lease based on 2004 Infiniti G35 Sedan AWD with Leather and Premium Package.
Comments Incentives may vary see your local dealer for details. Tax, tags and insurance are extra.
$500 a month? damn cars are getting expensive.
someone told me I could lease a loaded I-35 in the low 4s a month
or buy one in the 32K range
that sounds good to me?
have a little extra money to spare then.
10-29-2004, 01:23 PM
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Originally Posted by pgatour1
hahah we agree...
I know it is similar to the maxima, but does it have more classy interior feel to it?
I know it is similar to the maxima, but does it have more classy interior feel to it?
10-29-2004, 01:23 PM
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It's similar, however '05 brings some changes, but nothing to get wet over.
I was never a big fan of the interior when it first caem out, but I drove the car and found the appointments and functionality to be very friendly, easy to use. I have no regrets going from the CL to the G. Especially on the interior differences. IMHO, both manufacturers get things done, just a bit differently in style.
I was never a big fan of the interior when it first caem out, but I drove the car and found the appointments and functionality to be very friendly, easy to use. I have no regrets going from the CL to the G. Especially on the interior differences. IMHO, both manufacturers get things done, just a bit differently in style.
10-29-2004, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pgatour1
$500 a month? damn cars are getting expensive.
someone told me I could lease a loaded I-35 in the low 4s a month
or buy one in the 32K range
that sounds good to me?
have a little extra money to spare then.
someone told me I could lease a loaded I-35 in the low 4s a month
or buy one in the 32K range
that sounds good to me?
have a little extra money to spare then.
1.9% APR financing for 24 and 36 months or 2.9% APR financing for 48 and 60 months for well-qualified buyers!
10-29-2004, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
Start: 10/01/2004 End: 11/01/2004
$496 Monthly Payment Calculate Other Monthly Payments
36 Month Term
$1000 Down Payment
NA Security Deposit
12000 Annual Mileage
Restrictions Lease based on 2004 Infiniti G35 Sedan AWD with Leather and Premium Package.
Comments Incentives may vary see your local dealer for details. Tax, tags and insurance are extra.
Start: 10/01/2004 End: 11/01/2004
$474 Monthly Payment Calculate Other Monthly Payments
39 Month Term
$1000 Down Payment
NA Security Deposit
12000 Annual Mileage
Restrictions Lease based on 2004 Infiniti G35 Sedan AWD with Leather and Premium Package.
Comments Incentives may vary see your local dealer for details. Tax, tags and insurance are extra.
$496 Monthly Payment Calculate Other Monthly Payments
36 Month Term
$1000 Down Payment
NA Security Deposit
12000 Annual Mileage
Restrictions Lease based on 2004 Infiniti G35 Sedan AWD with Leather and Premium Package.
Comments Incentives may vary see your local dealer for details. Tax, tags and insurance are extra.
Start: 10/01/2004 End: 11/01/2004
$474 Monthly Payment Calculate Other Monthly Payments
39 Month Term
$1000 Down Payment
NA Security Deposit
12000 Annual Mileage
Restrictions Lease based on 2004 Infiniti G35 Sedan AWD with Leather and Premium Package.
Comments Incentives may vary see your local dealer for details. Tax, tags and insurance are extra.
10-29-2004, 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
It's similar, however '05 brings some changes, but nothing to get wet over.
I was never a big fan of the interior when it first caem out, but I drove the car and found the appointments and functionality to be very friendly, easy to use. I have no regrets going from the CL to the G. Especially on the interior differences. IMHO, both manufacturers get things done, just a bit differently in style.
I was never a big fan of the interior when it first caem out, but I drove the car and found the appointments and functionality to be very friendly, easy to use. I have no regrets going from the CL to the G. Especially on the interior differences. IMHO, both manufacturers get things done, just a bit differently in style.
I agree, but I can honestly say the interior in my Maxima > the interior in my G35C. Sorry Eric! 
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Originally Posted by tmk70
Well, I just got my 04 Max and the interior is pretty fucking sweet. I'd say the I35 is as nice, plus you get a better warranty/roadside with Infiniti.
someone told me the maxima interior was cheap inside???
maybe it was the altima
I haven't seen one since an 01
if you are saying the maxima interior is sweet, then I would assume so would the I35...fair enough i'll have to go look at one
I hate car salesmen
10-29-2004, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by pgatour1
I'm just looking for a fairly big sedan...that is heavy and rides real quiet and smooth
That is what i'm kinda going for.
did the I-35 feel like this?
That is what i'm kinda going for.
did the I-35 feel like this?
PROS:
- VQ35DE power delivery (255hp)
- VQ35DE modability
- Softish ride - Loads of interior room
- Understated looks - JDM Nissan Cefiro look
- EL gauges
- Made in Japan (100%)
- Infiniti's top notch service
(also read: G35S/X loaners )- Marked down several thousand $$$ by Infiniti (deals galore)
CONS:
- HID thieves have picked up on the trail of the I35 being a 5.5G Maxima
- Not the best handling 4 door around, but not a bad handler neither
- Styling dates back 5 years
- Navigation system is CD-ROM, not DVD.
10-29-2004, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by pgatour1
$500 a month? damn cars are getting expensive.
someone told me I could lease a loaded I-35 in the low 4s a month
or buy one in the 32K range
that sounds good to me?
have a little extra money to spare then.
someone told me I could lease a loaded I-35 in the low 4s a month
or buy one in the 32K range
that sounds good to me?
have a little extra money to spare then.
That's a fucking steal!!!
10-29-2004, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Scrib
go to carsdirect.com and price the car there... I'm getting $30,649 for a I35 with cold weather and navigation.
That's a fucking steal!!!
That's a fucking steal!!!
damn that would be awesome...this is sounding more and more like the car I want to get...
I like that 30K number.
10-29-2004, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by tmk70
I agree, but I can honestly say the interior in my Maxima > the interior in my G35C. Sorry Eric! I've really warmed up to the G interior. When I was 99.9% ready to buy a Murano (dealer wasn't negotiating in good faith, so I walked), I sat in the Max and REALLY liked it. However, the price tag was getting close to that of a G sedan, and was my biggest turn off.
But I woudl agree... The Max's interior is very nice.