"borrowing" an 07 sedan...

[joe603]

Well dealer loaner anyway...while my 05 coupe is getting worked on. Nice car, but I have a few questions for other 07 sedan owners.

-Is the throttle really stiff on your cars? Man, this thing is like a rock! It's hard to take it easy when you have to stomp down to move the car!

-Display console...what do you guys think of it? The car didn't come with NAV; seems like a waste of money to me...

-Played with the push button start. I guess you CAN shut the car off while moving

-Interior seems a notch up from the previous year. I like the aluminum trim that wraps around the console/doors. Little upgrades here and there are a welcome change.

Its definitely a really nice car; my wife even likes it more than my coupe...she says it feels more open, and the seats are more comfortable. I don't think its as sporty as the coupe, so it would be her car if I got one. The back seat is much better than the coupe, but that's expected comparing the 4-door to the 2-door.

[G_whizz]

Crap Joe...keep her out of that car!!!

Next thing you know you'll be getting rid of your Coupe for one your diving now!!

[zozoka1212]

Yes, it is hard not go crazy. Even at 120-130 you step on it and it just goes. To be honest I do like the display console better than the previous editions. I never tried to shut the engine off while moving but I don't think it is possible. But I've been wrong before. I tried the 2006 coupe before I actually bought the 2007 g35x. I liked it a lot it handles awesome. But in Canada with 4-5 months of snow(not this year) well better with the AWD. That was the key factor in my decision. I did not regret it. Wicked car with planty of power.

Zozoka

[zozoka1212]

G Whizz

How many months in a year you using your G? Just curiosity. How you tried in our lovely winter? I was just wondering how it is in that weather. I have a friend with Trans am firebird. Well I tried his car in the winter just to see how bad it is. Holly....... It was brutal. I had to take a corner where i did not wanted. But again that was 98 and different car. The traction control on it pretty much useless. But it is a wicked ride in the summer with t top.

Zozoka

[G_whizz]

LOL.. I drive her all year round my friend! I admit some winter days it can be a lil white knuckle driving. You MUST repect this cars power and always keep in mind it's rear wheel. I keep the VDC on always in the winter and it has worked very well for me. i don't play around if you know what I mean

I learned very very fast the first snowfall I had the car to get winter tires on ASAP!.

Oh and +1 for you ...nice to have another crazy Canuck on board! ....eh!

[joe603]

I never tried to shut the engine off while moving but I don't think it is possible. But I've been wrong before.

Zozoka

It's possible...the auto trans didn't like it too much

I'd never try it on "my" car...this was more or less a dealer rental car. My wife was like, "I wonder if a kid could shut the engine off" So I tried. Was doing like 45mph, and had to shift into neutral and push the button to start...I didn't think it would work

Sean, No way will I trade my coupe! I might trade the mitsu lancer though

[zozoka1212]

Oh man

I thought for sure its not possible. It surprised me. That is crazy. Well at least we know it is possible. Thx for the info.

Zozoka

[zozoka1212]

I can imagine your first winter experience.Winter boots a must. Must be shocking but you know what you are a lot better driver now because of the RWD. I bet the VDC helps a lot too. I turned off couple of times in the lost couple of months to see the differences. It is huge after the AWD. I am not sure if it goes to RWD on mine when you turn the VDC off. But can tell ya. It is like 2 different cars you try. I know we usually get more snow then you get there. It is funny because 40 minutes drive. I go to Mississauga once a month or so. But it is Canada .....eh.

Zozoka

[kmech_7]

are you serious?????????? you CAN TURN OFF ANY CAR WHILE IN MOTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[zozoka1212]

Wow,

I just tought about it. What if you turn it off when you actually turning with the car? Will that lock the steering wheel?

Oh my my.

Zozoka

[audtatious]

You can turn a car off at any time with a key as well. I see no reason a push-button start should not be able to do the same thing. I believe it is impossible to get the steering wheel to lock if the car is in gear (automatic). Not sure about manual's but I'm sure there is a speed sensor as well.

[zozoka1212]

That's good.

Zozoka

[joe603]

Still, with all the gadgets in the car...I was expecting to hear a nasty bell saying-umm, don't turn me off!

I tried it on a strait-away for that very reason. While I'll beat the rental a bit more than my car, I don't want to crash! (never, never buy a rental or program car!!!)

[zozoka1212]

joe,

I can only agree with you. I would never buy rental or program car. That is why I spend a little more money and buy new one and take good care of it. One of my friend used to say that. " I am too poor to buy a used car".

Zozoka

[joe603]

Well got my car back yesterday! They did a great job. I had a few small dings/dents in the fenders that they fixed (for a charge of course), replaced the cabin filter, fixed the seat, fixed rattles/squeaks, and checked rear diff/manual trans fluids. Even washed and vacuumed the car.

I've heard some horror stories about dealing with dealers for warranty work, and I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. I bought the car from another dealer in the city, but its a long crappy drive...so I went to a closer one. Didn't have to argue to get the loaner...I'm very happy with the results.

Infinity of South Atlanta is all good in my book

[zozoka1212]

Joe

We are all happy for you. It feels good to be treated well. I had the same experience with my local infiniti.

Zoltan
Modified by zozoka1212 at 1:46 PM 3/30/2007

[Triton3.5]

Newb here,, I have had car a week and YES the throttle is stiffer than anything i have ever drivin... These new 35's are drive by wire right??