Did I make the wrong decision

[xxxalpinexxx80]

A few of my friends who I give rides to, say, you should have got the G35, it is so much faster, and you can tune it up so much more. I enjoy the car, it has decent power and all, but I got it for less then half the price, so I actually think it is smarter. I am in 11th grade, I don't brag and I don't race although some of my crazy friends are like floor it. He said it is the same thing except this car is just bigger and heavier and slower. Is it a mistake that I got the infiniti M35x instead of the g35x? My M is a 2006 with all the packages. I got it less then 24k

[NightWatch]

.... you're 27 and in 11th grade?

[jbillion]

I purchased an 04 y34 in Feb 2008, then by Nov, I could get acomparable 06 for the same price. I love the style of the Y34, but the 06+ has so many better toys.

[szh]

If you are not planning to do anything to the car, and are satisfied with the current power and handling, then I think the M is a better car from the luxury perspective. Everything is better done, more refinement, more smoothness, etc.

I recently drove a 2009 G37 and a 2009 G35 as loaner cars, and I still prefer the feel and interior of my 2003 M45 over those cars. They are perfectly fine in their own way, and I would be perfectly happy with them too, but the smoothness of power delivery in my M45 is so-o-o much better!

Z

[mjlyn]

.... you're 27 and in 11th grade?

The 27 is his number of posts.....not his age.

Dude an 06 M35 for a kid in the 11th grade is pretty dang sweet. I'm 41, and a doctor, and i feel pretty good in my 06 M35.

Cripes when i was in the 11th grade i was driving a hand me down ford escort with about a 80hp 4cyl.

The G is definitley faster and probably a bit sportier for a younger driver, but you didn't go wrong with the M. If you ever go on a longer trip with your friends, especially if they are tall, they'll be glad you dont have a G.

[hoaapple]

The 27 is his number of posts.....not his age.

Dude an 06 M35 for a kid in the 11th grade is pretty dang sweet. I'm 41, and a doctor, and i feel pretty good in my 06 M35.

Cripes when i was in the 11th grade i was driving a hand me down ford escort with about a 80hp 4cyl.

The G is definitley faster and probably a bit sportier for a younger driver, but you didn't go wrong with the M. If you ever go on a longer trip with your friends, especially if they are tall, they'll be glad you dont have a G.

Actually, the poster listed his age on his profile and that's where I believe NightWatch got that information, not from the number of posts.

[xxxalpinexxx80]

Oh I don't know what I have listed here, on al[QUOTE=hoaapple]

Actually, the poster listed his age on his profile and that's where I believe NightWatch got that information, not from the number of posts.[/QUO

Oh I don't know what i have listed under my age, I always put something random, on anything I fill out besides important things.

Thanks for the imput, I feel like I made the right choice When I compared the g35 and M, I didn't expect that it was going to be my car, the M looked like a high tech luxurious Bently to me compared to the G.

From the shop I have cheap tires, I don't even think they have a well known brand name company, but I do think they are better then the good years people were complaining about, since mine does great in snow. I have a steep long driveway to climb. It did take me 3 tries to get up when there was 2 feet of snow and vdc was on. Thanks

[EniGmA1987]

Im 21 and have an M, a couple people have told me I should have got a G instead. But I dont care. The M is not really that much slower, I still own all my friends in speed and driving skill, and it is far more comfortable than a G. I originally looked at a G35 coupe, but after driving the M there was no way I would have ever bought the G. It may seem more cool at your age to go fast and have a sporty looking ride. But having all the luxury is really the better choice. Less tickets, more comfortable on long road trips, and GF's parents like you better. There really isnt any downside that I can see. Let the n00bs think what they will, you got a much better car than a G.

[inevitablelegance]

i drove both b4 i bought my y34 m. of course the g is much fast but, luxury is much less than the m. bigger interior and better seats. if you want more aftermarket parts you should have gon with the g. im 21 and a business owner

[odie]

im 21 and a business owner

[SammyTheBull]

I'm 33, and i'm pretty sure that nobody cares.

[marlin29311]

I'm 23 and don't have an M, but like it?

Either way, OP - if you like the car you got, then be happy! Having a M in 11th grade is pretty sweet no matter what - enjoy what you have!

[Andrew224]

When you get older you're gonna realize that you need to trust your own instincts. I think you made a good choice going for the M. You're associating with men here as opposed to boys. You're on the right track.

And you're giving them a ride why? Because they don't even have a car. Don't listen to people riding the bench, they'll get you to make bad choices and then walk away while you're holding the bag.

Andrew

[fiveliterbeater]

A few of my friends who I give rides to, say, you should have got the G35, it is so much faster, and you can tune it up so much more. I enjoy the car, it has decent power and all, but I got it for less then half the price, so I actually think it is smarter

you made the wrong decision if you bought the car to break 1/4 mile records. if you bought the car for its looks and features, then you made a VERY wise decision.

the G35 is a very "cheaply" made car and so is the G37. yeah it's cool to floor it all around town, but what are you going to do when you're NOT flooring it? (which is approx 97% of the time)

young kids (and myself at one time when i was younger) cared only about how fast a car was and how it handles. as the years go by, you mature into a different man and you have different tastes in food, style and of course.....cars.

the moral of the story is that you're a kid driving a man's car hanging out with kids. what kind of criticism did you expect from 11th graders who consider TGI fridays to be a 4 diamond restaurant?

[antzrus]

you made the wrong decision if you bought the car to break 1/4 mile records. if you bought the car for its looks and features, then you made a VERY wise decision.

the G35 is a very "cheaply" made car and so is the G37. yeah it's cool to floor it all around town, but what are you going to do when you're NOT flooring it? (which is approx 97% of the time)

young kids (and myself at one time when i was younger) cared only about how fast a car was and how it handles. as the years go by, you mature into a different man and you have different tastes in food, style and of course.....cars.

the moral of the story is that you're a kid driving a man's car hanging out with kids. what kind of criticism did you expect from 11th graders who consider TGI fridays to be a 4 diamond restaurant?

I totally agree w/5liter. I'm 62 y/o and a doctor also (of psychology). I had to wait until I was 60 before I could buy my machine used off of e-bay ($32.5K w/35k miles). This is a more mature (not old...) man's machine what w/its sporty refinement and grace. When I was in the 11th grade and 27 y/o (?!) I apparently was a lot less mature than you. I was also into speed (that only got me tickets), raw HP and flash. I also favored a big back seat for after hours action.

You've got a nice back seat young (in age but mature in taste) fellow; enjoy.

PS Older women (not your teacher...) are also less flash and HP but lots of grace and genuine beauty (nuff said...).

[xxxalpinexxx80]

Im 21 and have an M, a couple people have told me I should have got a G instead. But I dont care. The M is not really that much slower, I still own all my friends in speed and driving skill, and it is far more comfortable than a G. I originally looked at a G35 coupe, but after driving the M there was no way I would have ever bought the G. It may seem more cool at your age to go fast and have a sporty looking ride. But having all the luxury is really the better choice. Less tickets, more comfortable on long road trips, and GF's parents like you better. There really isnt any downside that I can see. Let the n00bs think what they will, you got a much better car than a G.

I agree, it makes perfect sense. It is better to enjoy the 97% of driving then the 3% going fast. Now I am glad with my decision : ) Thanks

[maxnix]

Gosh, life is so difficult for the young people today! So many problems!

[EniGmA1987]

lol well slightly used Ms are super cheap, how could us young people not try and get one?

[NightWatch]

The 27 is his number of posts.....not his age.

Uh... "Dude" open up his profile and look at his AGE. It says 27

Bogus posts on here get really annoying....

[fiveliterbeater]

Uh... "Dude" open up his profile and look at his AGE. It says 27

Bogus posts on here get really annoying....

"dude", xxxxalpinexxxx probably made a mistake in the age box and hit the #2 key on his keyboard instead of the #1 key which would make the original thread starter age 17 and in the 11th grade which makes sense. i cant believe we are all still talking about this mistake. oh well, anything to get my post count up.

[M45Owner]

The M is the better choice. There is a reason it sits higher on the totem pole and has a larger price tag. I've drive the G35 and although it is a nice ride, it does feel cheap compared to the M in terms of quality. You should be proud to own an M at your age.

is the G35 faster then an M45???

[ken in az]

Cripes when i was in the 11th grade i was driving a hand me down ford escort with about a 80hp 4cyl.

LOL - Me too. Mine was the 1985 and a half 4 door hatch with a 4cly runnin on 3. I spent triple what I bought it for to keep it running!

And to the OP - You can boost your car exactly the same as a G35 with the JWT twin turbo kit. Take a look at Vinny Ten in NY, they got one running 13 flat 1/4mi making 380rwhp. Most of the G35 parts interchange.

And for everyone that says they are a man and this is a man's car, true, but I for one am past my prime, don't get carded for booze anymore, couldn't pass for a 20something if I tried, have all the stuff that a responsible "man" my age should have, but yet I still love the power! Nothing wrong with wanting to go fast and you can do it in these cars, it just isn't as easy as bolting a turbo on your car and flooring it. You'll have to do most of the stuff on your own and probably pay more than what the other guy had to pay. But if you are serious and truely do it for "YOU" and not to impress your friends, then that's wat counts.

My circle of friends can care less about modding their car/truck. They think I'm wasting my money - alot of people see it that way. I do it because I enjoy it. I like the feeling of accomplishment when the car ticks off a few more tenths quicker in the 1/4. Sets me back in the seat, feeling the powerband roll up and shift at 7K rpm. There no where else that you can get that feeling. I don't do it to impress, I already have a girl that doesn't like modding cars, I can't stand it to have a vehicle look non-stock with wings and body kits. Throw on some 5% tint, crack the throttle and the look on the other guys face in the suped up camaro, corvette, mercedes amg, audi S4(them are sweet) is priceless. Kinda like Al Pacino in Devils Advocate - "where the hell did that come from? look on her face"

And if you are happy with the way it is - then don't let your friends tell you how to feel and what to do. That's when you stop being a person and end up with the sheeple.

[wizard8873]

I'm 24 and have an 06 M45 and love it. G37 is the more sporty car but i don't push the cars that much to see a difference. went on a car cruise in wisconsin and kept up and was ahead of much sportier cars (S4, A3 modded to S3, mid 90's corvette, a few Mustangs) and everyone was surprised by it hanging with them.

The reason I got it is because of the space, features, feel and comfort. sure, the G is sportier and faster but the M is so much more refined and that's what i need for road trips. It's your life so get what you want and not what others want you to get.

[crakdaddy]

no offense to the g owners out there... but an m will ALWAYS blow a g out the box, any day. look at the infiniti food chain.... PERIOD

[xxxalpinexxx80]

LOL - Me too. Mine was the 1985 and a half 4 door hatch with a 4cly runnin on 3. I spent triple what I bought it for to keep it running!

And to the OP - You can boost your car exactly the same as a G35 with the JWT twin turbo kit. Take a look at Vinny Ten in NY, they got one running 13 flat 1/4mi making 380rwhp. Most of the G35 parts interchange.

And for everyone that says they are a man and this is a man's car, true, but I for one am past my prime, don't get carded for booze anymore, couldn't pass for a 20something if I tried, have all the stuff that a responsible "man" my age should have, but yet I still love the power! Nothing wrong with wanting to go fast and you can do it in these cars, it just isn't as easy as bolting a turbo on your car and flooring it. You'll have to do most of the stuff on your own and probably pay more than what the other guy had to pay. But if you are serious and truely do it for "YOU" and not to impress your friends, then that's wat counts.

My circle of friends can care less about modding their car/truck. They think I'm wasting my money - alot of people see it that way. I do it because I enjoy it. I like the feeling of accomplishment when the car ticks off a few more tenths quicker in the 1/4. Sets me back in the seat, feeling the powerband roll up and shift at 7K rpm. There no where else that you can get that feeling. I don't do it to impress, I already have a girl that doesn't like modding cars, I can't stand it to have a vehicle look non-stock with wings and body kits. Throw on some 5% tint, crack the throttle and the look on the other guys face in the suped up camaro, corvette, mercedes amg, audi S4(them are sweet) is priceless. Kinda like Al Pacino in Devils Advocate - "where the hell did that come from? look on her face"

And if you are happy with the way it is - then don't let your friends tell you how to feel and what to do. That's when you stop being a person and end up with the sheeple.

Yeah, I agree. I fixed my age. On anything that requires an age, I fill in something random, it is a habbit and I do it just for privacy. Don't get me wrong, I do put my real age, on important documents and what not. Now I am happy I picked the right choice : ). Thanks

[kingpin]

so i guess you are 17 years old and you are giving your 11 grade buddy a ride !

m is for several meanings but M in your case can be for maturity which of you will have any time you want ......

good pick if you are lookingf or the grown up look !

[SammyTheBull]

Still 33.......anyone care yet???

[fiveliterbeater]

Still 33.......anyone care yet???

hey i'm 30!

[cruise8]

M stands for Mad ballin. If you get the G, you upgrade to an M.... and btw, it's never the other way.

[EniGmA1987]

Im sigging that