Help:) Which Car?

[mvasqu55]

Hello, im new to this forum, and looking forward to getting some much needed help Guys, i am looking into getting a different car for a change, i am debating over which one to get. I have been looking into a 2004-05 infiniti G35 and the new 08' altima coupe. Which would be my better option, with the prices being similar. Also i was wondering what the exhaust note, on the 2.5/3.5 altima is like? ..is it anywhere near the sound note of the G35? Any answers will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

[SHIFT_COUPE]

Welcome to NICO!

What kind of car do you drive now? The G and the Altima are both great vehicles. One thing to think about is the G is RWD and the Altima is FWD. I suggest driving both and seeing what you like best. We can all tell you what to do here but you have to drive them yourself As for the exhaust tone, the G has a distinct tone that the Altima doesn't have. My 3.5 does have a tone to it but nothing like the G.

[mvasqu55]

Thanks I actually have driven the G i loved it, but i can't choose yet since i havent been in the new altima. I love the exhaust tone of the G, but just cant decide on whether to get an older G (2004-2005) since i surely cant afford a new one or a 08 coupe. I currently have a 2006 altima sedan. I was wondering how the new coupe sounded, since i saw a video on Youtube, and saw that they compared the tone of the new altima to that of the G's. If it sounds similar that would be great.

[SHIFT_2.5S]

Do you really care about sound all that much? I would say that the sound is not as important as the way the car feels, handles, and drives. Decide which is the better car, not which is the better-sounding car.

[mvasqu55]

Thats true, just like the fact that you can hear the engine purr as you take off But i will take into consideration all other aspects of the car..right now im still leaning towards the G..But cant decide for sure until i have test driven the coupe.

[rfx45]

No offense with A_Coupe owners here, I do love them, but I would personally go with a G35 Coupe. It's a lot more luxurious, great power and you can probably get it for cheaper than the 3.5 A_Coupe since the G37 is about to come out or is out already. Prices on the last gen G35 coupe should be going down.

At this point, the only upside I can see the A_Coupe having is it's rarity on the streets but I don't see that lasting long; also it's technology like the push-start/keyless entry.

Good luck on your purchase though. It's a win-win situation!

[Stateless]

I also think the G35 is the nicer coupe, and the rwd makes a giant difference. Unless you get a lot of winter (as I do where I am), I would recommend the G35.

[mvasqu55]

Thank You, fortunately i live in the desert haha..we dont get snow at all..just dry cold weather. Thanks for your opinions guys, any little bit of input helps , i think i might just go with a g35, i test drove an a_coupe but a manual one, they didnt have an automatic at the time. But after comparing both cars...i really loved the take off on the G more than the altima, although as you mentioned the technology was kinda cool ...but anyway i'll probably go with the G.

[mikemart]

If I lived somewhere with mild-to-no winters, I would definitely go w/ the G.

I will be living in Wyoming for the next few years at least, so an FWD A/C will be just fine.

Good luck w/ the g!!

[sewright]

I would have bought the G except for winters here. I would not even have found the A/C if the G were front/all wheel

[KayaVibration]

I glad we bought a new Altima 3.5 over a 2007 G35 for the following reasons (a used G35 was not an option too us):

1) Our loaded 3.5 (including all the Mods and a 100K warrenty) is about 5K less the a similar loaded G35 (I believe the approx 276HP model).

2) I didn't like the pop up Navi in the G35, even if I did finding one in the color and options of choice would have been tough.

3) I or even most people don't drive their car hard enough that they wouldn't have fun driving the FWD Altima and would be remorseful they didn't get a RWD G35.

4) I like the remote starter and rear camara and could be wrong but I don't think the G would have that option.

5) I am not into the whole status thing of having a G35. Also, if I was willing to drop over 40K+ I would be considering a BMW 335 Coupe.

6) Call me biased but I actually like the look of our Coupe as good as any G35 I have seen. I like the Nissan Slate better then the Infinity similar color. I have had more then a few people tell me our car looks better then a G35, as it has more definition in the rear.

It's up too you but if I wanted to spend the money Infinity I would look into a G37, now that looks like a sweet car or a BMW; but that would be 8-10K more then what we paid for ours w/ all the bells and whistles.

I would definitly not get a used G35 over a new 3.5 Altima if I had too do it all over again, but too each their own.

[Stateless]

It's true that most people won't realize the performance value of the RWD, but the steering is far more nimble and responsive at every speed on the G35. For a lot of people that too probably doesn't make a lot of difference to them, but I thought I'd mention it.

The G35 is not just status but offers real performance (true sports car vs converted sedan). But again, as you mentioned, most would not realize the difference, so it's not likely to factor into their decision.

[rfx45]

I glad we bought a new Altima 3.5 over a 2007 G35 for the following reasons (a used G35 was not an option too us):

1) Our loaded 3.5 (including all the Mods and a 100K warrenty) is about 5K less the a similar loaded G35 (I believe the approx 276HP model).

2) I didn't like the pop up Navi in the G35, even if I did finding one in the color and options of choice would have been tough.

3) I or even most people don't drive their car hard enough that they wouldn't have fun driving the FWD Altima and would be remorseful they didn't get a RWD G35.

4) I like the remote starter and rear camara and could be wrong but I don't think the G would have that option.

5) I am not into the whole status thing of having a G35. Also, if I was willing to drop over 40K+ I would be considering a BMW 335 Coupe.

6) Call me biased but I actually like the look of our Coupe as good as any G35 I have seen. I like the Nissan Slate better then the Infinity similar color. I have had more then a few people tell me our car looks better then a G35, as it has more definition in the rear.

It's up too you but if I wanted to spend the money Infinity I would look into a G37, now that looks like a sweet car or a BMW; but that would be 8-10K more then what we paid for ours w/ all the bells and whistles.

I would definitly not get a used G35 over a new 3.5 Altima if I had too do it all over again, but too each their own.

You've made good points but it's a bit skewed as one of the cars you compared aren't in his options (new G35). I understand though that you went throught his for yourself and just wanted to share.

1) The 3.5 maybe 5k less but it still has the Nissan badge and paying 30k+ for a Nissan is even though fully loaded is still a lot. Yes, yes I know Infiniti is made by Nissan but only Infiniti comes with that Luxury and I doubt it would be around 5k difference since G35 coupe are out of production now since the G37 is coming out. Every dealership will give out great prices to get rid of the '07 G35 Coupes.

3) It's not just about the RWD feeling though, the G35 coupe is also more sport tuned than the Altima. Even the typical driver would recognize how well the G35 turns and curves through the twisties. I know everyone doesn't drive around twist and turns all the time but it happens more often than most people think and it feels a lot closer to the fround and secure in those situations.

4) A_Coupes has a remote starter?

5) Again, an 07 G35 Coupe isn't going to reach $40k+ even when fully loaded. Plus a 335i would take you $45K-$50k to get especially fully loaded. G35 Coupe isn't even a comparison to the 335i, price-wise since BMW has the least standard features and still the most expensive in it's market.

If compared to a used G35 Coupe, a fully loaded 3.5 A_Coupe would be around $8k-$10k more than the G35. Even a 2.5 A-Coupe at this time will be around $4K-$6k more depedning on the options. Th ebest to tell which is better is to do a test drive of both. I've driven all 3, G35 Coupe, 2.5 & 3.5 A_Coupe and G35 is definitely on top when it comes to fun driving and power.

[BAMFv6]

I'd say get the 2008 coupe, not 2.5...but the 3.5.

why get a used G, when you can get a brand new HOT FAST car

theres nothing like being the first owner of a beautiful car.

I bought the 2007 altima 3.5 and im in love all over again good luck deciding!!!!

[Cali 2 Balti G]

I'd say get the 2008 coupe, not 2.5...but the 3.5.

why get a used G, when you can get a brand new HOT FAST car

theres nothing like being the first owner of a beautiful car.

This is why!!!!!!!!!!

[IMG][/IMG] As already stated - for the price of a 4 cylinder I got a fully loaded 2003 Mint G35 with less than 8k miles for $23K. My G has every option except Satellite Radio - It has the pop-up navigation. !st owner had it clear bra-ed and tinted.

Add tax, transportation/mini vacation (driving from the west to east coast), and the 20" wheels and I'm still under $27k

Splash Guards and self installed IPOD adapter ran another $300. I think the only thing I don't have on my 2003 that you guys can get with your 2008 coupe is turn signal mirrors and bluetooth. Oh and of course FWD if you need that in a car.

[altima coupe]

That's a great deal. I don't think it's that easy to find used G35s with only 8K on them for that price. You got lucky. There is a supply issue with the G option but for anyone who can find such a deal and lives in a climate where year round rear wheel drive is not a problem, then they will get a better performance car for their money.

[BAMFv6]

This is why!!!!!!!!!!

[IMG][/IMG] As already stated - for the price of a 4 cylinder I got a fully loaded 2003 Mint G35 with less than 8k miles for $23K. My G has every option except Satellite Radio - It has the pop-up navigation. !st owner had it clear bra-ed and tinted.

Add tax, transportation/mini vacation (driving from the west to east coast), and the 20" wheels and I'm still under $27k

Splash Guards and self installed IPOD adapter ran another $300. I think the only thing I don't have on my 2003 that you guys can get with your 2008 coupe is turn signal mirrors and bluetooth. Oh and of course FWD if you need that in a car.

I am def. going to have to agree with altima coupe. It is EXTREMELY rare to find a deal like that!!!!! Almost unheard of.

looks like you made out though

[rfx45]

I am def. going to have to agree with altima coupe. It is EXTREMELY rare to find a deal like that!!!!! Almost unheard of.

looks like you made out though

That deal maybe a rare but it's not too farfetched. You can get one with 30k-40k miles for around $20k with the same options.

I just found out that G37's are getting a $5k mark-up due to it's scarcity. So if you haven't ordered yours yet, then you might have to wait about 1/2-1 year before a good deal comes a long.

[generic808]

I was faced with the same dilemna as you're in. I decided to go with the Altima sedan V6 SE because of the fact that it was brand new. I loved the G but I didn't know how the previous owner treated the car. And to top it off, the body style is going out of date. The new G37 came out and if you're planning on keeping your car for over 5 years, the G body style will be 2 generations back. Just a thought for you to consider.

[Cali 2 Balti G]

Actually it would only be 1 generation back. I don;t consider there to be much difference in appearance between the 2003-2004 model and the 2005-2007 model. Have you seen the new G37 - doesn't look dramatically different from the 1st gen. This is a classic shape - so classic they tried to mimic some of the styling cues on the Altima Coupe.

The 1st gen is still being sold - so it would be no different than if I bought a 2007 G35 today.

It is just like my 2002 Dodge Ram - This was the new body style back then. They slighly changed the appearance in 2007 I believe. Guess what - my truck looks just as good as the 2007s. I might keep the truck forever - because the style is timeless - looks like the old power wagon with the flat fenders.

[Cali 2 Balti G]

That's a great deal. I don't think it's that easy to find used G35s with only 8K on them for that price. You got lucky. There is a supply issue with the G option but for anyone who can find such a deal and lives in a climate where year round rear wheel drive is not a problem, then they will get a better performance car for their money.

I wouldnt say I got lucky - I was BLESSED

But the point here is not to duplicate my deal. I'm not sure what you mean about there being a supply issues?

Lighlty used low mileage (25k or less) can be had anywhere in the range near $21-30K. The exact same price range as the Altima. The G gives you more car overall - and I don't mean blinking side mirrors. More power, more room, more balanced look, great resale value and proven reliability.

Again the key factor here is whether you need the FWD of the Altima. The G is a second car for me so I don't need it to be the all weather car. It is nice that NISSAN is offering options. The 3.5 V6 has been used in about 2 thousand applications so far.

If you don't NEED FWD and don't mind buying a like new used car - you could really come off nice.


Modified by Cali 2 Balti G at 4:15 AM 8/30/2007

[altima coupe]

You were blessed and made a great selection for your situation. By scarcity for the G option, I think it's easier to find a new coupe even with some people having to order to get exactly what they want than finding such a sweet deal on a gently used G as you did.

If you find that deal, great. As for side blinkers on mirrors etc, that doesn't really matter to me, it's all about the cars looks, and the engine and the performance for what your priorities are. They are both great cars.

[KayaVibration]

"Lighlty used low mileage (25k or less) can be had anywhere in the range near $21-30K. The exact same price range as the Altima. The G gives you more car overall - and I don't mean blinking side mirrors. More power, more room, more balanced look, great resale value and proven reliability"

21-30K is a big range. When we were looking cars most G35's were in the high 20's w/ low milage. The mid to low 20's were for cars w/ 50K miles. 80% of the used G's were silver. I don't want to be like everybody eles, as 8 of10 G's I see are silver. I did not see one used G loaded w/ Navi nor would I even want the pop-up system.

You got a great deal so much, most people would call BS, take that as a compliment if it's in deed what you paid for the car.

To be honest I would not trade you pink slips. If you offered me cash for the difference in price I would "think" about it. Like everybody has said you got a great deal even so much I would be conserned there was more to the story (Katrina). Then again I would not want a Silver G and be like everbody else.

I have had a neigbor w/a Lotus and one w/ a Cararra both stop and compliment me on our car, not to bad for a Altima

[Cali 2 Balti G]

Wow - I must have ruffled some feathers - some are doubting my story and you are questioning the COLOR of my car?? (Insert "don't hate" smiley here) Well I hate to burst your bubble - but the Altima line is Nissan biggest seller - so if you don't want to look like everyone else - then you may want to consider a more exclusive car.

Actually my car is Desert Platinum - this color changes from champaigne to silver depending on the light (it's almost irredescent at times) - I haven't seen many in this color. I actually felt the same way as you did about the silver color - so I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the car in person and it was actually champaigne. Many other G owners - when they view my car online - assume it is Liquid Platinum (Silver) but my car is not.

The first pic is on the way back from CALIFORNIA - you can see the champagne color better here.

[IMG][/IMG]

In this picture my car looks to be silver - you can see how the color shifts by comparing the two photos.[IMG][/IMG]

BTW when did Katrina hit CALIFORNA which is where I bought the car? I researched my car thotoughly before I bought it - Car Fax, Called the dealer where the car was purchased, etc. So as much research that some of you put into the Altima - you can find many comparable Gs.

As for the price I paid, I have no reason to lie. I got a great deal from a private seller. Actually although I didn't ultimately buy the car through ebay - that is where I found the car and it was originally listed on ebay for 24k. You can go on ebay now and see several low mileage G coupes for less than 25k in colors OTHER THAN SILVER.

Here is one that ended last month.http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...&rd=1
Modified by Cali 2 Balti G at 4:47 AM 8/30/2007

[KayaVibration]

Like I said you got a great (amazing) deal, reaaly no hating here. I did a little reseach (not as hard as you) and never found a used G35 to my liking and nothing even under appox 24K miles. To be honest if I found you car I would of taken it was well, **** I am even in Cali. Bonus on the color for you. I was shoping for Blue (I am not hip on the Infinity colors for the actual) and if I found one under 10K miles for 24K i would of definitly pulled the trigger and then looked at aftermarket Navi systems (my wife requierment for new car).

This forum should not be about my car is better then yours. Bottum line we both love our cars (no matter what we paid) and I cant wait to add Eibach springs for a little drop when available...peace

FYI I have yet too another Alti Coupe on the road and only one in a parking lot

[Cali 2 Balti G]

Does popcorn go with beer!!

[KayaVibration]

Saw the new G in the Infinity showroom today....wow. They even have a Blue Slate color added to their lineup. I think I found our new car in about 4-5 years. Don't get me wrong I luv our Coupe but life always has it's upgrades. You always need goals in life to succeed. The Infinity Coupe and Tech packages should be dialed by then.

Kinda of cool when the Infinity rep is checking out your Alti w/ compliments

[Cali 2 Balti G]

Kinda of cool when the Infinity rep is checking out your Alti w/ compliments

Yeah but you didn't notice he was crossing his fingers at the time

I get my oil changes at the Nissan dealer. It's fun being the biggest Z on the block. So I go and check out the stickers on the new Altima Coupes while I wait for service. The other day I was there and a young saleswoman comes up to me and asks me if I was interested in the Altima. I told her no and that i was having my car serviced. She says "oh so would you consider trading your car in for the Altima". This is when I informed her that my car was an Infiniti G35. The conversation ended.

[SHIFT_2.5S]

This is when I informed her that my car was an Infiniti G35. The conversation ended.

You feel big and powerful with a G35? Go check out a Lancer MR.

[KayaVibration]

"Yeah but you didn't notice he was crossing his fingers at the time "

Listen too this kook. You try to be staight w/ people and they respond w/ **** like this......100% dork. So you are saying the Alti Coupe is not a good car?

Let's see you own a G35 and you post on a Alti board (why?). You get your oil changed at an Nissan dealer (why?).

My buddy has a G35 and he gets his oil changed "free" at the Infinity dealer. Do you feel that you are special in the G35.....sh1t they are a dime a dozen in So Cal (specially were we live) along w/ Beamers. Benz, Audis, Lexux,....ect...why don't you go get your oil changed there and see how cool you "think" you are.

BTW the Infinity rep mentioned I made a good choice on getting a new Alti Coupe over a used G35. I have an extended warrenty and can resell independently w/ good equity in 4 to 5 years. When I do my car payment will be the same as it is now w/ a "new" G Coupe. The loaded G37 is now 10K-12K more then what we paid this time (including the Mods and extended warrenty on our Alti). BTW my wife wants a "new" car and she wants all the bells and whistles. As mentioned I am very happy w/ the Alti Coupe.

Do us all a favor and go over to your "G" board and see how cool they think you are.