I don't think these guys like us to much

[08coupedriver]

http://g35driver.com/forums/fu....html

[phobs]

oh well

[fyrcomm]

why can't we all just get along??

[08coupedriver]

Thats what i think, both cars fill each others purpose though.Nissan saw how well the G was selling and since they hadn't made a coupe in a while besides the 350Z they decided to offer a car more appelaing to young drives with a cheaper price tag.

The G- is a rear wheel drive luxury sports carthe A/C- is a front wheel drive sport coupe

[Viperjunkie]

they're jealous

[AZhitman]

Nothing new... Lots of crybabies running about.

If they can't tell the significant differences between the two cars, they're not REAL car enthusiasts.

[Infantry1327]

you guys realize those posts are like 2 years old. Most G owners didnt like the idea that nissan was making a cheeper version of there car. But they where really just pissed that they paid 10g's extra because it said infinity on the back instead of nissan. But now most G35 owners have excepted there better half. lol

[Kanard]

isnt the g on teh z platform.. somewhat of a 'rebadge'? i mean the 1st gen was similar to the z.. thats all not sayin its the same car.. just saying wasnt it z/g35 like the nissans and ifinitis were before? the maxima had a infin. counterpart.. so im saying why get mad? and a poor mans g .. that is so stupid..i like the g37..but i dont like the interior, so im happy with my alt. lol just mad ppl trying to hate on the alt..but yea the thread was old.. but 1nce the car was released a few of the posters liked it.

[hopetriumphs]

hey dont lump all Infiniti owners as the same. I was after an Altima for a long time but when I saw the chance for a G37 I took it cuz I was fortunate enough to afford it right now. Its not that I didnt like the Altima but I couldnt pass up the G. The Nav package is superior to everything out there or the Music Box alone. Theres only a few aftermarket systems that can compete with it. Since I almost live in my car and travel often it is almost a necessity. But....I do require premium. oh well. cant have it all.

[NYblkcoupe]

There just mad because our cars are over 10g cheaper. LOL

[rjdmmfl1]

The Nav package is superior to everything out there or the Music Box alone. Theres only a few aftermarket systems that can compete with it.

True story... G37 FTW... nice car, and you're a cool dude! Actually, most of the G37 owners I've met are pretty darn cool, I think, initially, it was most of the G35 owners talkin' $hit about the A/C.

But seriously guys, why rehash a 2 year old thread just to bring up this G35 vs A/C nonsense again. I know many of you guys are newbies, but trust me, this issue has sparked more beefs than we care to remember, and has pretty much been run into the ground.

And yes, I agree, let's not lump all G35 owners into the same pile, I think by now, most have come around and understand that the two cars are similar yet very different, I know it its an oxymoron, but its very true... and for the few out there that still hold on to their arrogant feelings of superiority... **** em... there's no way you're gonna change their minds at this point anyway so why blog about em!

[adidas2go]

The G35 v Altima Coupe wars happen about a year ago on NICO and involved Robert and I fairly heavily. I'm pretty sure we won though

[RobPaulson]

hey doc where is that list of obvious benefits of the AC over G35 hahah?

keyless start/entryfaster10k lesspwnt.

lol

(now the g37 . . . thats a whole other story haha)

[adidas2go]

k, thats enough please

[3ugene]

ahem faster... ahem

The G is amazingThe A/C is great bang for the buck

Both great cars from Nissan

Lets all get along (before they start bashing at us)

[NYblkcoupe]

I don't really understand why they are so mean about this. If you think about it alot of great cars have cars that are a little lower end and cheaper. I mean almost every company does this. If anything it was the smartest idea Nissan/Infiniti did.

[Sentientbydesign]

Here's the problem:

There are way to many Gs as it is. The G35 was built primarily for performance and luxury with killer looks.

Then Nissan comes along and says...hmm, these are selling lot hot cakes. Let's take the styling and strap it onto a cheaper chassis. Make it FWD and voila, we've got a killer seller.

The problem is that the FWD platform and lack of features meant the altima was lighter with none of the torque loss that a longitudinal RWD setup has and even with a slightly lower tuned engine, still faster.

Handling is still an issue with the comparison that I'm curious about.

isnt the g on teh z platform.. somewhat of a 'rebadge'? i mean the 1st gen was similar to the z.. thats all not sayin its the same car.. just saying wasnt it z/g35 like the nissans and ifinitis were before? the maxima had a infin. counterpart.. so im saying why get mad? and a poor mans g .. that is so stupid..i like the g37..but i dont like the interior, so im happy with my alt. lol just mad ppl trying to hate on the alt..but yea the thread was old.. but 1nce the car was released a few of the posters liked it.

Nissan got into hot water back in the 90s for rebadging and "luxurifying" their vehicles as Infiniti. The American public didn't like it when they realized they were driving expensive Nissans. So around 2002, they changed things up and did away with the did away with that situation.

Instead, most of their lineup from 2003 through 2007 was built on a modified version of the same Front Midship chassis (FM) and was powered by one variation of the VQ35DE (FWD, and the two RWD variants).

So the G and Z are very similar from a mechanical standpoint, but very different from a driver's standpoint. Stiffer suspension, shorter overall length, less weight, and only two seats make the Z a sports car.

The G on the other hand was dealt some refinement and an additional two seats to be sold as an almost-luxury sports coupe.

[AZhitman]

The G35 / G37 is a GT car.

There's a lot of misconceptions about the differences / similarities between the G and the Z (03-07), but the truth is, there's very little comparison between the G35 and the A/C.

Both awesome cars, but very different and suited for different purposes.

[marlin29311]

"It's the same old song, But with a different meaning...."

haha, name that tune....:-p

Seriously, people need to just get over this. I'd rather get more pissed off that the h0m0 coupe is a close comparison to my alti coupe...

[Cali 2 Balti G]

The G35 v Altima Coupe wars happen about a year ago on NICO and involved Robert and I fairly heavily. I'm pretty sure we won though

If you score by how many threats of bodily harm were made - then yes - you guys won. Other than that at that time last year - most rational conversation or comparison of the two cars on THIS forum wasnt possible.

I've been interested in the AC in relation to the G since around April of last year and have offered to meet with folks in the MD area - we did have one meet last year and a lone black AC showed - I was glad to have him there. Internet talk is one thing - but you really get to know more of a person -in person. This is why I've always included the AC forum on any meet i was a part of.

I've been participating on G and in the AC forum since I've had my car. The avg age of the AC owners on the forum is seems relatively young so there are a lot of questions asked - that I often feel Ican speak to. Sometimes I can answer a question - that calls on my general automotive experience or my specific experience with the G. I'm a semi-do it yourselfer and am pretty knowledgeable about the G in the year plus that I've owned mine and I've owned and tinkered with cars for the last nearly 20 years. Both the AC and G are Nissan underneath - which means a lot of the fasteners etc. (stuff that you dont generally see) is similiar - so anyone who needs help or advice - I would help if I can.

If folks are interested in doing s fair objective comparison of the two cars then I would be happy to do so. We can do a side by side to show both the similarities and differences. I would present the facts as well as opinion and distinguish between the 2. We can even tackle the infamous term of which we do not speak "The Poor Man's G".

[AZhitman]

I think I'll invite some local AC drivers to the next track day...

[AltiCoupeDriver]

Nothing new... Lots of crybabies running about.

If they can't tell the significant differences between the two cars, they're not REAL car enthusiasts.

Good thread.

I have to say that I agree, and this is coming from someone who traded a G35 for his A/C, which may be something said cry babies wouldn't be able to comprehend.

There are a lot of similarities as far as things like looks but one can't ignore the different markets each car caters to, and ultimately their purposes.

Albeit I had the G for a couple of months, I am glad that I ultimately ended up with the A/C!

P.S. I'm pretty sure my G would've lost to my A/C, as proven by some of our members who have raced Gs.

[mcheddadi]

If you score by how many threats of bodily harm were made - then yes - you guys won. Other than that at that time last year - most rational conversation or comparison of the two cars on THIS forum wasnt possible.

I've been interested in the AC in relation to the G since around April of last year and have offered to meet with folks in the MD area - we did have one meet last year and a lone black AC showed - I was glad to have him there. Internet talk is one thing - but you really get to know more of a person -in person. This is why I've always included the AC forum on any meet i was a part of.

I've been participating on G and in the AC forum since I've had my car. The avg age of the AC owners on the forum is seems relatively young so there are a lot of questions asked - that I often feel Ican speak to. Sometimes I can answer a question - that calls on my general automotive experience or my specific experience with the G. I'm a semi-do it yourselfer and am pretty knowledgeable about the G in the year plus that I've owned mine and I've owned and tinkered with cars for the last nearly 20 years. Both the AC and G are Nissan underneath - which means a lot of the fasteners etc. (stuff that you dont generally see) is similiar - so anyone who needs help or advice - I would help if I can.

If folks are interested in doing s fair objective comparison of the two cars then I would be happy to do so. We can do a side by side to show both the similarities and differences. I would present the facts as well as opinion and distinguish between the 2. We can even tackle the infamous term of which we do not speak "The Poor Man's G".

I'd love to have a meet, but I'm soo far away

[AltiCoupeDriver]

I think we should send Blake as a representative... haha.

In all seriousness though the literal meaning of 'The Poor Man's G' is a contradiction, as you can easily get a used G cheaper than an A/C. However, if one were speaking of performance, it still don't think that works, at least straight line performance. Through the twisties is yet to be seen, having driven both, I can tell you that the G definitely takes turns better, but that is obvious.

[NYblkcoupe]

I think I'll invite some local AC drivers to the next track day...

I would love this to happen. This is the problem with the A/C theres not enough people who own these cars to do a track day. See you guys are more of a sports car so more people use them as this. I've always dreamed of racing on a track, if anyone ever wants to do this on the east coast i'm down. Im not talking about a drag either I want a true twistie track to have fun with, and learn my car better. I've tried this in the beach parking lot (Jones Beach/Tobay which is HUGE by the way) in the winter of course, because there's no cars. But come on a parking lot raceway is nothing compared to a real one lol. I try to work with what i have .

Lets make this happen!!!

[fullvietFX]

Two completely different vehicles in my opinion. My friend has an Altima Coupe and I have nothing to say but good things about it. Although my G is sexier.

[adidas2go]

I think I'll invite some local AC drivers to the next track day...

I'll be there

[Cali 2 Balti G]

I think we should send Blake as a representative... haha.

In all seriousness though the literal meaning of 'The Poor Man's G' is a contradiction, as you can easily get a used G cheaper than an A/C. However, if one were speaking of performance, it still don't think that works, at least straight line performance. Through the twisties is yet to be seen, having driven both, I can tell you that the G definitely takes turns better, but that is obvious.

As for the meaning of "The Poor Man's G" - there is no one single meaning. You and those that don;'t like the term - think of it negatively. Not every views and uses this term negatively.

I think of the term as describing - getting some of the attributes of the higher line car at a lower price (new retail vs new retail). Basic engine, styling, size etc. all take cues from the G - but at a lower price point.

I think Dr. Rob has called my car - a used car - a "poor man's g". He's right - I take no offense here - I'll be that poor man that bought my 8k mile creampuff for 24G - and proud of it. It also feels good knowing that the G37 guy paid almost twice as much.

Where these two cars and any other new/used vehicle in the 20-40k price range compete is in your homes. In this price range you have a lot of choices of what to spend your money on - regardless of the manufactures originalintended market. Car and driver has an article doing a comparison of what you get for $25k new or used. Included were used Acura NSX, Dodge Ram SRT-10, BMW M3, MB E55, etc. vs a new miata, etc

[Cali 2 Balti G]

I'll be there

Make sure you invite some turbo Gs as well

[antmo0730]

I've been interested in the AC in relation to the G since around April of last year and have offered to meet with folks in the MD area - we did have one meet last year and a lone black AC showed - I was glad to have him there. Internet talk is one thing - but you really get to know more of a person -in person. This is why I've always included the AC forum on any meet i was a part of.

That was ME!!! Lol