Infiniti G35 Sedan vs. BMW 335i...

[G_whizz]

BTW...that feeling will NEVER wear off

[torbach1]

Hi Guys:

The I got is ivory pearl. This afternoon while driving home, I encountered my first rattle. I hate rattles - hope this is an anomaly. Are rattles common in the '07's? I researched this a little bit ahead of buying it and didn't see much out there about rattles.

Regards,Tamir

[gjim0535]

I have had 2 different rattles. The Infiniti dealer had a rattle location check sheet to help them and you indentify and pinpoint the rattle. both rattles were fixed on the first try. I have had a lot of different cars and this was the best way of dealing with it I have seen. Clips and fasteners come loose.... don't let it get you down. have fun with your new G!!!!!

[zozoka1212]

ivory pearl... nice I love that color.

I don't have any problem with rattling. I hate that I am glad there is none in my car.

zozoka

[torbach1]

I'll take it in to the dealer to get sorted out. I guess I was hoping to get a little more time than 5 days before a problem showed up . I also somehow ripped off the wire that connects the gas cap to the gas cap cover while filling up for the first time today. Not sure how that happened. Having said that, I love this car, and took it for another late night errand to nowhere tonight. Amazing to drive. I used to be a hard core stick shift guy, but with this auto box, I really don't feel like I'm missing out on much in that area, and it shifts incredibly quickly in manumatic mode. It also just has power anywhere and everywhere in the rev range. I really loved driving the 330i, but this is even better.

CheersTamir

[torbach1]

By the way, just scheduled a service for the rattles and also mentioned the gas cap and was told that the gas cap is being redesigned because of this problem happening to a lot of people. I'm assuming there will be a recall at some point or they will replace it for folks once it's been redesigned.

Regards,Tamir

[zozoka1212]

good info Tamir

thank you

zozoka

[bruddahmanmatt]

Umm, no offense but this seems like a pretty crap and biased review from someone who obviously hasn't driven an '07 G Sedan. How in the hell does the G edge out the 335i in the Transmission department? I love my 6MT Sedan to death but as others have already pointed out the clutch grabs too high and the drive by wire throttle is a ***** at times. The motor is great but beyond 5500 rpms things get a little rough. Where do you get off claiming that the BMW's twin turbo mill delivers power in spurts? Flat torque curve is all I've been hearing with regards to the 335i. I agree that tech wise the G is a better car and I love the simplicity and layout of our interiors for sure. However as much as I love my car, it ain't perfect.

Nissan/Infiniti needs to do a little tweaking with regards to the HR motor (although they came damn close this time and the HR is definitely a cut above the rev-up motor) as well as the G's biggest flaw...the transmission. The 5AT with downshift-rev-matching is a great transmission with it's throttle blips but 5 gears just don't cut these days. And with regards to the 6MT, the on/off clutch engagement makes for fun shifting when you're ripping off quick shifts but when you're cruising around town things can be a bit of a ***** sometimes. Especially when combined with the fussy drive-by-wire throttle. And lets not forget the funky 2nd gear synchro that almost forces you to rev-match the 3-2 downshift. Grrr.

For the most part I find the G35 to be a very competent machine. In terms of what you get for your money, it simply cannot be beat. However there are still a few rough edges Nissan/Infiniti needs to smooth out over the next few years in order for the car to be a true 3-Series killer.

[BigWill]

Damn fine cut-and-paste job, AZ! lol

http://www.imakenews.com/holma...1,0,w

[G_whizz]

No offense is probably takennn Greg didn't write it!

[BigWill]

No offense is probably takennn Greg didn't write it!

Yeah Sean, that was kinda my point.

[G_whizz]

LOL..yes..I did pick up on that brother man!

[rfojr]

I drove the 335i, 535i, and the g35 sedan S and well, the G is in the garage. The 335 had a bit more fun factor over the G mainly because it felt a bit firmer and felt like it accelerated a bit better but it felt too small inside. I didn't care for the 335's looks as it just has a "sub compact" look to it. The 535 did not have the agility or acceleration of the 335, certainly felt roomier than the 335, but compared to the G it was no more than equal in these categories. I liked the 535 looks the best of the 3.

So the decision was easy at this point, MONEY. I could not justify paying $10k more for the 335 and $20k more for the 535 (equally equipped of coarse). Also in favor of Infiniti, insurance, service, parts are all less expensive.

Ultimately I found the the performance differences were close enough that a bunch of average Joe's driving these cars around Road Atlanta for a track day would all have equal fun and all turn in very similar lap times. $10k or $20k you save will go a long way towards ???

[zozoka1212]

Well said rfojr



Zozoka

[soul_hfk]

yea for the same stuff i have in my G the 335i is 8k more and a couple 10th slower 0 to 60 i win in the end

[zozoka1212]

And those couple of 10th only in dry condition. Once wet or snow that's where seconds against 335i. Love the X. Yeeeaaah.

Zozoka

[ultimateG]

Hey, I hear what you are saying, but I also test drove the BMW 335i and the G35. The BMW is a bit stronger, but for a naturally Asperated engine it's pretty durn good.

[ultimateG]

Motortrend has it a bit different

BMW335!0-60 mph 5.1 sec Quarter mile 13.6 sec @ 104.3 mph

G350-60 mph 5.4 secQuarter mile 14.0 sec @ 100.4 mph

[winNvegas]

has anyone come across stats for 2006 coupe manual? i've only come across < 2004 and was wondering how much faster the rev up engine is.

[soul_hfk]

car and driver is different then motortrend

G3560 mph 5.2 70 mph 6.9 80 mph 8.6 90 mph 10.5 100 mph 13.1 110 mph 15.8 120 mph 19.0 130 mph 23.8 140 mph 30.2 150 mph 38.2 Street start, 5-60 mph: 5.8Top-gear acceleration, 30-50 mph: 8.750-70 mph: 7.8Standing 1/4 mile: 13.9 sec@ 103 mphTop speed (governor limited): 158 mph

[soul_hfk]

so we are talking 10ths for 8k more and if i use that 8k to put a twin-turbo in like the bmw has the335i wouldnt be able to keep up so again for 8k less ill be a couple of 10ths slower

[torbach1]

My g35x is now broken in. I took it for my first 'real' drive today on a long and winding road. I couldn't stop grinning the whole way through. This car's power is intoxicating. I'm sure the 335i is as good or slightly more powerful, but compared to the '06 330i I had before this, there is no comparison. I'll write up a longer and more detailed comparison of my views of the BMW 330i vs Infinit G35x. Lots of little things that are different like extendable sun visors in the Infiniti that are not available in the bimmer. Comfort access being standard in all G's, while it's a $500 option for BMW. etc. The bimmer also has some advantages - no question it's engine is smoother at higher revs, and I think it's steering feels more naturally weighted (ie. it doesn't start out very light and then increase exponentially in weight once you pick up speed. It just feels more linear.

Regards,Tamir

[joe603]

Motortrend has it a bit different

BMW335!0-60 mph 5.1 sec Quarter mile 13.6 sec @ 104.3 mph

G350-60 mph 5.4 secQuarter mile 14.0 sec @ 100.4 mph

Motortrend sucks! They have a thing for German cars...except for the i-drive, which everyone hates. Car and Driver is more neutral in their reviews, plus they have decent test drivers.

[G_whizz]

Looking forward to the write up!!

Glad you had a chance to giver'er a lil more juice

[Nips_Eater]

Motortrend sucks! They have a thing for German cars...except for the i-drive, which everyone hates. Car and Driver is more neutral in their reviews, plus they have decent test drivers.

HA! Classic battle, I love this. A. For what it Costs for a BMW 335i Twin Turbo, you could buy a Jeep SRT8 which Runs a 13.0 Stock, and is AWD, and has a 1.8 to 1.9 (60FT) B. For $1000 Vishnu MotorSports offers a ECM Tune for the 335I giving it another 80TQ and 60HP(WHICH IS NASTY) C. As Far as performance Twin Turbos stock are more valuable than natuarlly asperiated, a simple tweak on the computer and you can push rediculus PSI on a turbo, a little harder on a supercharger.(Examples; Lightning, Cobra, GNX (GM), Mercedes AMG Kompressor, 335, 535(2007)

D. As far as spouting off Car and Driver and Motor Trend Times. HA! You know nothing about the conditions at the times of the run. The Temperature, Elevation, Humidity, and BaroMetric Pressure. I would be shocked if a G35 2007 on a 90degree day pulled better than 6.0 0-60

[soul_hfk]

id be "shocked" if u even test drove a new G35 NIPEATER and i would take a bimmer over a JEEP anyday

[Nips_Eater]

id be "shocked" if u even test drove a new G35 NIPEATER and i would take a bimmer over a JEEP anyday

I have driven it, its like any other Japanese car(Uninspiring boring Sedan), The whole Japan style is see what Germany has copy, change slightly and repeat. The interior is nice but it should be its 35K for a midsize car. I ask you this, how old is the oldest Infinity you know? How old is the oldest Mercedes or BMW you know. Lets behonest an Infinit is a glorified Nissan or Datsun if you will. Just as Acura is to Honda and Lexus to Toyota. I dont believe you can compare it with manufactures like Mercedes and BMW whos bloodlines run over 100 yrs (Mercedes Benz).

As far as BMW over a JEEP. The thread was about performance of a BMW vs G35.

A. Flat out performance numbers, The Jeep is 1,000lbs heavier than both these cars and Kills them, except for the twisties, where the BMW would have the advantage. Not the Inifinti.

B. You are right it is a Jeep and the service is horrible, might as well send your car to Korea.

C. Jeep is rare, only 3000 produced in 2006. Unlike the Infiniti or the BMW

[joe603]

Well I like the style of Japanese cars. Style and beauty is in the eye of the beholder, however you must realize that this is a Japanese car forum, and most people here like their style. For quality, German cars are much more finicky and downright unreliable comparatively. But, that's my perception of German cars. You definitely pay for that bloodline as you've mentioned. However, Japan has been in business longer than you think. (look up Mitsubishi's history)

Automakers are smart. They know that most American consumers are, well, dumb. A simple name change gives the perception of a new product....don't forget, GM/Ford has been doing the same thing for years (Cadillac/Lincoln).

All cars are essentially the same...but to say that the G35 is a slightly changed, carbon copy of the BMW is wrong...it's just the same class of car.

[G_whizz]

"NIPEATER"

As per forum rules... you must have a legite email addy. Your email you have listed does not seem to be working...this must be corrected immediately

[Nips_Eater]

Try it now should be good to go, I just logged in