Problem deciding new car: A4 vs G35 (coupe)

[nnkfws333]

wow thanks a lot. I think you persuaded me to go in do those things. I am currently emailing other Infiniti's and dealing with there Internet sales people and trying to get my deal. If I can't get the deal I want, then I will get an A4. but I sure will give it my best for the G35! I did find the vehicle I wanted at all the dealerships so I guess I can always go there. Oh yeah why do other Infiniti dealerships hate for you to go to others? I didn't quite understand that.

[skydragoness]

Replying to this kind of late, but please don't by an Audi/VW. They're terribly expensive to maintain and they have to be maintained a lot. They're plagued with electrical issues, and general reliability isn't so great with the money that you pay for them initially. Yes, they're great perfomers ( i rode in a S4 once--fast as hell!) but it isn't worth it if they're going to be in the shop every other week like driverdriver said. Get a G35, the VQ is very stout. I've heard of G35coupes going for $27k (trade-ins, not off the showroom floor that is). Seems reasonable to me.

[BadMojo]

More anecdotal evidence...our downstairs neighbor and good friend owned a VW Passat (I believe it was an '02). In two years, that thing had more problems than my ancient 10 year old Nissan. She loved the car, but it was a constant pain in the ***.

My brother and father have both had older (late 80's to mid 90's) VW's that have been rock solid.

Granted, people generally don't post on forums to say "wow, my car is great and it never has problems", but stop by VWVortex. I've never heard so many people ***** up a storm about their cars. For whatever reason, build quality among entry level German cars really seems to have taken a nose dive lately.

Personally, other than the little circles on the front of the car, I don't see much anything appealing in the A4. The styling is bland and looks like a tarted up Jetta. To me, the G35 is much more striking and is aggressive without being tacky.

This isn't blind Nissan enthusiasm talking here. I think Audi makes some fine cars. I just don't think the A4 stacks up with the G.

[Cold_Zero]

I think there is a -V on the end of that car name.bud

Hi Bud, the V doesn't change my opinion. I'd love to test drive one, as I understand they're fast. But I still think they're too ugly to consider ever owning one. The chiseled angular look just doesn't do it for me, plus the interior felt cheap and uninspired. I'll grant you it was comfortable, but I'm not yet convinced GM builds a reliable enough car for me to buy...yet. I think they're getting better but they still lag behind the Japanese offerings.

The only angular Caddy I think looks okay is the XLR, but there are other cars I'd buy before that too. Sorry. [/QUOTE]

I respect your opinion. But the CTS-V has balls. If I had the money, I would consider it.bud

[gniknave]

Oh yeah why do other Infiniti dealerships hate for you to go to others? I didn't quite understand that.

Well they won't hate YOU. They'd rather you buy another product so that maybe they can say We didn't have the type of car he was looking for" instead of saying "We lost the deal to another Infiniti dealer because they were more willing to satisfy him then we were."

I remember sometimes customers would come to me and say "I found a G35 Coupe for 33K with Navi, and the Aero and Sport packages. I'd be thinking "yeah right" but I'd write their offer down anyway and show my boss. Of course he'd give a chuckle and throw the MSRP at them and they'd be a little upset. This is when I said if you bring your numbers from the other Infiniti dealer in and show them to us then we'd be glad to beat their numbers. Notice I said BEAT not MATCH. How many times did they come back with their numbers? 0

Infiniti dealers will compete hard for your business. You having 2 Infiniti dealers to work a deal with is the best thing you can do if you want the car that bad. The dealers are all linked together by an internal website in which the sales consultants enter their customers info into to track them in case they do go to another dealer or just for follow up. So if you buy elsewhere, believe me you'll be getting a call from the one you didn't buy from.

Just keep one thing in mind. Infiniti believes in the "Total Ownership Experience". Reason why they topped the Customer satisfaction (C.S.I survey) last year. They also rank #1 in retaining their customers (repeat buyers). Those type of things matter too. You're guaranteed the red carpet treatment the entire time you own the car whether it's service, parts, or sales again. If you have any Q's about your deal, hit me up.

[jdmfreak]

LOL! What would the dealer that didnt sell the car have to say to you?

Thats gotta be interesting.

[gniknave]

LOL! What would the dealer that didnt sell the car have to say to you? Thats gotta be interesting.

They'll play stupid. The will know you bought at another dealer but they'll call anyway and ask if you've made a purchase yet. If you say yes, at another dealer, then they'll do everything in their power to get you to come to them for service, and maybe recommend a friend to buy a car with them.

[jdmfreak]

LOL! Pure desperation.

[nnkfws333]

well I bought a car..................

G355555555555555

I paid $35k out the door! I had to really bargain it out but I really wanted $34k but hey I think I got a good deal for a Graphite Grey premium package 2004. I didn't get any other services because I can do that myself....Im happy! Can't wait to pick it up Thursday!

[Jesda]

...and most importantly, POST PICS!

[nnkfws333]

I definitely will on Thursday

[jdmfreak]

Bangin baby!

[rydwhite]

Congrats. I'm glad to see that the G won out over the Audi.

[gniknave]

Congrats! Tell Infiniti to send my commission this way! J/K

[nnkfws333]

I forgot to mention....Audi wanted $37k out the door for a 2005 A4!!! I was like are you kidding me?!?!?! Well he worked out all the numbers and came out to be right....Im sorry but I would not pay more than $30k for that A4!

[PalmerWMD]

Be sure to post in our g35 forum with Pics!

Fred..

[gniknave]

I forgot to mention....Audi wanted $37k out the door for a 2005 A4!!! I was like are you kidding me?!?!?! Well he worked out all the numbers and came out to be right....Im sorry but I would not pay more than $30k for that A4!

37k for a 4 door 4 cylinder??? I got two words for that one. Honda Accord.