Questions before a buy

Post by **mfax** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 6:18 am

I'm torn between a GS 300 awd and M35x. I'm used to a touch screen nav, and was looking for thoughts on the GS's interfaces. Also does it have rainsense wipers or do the wipers just change with the speed of the car? Last question, does the passenger seat have memory or just the drivers?

I'm going to go look at the M this Friday, anything else I should think about?

On all issues the M35x is the car....

Thanks

Post by **littent** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 12:12 pm

I picked up the M at the end of August and I'm so glad I did. This thing turns heads wherever it goes. Be it on the highway or at the mall. I get compliments even at Walmart lol... The GS in my opinion looks like a Toyota Avalon and it's very easy to confuse the two. Not one person that I've talked to has said "You'd be better off with the Lexus." I dunno, take it for what it's worth but I'm so glad I bought this car =)
Modified by littent at 4:08 PM 9/20/2005

Post by **szh** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 2:28 pm

Welcome to NICO, guys!

Mfax, I think you will be very satisfied with the M35 or the M35X. The GS300 is simply no comparison at all, from what I remember from having driven one a few years ago!

One of the recent issues of Consumer Reports has ranked the M35 as the best car that in that class! The article is simply an awesome read. EDIT: Here is the link to that thread that I posted earlier: zer...25291.

I cannot comment on the questions you asked inre the GS, but I would be very surprised if it comes even close to the M35 in its capabilities! Yes, the M35 is probably a bit more expensive, but it is worth it!

Z

Post by **ocm45** » Tue Sep 20, 2005 5:46 pm

Of course, you have to decide for yourself. I looked at both cars but for me it wasn't even close. IMO the M was hands down better looking car. The GS may have slightly nicer interior material and fit, I liked the M's interior much better as a whole. It seems "cooler", more fresh, it just felt right for me. The GS's interior, on the other hand, seemed less exciting and even a bit effeminate. Perhaps most importantly, the M's driving experience is MUCH more fun. I have zero regrets with my M45.

Paul

Post by **szh** » Wed Sep 21, 2005 4:25 am

ocm45 wrote:Of course, you have to decide for yourself. I looked at both cars but for me it wasn't even close. IMO the M was hands down better looking car. The GS may have slightly nicer interior material and fit, I liked the M's interior much better as a whole. It seems "cooler", more fresh, it just felt right for me. The GS's interior, on the other hand, seemed less exciting and even a bit effeminate. Perhaps most importantly, the M's driving experience is MUCH more fun. I have zero regrets with my M45.

Paul

Welcome to NICO, Paul!

Glad to see you here and thanks for your observations!

Z

Post by **SIDVICIOUS** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 4:16 am

I LOOKED AT THE LEXUS ALSO AND TWO THINGS BOTHERED ME. FIRST WAS THE ARMREST ON THE DOOR HAD AN INCLINE WHEREAS THE M HAD A NICE FLAT ARMEREST. SECOND WAS LEG ROOM...I'M 6'2" AND CAN EXTEND MY LEFT LEG ALL THE WAY OUT IN THE M...I GOT THE 2003M45

Post by **rydwhite** » Thu Sep 22, 2005 12:16 pm

I'm glad to hear that everyone is enjoying their new M and has no regrets.

I pop in here everyonce in awhile and salivate over these cars. I have to get one once my G is paid off.

Post by **elwesso** » Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:42 am

I find it hard to belive that the GS has better interior materials, thats interesting...

I dont really get some of these new features, but even though the M is a litlte more expesive i find it hard to believe you could possibly go wrong.

Infiniti>lexus!!

Post by **larry.contrisciano** » Thu Sep 29, 2005 4:46 pm

Hi,

I'd love to throw down an opinion here, as I have owned a GS300. It was a 99', so I can't make a ture comparison to my new 06' M35 sport.... BUTI really liked my GS300, like everyone always says about Lexus, fit and finish are fantastic, BUT without a doubt the car lacked soul in road manners. You were totally isolated from the road.

On the other hand, the new M35 has fantastic fit and finish, and you really interact with the car, at least with the sport model you do. I was driving it tonight with some really good jazz playing, all interior lights off, and my wife wasn't there. I WAS IN HEAVEN. Anyway, either car is good. Good luck on your purchase.

Post by **gniknave** » Sun Oct 02, 2005 1:01 pm

larry.contrisciano wrote:I was driving it tonight with some really good jazz playing, all interior lights off, and my wife wasn't there. I WAS IN HEAVEN.

You know, there is honestly no better feeling than a nice night time drive with some smooth jazz playing (might I suggest XM channel 71), and just you and the road. That has to be my favorite way to clear my mind.

Post by **elwesso** » Mon Oct 03, 2005 5:50 am

Ev_eezy wrote:You know, there is honestly no better feeling than a nice night time drive with some smooth jazz playing (might I suggest XM channel 71), and just you and the road. That has to be my favorite way to clear my mind.

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