[BK]

Lots of stuff that seems like it's copied from BMW, but I guess everyone copies everything.

You have to figure that Infiniti is getting tired of being a follower, and they want to be a leader. The G37 just may put them there. It looks very good.

IMO, the G35 is a fairly close second to the 3er already. I thought the G35 6MT sedan that I tried was very clearly the second-best car I test drove when I bought my E90, and I tested a lot of cars.

[John 070]

Originally Posted by De90man

The looker at Nissan NA is the altima coupe...save for the wheels, it looks incredible, better actually than the G. In a couple of months, you will see my point.

Yep, the Altima pretty much nailed the Maxima's coffin. It's a shame some of the Infiniti products don't have more upscale interiors...take the 350Z. Maybe in a base model it's ok (under 30k). But when loaded-up, that interior should be more upscale imho.

[stressdoc]

If I were in marketing at BMW AG I would be clamoring for a ZHP package with real functional teeth -- 19" wheels w/quality tires, more substantial sway bars, performance interior, LSD, and a minimum 30 bhp ECU mod -- to release in the 2008 model year to put the G37 to rest. It should not be mentioned in the same breath as the 335. The M3 is fine and dandy. But that is not where the battle is being fought.

[chbrules]

I'm really not liking the interior or exterior. The body looks like an older design and the interior looks like it's trying too hard to be hyper-realistic and cutting edge. I guess that's what the asian market is all about.

I nearly bought the G35 coupe myself right before I decided on the E90 325i. The BMW just offered not only better quality, but a heritage and unique driving experience I felt on no other car I test drove from any other manufacturer but maybe Porsche (just recently I tried the Cayman S, what a fun ride and beautiful car!). The design was multitudes better inside and out, and I didn't feel like I was in a cheap rice rocket wannabe car.

[chonko]

Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

it about sums everything up.

please note the mpg for the new engine is expected to be 10% better then the current 3.5... and this doesnt = anything major... so it will still suck.

the engine is an improvement on the current 3.5 and the current 3.5 was great (performance wise)

handling w/ the LSD will make it out handle the 335i (not helping the 335i are the runflats)

nissan should have made Direct injection on this 3.7 and it would have provided the HP and MPG to beat the current 335i.... they dropped the ball

the interior is IMO better then the 335i... excluding the leather quality. leather in the BMW is top notch. fit and finish for both... cant comment.

watered down looks ... this was a major factor in my seperation from infiniti and the G series. again they dropped the ball... if they want to be a lexus follower then follow... they struck me as "wanting" to lead the pack with the original g35... not so any more


ppp

3.7 litre V6 is 0.3 litres less than the M3. It is bound to be impressive in performance