2007 Infiniti G35 sedan thread (merged thread)
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2006 Motor trend comparison between the IS350 and 330i. The IS350 was quicker 0-60 by .6 seconds. By playing the magazine racing numbers game if the G is .8 seconds quicker then it's definetely a drivers race.
The 330i 0-60 was 5.8 compared to the IS350's 5.2
The 330i 1/4mile was 14.5@96.7 compared to the IS350's 13.8@102.9
The 330i 0-60 was 5.8 compared to the IS350's 5.2
The 330i 1/4mile was 14.5@96.7 compared to the IS350's 13.8@102.9
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I think we just need to wait a little longer to see some other comparisons from other sources first before we can definitively say which is faster. Also, when looking at MPG numbers Im not really so sure that MPG is a huge selling point for either of these cars (IS350, 330i, G35). To be honest, the people I've known with any of these dont really complain about the MPGs...
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I'm not sure how you can really say that which is faster or slower, since the IS350 wasn't included in the test. We all know that there can be large fluctuations in test numbers based on temperature, humidity and other factors. Numbers for the IS350 have been variable (C&D: 5.1s, Motortrend (1): 5.2s, Motortrend (2): 5.5s, R&T: 6.0s, Edmunds: 6.1s).
What we do know is that in this Motortrend test, the G35 outaccelerated the 330i by .8 seconds (5.4s v. 6.2s).
I'd probably wait for some head-to-heads between the G35 and IS350. I'm thinking that the G35 6MT and the IS350 will be equally fast, and the IS350 will be faster than the G35 auto by a few tenths.
I'm not saying that the G35 will be faster. It probably won't be, because of the IS350's superior torque, peak power at lower rpms, and extra gear auto v. auto.
What we do know is that in this Motortrend test, the G35 outaccelerated the 330i by .8 seconds (5.4s v. 6.2s).
I'd probably wait for some head-to-heads between the G35 and IS350. I'm thinking that the G35 6MT and the IS350 will be equally fast, and the IS350 will be faster than the G35 auto by a few tenths.
I'm not saying that the G35 will be faster. It probably won't be, because of the IS350's superior torque, peak power at lower rpms, and extra gear auto v. auto.
in the C & D comparo where the IS350 did 0 - 60 in 5.1s, it was a very hot and humid day as well. I think I recall them saying how the 330i's A/C struggled in the weather, and it may have even broke, although I don't remember.
And you seem to be somewhat contradicting yourself, saying you're not really sure how anyone can say which is faster, then saying that the IS350 probably will be faster.
Looking at the specs, the G35 is heavier, has to rev higher for it's power, most likely doesn't have as good of a power or torque curve, and has somewhat dissapointing mileage (compared to the IS350).
I predicted a long time ago that the new G35 likely wouldn't beat the IS350's output, and I was right. I also predicted that mileage would still be poor.
My guess is that the manual G35 *could* be equal to the IS350 performance-wise, but it's almost certain the auto G35 will be slower.
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I said that I think the manual v. auto will be the same, and the IS350 will be slightly faster auto v. auto. That's just my guesses.
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C&D puts the actual tested 0 to 60 into some kind of proprietary algorithm, normalized to certain conditions (I think 65 degrees and low humidity), then the computer extrapolates the numbers, which are the ones that are published.
I said that I think the manual v. auto will be the same, and the IS350 will be slightly faster auto v. auto. That's just my guesses.
I said that I think the manual v. auto will be the same, and the IS350 will be slightly faster auto v. auto. That's just my guesses.
Either way, we will see soon enough a comparo of these cars duking it out. I expect to see the new 335i sedan (if it's available in time), the new G35, and the 2007 IS350, with it's TRAC/VSC defeat switch.
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Doesn't matter either way, because real world IS350 owners have been hitting 0 - 60 in 5.1s, and 1/4 mile times of 13.7s. These are mirroring C & D's numbers.
Either way, we will see soon enough a comparo of these cars duking it out. I expect to see the new 335i sedan (if it's available in time), the new G35, and the 2007 IS350, with it's TRAC/VSC defeat switch.
Either way, we will see soon enough a comparo of these cars duking it out. I expect to see the new 335i sedan (if it's available in time), the new G35, and the 2007 IS350, with it's TRAC/VSC defeat switch.
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to know which car is really faster we'll definitely need to a direct comparison, but at this point anyone honestly looking at this data has to admit that it will be very close.
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Future comparos
Isn't it pretty much a forgone conclusion that the 335i will win all the future comparos?
I mean, even the "underpowered" 2006 330i has been kicking butt left and right, I don't think it has ever lost a comparo.
Basically, the IS350 and the G35 will be fighting it out for 2nd place.
I mean, even the "underpowered" 2006 330i has been kicking butt left and right, I don't think it has ever lost a comparo.
Basically, the IS350 and the G35 will be fighting it out for 2nd place.
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If you want to read the entire review check out this link...
http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113463
MT conclusion... G35 great performer, but not better than the 3-series this time around.
Not really shocked by any of the numbers they pulled off in this test. Kinda matches its luke warm redesign IMO.
http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113463
MT conclusion... G35 great performer, but not better than the 3-series this time around.
Not really shocked by any of the numbers they pulled off in this test. Kinda matches its luke warm redesign IMO.
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If you want to read the entire review check out this link...
http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113463
MT conclusion... G35 great performer, but not better than the 3-series this time around.
Not really shocked by any of the numbers they pulled off in this test. Kinda matches its luke warm redesign IMO.
http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113463
MT conclusion... G35 great performer, but not better than the 3-series this time around.
Not really shocked by any of the numbers they pulled off in this test. Kinda matches its luke warm redesign IMO.
Thanks for the link BTW.