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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 08:43 AM
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FYI
5280ft/mile x 60mph = 316800 ft per hour = 5280ft per minute = 88ft per second.

1 second 0-60 is a huge distance.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by skater
I would recommend the 05-07 G35's over the 03-04 if you can dish out the extra money. They have needed improvements.

The only real issue that exists with the 05-07 6MT is oil consumption. Chances are you will be fine, but monitor the comsumption of your engine to make sure you don't have that infamous issue. (If it did, warranty would cover it).
is there an extreme $ difference between the 04 vs 05-07s? i would probably be in the market only for CPO. thanks a bunch for your advice

Originally Posted by MI350_55
Are you planning on modding the car? If so, there are a bunch of blown G35's driving around SoCal. There are quite a few TT kits available, but none are CARB approved. However, I think most of the SC kits available for the car is CARB legal and tuners are just getting started on the G37 platform.
i would moderately 'mod' it. no crazy TT or SC. i would like to drive it without having to worry if i get pulled over and the CHP decides to pop my hood.

Originally Posted by ba-b4
Seems like you care about speed a lot and want to really beat your buddy's porsche.
absolutely YES. i know the porsche will beat a G35, however, (stock vs stock) if the G35 can stay within about a car to car and a half length with the 996, then i'd be totally satisfied; of course off the line and rolling say 40mph run. again, i'm just surveying and weighing all my options

Originally Posted by thetopdog
How much are you looking to spend? You don't need a Z06 to beat a 996 (unless it's a turbo/GT2). the base C6 coupe can be found in the low 30s and is more than enough to beat a Carrera 2 or Carrera 4
on the car itself, not much, about $30k.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 10:48 AM
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You won't get cited for a CARB approved SC.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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I've owned both... although my 2IS was an IS_250 and my G35 was a sedan.

Unless you need the 6MT buy the IS350. The G35 is louder and less refined than the IS. The day I drove my G35 home, I was annoyed by the amount of road noise and how much harsh it rode compared to my IS. My other complaints were the hideous interior of the G35. Compared to the IS, the G interior is "dated" and the exhaust was waaaaaay too loud for a stock sport sedan.

My G35 was an 03 sedan, but I hear the newer 07-08 Sedans are much quicker on par with the IS350 and they are supposed to be quieter.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by IS_250
I've owned both... although my 2IS was an IS_250 and my G35 was a sedan.

Unless you need the 6MT buy the IS350. The G35 is louder and less refined than the IS. The day I drove my G35 home, I was annoyed by the amount of road noise and how much harsh it rode compared to my IS. My other complaints were the hideous interior of the G35. Compared to the IS, the G interior is "dated" and the exhaust was waaaaaay too loud for a stock sport sedan.

My G35 was an 03 sedan, but I hear the newer 07-08 Sedans are much quicker on par with the IS350 and they are supposed to be quieter.
thanks for your comments. i would only consider a 6MT. and since i'm considering a sports car, i would expect a bit more noise (also considering i'd be adding exhaust and intake as well).
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 03:20 PM
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No one has mentioned the E46 BMW M3. 333hp stock, 6mt or smg, many mods for it, runs neck and neck with a porsche. As for IS350 vs G35 coupe, I would go for the G35. Choose carefully, some come with big brembo brakes and some do not.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by IS_250
My G35 was an 03 sedan, but I hear the newer 07-08 Sedans are much quicker on par with the IS350 and they are supposed to be quieter.

I agree with just about everything you said, except for the fact that the new G sedans are on-par as far as quickness. They are still about a half second slower in the quarter mile than the IS350.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 11:21 PM
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you have got to be kidding me. this is a no brainer for me. having owned both cars, ,my G35 6spd, Brembo, navi was a pile of crap compared to my 2IS

I honestly wanted someone to steal my G35, I would ALWAYS leave the keys in the ignition when I parked.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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Hmm....I think this is a very hard choice I personally will probably taken the G35.....I have been driving my sister's and that car is very very quick.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 10:21 AM
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WOW! sounds like you have made up your mind already...

manual= G35......

i dont get why people do that. ask for opinions when its a no brainer since it has to be manual..
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