My new G35 coupe (big pics) - 56k beware - Page 2

Koji_H · 06-23-03, 12:17 AM

When I was still exploring the options the new Z car was right up there. Especially after watching the Z DVD. Price wise with all the same options the Z was a bit cheaper and it does have something like 7 more horsepower. And it does look quite stunning especially in blue. However the deciding factors that swayed the choice to the G35 were these:

1) Infiniti warranty and service (inc. service loaners).
2) 2+2 versus pure 2 seater (a pure 2 seater would pretty much negate the possibility of a used NSX in the garage)
3) 350Zs are becoming more commonplace on the roads in my area. G35 coupes on the other hand I see only a few times a week.
4) The interior on the Z screams "race me" whereas the G35 is more sport-lux (again refer to the NSX answer).
5) You can fit 2 sets of golf clubs (Infiniti includes a decal inside showing how this can be done) in the G35 and still seat 4 but good luck fitting anything in the Z.

Oh and yes as the Z and the G35 are so similar mechanically many of the performance parts coming for the Z will work in the G. But aside from the tint added last week and possibly some brushed aluminum pedal covers on the G I think I'll keep most of the mechanical tinkering to the Legends.

Legendary94GS · 06-24-03, 01:46 AM

oishii Koji!!!

aer0solt · 06-24-03, 01:58 PM

I think that has to be one of the cleanest colors for the G35 coupe.. I've seen 1 in that color around here

Koji_H · 06-24-03, 11:45 PM

Yeah the Diamond Graphite is less common than most of the other colors for the coupe. I think many buyers pass it up as "too dark" not having seen it in person due to dealer shortages. I was somewhat ambivalent at first after placing the preorder but seeing one identically equipped with dark tinted windows at another dealer reaffirmed the decision.

One of the most popular colors right now for the G35 is the Brilliant Silver which is a much lighter pure silver color which I thought was a bit washed out in person. Of the other colors I my other fav was the Desert Platinum (very close to BrilSilv but with a hint of gold... like Legendary94GS's Lexus) and the Caribbean Blue (quite the eye catcher but it might go out of style quickly). The white is very clean looking as well. I didn't care for the black (too hard to take care of) or the red (the color of my future NSX) for the G35.

P.S. Looks like 92coupeon18s has the same taste in exterior colors on his Legend... heh heh

legend2die4 · 06-25-03, 12:04 AM

Thas sooo sweet! We dont have an Infiniti dealer here, and if our nissan dealer wouldve serviced a G35, we wouldve gotten one over our new TT. but... the TT is sweet too.

but that coupe is such a Sweet ride. im sure ur happy with it. get some more pics of it!!!

ITS HOT@

-bryan

Jiggy89LS · 06-25-03, 05:16 PM

Post some interior pics as well

1SICKLEX · 06-25-03, 09:24 PM

G35 is a great looking and driving car. Interior leaves me cold though. Congrats.

Koji_H · 06-26-03, 01:59 AM

I'll try to get some interior and backside photos this weekend (weather permitting).

Also I posted this on a different thread but I thought I would add it here as well:

Speaking of G35 power upgrades I just came across this little tidbit today. The Infiniti dealer in the Dallas/FW area (Grubbs Infiniti) is working directly with a supercharger company from Kansas City to fit the G35 with an SC putting out 370RWHP which translates to roughly 430HP at the crank!

The dealership has already sent a test vehicle (a brand new red G35c) to the SC manufacturer. Once complete the Dallas Infiniti dealer will be installing them AT THEIR INFINITI DEALERSHIP for customers! This SC has already been proven in the 350Z so apparently only minor ductwork and ECU modifications are going to be needed.

The cost will be under $5000 + labor. 3 year warranty. And Grubbs Infiniti feels that it shouldn't totally void the infiniti new car warranty citing the Magnuson-Moss act (federal law).

With this upgrade the G35 will be an absolute monster!

Could we see 0-60 times in the high 4 second range (already high 5s stock) ?

Just for giggles lets do the math here:
1) Base G35 coupe (cloth, 17" wheels, HID, 6-disc in-dash, power everything, keyless) - $29,795 MSRP
2) SuperCharger @ roughly $5300 installed
3) Total = 430 HP monster and M3 killer for $35,095! (less than my loaded g35c cost..)
Note: All installed by an Infiniti dealer with a warranty!

How about that!

jose3030 · 06-26-03, 12:05 PM

Y'all are blessed w/ great jobs.

jcbmrtn · 07-01-03, 08:48 PM

pics aren't working for me.

Koji_H · 07-01-03, 09:39 PM

fixed the pics. let me know if you can see them now.

*Avarice* · 07-01-03, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Koji_H

Just for giggles lets do the math here:
1) Base G35 coupe (cloth, 17" wheels, HID, 6-disc in-dash, power everything, keyless) - $29,795 MSRP
2) SuperCharger @ roughly $5300 installed
3) Total = 430 HP monster and M3 killer for $35,095! (less than my loaded g35c cost..)
Note: All installed by an Infiniti dealer with a warranty!

How about that!

For the prices thats great, but I'd still rather opt for a M3....

SNEEK-E HONDA KA7 · 07-01-03, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Avarice
For the prices thats great, but I'd still rather opt for a M3....

I drove a new SMG M3. Not that great. I would think a G35 with a S/C or turbo setup would be far more interesting to drive.

Koji, I think your numbers for pricing are way too optimistic. I think the S/C and dealer install will set you back $7K total.

Koji_H · 07-01-03, 11:12 PM

I got the numbers off of some of the g35 owner forums and from the salespeople at Grubbs Infiniti.

jcbmrtn · 07-02-03, 10:03 AM

pics are working now....the G35 looks awesome.

06-23-03, 12:17 AM	#16 (permalink)
Koji_H Webmaster LEGENDtuner.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Twin Ring Motegi Posts: 1,121 Car 1: 1994 Legend LS sedan, 2000 NSX-T 6spd, 2003 G35c iTrader: (2)	When I was still exploring the options the new Z car was right up there. Especially after watching the Z DVD. Price wise with all the same options the Z was a bit cheaper and it does have something like 7 more horsepower. And it does look quite stunning especially in blue. However the deciding factors that swayed the choice to the G35 were these: 1) Infiniti warranty and service (inc. service loaners). 2) 2+2 versus pure 2 seater (a pure 2 seater would pretty much negate the possibility of a used NSX in the garage) 3) 350Zs are becoming more commonplace on the roads in my area. G35 coupes on the other hand I see only a few times a week. 4) The interior on the Z screams "race me" whereas the G35 is more sport-lux (again refer to the NSX answer). 5) You can fit 2 sets of golf clubs (Infiniti includes a decal inside showing how this can be done) in the G35 and still seat 4 but good luck fitting anything in the Z. Oh and yes as the Z and the G35 are so similar mechanically many of the performance parts coming for the Z will work in the G. But aside from the tint added last week and possibly some brushed aluminum pedal covers on the G I think I'll keep most of the mechanical tinkering to the Legends. __________________

06-24-03, 01:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
Legendary94GS Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Nor Cali Posts: 801 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend GS iTrader: (0)	oishii Koji!!! __________________ http://images.agentcenter.com/client...61/new_sig.JPG 2002 Lexus SC430 - 20" Chrome Work Rezax (20x9 with +37 offset front 20x10 with +25 offset rear), TEIN CS Suspension, JDM Soarer Badging/Door Sills/Floor Mats, Blitz Realize TT Exhaust, Injen Intake, molded Auto Couture Lip Kit, NOMURA Custom Airbox, Luxlink, Sensoshock 2001 Lexus GS430 - TRD Grill, Full Veilside K1 Body Kit, Tein w/ EDFC, 19" Powder Coated Chrome AVS Model 5, Injen Intake, Blitz NUR Spec Exhaust

06-24-03, 01:58 PM	#18 (permalink)
aer0solt <]:D paper ha* member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: A T L Posts: 415 Car 1: 91 coupe iTrader: (0)	I think that has to be one of the cleanest colors for the G35 coupe.. I've seen 1 in that color around here __________________ 91 Legend L Coupe http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/fd2f4414.jpg

06-24-03, 11:45 PM	#19 (permalink)
Koji_H Webmaster LEGENDtuner.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Twin Ring Motegi Posts: 1,121 Car 1: 1994 Legend LS sedan, 2000 NSX-T 6spd, 2003 G35c iTrader: (2)	Yeah the Diamond Graphite is less common than most of the other colors for the coupe. I think many buyers pass it up as "too dark" not having seen it in person due to dealer shortages. I was somewhat ambivalent at first after placing the preorder but seeing one identically equipped with dark tinted windows at another dealer reaffirmed the decision. One of the most popular colors right now for the G35 is the Brilliant Silver which is a much lighter pure silver color which I thought was a bit washed out in person. Of the other colors I my other fav was the Desert Platinum (very close to BrilSilv but with a hint of gold... like Legendary94GS's Lexus) and the Caribbean Blue (quite the eye catcher but it might go out of style quickly). The white is very clean looking as well. I didn't care for the black (too hard to take care of) or the red (the color of my future NSX) for the G35. P.S. Looks like 92coupeon18s has the same taste in exterior colors on his Legend... heh heh __________________ Last edited by Koji_H : 06-25-03 at 12:32 AM.

06-25-03, 12:04 AM	#20 (permalink)
legend2die4 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 871 Car 1: 99 Escalade iTrader: (0)	Thas sooo sweet! We dont have an Infiniti dealer here, and if our nissan dealer wouldve serviced a G35, we wouldve gotten one over our new TT. but... the TT is sweet too. but that coupe is such a Sweet ride. im sure ur happy with it. get some more pics of it!!! ITS HOT@ -bryan __________________ 99 Cadillac Escalade Black/Tint 1993 Acura Legend *SOLD* Black / Black ~ Spoiler ~ Clifford Matrix RS2 Alarm/Remote Start ~ Phillips 6000k HID's (SOLD)~ Clear Bumper / Corner lamps ~ BroSpeed exhaust ~ 18" Antera 143's http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/f99cc535.jpg

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06-25-03, 05:16 PM	#21 (permalink)
Jiggy89LS God Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Queens, New York Posts: 877 Car 1: 89 LS Coupe \| 95 Maxima GLE iTrader: (0)	Post some interior pics as well __________________ http://www.mobile-monster.co.uk/images/borat.jpg WHAAAAAAAAAAAT

06-25-03, 09:24 PM	#22 (permalink)
1SICKLEX S*ll Sand*ng Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: ATL Posts: 151 Car 1: some stuff without the GS4 iTrader: (0)	G35 is a great looking and driving car. Interior leaves me cold though. Congrats. __________________ TRD ownsz me (update, a wall ownsz me, lol)

06-26-03, 01:59 AM	#23 (permalink)
Koji_H Webmaster LEGENDtuner.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Twin Ring Motegi Posts: 1,121 Car 1: 1994 Legend LS sedan, 2000 NSX-T 6spd, 2003 G35c iTrader: (2)	I'll try to get some interior and backside photos this weekend (weather permitting). Also I posted this on a different thread but I thought I would add it here as well: Speaking of G35 power upgrades I just came across this little tidbit today. The Infiniti dealer in the Dallas/FW area (Grubbs Infiniti) is working directly with a supercharger company from Kansas City to fit the G35 with an SC putting out 370RWHP which translates to roughly 430HP at the crank! The dealership has already sent a test vehicle (a brand new red G35c) to the SC manufacturer. Once complete the Dallas Infiniti dealer will be installing them AT THEIR INFINITI DEALERSHIP for customers! This SC has already been proven in the 350Z so apparently only minor ductwork and ECU modifications are going to be needed. The cost will be under $5000 + labor. 3 year warranty. And Grubbs Infiniti feels that it shouldn't totally void the infiniti new car warranty citing the Magnuson-Moss act (federal law). With this upgrade the G35 will be an absolute monster! Could we see 0-60 times in the high 4 second range (already high 5s stock) ? Just for giggles lets do the math here: 1) Base G35 coupe (cloth, 17" wheels, HID, 6-disc in-dash, power everything, keyless) - $29,795 MSRP 2) SuperCharger @ roughly $5300 installed 3) Total = 430 HP monster and M3 killer for $35,095! (less than my loaded g35c cost..) Note: All installed by an Infiniti dealer with a warranty! How about that! __________________ Last edited by Koji_H : 06-26-03 at 02:25 AM.

06-26-03, 12:05 PM	#24 (permalink)
jose3030 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Ft Lauderdale / Miami, FL Posts: 4,015 Car 1: 93 LS Coupe 6sp Car 2: 90 LS Coupe 5sp iTrader: (2)	Y'all are blessed w/ great jobs. __________________ 08 Smart Fortwo Cabriolet (Black w/ Red Interior) 93 Acura Legend LS 6speed coupe (Green) 90 Acura Legend LS 5speed coupe (White)

07-01-03, 08:48 PM	#25 (permalink)
jcbmrtn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	pics aren't working for me. __________________ 1995 Sherwood Green LS Coupe

07-01-03, 09:39 PM	#26 (permalink)
Koji_H Webmaster LEGENDtuner.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Twin Ring Motegi Posts: 1,121 Car 1: 1994 Legend LS sedan, 2000 NSX-T 6spd, 2003 G35c iTrader: (2)	fixed the pics. let me know if you can see them now. __________________

07-01-03, 11:12 PM	#29 (permalink)
Koji_H Webmaster LEGENDtuner.com Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Twin Ring Motegi Posts: 1,121 Car 1: 1994 Legend LS sedan, 2000 NSX-T 6spd, 2003 G35c iTrader: (2)	I got the numbers off of some of the g35 owner forums and from the salespeople at Grubbs Infiniti. __________________

07-02-03, 10:03 AM	#30 (permalink)
jcbmrtn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 89 iTrader: (0)	pics are working now....the G35 looks awesome. __________________ 1995 Sherwood Green LS Coupe

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