sure the 9-5 even in the aero form is not without faults.
i agree with TKC's assessment of areas for improvement.
i too would want a few more storage spaces near and around the driver's seat - although the glove compartment is quite big.
the windows (and sunroof in BMW's) should also have "auto up" (not just auto-down) feature that can also be controlled by the remote.
(the G35 has auto-up and down windows on the premium package equipped cars)

and the engine could be a little smoother at idle.
(oh well, it's not a v-6).

speaking of G35's and Aero's,
i was in the same boat when i bought my aero.
i narrowed it down to the 2.

like most people's assessment, i find the G's cockpit less inspiring
and cheap looking.
the outside mirrors don't have memory settings with the driver's seat
and the rear seats don't fold. (they do recline though for a couple of inches).
the seat controls are in an awkward position.
i also don't like the emergency/parking brake's location atop the dead pedal.
there's no trip computer unless you get the navigation system.
the HK system on the saab sounds better than the bose in the G, imo.
also, the doors don't sound as solidly as saab's do.
plus, the engine, though one of the finest v-6 on the road, is fuel-thirsty.
and being in its first year of production, i've heard of a few bugs - ac compressor noise, skipping bose cd system, dim clock light, glare on the windshield from the instrument panel at night, fuel line (?) problem.

you could check out freshalloy.com and g35.com and edmund's for G35 enthusiasts posts.

to its credit, the G35 and its siblings (350Z and the G35 coupe) are the "darling" of the press.
you get a 6 disc in dash cd changer.
the hood and suspension are all aluminum and so is the engine.
infiniti service ranks high on consumer surveys, and nissan's products,
historically are very reliable.

i could go on forever comparing these 2 cars.
but when it was time for me to decide, i chose the aero.
and have been having fun since.

good luck and let us know what you end up getting.

posted by 198.81.26...

• Aero or Maxima SE?, EJHunt, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 14:15:40
  • I say get the Maxima >>>>>, JDELUNA, Mon, 30 Dec 2002 22:38:07
  • Re: Aero or Maxima SE?, 9sound, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 19:22:31
    • Re: Aero pricing update, EJHunt, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 20:18:43
      • I hope the dealer isn't low balling you just to get..., TKC, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 20:37:56
  • Re: Aero or Maxima SE - Oh what fun it is to ride ....., AeroJT, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 21:27:27
    • Hey...you took the list I left on my desk :-) (nm), TKC, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 21:35:16
    • Those criteria are heavily biased in favor of Saab ..., J, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 18:47:37
    • Re: Aero or Maxima SE - follow-up, EJHunt, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 17:28:58
      • Lemme put it this way....., Sieglo, Mon, 30 Dec 2002 12:42:25
      • Aero and G35....they are different, I'm not sure..., TKC, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 19:11:24
        • Re: Aero and G35....they are different, I'm not sure..., EJHunt, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 19:21:16
          • A number of things about the 9-5 series...., TKC, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 21:30:20
            • Re: A number of things about the 9-5 series...., dwin, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 03:10:08 <-- Viewing This Message
      • Re: Aero or Maxima SE - one more thing..., EJHunt, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 17:35:00
    • Question on 4C ??, TG, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 05:21:19
      • another $93/year, WOW, Aero'ed, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 10:34:07
        • Well not quite as you post, TG, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:43:43
          • greater than 90AON, when above 77F, just as I posted, Aero'ed, Sun, 29 Dec 2002 10:59:51
        • Re: Recall these are just a few of my favorite things, AeroJT, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 11:36:13
          • Re: Recall these are just a few of my favorite things, TG, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 13:50:40
          • In my 99 9-3 I blend to average of 90 and that works nm, anthony, Sat, 28 Dec 2002 12:05:50
    • wow! wouldn't buy my car any other way but this..., dwin, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 22:28:52
  • Re: Aero or Maxima SE?, Zinhead, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 21:12:54
  • Fine wine or Gallo....., Mike Lynch , Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:38:59
  • Aero and Maxima SE are fair comparison...., TKC, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:28:40
  • Re: Aero or Maxima SE?, Rick D., Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:23:19
  • Re: Aero or Maxima SE?, ThomasY, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:55:31
    • Re: Aero or Maxima SE?, dwin, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:17:19
  • I think you need, phred, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 14:55:31
    • speaking of service . . ., MJP, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 15:49:25
      • watch the fine print, phred, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 17:31:52
        • What about the 30k service..., b.flippo, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 18:57:10
      • ...and add another year of warranty & Nissan=Loaners?, b.flippo, Fri, 27 Dec 2002 16:08:16

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