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Re: G35X ?
Posted by Geoff (more from Geoff) on Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:03:20
In Reply to: G35X ?, DivrDon [Profile/Gallery]
, Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:40:26
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We got a new 2005 G35 (2WD) to replace my wife's 2002 9-5 that went off lease in Aug 05. The interior seems cramped smaller (not sure how it actually measures). The G35 is faster, but you pay a price: gas mileage is *noticeably* worse - the 9-5 Linear averaged 18-19 in urban/suburban driving (hilly part of LA) and the G35 is usually in the 13's and only rarely over 15. With the AWD I suppose you have to expect a further fuel penalty. You have to get used to the disctinctive intrusive exhaust moan, too. The G35 has a smaller trunk (seems to be smaller anyway) and useless 2-part glove box. With the heavier 6-cyl, you get a nose-heavy feel (but the TL was much worse and numb handling to boot). The sunglasses holder is cool, though.
When that lease ends, we'll be looking at 4-cyl Audi or 4-cyl Saab. Looking at 13.5mpg gas receipts week after week sucks.
But, your mileage may (literally) vary....
/Geoff
'05 G35 6k
'02 9-3SE 56k
Posts in this Thread:
- Acura TL or Lexus IS250 AWD or...., SS, Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:40:18
- Re: Acura TL or Lexus IS250 AWD or...., ursaw, Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:40:29
- Got Quattro?....., Mike Lynch , Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:40:28
- G35X ?, DivrDon , Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:40:26
- Re: G35X ?, Geoff, Wed, 21 Feb 2007 17:03:20 <-- Viewing This Message
- Not a fan (+), vvk, Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:40:25
- Re: Acura TL or Lexus IS250 AWD or...., oldsaab, Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:40:21
- Its a sad moment..., mikes1929, Wed, 21 Feb 2007 12:40:19
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