Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums General Common Interests it's here, it's here! ( '04 G35c 6mt)

Originally posted by Fmr12B:

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Does the G35 get Brembos like the 350Z?

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Hmm gold calipers with Brembo stamped on them won't tell you I don't know what will.


AWESOME CAR MANG!!! Wish it were mine.

Originally posted by todras:

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Originally posted by Fmr12B:

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Does the G35 get Brembos like the 350Z?

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Hmm gold calipers with Brembo stamped on them won't tell you I don't know what will.


AWESOME CAR MANG!!! Wish it were mine.

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Yeah, like I can read the Brembo from the Pic..........................

Originally posted by Fmr12B:

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Does the G35 get Brembos like the 350Z?

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yep, but only on the 6MT - and similarly i think it's only the 350z track model that gets the brembos over at nissan.

Originally posted by Alex T.:

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I think that's my next ride as well. So what do you think of it so far. Do you think it's a keeper? What do you like and dislike about the G?

Really sweet ride!!!!

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thanks...so far i'm loving it, but of course i'm still in the honeymoon period. shoot, i've only put like 20 miles on it so far. (it was raining last night! )

i love all the features - the HID's, the power everything, the deeply bolstered seats, the 18's, etc. - and the sound is really nice too. it's kinda muted from inside the car, but that exhaust note is just heavenly - sort of a "350z lite" tone.

as far as what i don't like....eh, haven't really had time to figure that one out, but my only long-term question for the car is the utility side of things. the trunk is a bit on the small side, especially since i may be trying to fit a mountain bike in there w/ the seat folded down. but, it's definitely bigger than my miata trunk, so i can't complain *too* much.

it rides pretty well considering the 18's and the sport suspension, which is something that i was looking for for highway trips (though i didn't want to give up much in the way of handling, and i think the G35c is a good compromise there).

the cupholders don't look to be as good as the ones in my jeep were, but then domestic manufacturers always seem to have a leg up on the competition in that department. heh heh.

other than those minor niggles that may not even be issues after a while - i love the car. i test-drove the new TL (both 6MT and 5AT) and didn't like the FWD characteristics (torque steer, etc.) that it had. i drove the 6s, and if i were limited to a lower budget than the G35c, i'd be driving a 6s 5-door right now. that was the only other car i've driven recently that really impressed me. i drove a used 330i and, while most of it was impressive, i just didn't like the shifter and clutch feel. i probably could've gotten used to it - it's not like it was bad; just that it was different - but i preferred the feel of the G35c. the RX8 just didn't make me want to buy one - it's very smooth and capable, and i actually like the looks, but not as much as i like the G35c. the 350z is just too small for an only car for me.

further comparing the 330i and the G35c, the bang for the buck w/ the infiniti is just hard to argue with. to get a similarly equipped 330i, you're spending at least $5k more. ouch. dollar for dollar, i was having to compare a 325i to the G35c - and there just isn't a comparison there imho. w/ the infiniti, i get a dealer that's 3 miles from my house instead of 25 miles from my house (not that that matters all that much, but it will be nice whenever i need to run by there), and better yet i get a 60k-mile warranty vs. 50k on the bmw. maintenance would be a little pricier on the bmw as well.

the G35c was the car that spoke most clearly to my soul when i was trying to figure out what i wanted....as i mentioned above, it and the 6s are the only two cars i've driven in the last year or two that i would own without reservation. the 330i would require some financial justification, and i won't rule out trading the G35c on the next 3-series in a few years.

anyway....there's a few random thoughts for ya. sorry for the length!

Originally posted by baco99:

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that's what i want. either that or a Crossfire. next May.

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Or the new SRT-6 convertible

Originally posted by mbSVT:

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Originally posted by baco99:

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that's what i want. either that or a Crossfire. next May.

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Or the new SRT-6 convertible

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too bad the SRT-6 will be automatic only.

i sat in a crossfire and was surprised at the claustrophobic-ness of it....it feels like a *really* small car on the inside. i like the exterior design, and when a local dealer advertised a lease special for $299/mo i briefly considered trading my jeep on one...but only briefly.

nice cars, though.