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Old May 16, 2008 | 02:25 AM
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S all the way!
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Old May 16, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by COMark

Me, I passed on the S. Not worth the extra $ IMO. I'm more into the luxury aspects, the power and sportyness are a bonus.
In that case I would have gone with the Sedan or perhaps a BMW 328. Personally I think that sportyness is always a major factor when one choses to purchase a sports coupe.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 12:22 AM
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Non sport...

Another dissenting opinion...non "S" all the way. Seats are more comfortable, it's plenty stiff and will give you all the performance you can handle. It handles plenty good and better than the g35 coupe. I also think that the non-sport bumper looks more aggresive than the sport too. Jmo though. The LSD and Brakes are worthless to you unless you plan on tracking/racing the car. Even then, this car will give you plenty of thrill without the sport package. Anyone who thinks they are pushing their car even remotely to the limit on our public roads is either ignorant or reckless. Get on a track with an instructor and find out that your car is capable of much more than you imagine, without the sport package. 95% of the posters on this site have never been on the track and therefore have uninformed opinions based on emotion and marketing. I do wish I had the paddles, but I will get them later 'cause they're cool. I do have the sport wheel package because they look good and have good resale value if I decide to get other wheels. And I'll betcha that the sport brakes will wear out just as quick but cost more $$ to replace.
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Old May 26, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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The only things that interest me about the sport package are the paddles (if getting an automatic) and the LSD. Because neither of those are easy aftermarket additions. I actually wish they'd offer those two items without the 19" wheels & tires which I don't want and the sport suspension which would probably get replaced with coilovers eventually anyway.
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Old May 27, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by yacoub
The only things that interest me about the sport package are the paddles (if getting an automatic) and the LSD. Because neither of those are easy aftermarket additions. I actually wish they'd offer those two items without the 19" wheels & tires which I don't want and the sport suspension which would probably get replaced with coilovers eventually anyway.
Agree. The only things I dont want from Sport pkg are 19" wheels and sport suspension. Too bad my dealer wouldnt put 18" back on and gave me some more discount when I purchased my G.
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Old May 29, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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S. Because its actually not an expensive option when you consider all the extra features.
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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S all the way, just look at those alloys!
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 08:37 PM
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S Ftw
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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to s for sure
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Old Jun 2, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by G37-Forever
S. Because its actually not an expensive option when you consider all the extra features.
the rims cost more than the package, well worth it.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 03:14 AM
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Originally Posted by GiGGaplease
the rims cost more than the package, well worth it.
Then may I ask why u change ur rims? J/K Nice rims..
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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Originally Posted by shaybly
The LSD and Brakes are worthless to you unless you plan on tracking/racing the car.
That's totally incorrect. In emergency braking/ handling situations, the bigger brakes and LSD will fair better.
The bigger brakes are going to burn off speed more quickly more often.

With a 330 hp engine-with LSD- tight turns when wet and when perhaps you need to get into traffic quickly, are done more safely without inside wheel spin- especially with RWD.

Unless you have driven a car with LSD you wont truly understand the difference.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Arrowhead
Then may I ask why u change ur rims? J/K Nice rims..
isnt the sport package like 1.8k? you can sell back the stockies to someone who wants them for like 1.5k. nah, my rims are alright, nothing great.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by KAHBOOM
That's totally incorrect. In emergency braking/ handling situations, the bigger brakes and LSD will fair better.
The bigger brakes are going to burn off speed more quickly more often.

With a 330 hp engine-with LSD- tight turns when wet and when perhaps you need to get into traffic quickly, are done more safely without inside wheel spin- especially with RWD.

Unless you have driven a car with LSD you wont truly understand the difference.
The bigger brake only helps with the assumption of tire's traction is higher than the brake's stopping power.
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Old Jun 3, 2008 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Graham
Save your pennys, the handling is maybe a little stiffer (body roll), ride height is identical, springs are identical, just get the performance wheel and tire package, that's really all you want is those cool wheels.
One thing you forgot.

The rear in not A LSD like the sport model lol.

I would never buy a car that has only 1 drive wheel.

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