It's June already, not a single review for Q50?
Two of my timeless design favorites that didn't make your list:
- Lexus SC300/SC400
- Porche 928
And strangely enough, the Buick Grand National... but exterior only, if you can find one who's paint hasn't peeled off. Sadly, the GN's interior was beat with a pimp cane.
Good list, Newt. I totally agree about that model year Supra, as well as the 300Z (assuming you mean the Z32).
Two of my timeless design favorites that didn't make your list:
And strangely enough, the Buick Grand National... but exterior only, if you can find one who's paint hasn't peeled off. Sadly, the GN's interior was beat with a pimp cane.
Two of my timeless design favorites that didn't make your list:
- Lexus SC300/SC400
- Porche 928
And strangely enough, the Buick Grand National... but exterior only, if you can find one who's paint hasn't peeled off. Sadly, the GN's interior was beat with a pimp cane.
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I beg to differ with you on this one. Having owned both a G35 coupe for four years and my current G37 coupe, I found the G37 to be a superior car that solved most the problems I had with the G35. They included:
• Dust-prone brake pads that needed cleaning at least weekly
• Lack of gas struts to hold open the hood
• Pop-up nav screen that always seemed not to belong
• A hidden oil dip stick that was near impossible to use
• A noisy ride even with new tires
• No memory seat controls available in California
• Manual seat controls that were impossible to find with the doors closed
• Outdated 6 CD changer rather than 9.8GB hard drive music box
• No traffic alert available for nav system
There could be more but that’s all I remember off hand.
• Dust-prone brake pads that needed cleaning at least weekly
• Lack of gas struts to hold open the hood
• Pop-up nav screen that always seemed not to belong
• A hidden oil dip stick that was near impossible to use
• A noisy ride even with new tires
• No memory seat controls available in California
• Manual seat controls that were impossible to find with the doors closed
• Outdated 6 CD changer rather than 9.8GB hard drive music box
• No traffic alert available for nav system
There could be more but that’s all I remember off hand.
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Well put Dan, 1st gen coupe and 2nd gen sedan FTW. There's quite a few designs that have really held up well over time, some that come to mind~
Way back~
58-67 Corvette
68-72 Chevelle & El Camino
67-69 Camaro
70-73 Cuda/Challenger
BMW 2002
Nissan 300 Z
A while back~
Acura Legend Sedan , Vigor Sedan, Integra Coupe, NSX
89-92 Toyota Supra
Honda S2000
Lexus IS 300
Acura TL (up to 2008), TSX
Infiniti G35 Coupe
Infiniti G35/37 (Sedan 2nd generation)
There's a jillion more but just a few that still look damn nice today IMO.
Way back~
58-67 Corvette
68-72 Chevelle & El Camino
67-69 Camaro
70-73 Cuda/Challenger
BMW 2002
Nissan 300 Z
A while back~
Acura Legend Sedan , Vigor Sedan, Integra Coupe, NSX
89-92 Toyota Supra
Honda S2000
Lexus IS 300
Acura TL (up to 2008), TSX
Infiniti G35 Coupe
Infiniti G35/37 (Sedan 2nd generation)
There's a jillion more but just a few that still look damn nice today IMO.
One other car that never gets mentioned and was not a big seller is the Mazda Millennia or 929. It was Mazda's answer to the Maxima but I saw a well kept one on the road a few months ago and it still looked pretty damn good, especially the rear end.
Nothing wrong at all w/ the 2nd gen coupes, still a sexy beast. They just nailed the 1st gen coupe so well it's a tough act to follow. The 1st gen sedan didn't have near the flow of the coupe so the improvements to the sedan seemed much more dramatic, and IMO just about to perfection. The coupes redesign seemed much more subtle, but for those that have owned both generations of coupes I'm sure the changes are more pronounced.
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I had the 2004 G35 for four years and put on nearly 60K miles on it (I was still working at the time). The only issue I ever had, other than the shortcomings listed in my #89 post, was a broken fuel door switch that was replaced under warranty. And problems with brake pads were known to Infiniti and they gave all owners 3 years of free pads/rotors. While the pads were free, they still dusted up annoyingly each week. Although, not mentioned, the nav system was near primitive compared to the G37. But coming from a 2000 Maxima it was still great fun to drive.
And thanks to all who mentioned that I take very good care of my cars. Here’s a different set of pics with a front view:
And before someone asks, I drove the G35 with the front plate on. I just brushed it out for the photo.
And thanks to all who mentioned that I take very good care of my cars. Here’s a different set of pics with a front view:
And before someone asks, I drove the G35 with the front plate on. I just brushed it out for the photo.
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Look to the Past
Infinti (and Nissan for that matter) Rarely, if ever, introduce new hardware at launch. Think Z's, G's, and M's specifically. The new engine is always introduced at the MCR (mid-cycle refresh). Remember in 07 when the VQ35HR's debuted? Or in 09 when the VQ37 was dropped into the G's? People tend to associate that as a model launch but technically it was just a really kick-azz refresh.
Im excited for the Q50! The hybrid should be a pretty sweet performance sedanfor starters. And in two years when my lease on that is up, the MCR should have just dropped. It's taken a few years but I've finally gotten my buying cycle right where I want it. DON'T LET ME DOWN INFINITI!!
Im excited for the Q50! The hybrid should be a pretty sweet performance sedanfor starters. And in two years when my lease on that is up, the MCR should have just dropped. It's taken a few years but I've finally gotten my buying cycle right where I want it. DON'T LET ME DOWN INFINITI!!
If you're gonna go way out to left field with the styling to the point that's it's gimmicky then you better improve what's under the hood and they failed miserably. Having the same engine and tranny with a new model where those 2 things were considered long in the tooth with the G37 is really risky.
Why would the a G37 owner buy a Q50? A good portion will find the G37 better looking and more classy, some might disagree like you but a good portion of these owners will not like me and many others. The only thing that could sway me is a new engine and tranny. Tech toys aren't gonna do it, those appeal to the 20 something buyers who are not the main demographic for this car. And all these tech toys that are viable now will be available in the next gen family sedan from Toyota or Honda in a few years while the Q50 is still in the middle of it's model run so the modern tech will not be very unique in a couple of years. For luxury sedans your bread and butter is sophisticated looks and driving refinement and the Q50 appears to not be up to the task with a dated engine and tranny and hyper styling that blends in with every other car and has no signature look.
That exterior styling is polarizing and a lot of buyers go by the looks. The Acura TL offered improvements mechanically and tech wise that dwarfed the prior TL but sales tanked because people did not like the look of it especially compared to the handsome model they had previously and looked too gimmicky. So what does the Q50 offer to those who aren't crazy about the looks? Engine? No. Driving dynamics? Apparently not. So they're hanging their hat with nerd tech. Sounds like a recipe for disaster. If tech toys, stronger engine and driving dynamics didn't do it for Acura then only having tech improvements won't do it for Infiniti which doesn't have the brand loyalty and cache of BMW, Mercedes and Audi to fall back on. I honestly expect a sales disaster for the Q50 but I sure hope not because I think the G37 filled an important niche in the entry luxury market.
Why would the a G37 owner buy a Q50? A good portion will find the G37 better looking and more classy, some might disagree like you but a good portion of these owners will not like me and many others. The only thing that could sway me is a new engine and tranny. Tech toys aren't gonna do it, those appeal to the 20 something buyers who are not the main demographic for this car. And all these tech toys that are viable now will be available in the next gen family sedan from Toyota or Honda in a few years while the Q50 is still in the middle of it's model run so the modern tech will not be very unique in a couple of years. For luxury sedans your bread and butter is sophisticated looks and driving refinement and the Q50 appears to not be up to the task with a dated engine and tranny and hyper styling that blends in with every other car and has no signature look.
That exterior styling is polarizing and a lot of buyers go by the looks. The Acura TL offered improvements mechanically and tech wise that dwarfed the prior TL but sales tanked because people did not like the look of it especially compared to the handsome model they had previously and looked too gimmicky. So what does the Q50 offer to those who aren't crazy about the looks? Engine? No. Driving dynamics? Apparently not. So they're hanging their hat with nerd tech. Sounds like a recipe for disaster. If tech toys, stronger engine and driving dynamics didn't do it for Acura then only having tech improvements won't do it for Infiniti which doesn't have the brand loyalty and cache of BMW, Mercedes and Audi to fall back on. I honestly expect a sales disaster for the Q50 but I sure hope not because I think the G37 filled an important niche in the entry luxury market.
Infinti (and Nissan for that matter) Rarely, if ever, introduce new hardware at launch. Think Z's, G's, and M's specifically. The new engine is always introduced at the MCR (mid-cycle refresh). Remember in 07 when the VQ35HR's debuted? Or in 09 when the VQ37 was dropped into the G's? People tend to associate that as a model launch but technically it was just a really kick-azz refresh.
Im excited for the Q50! The hybrid should be a pretty sweet performance sedanfor starters. And in two years when my lease on that is up, the MCR should have just dropped. It's taken a few years but I've finally gotten my buying cycle right where I want it. DON'T LET ME DOWN INFINITI!!
Im excited for the Q50! The hybrid should be a pretty sweet performance sedanfor starters. And in two years when my lease on that is up, the MCR should have just dropped. It's taken a few years but I've finally gotten my buying cycle right where I want it. DON'T LET ME DOWN INFINITI!!
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Infinti (and Nissan for that matter) Rarely, if ever, introduce new hardware at launch. Think Z's, G's, and M's specifically. The new engine is always introduced at the MCR (mid-cycle refresh). Remember in 07 when the VQ35HR's debuted? Or in 09 when the VQ37 was dropped into the G's? People tend to associate that as a model launch but technically it was just a really kick-azz refresh.
Im excited for the Q50! The hybrid should be a pretty sweet performance sedanfor starters. And in two years when my lease on that is up, the MCR should have just dropped. It's taken a few years but I've finally gotten my buying cycle right where I want it. DON'T LET ME DOWN INFINITI!!
Im excited for the Q50! The hybrid should be a pretty sweet performance sedanfor starters. And in two years when my lease on that is up, the MCR should have just dropped. It's taken a few years but I've finally gotten my buying cycle right where I want it. DON'T LET ME DOWN INFINITI!!