It feels smaller, lighter, and more nimble in my opinion (stock for stock). I would say it's noticeable.

 

The IS is a nice looking car but having driven both the g feels much sportier and faster. Even after test driving the new 2015 F it still feels kinda old man like when driving it. Hard to explain till you actually drive it around.

 

It's a downgrade if you ask me. Not a huge one but a downgrade. The dealer is not stupid, he knows he's getting a great deal if he convinces you to trade 2011 for 2006 with less power less technology and less room.

 

I looked at the IS350 for my wife shortly after purchasing my G, I don't see the value in this trade for you, not for a car that is 5 years older. If it were closer to the same age then I could see it, but now how the trade stands now.

Just my $.02

 

Seems like maybe a fair trade, but not a smart trade. I too would be very tempted. Glacier frost mica is my favorite paint code, period. I couldn't find one in a 350 with nav and options while I was shopping. I might have ended up on the Lexus forums instead of here lol!

 

This is an Infiniti forum so you may get biased opinions, but I'd say it's not a good idea. Sure the IS looks great but you're giving up a faster, more powerful car for it. Maybe you should trade your G in for an S model which makes a world of a difference, and will feel a lot better than the IS. I've never driven the X models but the Sport ones drive very nicely.

 

How much is he paying you for the trade?

 

He is not paying anything. He wants straight car to car trade.

Decided to keep my G..

 

 

No way I would trade.

 

I would trade for a V8 IS-F, but otherwise would pass.

 

I always loved the look of the IS.. and with that ISF style, it looked very good! I got tempted and he almost got me but Thanks myg37 for the help!

 

Weren't the older IS's notorious for carbon build up issues?? pass....

 

I believe it was only the IS250's that had the carbon build up issue.

 

Has someone mentioned the notorious IS direct injection carbon buildup problem? Don't walk, run away from it!