2005 G35 or 2002 M3

[sadclown]

need a litle help deciding, pros and cons. I will most likely be keeping this next car for 2-3 years, depending on the new GT-r or NSX in 2007.

Thanks in advance

[HeilSvenska]

I will most likely be keeping this next car for 2-3 years


...why buy a car if you're selling it after 2-3 years?

M3

There will be no new NSX, but there will be a Honda grand tourer.

[gottacatchup]

If you're gonna buy a car, especially a 40-50 thousand dollar one you need to keep it around for more then a couple years. I hate people who buy a car and just trade it in for a new model every year, such a complete waste of money. Either way i'd say the M3, it'll have a much harder edge and more performance then the infinity. The G35 is really a competator with the standard 3-series not the M, so you gotta choose between a good car with sporting potential or a true sports car.

[SilviaEvo]

M3 better in every aspect
G35 Fugly in every aspect
:P

[dutchmasterflex]

if you can find a 02 M3 thats in great condition, or atleast has a nice warrenty.. definately go for the BMW

[SquiSh1717]

Wow, nobody likes the G35? If you're only going to keep if for a few years, why not take it? The M3 is turning into somewhat of a cookie cutter, and you sound like you want something that goes and shows. I'd pick the G35, but thats just my .02

[schnell318]

Well the G35 is a great car in every respect but not good enough to beat an M3...just find a nice one

[TransAm]

Yes the G35 is a nice car, but I'd go for the M3 out of the two, I think it's the better car for lots of reasons - it's faster, better handling, better built and will probably hold it's value better. The only stipulation I'd have with the BMW is to buy one with the optional 100,000mile/6year warranty, and pay a little extra for the peace of mind. The standard warranty is 50k/4years, I think.

[twboy1999]

i dun get it
why would u consider these 2 car to each other???

these are 2 completly different cars

even the used m3.. is still alot more expensive then g35

[oldsnail]

if u can afford an M3, why not...
two m3's and u can get an NSX

[Johns]

m3 engine= KABOOM
if you want a reliable car get the G35.

[Bavarias_Finest]

M3 is more prestigious and alot faster, reliability not quite as good as the Nissan engine, but BMW is more sporty.

The G35 comes with AWD option if thats what you want, not quite as fast, but its a quick car. Very reliable Nissan engine.

[wickeddeus]

Yeah but there hasn't been a 50/50 chance of a G35 engine going Kaboom like that M3 engines.

[5vz-fe]

05 G35 comes with 300hp, not too shabby if you not gonna race it or put it to the limit. Comes with smart key, mp3 player .... however, interior finish is rather less than luxury.

02 M5 comes with 333hp, quite blasing fast for most ppl, but have a high chance of being pushed to the limit by previous owner. Way better interior finish than G35, but have less gimmics...

Styling is quite "different" for G35, some ppl like it and think it's unique, but some thinks it's kinda out there and ugly. As for the M3, I don't think I have to say much.

[Z28]

Test drive them both to see which one is more satisfying. The BMW is much more of status symbol. You didn't mention what the car will be used for. Saturday night special? Daily driver? Will you encounter snow?

[sameerrao]

M3 fo shizzle. The G35 cant be as much fun for sure....

[sadclown]

thanks guys for the help, wasnt planning on selling the car after 2 years, giving it to sister or gf=)

The car will be a daily driver, but with some kick. Was leaning more towards an M3 cause of the evosport supercharger kit.

G35 i like, but my friend has one and it is sick, nismo head, vortex supercharger ..... i think it will be in sport compact car soon, anyway after that it kinda sucks to have the same car, especially since i am not really planning on spending 50k in upgrades, but 20-35k is more my budget.

o, i know they are different cars, but similiar, for me its the difference between:
used vs new
i am 29, so a g35 is more college, plus i love the m3 bodykits that are out


I am going to have to drive them both, you are right.

thanks guys for the help

[5vz-fe]

05 G35 comes with 300hp, not too shabby if you not gonna race it or put it to the limit.

it's 280hp actually.

http://www.nissannews.com/infiniti/news/products/20040901100627.shtml


Infiniti G35 Sedan

The 2005 G35 sedan continues with a number of significant enhancements for the new model year, including a restyled exterior, upgraded interior and additional horsepower.

The exterior features include a new hood and trunk, new front and rear bumpers, body-colored side sills, revised headlight lens and new dual circle taillights. The changes to the interior include a new, even higher quality look and feel with the use of real aluminum trim and new available Rosewood trim, along with a redesigned instrument panel and console area.

The G35 sedan’s standard 3.5-liter V6 engine now offers 280 hp and 270 ft-lb of torque, increases of 20 hp and 10 lb-ft of torque for automatic transmission equipped models. The G35 6MT model with close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission receives 38 additional horsepower to 298 hp.

Other changes include the addition of larger brake rotors and a revised Sport-Tuned Suspension Package (which now includes 18-inch wheels and tires and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential) and the addition of mp3 playback capability to the already standard 6-disc CD changer, manual tilt/telescoping steering wheel (with available power function) and available Infiniti Intelligent Key system.

Enhancements to the 2005 G35 Sedan include:

· Revised exterior, designed to convey sporty character and match vehicle’s dynamic performance
· New hood, trunk, front and rear bumpers, side sills
· Revised headlight lens and new dual circle taillights
· New exterior colors – Lakeshore Slate and Serengeti Sand
· Additional 20 horsepower (5AT), additional 38 horsepower (6MT)
· 18-inch wheels and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential on Sport-Tuned Suspension Package
· Larger diameter front and rear stabilizer bars
· Available Intelligent Key system
· New, high quality interior look and feel with refined materials and textures, including real aluminum and available straight-grained Rosewood trim
· Redesigned instrument panel and console


Infiniti G35 Coupe

Infiniti G35 coupe expands its performance capabilities for the 2005 model year with the addition of Sport-Tuned Suspension Package featuring 19-inch wheels and tires, drilled aluminum pedals and Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD). The G35 Coupe 6MT model with 6-speed manual transmission receives 18 additional horsepower, increasing power output to 298.

The 2005 G35 coupe’s interior has also been refined with a new instrument panel and console area and use of new materials and textures, including the addition of real aluminum trim on the center console, door grips and dash, and mp3 playback capability added to the standard 6-disc CD changer. Ultra-soft leather-appointed seats are now standard on all models. Other changes for 2005 include the addition of three new exterior colors and two new interior colors.

Enhancements to the 2005 G35 Coupe include:

· Additional 18 horsepower (298 hp) for G35 Coupe 6MT model
· Standard Viscous Limited-Slip Differential (VLSD) on Sport-Tuned Suspension Package and G35 Coupe 6MT models
· Available 19-inch polished aluminum-alloy wheels and 19-inch performance tires
· Redesigned instrument panel and console with use of real aluminum trim
· Two new available interior colors: Wheat (beige) and Stone (gray)
· Available drilled, aluminum pedals
· Power recline added to front seats
· Three new available exterior colors: Serengeti Sand, Lakeshore Slate and Athens Blue

[5vz-fe]

Yeah, hopefully they are not playing with numbers there. The only way I think the Z can survive is they add a turbo or supercharger to it.... :wink:

[JiggaStyles09]

here are 2 pics of the new G35, not a big change but it has side sills and some new rims and i think it is also supposed to have redesigned tailights but i cant find any pics of the rear of the car. interior got a refresh too i think.

http://img79.exs.cx/img79/305/g35ext.th.jpg (http://img79.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img79&image=g35ext.jpg) http://img79.exs.cx/img79/5544/g35int.th.jpg (http://img79.exs.cx/my.php?loc=img79&image=g35int.jpg)

[crazyxzer0]

If you are in for a daily driver where your job requires balla status, stick to the m3. If not go for what you think will feel better. The only reason I see people leasing cars is to change cars to keep their "styel" up to date ie. salesman, real estate agents, etc.



I would personally go with whatever I felt better with as a driver. As far as selling it so soon, I would reccommend leasing it.

[5vz-fe]

Better Images
http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/infiniti2005/g35/800px/03_2005_g35_coupe.jpg
http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/infiniti2005/g35/800px/09_2005_g35_coupe.jpg
http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/infiniti2005/g35/800px/21_2005_g35_coupe.jpg
http://www.nissannews.com/multimedia/infiniti2005/g35/800px/07_2005_g35_coupe.jpg

[wolfster]

M3...straight six sounds better...personally i don't like the sould of the VQ as the rev's go up. plus you sound richer when you say i have an m3 (don't include the year) than a g35

[jorge]

I think the Infiniti is a very, very good car, but i would never choose it over an M3

[DeMoN]

Since I have an Infiniti G35, and know bout the 05 models due to some research....

It will come with 295HP not 300. Currently, it has 280 but will receive 15 extra on the "sports coupe" version. Sedans wont get it. If you can get a new M3 there is no discussion, go for m3... But if you compare a used M3 vs the new G35... I did and would still go for G35.

As I said before.... I rather marry a good looking virgin than paris hilton.

In other words, if you plan to keep this car for a while... IMO you should get a New one... the joy of being 1st owner cannot be surpassed by getting a used M3.

[ZfrkS62]

how can you deny that pissed off buzz the M3 gets when it hits the upper registers? and i highly doubt the G35 has built in shift lights...and 333HP? why is this even a debate? :D

besides, i think the wheels on the G35 make it look a little ricey. i swear i've seen similar patterns on Hondas.

and the Z is supposed to be turbocharged soon. can't remember if it is supposed to be '05 or '06

[crazyxzer0]

I say M3 cuz im a bimmer guy :lol:

[5vz-fe]

how can you deny that pissed off buzz the M3 gets when it hits the upper registers? and i highly doubt the G35 has built in shift lights...and 333HP? why is this even a debate? :D

besides, i think the wheels on the G35 make it look a little ricey. i swear i've seen similar patterns on Hondas.

and the Z is supposed to be turbocharged soon. can't remember if it is supposed to be '05 or '06

No doubt the M3 is a more expensive car in a different league, but simply becoz it is a second hand makes it not as desirable. Imagine if you were an M3 owner, will u be doing some enthuisat driving from time to time? Because of this, even if it has a perfect record cannot prevent you from getting a lemon. Btw, why would you want to care about the shift lights?

I seriously don't recall any honda with a similar rim pattern, if so, please feel free to lighten me up. Maybe the rims resembles some of the aftermarket style makes you think it is ricey, seriously don't know. But one thing for sure, there is no definitive info about the turbo on the Z, everything is just rumours.


Demon: Yeah, I just round off the numbers, but just for the record, it is 298 :wink: But the cost for higher HP and redline is that it loses 10ft.lb of torque.

[callen]

M3. buy it new not used, just spend less on upgrades. dont get to wild, 333bhp is enuf for almost neone. be very careful what you do with upgrades, u dont want to ruin the perfect balance of power handling and luxury the M3 possesses. the g35 is a very cool car, i like it but damn man it aint no M3 and thats all there is to say. this should be a no brainer, which leads me to believe your 'tuning' aspirations are false. also if ur friend has a car good enuf to put in sports compact, we would very much like to see some pics plz!

[JiggaStyles09]

nice pics of the '05 G coupe 5vz-fe. i havent been able to find any.

[ae86_16v]

If you're gonna buy a car, especially a 40-50 thousand dollar one you need to keep it around for more then a couple years. I hate people who buy a car and just trade it in for a new model every year, such a complete waste of money. Either way i'd say the M3, it'll have a much harder edge and more performance then the infinity. The G35 is really a competator with the standard 3-series not the M, so you gotta choose between a good car with sporting potential or a true sports car.

Why not, if you could afford to? It's not a waste of money if you are upgrading to something newer and better. Especially considering the fact that he'll have the enjoy of the car for these couple of years.

I would go for the M3, more of a true performance sports car.

[ae86_16v]

thanks guys for the help, wasnt planning on selling the car after 2 years, giving it to sister or gf=)

The car will be a daily driver, but with some kick. Was leaning more towards an M3 cause of the evosport supercharger kit.

G35 i like, but my friend has one and it is sick, nismo head, vortex supercharger ..... i think it will be in sport compact car soon, anyway after that it kinda sucks to have the same car, especially since i am not really planning on spending 50k in upgrades, but 20-35k is more my budget.

o, i know they are different cars, but similiar, for me its the difference between:
used vs new
i am 29, so a g35 is more college, plus i love the m3 bodykits that are out


I am going to have to drive them both, you are right.

thanks guys for the help

If you are gonna spend 40 to 50 k on a car then another 20 to 35k on upgrades why not get a P-Car and be done with it?

That is definitely sexier than either car with supercharge and bodykits and all, if that is what you car about.

[frozzu]

E46 bmw m3 looks much nicer, both the exterior and the interior. Plus it has more power and maybe better handling. Maybe because I don't know that much about the G35. Also I don't know much about the prices because they are totally different here. But I'd go for the m3.

[bmwmpower]

m 3 , why not, german quality, motosport history,

[sadclown]

callen:

I will take some pictures when he gets the car beck from the shop, the G35 looks completely stock on the outside, except for the exhaust from Ingen, 19 inch Racing Harts, and o the 3 gauges on the drivers side. But when you pop the hood, the supercharger is the first thing i noticed.

I will try to take pics for you guys next week, i know its hard to believe someone would spend so much money on mods for a G35, but this guy does not like to lose at anything, i think he found out a Z owner at the same shop is going all out on his car as well, so he decided to out do him.

The supercharger from Evosport sounds good, because no one would expect an M3 to produce 500whp. But then again its 25K.

Thanks again for all the advice, you guys just made my decision easier, i think i will wait for the new M3 to come out , then these models will be cheaper =)

The main reason i want an M3, German engineering, fast, and not your typical ricer. But it will be my daily driver since i have to see clients all day long. So basically i am looking for something that i can drive everyday now, cause eventually i want to get the new 911 t when it comes out.


I want to thank you guys for all your help, its nice to get some real advice instead of , " just buy it man, you make enough", or "just wait for the M5"

thanks again guys

[crayzayjay]

I'd definitely go for the M3. Besides, the M3 has already taken on two years of depreciation so it's likely to lose less of its value than the Inifiniti when you resell in a couple of years.

[DeMoN]

Infiniti G35 is one of the most highly preserved values. I read it somewhere that these cars deppreciate very slowly. Not that it matters to me as I dont plan on selling my car anytime soon.


Anyway... let us know what you decide on. Its gonna be interesting to know what someone else facing the same situation as I did does. Everyone suggests M3 because its faster german and higher class (I love BMW's and I dont deny its better in every way than a G35), but the thing is.... Owning a car NEW is something special.

Loaded G35 with Sat and Prem and stuff is about 39000$ out the door... while M3 New BASE is 46 exlcluding everything.

[StanAE86]

I like the G35 coupe, but wouldn't take it over an M3. The M3 is infinately more of a sports car, if that's what your ultimate goal is. If you're looking for low maintenance, relatively sporty feel and a newer car, the G35 is the easy winner - especially if you're thinking of trading up in about 2-3 years.

The M3 is a much more harsh ride than the G35. When I drove the G35, I really didn't think it was that fast. The coupe, at like 280 horsepower felt okay. It could possibly be the gearing on the car. It's not slow, but I expected a little more. The M3 is a very quick car, the exhaust note is very shrill though, and that's something I really didn't like.

I think the interior bits on the G35 feel much much much more cheap. Lots of hard plastic and all. I think you'll get a lot more prestige with the M3 as well, if you care about that.

In the end, M3 over the G35 would be my personal choice...if you can manage to find a good one. At less than $40k, the M3s will have quite a bit of miles on them...and with German cars, prior maintenance is very important, or you're in for a whole lotta' spending, after you get the car. Also, an M3 is likely more to insure. But I don't know for sure.

[initiala4]

M3 gets my vote. G35 wont be as fun as M3. Bimmer are driver kind of cars....get it!

[Kal-EL905]

M3 is a pure driving experience.

I like the G35, but the M3 takes this one hands down.

[DeMoN]

I hope all you voting for M3 consider that the choice is between a NEW and a USED car. A USED M3 obviously means RACED. I wouldnt want to own a car for 10 years that has been driven like hell for months.

Clearly M3 is a better car, but is it worth choosing it instead of an excellent 10-best-car G35 (I know, 3 series BMW is a 10-best-car too)

[Skylinefreak]

There is nothing wrong with choosing the G35. Nissan Skylines have always been drivers cars. As the G35 is essentially a Skyline V35, It will be a good drivers car

[Sachmo12345]

i have never driven m3 hopefully one day but this weekend i was able to drive a G35 coupe and it was the best car ive ever driven great acceleration, great handling, very very very good and fun

[DeMoN]

G35 is great... comparing a 2005 new with a 2002 old... Cant believe you would chose the M3. So... have you made your decision yet? whats taking so long!!!