Why are 'we' all so sure the G35 lacks the road feel of the E46?
Personally, while I like the way my 330i (with retrofitted steering) feels, and I don't ever plan to track it, I don't think it's fair to suggest (not that anyone here has) that an E46 feels anything like an E36 (M or otherwise).
I've actually driven a G35 (unfortunately it didn't have the sport package and of course it was a slushie) and I was damned impressed (unlike my initial impression of the IS300).
Surprisingly, I'm also enamored with the slightly larger (interior) size of the G (especially in the back seat), and, although I'm sure this will get me into 'trouble' with all the purists here, I also find it to be somewhat more luxurious than my E46 (which I consider to be a good thing).
So, combine 280 (rumored) horsepower with a 6-speed, excellent road feel, LSD, better warranty, free Infiniti loaner for any service, 6-CD in-dash, etc., etc. for low 30's (I suspect the manuals will go begging after only being available for a few months), and I think it's an awesome value.
Kudos to Infiniti/Nissan. I can't wait to get my hands on a 6-speed...
Personally, while I like the way my 330i (with retrofitted steering) feels, and I don't ever plan to track it, I don't think it's fair to suggest (not that anyone here has) that an E46 feels anything like an E36 (M or otherwise).
I've actually driven a G35 (unfortunately it didn't have the sport package and of course it was a slushie) and I was damned impressed (unlike my initial impression of the IS300).
Surprisingly, I'm also enamored with the slightly larger (interior) size of the G (especially in the back seat), and, although I'm sure this will get me into 'trouble' with all the purists here, I also find it to be somewhat more luxurious than my E46 (which I consider to be a good thing).
So, combine 280 (rumored) horsepower with a 6-speed, excellent road feel, LSD, better warranty, free Infiniti loaner for any service, 6-CD in-dash, etc., etc. for low 30's (I suspect the manuals will go begging after only being available for a few months), and I think it's an awesome value.
Kudos to Infiniti/Nissan. I can't wait to get my hands on a 6-speed...
