Help me decide what car to look for next!

RoadZter · 01-24-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

i completely see your point of view on that^ but i'm in that frame of mind where i like the z a lot (though i'd be hard pressed not to buy a 5.0 instead if i'm honest

) but i really do want 4 doors. 4 door Z = G35/37 sedan. i'm more concerned with this purchase for the extra space, the better ride, the more luxury features, etc. not a damn thing wrong with the Z, just not what i want right now. i'll own one at some point in my life but first i need a good travel car

Alright you convinced me! Go for the G37s. Really a great car for your purposes. I think in terms of reliability and service, Infiniti is a safer bet. I test drove a mercedes, lexus, audi and cadillac sts before buying the G37s (coming from an SRX). It was by far my favorite in all categories except power. You'll be happy with it. Sorry for the preaching! Sometimes hard to control the father in me! Good luck!

HKYStormFront · 01-24-2012, 08:01 PM

i don't want it to be sporty... i want it to be quiet and comfortable but not a buick either

m4a1mustang · 01-24-2012, 08:02 PM

Honestly Patrick I can't picture you in anything but a truck.

RoadZter · 01-24-2012, 08:03 PM

G35 is nice too. Basically the same body as G37. I don't think it comes with Navi if I remember correctly.

FL 4Motion · 01-24-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

the S4 does not, it has the 340hp v8 from the A8 sedan, the RS4 has the DI 420hp motor

I very very sure that v8 in the S4 suffers from the carbon buildup as well and actually looses hp unless it's cleaned frequently. (trying ot remember all the details from when I had my R32 and was active on some of the VAG boards).

bottom line: stay the hell away from any German cars unless you like spending money unnecessarily for "extra" maintenance.

RoadZter · 01-24-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

I very very sure that v8 in the S4 suffers from the carbon buildup as well and actually looses hp unless it's cleaned frequently. (trying ot remember all the details from when I had my R32 and was active on some of the VAG boards).

bottom line: stay the hell away from any German cars unless you like spending money unnecessarily for "extra" maintenance.

I agree about the German cars. We would be homeless if we didn't get the maintenance contract on wife's benz. It is really insane what they charge for basic maintenance let alone if anything ever goes out on it. We already agreed to trade it in once the contract is up. If you go with the audi, be ready for a lot of "extra" maintenance!

HKYStormFront · 01-24-2012, 08:12 PM

nah phil, trust me, this is the engine bay in the B6 S4 i took pics of:

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Originally Posted by RoadZter

G35 is nice too. Basically the same body as G37. I don't think it comes with Navi if I remember correctly.

i think you are correct because none of the manual G35s' i've seen have nav and some of the 37's i've seen do. nav isn't a must as i usually use my android phone anyway but it would be nice to have in the car. for me i could take it or leave it, it's not a deal breaker either way

Red__Zed · 01-24-2012, 08:13 PM

scooby-doooooo

FL 4Motion · 01-24-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

nah phil, trust me, this is the engine bay in the B6 S4 i took pics of:

i think you are correct because none of the manual G35s' i've seen have nav and some of the 37's i've seen do. nav isn't a must as i usually use my android phone anyway but it would be nice to have in the car. for me i could take it or leave it, it's not a deal breaker either way

/\ looks like the pic of an engine that suffers from carbon buildup.

HKYStormFront · 01-24-2012, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

/\ looks like the pic of an engine that suffers from carbon buildup.

don't start with me phil... you will LOOSE!

FL 4Motion · 01-24-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by HKYStormFront

don't start with me phil... you will LOOSE!

You already lost and you don't even know it Pat.

In all seriousness, I would recommend the subie before the audi. I'm only giving you a hard time b.c I care.

HKYStormFront · 01-24-2012, 08:22 PM

all lies^ lol

bigsix · 01-25-2012, 10:18 AM

If your looking for a quiet, comfortable cruiser, test drive the 7 speed automatic in the G37.

*** My Mom has a 2010 Maxima. It's an impressive car. The only things I don't like about it are front wheel drive & CVT transmission.

HKYStormFront · 01-25-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by bigsix

If your looking for a quiet, comfortable cruiser, test drive the 7 speed automatic in the G37.

*** My Mom has a 2010 Maxima. It's an impressive car. The only things I don't like about it are front wheel drive & CVT transmission.

i can deal with the FWD but that CVT has got to go!

i might end up with a 7AT since those are a lot easier to find but the 6 spd is my preference and usually a bit cheaper. not to mention in the used market the 6 spd typically drives the price down since most people buying a car at that price level don't want manual

ClemsonWill · 01-28-2012, 12:15 PM

What about a 335 sedan?

View Poll Results: What should my next car be?
Infiniti G35/37 Sport 6spd Manual	24	75.00%
B6 Audi S4 4.2L V8 6spd Manual	6	18.75%
Subaru Legacy GT Spec B 6spd Manual	2	6.25%
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01-24-2012, 08:01 PM	#32 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	i don't want it to be sporty... i want it to be quiet and comfortable but not a buick either __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

01-24-2012, 08:02 PM	#33 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Honestly Patrick I can't picture you in anything but a truck. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

01-24-2012, 08:03 PM	#34 (permalink)
RoadZter Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Sunny South Texas! Posts: 228 Drives: 370z Roadster Rep Power: 13	G35 is nice too. Basically the same body as G37. I don't think it comes with Navi if I remember correctly. __________________ 2008 Nissan Titan Crew, 2010 Nissan 370Z Roadster 2011 Mercedes GL 450 "Guess who drives the Nissans?"

01-24-2012, 08:22 PM	#42 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 52	all lies^ lol __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

01-24-2012, 08:13 PM	#38 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 119	scooby-doooooo

01-25-2012, 10:18 AM	#43 (permalink)
bigsix A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Thailand Posts: 2,227 Drives: Honda City/Mazda 2 Rep Power: 18	If your looking for a quiet, comfortable cruiser, test drive the 7 speed automatic in the G37. *** My Mom has a 2010 Maxima. It's an impressive car. The only things I don't like about it are front wheel drive & CVT transmission.

01-28-2012, 12:15 PM	#45 (permalink)
ClemsonWill A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 12,045 Drives: a Civic VP! Rep Power: 444	What about a 335 sedan? __________________ Slightly modded

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