I haven’t written about gadgets for a while because I haven’t bought anything new to write about. Well, I am putting together this post not because I bought a 2008 Infiniti G35 Sport 6MT. Oh no, I write because I want one. That’s one 2008 Infiniti Sport 6MT, as in 6-speed manual transmission. Toss in the premium package as well, please.
Why not a BMW 3 series? Because it’s too expensive and small for the price. G35s are supposedly almost as good as a BMW, but I don’t think I will ever drive the G35 to its limit to know the difference. On the other hand, the monetary savings I do appreciate even sitting still at zero mph.
To be frank, I have test driven neither the G35 nor the newer BMW 3 series. Being a couch ‘driver’, all my impressions are based on Internet reviews and videos. I have excuses for not having test driven the G35 - I am not yet serious about buying the car, and the nearest Infiniti dealer is a toll bridge away.
I have, however, sat in one during last year’s San Francisco Auto Show. My wife and I both liked the interior.
There is a downside to replacing my Civic Si with a G35 6MT. The Infiniti requires premium fuel. It’s a pretty big gadget investment. And I am guessing the insurance bill would go up as well?
Some G35 links I found:
- Kelly Blue Book review, including video
- g35driver forum
- Edmunds road test and long term test blog
- Autoblog review part one and two
- Car and Driver review
