test drove the G35 coupe today...

kennyc · 09-05-2005, 02:12 PM

I've always wanted to drive one and finally drove one today.

Likes
exterior styling - classic coupe form.
exhaust - very nice rumble
engine - powerful, but it still lack refinment when rev'ed
transmission - I drove the auto, and it was willing to kick down. Not bad for an auto.
seats - very comfortable, not as supportive as my sport seats.
suspension - a little softer than my H&R coilovers, but very good for OEM suspensions.

Dislikes
headliners - first thing I entered the car was the mouse-fur headliners. Looks cheap.
headroom - lack of, the second thing. Moved the seat all the way down and still have less headroom than my A4.
steering wheel, non-telescoping - related to the above. Being 6'2" I need to reach the steering wheel without being cramped.
left side blind spot - huge blind spot, combined with small side mirrors, it will be difficult to merge into traffic.
really, really small trunk - seriously smal, can't fit more than 2 standard size luggage.

Verdict
Extremely good looking and powerful, but a size too small for me.

Did I mention it has a really small trunk?

Potomac-Greg · 09-05-2005, 06:28 PM

Given that 2/3 of their lineup has that same sound, it's no longer very special. It's starting to remind me of the Chevy Eurosport.

I can listen to the VW 3.2 all day long.

kennyc · 09-05-2005, 07:25 PM

Blue TooTh Fan · 09-05-2005, 08:26 PM

I bet I'd fit perfectly in there

... that's why I would never test drive one. LOL

kennyc · 09-05-2005, 08:42 PM

I'm waiting the price to drop on those... it would be awhile...

spicnspan320 · 09-06-2005, 02:40 AM

sum woman on a cell phone driving...sigh

Blue TooTh Fan · 09-06-2005, 06:04 AM

S4 in Margaritaville · 09-06-2005, 07:26 AM

I really liked the ride and feel of the car. The
interior was very nice, with a lot of electronic goodies.

The tranny (auto) was probably the most aggressive I have driven. Very willing to run up to the redline, and the kickdowns were nice.

The exterior had some angles I liked, some I didn't.

The dealership, A++++.

But in the end, the B6 S4 won out based on my heart.

09-05-2005, 06:28 PM	#2
Potomac-Greg AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 21,854	I've gotten a little tired of the Nissan 3.5 exhaust note. Given that 2/3 of their lineup has that same sound, it's no longer very special. It's starting to remind me of the Chevy Eurosport. I can listen to the VW 3.2 all day long. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ Mine: 2002 Mercedes Benz C32 / ///AMG Family Choo Choo: 2008 MB GL320 CDI Track Ho: 1988 Porschuh 944 Recent History: Audi 2002 TT Roadster History: Audi 2000 A6 2.7T Ancient History: Audi 1991 90Q 20V

09-05-2005, 07:25 PM	#3
kennyc AudiWorld Super User 1998 Audi A4 My Garage Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 10,418	ah... did not know.. it sounded cool to me! :)

09-05-2005, 08:26 PM	#4
Blue TooTh Fan AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,511	you know, most Asians aren't as tall as you are. I bet I'd fit perfectly in there ... that's why I would never test drive one. LOL __________________ A.K.A. TickeTed 1993-VW Eurovan CL-Red-Maryland 1998-A4 2.8Q-Black-Maryland 2002-225TTQC-Blue-Maryland 1997-MB S320s-Taiwan 2006 Siver one speed commuter bicycle - Japan AIM-XtremeRPM MSN-hsuwayne@hotmail.com www.Xtremerpm.com VAG COM Revo with SPS3 Nokia N90 with bluetooth headset works great with the manual tranny

09-05-2005, 08:42 PM	#5
kennyc AudiWorld Super User 1998 Audi A4 My Garage Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 10,418	yeah... guess my ideal infiniti would be the M45... I'm waiting the price to drop on those... it would be awhile...

09-06-2005, 02:40 AM	#6
spicnspan320 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,339	such a nice car... i saw one on the road the other day... sum woman on a cell phone driving...sigh __________________

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09-06-2005, 06:04 AM	#7
Blue TooTh Fan AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 3,511	then I will bring you the JDM kit and Gloria/Cedric badges :) __________________ A.K.A. TickeTed 1993-VW Eurovan CL-Red-Maryland 1998-A4 2.8Q-Black-Maryland 2002-225TTQC-Blue-Maryland 1997-MB S320s-Taiwan 2006 Siver one speed commuter bicycle - Japan AIM-XtremeRPM MSN-hsuwayne@hotmail.com www.Xtremerpm.com VAG COM Revo with SPS3 Nokia N90 with bluetooth headset works great with the manual tranny

09-06-2005, 07:26 AM	#8
S4 in Margaritaville AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 3,750	I came very close to getting a G35X. I really liked the ride and feel of the car. The interior was very nice, with a lot of electronic goodies. The tranny (auto) was probably the most aggressive I have driven. Very willing to run up to the redline, and the kickdowns were nice. The exterior had some angles I liked, some I didn't. The dealership, A++++. But in the end, the B6 S4 won out based on my heart.

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