Infiniti G35 sedan vs RX-8
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Infiniti G35 sedan vs RX-8
Hi, I am asking this on behalf of my cousin. He is looking at these two cars and can't seem to figure out which one he likes. He does not need the space. He likes the Rotary engine, but like the power of the G35. Maintenance wise, I don't think the RX-8 will be an issue for him.
G35 Sport - $35k, faster, more space, more comfortable and quieter
RX-8 - $32k, better shifter, better steering feel, better brakes, but slower
I am not sure which car handles better, I think they are about the same.
Anyone here have tried both cars?
G35 Sport - $35k, faster, more space, more comfortable and quieter
RX-8 - $32k, better shifter, better steering feel, better brakes, but slower
I am not sure which car handles better, I think they are about the same.
Anyone here have tried both cars?
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Thanks. I think I should tell him to rent one of each for a day and see what it is like. Any rental companies that rents out RX-8?
Buying use is a good idea...depreciation have been pretty high on the RX-8.
I remembered back in 2005...a dealer in IL area or somewhere in the mid-west was offering $8000 off on a new GT. Do those type of deals still exist?
Buying use is a good idea...depreciation have been pretty high on the RX-8.
I remembered back in 2005...a dealer in IL area or somewhere in the mid-west was offering $8000 off on a new GT. Do those type of deals still exist?
Last edited by opus_opus; 10-19-2007 at 08:05 PM. Reason: additional comments
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If he can't decide, the G35 is for your cousin. Apart from having 4 seats, both cars are designed with very different goal. One is a entry level luxo sedan and a 'Sport' badge and the other is an entry level luxo sports car with so-called rear doors.
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Why do these threads even get made... Tell him to go test drive both and then make up his mind. If he's still confused then he needs to decide if power and space or handling is the priority.
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I had a G35 and traded it in for an RX-8. The RX-8 is 10x more fun to drive, handles much better and feels more like a sportscar. The G35 has more luxury features (if you're into those) and more space.
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Thanks. I think I should tell him to rent one of each for a day and see what it is like. Any rental companies that rents out RX-8?
Buying use is a good idea...depreciation have been pretty high on the RX-8.
I remembered back in 2005...a dealer in IL area or somewhere in the mid-west was offering $8000 off on a new GT. Do those type of deals still exist?
Buying use is a good idea...depreciation have been pretty high on the RX-8.
I remembered back in 2005...a dealer in IL area or somewhere in the mid-west was offering $8000 off on a new GT. Do those type of deals still exist?
Test Drive them Both... Any Dealer will let you take a long enough TD to appreciate the car. Insist on going on Highway, backroads, uneven pavement....
The RF8's depreciation makes it a great used car purchase. The G35's residual and factory lease programs make it a very affordable new car.
Me personally, that is the decision I would be making. Pay a bit more(monthly) for a brand new G35 lease to have a nice fun sedan drive, versus, a cheaper payment on a purchasing one of the most fun cars out there, that in itself is a pretty nice, fairly well rounded car.
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Faster and fun to drive dont necessarily go hand in hand. My buddy's jacked up 01 Mustang GT is sure faster than my 8. But is it more fun to drive? Not even close. Your buddy needs to decide if he actually needs the "faster" car for a reason or if his ego just can't handle knowing that if he tried to drag race a lot of other cars out there he'd lose.
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u can definately find an rx-8 for cheaper then that to. i got a brand new 07 for 23,400.
yes it was only the sport model, but you can still get them much cheper then 32. There was a GT at the dealership that was 26,800 i believe it was
yes it was only the sport model, but you can still get them much cheper then 32. There was a GT at the dealership that was 26,800 i believe it was
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if he's a racer (and i mean on the track, and i don't mean a drag strip) then he should get the rx8.
if not, the g35 is for him.
rotaries are for enthusiasts only
if not, the g35 is for him.
rotaries are for enthusiasts only
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c'mon, the rx-8 is a great car, but the g35 has more horsepower and torque. and, yes definitely a better 0-60 time (unless you're gonna count on driver error, but in that case i can turn faster in a prius than a really crappy slow driver does in a ferarri).
let's not talk track cuz that's harder to get an objective comparison.
for the original poster, see what's important to him out of these categories:
gas mileage, luxury, comfort, handling, connectedness, uniqueness, power, sporty look, dealer treatment, resale value, reliability, price, less maintenance.
for each one of these, give a point to the g35: gas mileage, luxury, comfort, power, dealer treatment, resale value, less maintenance.
for each one of these give a point for the rx8: price, handling, connectedness, uniqueness, sporty look.
Which ever one has a higher score for him, he should get (provided he's still undecided after the test drives).