My sister just took delivery of her BMW330i last week. She drove all the cars
you mentioned and ended up with the BMW. I have to agree that it was the best
choice, even though it was slightly more $ than the others.
My (her $0.02)
LGB
Auto $$ tied up in older Asian cars
Quoting "Hall, Phillip" <Phillip.B.Hall@nasa.gov>:
> Hey all - Well I have been looking at new cars. I set out to drive and take
> a real close look at the Infinity G35 coupe. I could only find an automatic
> to drive. So I went off to drive other sport coupes for comparison.
>
> G35 (35K with options I want) - It has all kinds of power (280 HP) and love
> the exhaust tone. It felt big and heavy to me. I drive the Mazda P5 now,
> so I am a little biased to smaller, zippier cars. Also, the interior was
> bent to the luxury side and not much "sport". I did not find and good
> corners with this car, but it felt very light on its feet. Nice steering
> feel - and the exhaust is to die for! I need to drive one some more:)
>
> Mercedes Benz C230 Kompressor and C320 (30K with all options except cell
> phone). The 230 with 6 speed was nice. It was real slow until the
> supercharger kicked in, then it was fun. It is rated at 189 HP. The 320
> automatic (did not have a 6 speed in) with 215 HP V6 was very nice. Felt
> smaller with more sport then the G35, but not as fast. Funny.. the C320
> felt more like the 350Z (I had to drive one of these too:)) then the G35
> mmmm... The C320 had more options then one could imagine. And, that
> Panorama roof is cool. I drove these cars hard in the corners (white
> knuckled salesman:)). On a 180 degree off ramp with a tighting corner I
> pushed them to 70 MPH and braked hard on exit to get into traffic. A very
> unbalanced situation, but the cars did very well, very controlled with
> little push. With the 17 inch wheel option this car would be great in the
> corners.
>
> BMW - 325 (35K with options), 330 (42K + - ouch) coupes - Now these cars
> took me by surprise. I read all about how nice, fast, cornering ability,
> etc, these car are. So I get into a 330 (225 HP) with the big M3
> wheels/tires. Really like the design and feel of the car, but..... I did
> not like driving it. It pushed bad in the corners and below 3000 RPM is was
> as gutless as the 1.8L 230 Kompressor. The two cars felt much alike - no
> power at the low end and a bust of speed above 3000. The salesman wanted my
> thoughs on the car - I really had none, and I was a bit speachless. He
> could see I was dissapointed and just handed me a card and walked off.
>
> So, there you have it. To get the G35 I want it is a 6 month wait, but may
> be worth it. The C320 - need to drive a 6 speed and it is $5000 cheaper
> then the G35. The BMW - maybe I should drive another one. Between reading
> all the good things, then driving this car I am a bit confused!?!?! Being
> Datsun nuts I am sure your vote is for the G35:) I am trying my best not to
> be biased. Any other cars I should look at? I want power, seats four, rear
> drive, leather, sunroof, and quality build. And it must be new.
>
> Have a great Roadster day!!
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