Well our lease on our merc mountaineer is coming up and my parents went against my wishes to buy American, and theydecided to leasean Infiniti g35. Well I dont feel as guilty any more because this car is nice as hell! 305 HP out of a 3.5l v6, this car just flies! And the style of the interior and exterior is real hot and the build is top notch.
Weve had our fair share of American cars in the past: 80s Caddy, Ford van, Ford Taurus, Dodge Durango, 2 Merc Mountaineers, Lincoln zeypher ect. This g35 is so nice though I dont want it to leave the garage.

 

Understood! This agrees with my posts in the thread about the big 3 bail-out. QUALITY!

 

[align=center]Hi `Jeff,[/align][align=center]I agree with Rockn`Wayne, Good Decision.[/align][align=center]Good Luck & Safe miles 2 U & Family[/align][align=center][:-]




ENGINE: 3.5-liter dual-cam V6
HORSEPOWER: 306
TORQUE: 268 lb feet
0-60 mph: 5.7 seconds
1/4 Mile: 14.2 seconds @ 101 mph
60-0 mph: 126 feet
EPA: 19 mpg city/ 26 mpg highway
Mixed loop: 22 mpg
Space likes the above : ) [/align][align=center][:-]
2007 Infiniti G35

When Infiniti introduced the G35 sedan for 2003, it was something of an undefined quantity with an unremarkable pedigree. It was clearly a make or break product for Nissan's struggling Infiniti brand. Well, the G35 ended Infiniti's struggle quickly gaining ground as a top notch sports sedan, and a serious rival to the BMW's 3-series. Now, only four years later, a completely revamped G35 is on the prowl, and its time for those comparisons to start again.
Building a car that can stand up to BMW's formidable 3-Series is extremely difficult; but Infiniti engineers have proven that they can do it. Like the original, the now wider, longer, and taller G35 is built on the 350Z's rear-drive FM-platform. Completed updated, it's 40% stiffer than before. Wheelbase is unchanged at 112.2-inches; 3 1/2-inches longer than a 3-Series.
The multi-link aluminum intensive suspension has been retuned, with additional upgrades for Sport. It's available with Infiniti's Four-Wheel Active Steer system, which changes the rear suspension geometry to match speed and steering input. Seventeen-inch alloy wheels are standard. Eighteen-inchers are available, and standard with Sport trim like our test car.
[/align][align=center]Power is up nicely, with the 3.5-liter dual-cam V6 now delivering 306 horsepower and 268 pound-feet of torque. That's also 6 ponies more, but 32 pound-feet less, than the new 2007 3-Series 3.0-liter twin-turbo Inline-6. G35 gearboxes are a standard 5-speed automatic, with optional manual paddle shifters. Go for the Sport and you can opt for a 6-speed manual.
Our Sport, however, came with the automatic, and it still ran very well; 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds. That's a half second faster than the original G35. The quarter mile clocked at an also very fine 14.2 seconds at 101 miles-per-hour.
The G35 jumps off the line, the refined V6 spinning freely. Pull is healthy throughout the power band, with the Sport's limited slip diff ensuring good power put down. All shifts, auto or manual-mode, are sharp and clean. And the dual exhaust has a nice, aggressive note. `Sweet : )
The G35's beefed-up chassis and suspension were worth it. The already excellent handling is upgraded further. Our Sport turned in faster, with just a touch of front plow. While the speed-sensitive steering doesn't have BMW's feedback, overall the chassis is well balanced, with little roll. So, while not quite as sharp as a 3-Series, the G35 is an excellent handling sedan.
Brakes are a close match too, 60 to 0 in 126 feet. While the pedal is spongy, with standard ABS and stability control, stops were very solid. As to our Sport's ride, like a Euro-style sport sedan its firm but never rough. The standard car is similar but with a little less bump harshness.
As before, buyers can also opt for full-time all-wheel-drive, with the G35X model. Government fuel economy ratings are 19 city/26 highway. Our test of 22 miles-per-gallon on premium grade gas was about as expected.
The G35 looks great as well, with sleek, muscular, evolutionary styling. The nose gets a new knife edge grille, bolder lower fascia, and more expressive, HID lamps. Turning adaptive headlights are available. The windscreen is more sharply raked, and the taller flanks feature wider wheel arches.
[/align][align=center]Inside, the look is clean, beautifully organized, and almost opulent. But lacks the distinctive, familiar character of its German rivals. However, and thankfully, there is nothing that resembles BMW's iDrive. Safety features include front side impact airbags, and side curtain airbags for all outboard seats.
The 7-inch color monitor serves the optional Navigation system and back-up camera. As well as the standard audio system with in-dash CD changer and either XM or Sirius satellite radio. The rear seat offers plenty of head room, but typical of a driver's car, is a little tight on the legs. The comfortable bench does not fold, but has a pass-through for skis. Trunk space is a very respectable 13.5 cubic-feet.
Pricing for the 2007 Infiniti G35 sedan was not available as we went to tape, but expect base stickers to start at about $32,000, and top out at about $35,000. Given its equipment and power, it will continue to be a value leader compared to the 3-Series.
The Infiniti G35 has gone from an unknown quantity, to a world class four-door, in almost record time. And while it may not yet convince many BMW fans to give up their car keys, it will convince anyone who drives it that the Infiniti brand is now a best bet when shopping for a serious sport sedan.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]* I like the Infiniti & American Companies could learn from them[/align][align=center]4-Sure `Quality is Job #1 : )[/align]

 

We all all proud of the hypocritical nature of this post buying non American.

Let me remind you.

You are a American and its YOUR FAULT this happened.

Americans design this quality.
Americans for the most part build this quality.
We have to offset costs of building these American good due to Americans, by substandard methods just to compete.
Yes I just pointed a finger at the problem, DIRECTLY AT YOU'S.

College Educated Americans want more money just because they think their education really means it should.
Non Educated ones also want more money than the rest of the Worlds non educated ones to try to keep pace with the educated ones, kinda to make ends meat.
We text, surf the net, **** and moan about how much we make, etc etc etc etc etc and so on and so fourth as we are designing, building and selling these American Products. And now is the worst time of the year because the Holidays are coming and will get so engrossed with it that we will lower our efforts and quality 10 fold.

So lets not put our noses to the grindstone and give our employers/ companies all the effort, ability etc we can give.
Lets just **** and moan then buy Non American goods made in part by the hicks of America whom are more than happy to make a lessor wage just to have a decent job and foreigners whom aren't brought up in the American Dream of greed and having to have it all. Then blame the US companies whom are run by, filled by You's!!!!!! But we will never see it that way because we are a land of freedom and we like to f**k ourselves and blame the guy next to us.

 

Yep^^^.

Love the g35.