New(ish) car time.

[bolognablake]

Well, the Failblazer's transmission is starting to slip, though it's really only noticeable from a standing start and a 2-1 kick down. Rather than dump a couple grand in it, I may just trade it in.

I'm looking at 2005-2006ish G35's, most likely an autotragic and a 4-door, not looking to spend more than 15-16k. I have to keep the girl friend happy. It doesn't bother me though, it'll be my DD, and the auto will be nice in traffic every day.

Any thoughts, concerns, or recommendations?

[equate975]

Hold out for the fiat 500!

[Tree18is]

g35 car is wild I hear, blips its own throttle when down shifting and will hold which ever gear you put it in till its demise, even thought Its one of them new "smart cars"

im sure you will be happy after you drive it, just dont become a G35 tool.

[bolognablake]

im sure you will be happy after you drive it, just dont become a G35 tool.

Eh, I'm too busy being a Jeep douche.

[Alkasquawlik]

autotragic i can understand, but why a 4 door?
G35 coupes look cool, but I hate the sedans

[hugh jass]

autotragic i can understand, but why a 4 door?
G35 coupes look cool, but I hate the sedans

not everyone is 21 and in college ;-)
g35 sedan is a great blend of practicality and fun to drive sports sedan. can't go wrong with that.

[bolognablake]

not everyone is 21 and in college ;-)

Correct.

[daniel]

autotragic i can understand, but why a 4 door?
G35 coupes look cool, but I hate the sedans

lol, i'm even in college and understand why someone would want a g35 sedan instead of a coupe. it's called usability and convenience. yes the g coupe might look a bit better, but not everything is about which one looks better, and they both share the same motor.

[bolognablake]

lol, i'm even in college and understand why someone would want a g35 sedan instead of a coupe. it's called usability and convenience. yes the g coupe might look a bit better, but not everything is about which one looks better, and they both share the same motor.

I test drove both, and the sedan if definitely more comfortable. The seat goes back a good 2-3 inches more. The auto was also very refined, it didn't have hunt at all. This was my first time driving an auto with more than four gears, so that may be part of it.