g35 coupe or c230 sport sedan
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Originally posted by pocholin
The more I learn about the G35, the more I like it!
The more I learn about the G35, the more I like it!
Aren't they supposed to boost the horsepower on the G35 either next year or the year after? I read somewhere that they're getting something around 300+ hp soon.
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Originally posted by pocholin
The more I learn about the G35, the more I like it!
Where do you get chips and performance parts for them?
The more I learn about the G35, the more I like it!
Where do you get chips and performance parts for them?
Keep in mind there are still alot of research and development for this car. They coupe first arrive in the U.S. in November. So the only thing you will find available right now is intake, supercharger, and exuast.
I only know 2 companies that is going to release or working on a chip for the car. One is Nismo (sort of like AMG). Should be out by the end of summer. Any Nismo parts purchased and installed by the dealer will not void warantee.
Also Pocholin, you will definately miss your e55 if you got a G to replace it. There is no substitute. I miss my E sooooo much.... powerwise that is.
Last edited by Wreck; Jun 9, 2003 at 04:46 PM.
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Originally posted by jpb5151
Can I have your E55?
Aren't they supposed to boost the horsepower on the G35 either next year or the year after? I read somewhere that they're getting something around 300+ hp soon.
Can I have your E55?
Aren't they supposed to boost the horsepower on the G35 either next year or the year after? I read somewhere that they're getting something around 300+ hp soon.
I think the year after will have a factory turbo and they are thinking of an AWD car also. It should be easily over 300+hp at the wheels.
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Originally posted by Wreck
Performace parts are developed from Nismo, Stillen, Greddy, and other companies.
Keep in mind there are still alot of research and development for this car. They coupe first arrive in the U.S. in November. So the only thing you will find available right now is intake, supercharger, and exuast.
I only know 2 companies that is going to release or working on a chip for the car. One is Nismo (sort of like AMG). Should be out by the end of summer. Any Nismo parts purchased and installed by the dealer will not void warantee.
Also Pocholin, you will definately miss your e55 if you got a G to replace it. There is no substitute. I miss my E sooooo much.... powerwise that is.
Performace parts are developed from Nismo, Stillen, Greddy, and other companies.
Keep in mind there are still alot of research and development for this car. They coupe first arrive in the U.S. in November. So the only thing you will find available right now is intake, supercharger, and exuast.
I only know 2 companies that is going to release or working on a chip for the car. One is Nismo (sort of like AMG). Should be out by the end of summer. Any Nismo parts purchased and installed by the dealer will not void warantee.
Also Pocholin, you will definately miss your e55 if you got a G to replace it. There is no substitute. I miss my E sooooo much.... powerwise that is.
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C230 Sedan - 6 spd.
Re: Man, I have nothing against any car
Originally posted by czachari
I went out and test drove everything in the 25-35K range. For my ~31K the C230 was the best thing out there. Every car is a compromise, the question is which features are you willing to compromise on? The G35 was very nice but the engine sounded like a truck when pushed and the auto killed the acceleration, the car did not "feel" fast to me. Also, some plastic details rubbed me the wrong, maybe I was too critical of the car since it's not German. I came very close to buying the car...
The S60, also very nice. Things I disliked, FWD, lack of Xenons and the door closing sound . Not the typical germanic thud.
The A4, was excellent all around but only a 5-speed and no bi-xenons.
BMW, I've owned a few, I wanted a change so I did not even consider them.
Saab 9-3. All around a great package for the LOW LOW price but VERY cheap interior and FWD killed it, plus I would have had to wait for a stick they had none available for a while.
p.s. My gripes with the Benz is the way they equip them. I'd rather get the C1 package instead of the stupid C2. C1 is more usefull. Vrtually all 6-speeds come with C2 but no C1.
I went out and test drove everything in the 25-35K range. For my ~31K the C230 was the best thing out there. Every car is a compromise, the question is which features are you willing to compromise on? The G35 was very nice but the engine sounded like a truck when pushed and the auto killed the acceleration, the car did not "feel" fast to me. Also, some plastic details rubbed me the wrong, maybe I was too critical of the car since it's not German. I came very close to buying the car...
The S60, also very nice. Things I disliked, FWD, lack of Xenons and the door closing sound . Not the typical germanic thud.
The A4, was excellent all around but only a 5-speed and no bi-xenons.
BMW, I've owned a few, I wanted a change so I did not even consider them.
Saab 9-3. All around a great package for the LOW LOW price but VERY cheap interior and FWD killed it, plus I would have had to wait for a stick they had none available for a while.
p.s. My gripes with the Benz is the way they equip them. I'd rather get the C1 package instead of the stupid C2. C1 is more usefull. Vrtually all 6-speeds come with C2 but no C1.
-Thach
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I have a G35 Sedan, Its a really nice car. It will blow any c class away, except for the C32.
For styling the C Class is a little sexier.
The Coupe and the C Coupe do not compaire at all
The G35 Coupe will eat the C230K Coupe Alive in every dept.
To Compair the G35 Coupe to the C230K sedan is apples and oranges.. Is it a pricepoint issue?
If it is a choice the G35 Coupe is it.
Pic of the G35 w/Gilala Kit and other mods..
For styling the C Class is a little sexier.
The Coupe and the C Coupe do not compaire at all
The G35 Coupe will eat the C230K Coupe Alive in every dept.
To Compair the G35 Coupe to the C230K sedan is apples and oranges.. Is it a pricepoint issue?
If it is a choice the G35 Coupe is it.
Pic of the G35 w/Gilala Kit and other mods..
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Originally posted by FrankW
wreck, 20??...WOW...so you must for the Brembo brake pkg too right? cuz i see the yellow-orange caliper. that is HOT! now u just need to find a way to s/c or turbo that V35 Skyline/G35...
btw, any more pictures?
wreck, 20??...WOW...so you must for the Brembo brake pkg too right? cuz i see the yellow-orange caliper. that is HOT! now u just need to find a way to s/c or turbo that V35 Skyline/G35...
btw, any more pictures?
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Originally posted by Vader13
I have a G35 Sedan, Its a really nice car. It will blow any c class away, except for the C32.
For styling the C Class is a little sexier.
The Coupe and the C Coupe do not compaire at all
The G35 Coupe will eat the C230K Coupe Alive in every dept.
To Compair the G35 Coupe to the C230K sedan is apples and oranges.. Is it a pricepoint issue?
If it is a choice the G35 Coupe is it.
Pic of the G35 w/Gilala Kit and other mods..
I have a G35 Sedan, Its a really nice car. It will blow any c class away, except for the C32.
For styling the C Class is a little sexier.
The Coupe and the C Coupe do not compaire at all
The G35 Coupe will eat the C230K Coupe Alive in every dept.
To Compair the G35 Coupe to the C230K sedan is apples and oranges.. Is it a pricepoint issue?
If it is a choice the G35 Coupe is it.
Pic of the G35 w/Gilala Kit and other mods..
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we are doing 04 Skyline conversion kit and engine mods. Just posted the pic. Most G35 guys dont like the car, But it just won a big carshow 2 weeks ago for Best Luxury sedan. Beat out my C32.
The G35 is a feature car.
The G35 is a feature car.
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NICE C32 Vader.
Good God!! 
Still, German cars will always be on top. That's my 2cents.
anywayz, nissan already has 4wd available in japan for the v35. they also got a 8 speed CVT transmission or something...
Still, German cars will always be on top. That's my 2cents.
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Originally posted by Wreck
NICE C32 Vader.
Good God!!
Still, German cars will always be on top. That's my 2cents.
NICE C32 Vader.
Good God!!
Still, German cars will always be on top. That's my 2cents.
werks pretty good..
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Originally posted by Vader13
Nice sedan! When I wanna be super rice boy and pickup the ho's I go for my G35, when I wanna spank ppl and pick up sophisticated mammas I take out the C32..
werks pretty good..
Nice sedan! When I wanna be super rice boy and pickup the ho's I go for my G35, when I wanna spank ppl and pick up sophisticated mammas I take out the C32..
werks pretty good..
i wish i can do that...lol
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Originally posted by Vader13
I have a G35 Sedan, Its a really nice car. It will blow any c class away, except for the C32.
For styling the C Class is a little sexier.
The Coupe and the C Coupe do not compaire at all
The G35 Coupe will eat the C230K Coupe Alive in every dept.
To Compair the G35 Coupe to the C230K sedan is apples and oranges.. Is it a pricepoint issue?
If it is a choice the G35 Coupe is it.
Pic of the G35 w/Gilala Kit and other mods..
I have a G35 Sedan, Its a really nice car. It will blow any c class away, except for the C32.
For styling the C Class is a little sexier.
The Coupe and the C Coupe do not compaire at all
The G35 Coupe will eat the C230K Coupe Alive in every dept.
To Compair the G35 Coupe to the C230K sedan is apples and oranges.. Is it a pricepoint issue?
If it is a choice the G35 Coupe is it.
Pic of the G35 w/Gilala Kit and other mods..
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C320 Coupe
I know you want what is on the lot, but if you order a C320 coupe, you will get what you want and 0-60 will be closer. If you are happy with the C230 performance, then performance isn't an issue. Get the C230!! Drove all three and I'd take either of the MBs.
