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Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,841
edited March 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
Infiniti G37 6MT Sedan - blue slate 6 speed manual

Should have it in about 3 weeks. So excited!!!

Anybody have one of these? I was comparing to BMW 328/335, Acura TL & Cadillac CTS (V6 manual options). Anybody have any opinions?

Thanks!
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  • Indian SummerIndian Summer Posts: 2,296
    Damn, you've got money to burn!
    "It's all happening"
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,841
    Indian Summer wrote:
    Damn, you've got money to burn!

    Knew somebody was gonna say that! I studied for enough stupid actuarial exams that I'm taking advantage now.
    Spectrum 10/27/09; New Orleans JazzFest 5/1/10; Made in America 9/2/12; Phila, PA 10/21/13; Phila, PA 10/22/13; Baltimore Arena 10/27/13;
    Phila, PA 4/28/16; Phila, PA 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22;
    Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; Phila, PA 9/7/24; Phila, PA 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24

    Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
  • Jokertt14Jokertt14 Posts: 2,566
    hope u like payments . they never stop coming !!
  • NoCode416NoCode416 Posts: 417
    i'll be getting a g37 *coupe* as soon as i'm done with school and start making a little money... that car is just so badass.
  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,841
    NoCode416 wrote:
    i'll be getting a g37 *coupe* as soon as i'm done with school and start making a little money... that car is just so badass.

    It sure is. Need a sedan to fit the family and I'm not a Camry-type person.
    Spectrum 10/27/09; New Orleans JazzFest 5/1/10; Made in America 9/2/12; Phila, PA 10/21/13; Phila, PA 10/22/13; Baltimore Arena 10/27/13;
    Phila, PA 4/28/16; Phila, PA 4/29/16; Fenway Park 8/7/16; Fenway Park 9/2/18; Asbury Park 9/18/21; Camden 9/14/22;
    Las Vegas 5/16/24; Las Vegas 5/18/24; Phila, PA 9/7/24; Phila, PA 9/9/24; Baltimore Arena 9/12/24

    Tres Mtns - TLA 3/23/11; EV - Tower Theatre 6/25/11; Temple of the Dog - Tower Theatre 11/5/16
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    If you're spending that kind of coin, buy an Audi.
    NERDS!
  • chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    im getting a ford escort next week.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=y5czISjXgEs
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    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
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  • Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
    chadwick wrote:
    im getting a ford escort next week.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=y5czISjXgEs
    This was totally my first car!!! That thing was a fucking tank. I could cause thousands of $ worth of damage on other vehicles and barely even scratch the paint on that bitch!

    I was also born in '84.
    It was soooo sad.
  • RoughMixRoughMix back of a lorry Posts: 385
    Johnny Abruzzo wrote:
    Infiniti G37 6MT Sedan - blue slate 6 speed manual

    Should have it in about 3 weeks. So excited!!!

    Anybody have one of these? I was comparing to BMW 328/335, Acura TL & Cadillac CTS (V6 manual options). Anybody have any opinions?

    Thanks!

    Ya srewed up Johnny!
    Cadillac all the way.
    "They don't give a shit Keith Moon is dead,
    is that exactly what I thought I read."
  • chadwickchadwick up my ass Posts: 21,157
    ms. wes c.addle wrote:
    chadwick wrote:
    im getting a ford escort next week.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=y5czISjXgEs
    This was totally my first car!!! That thing was a fucking tank. I could cause thousands of $ worth of damage on other vehicles and barely even scratch the paint on that bitch!

    I was also born in '84.
    It was soooo sad.

    you rock :mrgreen:
    for poetry through the ceiling. ISBN: 1 4241 8840 7

    "Hear me, my chiefs!
    I am tired; my heart is
    sick and sad. From where
    the sun stands I will fight
    no more forever."
    Chief Joseph - Nez Perce
  • mikalinamikalina Posts: 7,206
    Congrats to you !! Its always exciting getting a new car- Have fun :D
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  • mikalinamikalina Posts: 7,206
    Johnny Abruzzo wrote:
    Indian Summer wrote:
    Damn, you've got money to burn!

    Knew somebody was gonna say that! I studied for enough stupid actuarial exams that I'm taking advantage now.

    You've earned it !!! :D
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  • PJGARDENPJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    I have an 08 G37 coupe that I've had for a couple of years. I love it! I drove several cars before I bought it and, in the price range, the bmw 335 and G37 were miles above the rest. Its so much fun to drive and handles amazingly. I've never driven an Acura but the Infiniti and BMW handles and drives better than a Cadillac. I think you made a good choice;). I had a few friends with 335s so I wanted something a little different and went with the infiniti. Here are my only couple of downsides to it.
    There is NO room but you're getting the sedan so it should be ok.
    I go through tires like socks......and they're not cheap.

    Enjoy your new car! You worked hard, you earned it :)
  • Yellow LedbellyYellow Ledbelly Posts: 3,749
    jokertt wrote:
    hope u like payments . they never stop coming !!
    Man I am counting down the months until mine finally stop...October can't get here soon enough!! That will be a huge chunk of change I will have at my disposal after all this time!! I can't wait
    All I have to do is revel in the everyday....then do it again tomorrow

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    not for a few more years. then it will be time to grow a mullet so i can fit in with the camaro crowd. :lol:
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  • Phantom PainPhantom Pain Posts: 9,876
    I love getting a new car but hate the payments :(

    Im about a year into paying for my 2009 Acura TSX

    I leased before but now I am buying
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  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    PJGARDEN wrote:
    I have an 08 G37 coupe that I've had for a couple of years. I love it! I drove several cars before I bought it and, in the price range, the bmw 335 and G37 were miles above the rest. Its so much fun to drive and handles amazingly. I've never driven an Acura but the Infiniti and BMW handles and drives better than a Cadillac. I think you made a good choice;). I had a few friends with 335s so I wanted something a little different and went with the infiniti. Here are my only couple of downsides to it.
    There is NO room but you're getting the sedan so it should be ok.
    I go through tires like socks......and they're not cheap.

    Enjoy your new car! You worked hard, you earned it :)

    Hmmm, I never knew you were in the CHA-CHING!!! And here I was playing coy all this time. Sugar momma?

    Oh, and the rest of you, stay the fuck out of my way when I'm on the road. Brand new Toyota Tundra. It is huge and sometimes just takes off by itself for no reason. I paid over 40 k for a screaming pimped out death trap. Sweet! When I go out, it's gonna be huge!!!
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  • PJGARDENPJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    eyedclaar wrote:
    quote]Hmmm, I never knew you were in the CHA-CHING!!! And here I was playing coy all this time. Sugar momma?

    quote]

    Sorry eyed but between my car and my tendancy to fly around the country seeing bands, I don’t know how much sugar I could give ya.
  • eyedclaareyedclaar Posts: 6,980
    PJGARDEN wrote:
    eyedclaar wrote:
    quote]Hmmm, I never knew you were in the CHA-CHING!!! And here I was playing coy all this time. Sugar momma?

    quote]

    Sorry eyed but between my car and my tendancy to fly around the country seeing bands, I don’t know how much sugar I could give ya.


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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    Yellow Ledbelly wrote:
    jokertt wrote:
    hope u like payments . they never stop coming !!
    Man I am counting down the months until mine finally stop...October can't get here soon enough!! That will be a huge chunk of change I will have at my disposal after all this time!! I can't wait

    Seriously! I'm very close to paying off my car. It's a 2003 Honda Civic. :roll: :oops:

    I got a killer deal on it 2 years ago, and it's been the most amazing car ever. Not one major problem since I've had it. I've put 80,000 miles on it...drove it across the country twice. To Idaho, to Washington, all over Utah...love my Civic.
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  • PJGARDENPJGARDEN Posts: 1,484
    eyedclaar wrote:
    PJGARDEN wrote:
    eyedclaar wrote:
    quote]Hmmm, I never knew you were in the CHA-CHING!!! And here I was playing coy all this time. Sugar momma?

    quote]

    Sorry eyed but between my car and my tendancy to fly around the country seeing bands, I don’t know how much sugar I could give ya.


    You sure? I'm a good cook who can lift heavy things and I'm not afraid of spiders. Some days my mental state even approaches stable...

    Hmmmm, well maybe I could use your questionable mental state to knock a few people off plus you have amazing taste in music....I might consider a trial basis. :think:
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,381
    Thats a nice car man.

    I have a 2007 TL and I love it. Only complaint is the lack of AWD. Test drove the "new" TLs and I dont like the ride as much as my 07
    they have taken some of the sport out and made it more of a luxury car-the ride is now softer and the car has a longer wheelbase
  • South of SeattleSouth of Seattle West Seattle Posts: 10,724
    PJGARDEN wrote:
    eyedclaar wrote:
    quote]Hmmm, I never knew you were in the CHA-CHING!!! And here I was playing coy all this time. Sugar momma?

    quote]

    Sorry eyed but between my car and my tendancy to fly around the country seeing bands, I don’t know how much sugar I could give ya.

    She does travel a lot to see bands eyed. I have witnessed it!

    :wave:
    NERDS!
  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    I'll take my British racing green mini Cooper S any day. ;)
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  • coachchriscoachchris Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada Posts: 749
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    I love getting a new car but hate the payments :(

    Im about a year into paying for my 2009 Acura TSX

    I leased before but now I am buying

    My wife and I bought an 09 Acura TSX as well...what a great car!

    Everytime I drive it, I think to myself "This is the nicest car, I love driving this" :D
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  • madtowndavemadtowndave Minneapolis, MN Posts: 4,013
    I'm going tomorrow to look at an Infiniti FX-35. If anybody has one, what do you think of the cargo space?
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  • Johnny AbruzzoJohnny Abruzzo Philly Posts: 11,841
    Whoa - I lost track of my thread.

    I heard good things about Audis, but I used to have a VW New Beetle that was such a piece of garbage, so I couldn't bring myself to buy anything from that company. I don't think these companies should expect to give you a piece of garbage and then later in life have you come back and buy one of their upmarket cars.

    I wanted to look at Caddy's, but had some trouble finding a manual CTS to test drive. It sounds like a great car, but it's really not my style. The G is a more, I guess, elegant style, vs. the in-your-face Caddy.

    The BMW 328 was a beautiful ride. It just seems like you get more for your $$ with the G. The G really does handle just as well too. The guy at BMW seemed miffed that I could possibly test drive a BMW and still want the Infiniti instead.

    I also had trouble finding a manual TL - they just started making them. They seem to come loaded with options that I don't want to pay for (like nav systems). I've had an RSX for 9 years and loved it, but the TL doesn't seem to fit me.

    Yes, car payments suck, but I'm ready for it.
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  • 12345AGNST112345AGNST1 Posts: 4,906
    Vw beetles are made in Mexico and are pieces of crap. Any other VW is good and better quality than anything in it's class. (Honda, Toyota, ford, chevy, etc)
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