EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Does this car make the BMW 3 and Lexus IS see red?

yeah..right LOL:) The BMW 335i and Lexus IS350 still look better than this for sure. Thought nice improvement from last generation.

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— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 8/21/2006 10:10:24 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

wow that looks pretty sweet.

— sewingmachine (View Profile)

Posted on 8/21/2006 10:12:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Possibly.

I just noticed that all these new tails aren't Bangle. They're SC430.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/21/2006 10:20:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I like how much Infiniti/Nissan packs into this car for the price. With that said, the new BMW coupes (and the sedans which should follow the couple styling) are hard to beat. I would imagine this G35 is a better driver's car than the IS350, though.

— crackityjones (View Profile)

Posted on 8/21/2006 11:13:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I surely hope it looks better in person. Looks like a new Bangle Butt... yuk!

— Hose (View Profile)

Posted on 8/21/2006 11:23:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I actually like the G35 more than the Lexus and the BMW. The Lexus doesn't look as expensive as it is. Not that it looks cheap but it will be mistaken for a cheaper car. I also don't mind saying that I just don't like the 3 series anymore. The styling doesn't work for me. I especially hate the rear end. The interior also is nothing special. The interior of the present car is not as nice as the previous 3 series interior. It feels cheap!!! The engine is fine and it drives nicely but man does not drive by engine alone. I do like the styling of the G35 and I think the interior is much improved. I haven't driven it yet but I am sure that it will be a nice ride too. Not to mention the price of entry in the Infiniti which will actually be reasonable. I think they'll do well with this car.
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— TauronLB (View Profile)

Posted on 8/21/2006 11:26:33 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

nicer than the old one, I guess, but 3er see red? you are going to need to offer 500hp, and all the standard equipments of an S-klasse for $30K.

IS, maybe, but 3er, no way...

— Jovi (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 12:01:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Huu, I posted stuff up on the other posting, incase you wanted to read...

— Jovi (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 12:49:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

yes it looks like a 6 series rear...not a good sign

— LexusKindaGuy12 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 1:18:49 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

This car is awesome. It looks like a cross between the 3-series and the IS. I just wish Infiniti weren't so cheap on the inside. And don't the headlights look like the MB CLS-class? It has an awesome grille though. I like the car.

— lexusis350 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 2:35:06 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Is it me or are these cars getting larger with each new model Introduced ?

I was a fan of the current generation G35 (Coupe & Sedan) however i am wondering the sense of making them larger as it soon starts encroaching on the M45 market segment.

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 4:09:03 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

And Infinity !!
Put some damm Fog Lights on that Car!!

— I95SPEEDINGTICKETS (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 4:10:02 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

This car does look a lot better than the previous generation, but I don't think it has Bangle influence at all...and that is a good thing. Go infiniti.

— courtstone (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 9:35:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I REALLY LIKE THE CHROME LIP SPOILER

— dualexhaust (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 12:09:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

its classier than any lexus cause you won't see nearly as many of these with spinning chrome rims on them. that's what makes lexus trashy.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 12:31:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

the latest fashion in the market is the bangle butt. BANGLE RULES :p

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 1:16:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It'll probably be sportier than the IS350, and come pretty close or even exceed the driving capabilites and performance of the 3-series. There, I said it. Happy Infiniti fans?

— BMW530i (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 2:13:49 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

BMW530, Performance on paper and real world are two different things. Many times the sum of the totals is different on the track or street. The G35 was pretty crude and plagued with cheap trim inside in the previous incarnations. Lets hope the quality is more up to par.

But I do expect the performance level to be high for this vehicle.

— PlanoA4 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 2:36:07 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

mercedes called, they want their healights back.
the rear lights remind me of a peugeot 407

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 3:14:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

BMW530i... you should be named NissanG35...

what are you smokin? It will not exceed the driving capabilities and performance of the 3er. you probably mean the 325xi wagon. But of course, it will get smoked by just about every other 3er.

IS350, maybe, thats for the Jap cars to fight it out. but the 3er, you are just stupid. change your name.

— Jovi (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 4:16:43 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

I have a 2005 and I can't wait till this comes out I love it

— G35Lover (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 4:17:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

i'd really like to see this model in person before commenting, but i think it looks ok. deffinately not ripping off any other company. i think the is350 is too similar in styling to the mazda3, which is great styling for a $14k car. but at $30k+, c'mon.

i think the infiniti may be the closest competitor to the bmw in terms of driving feel and performance. but let's not forget mb is gonna drop the new c-class soon. they have seen everyone else's offering, and could suprise with a more bmw-like offering, with broader appeal in the styling department.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 6:14:27 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Not bad, but I'd still spend the extra money on the upcoming 335i.

— bm75204 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 7:34:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

It's so obvious that windshield was copied from BMW, making it all clear and such.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/22/2006 8:20:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I say I'll buy a 335i, no matter what it costs... because to me, money is not a concern, because I love the cars... money doesnt make the decision for me...

But realistically, for that price, I would get the e46 model M3

— Jovi (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2006 1:01:20 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

looks to me like a Vectra

— CarNut (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2006 7:30:29 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

i love infiniti
lexus sucks ass
nissan for life

— rconn14 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2006 1:24:16 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

efox, i hate the fact you have a "winter" car.
my family just has "cars" :(
unless you live somewhere where the weather's really bad, in which case i feel better.

london may be wet, but i've never been snowed in.

— Rupert (View Profile)

Posted on 8/23/2006 6:31:34 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Infiniti is trying to become a "tier-1" luxury brand competing in the mix with Lexus, BMW and Mercedes. My question is how are they gonna do this??

— essentielle (View Profile)

Posted on 8/24/2006 8:59:18 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

infiniti will do it with rwd and the best v6 in the industry. infiniti isn't the best but have grown to be a very respectable manufacturer. they are stylish and understated. probably my third choice after bmw and mb. look at their sporting heritage too. probably the best of any japanese manufacturer. yes, i know honda and toyota do quite well too.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/24/2006 4:59:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

NO Thanks

— F12TwinTurbo (View Profile)

Posted on 8/24/2006 5:41:39 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

1995e34: I agree that the RWD & the VQ engine differentiates Infiniti in the luxury segment. However, Infiniti does not have the heritage and product line-up (consistency in availability) as with the other players... Hence, Infiniti has a low brand value and does not attract the market share and opinion from the consumers that is needed. What would be your countermeasures to fix these problems amongst others?

— essentielle (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2006 10:02:10 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I have high hopes for the new G...but I hate the wheels. As a '03 G owner, I have to accept that some of the best stock wheel designs come from BMW.

BTW, the Fog lights are integrated into the LED's just as the current model.

— asiddiqi (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2006 10:34:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

essentielle, good question. i guess the motorsport heritage is tied to nissan rather than infiniti. perhaps infiniti will have to build their reputation from scratch. all things considered, the launch of the original g35 just a few years ago has paired them against bmw in more than just a few reviews. as long as they focus on driving experience, they will build brand value. they got to the game late, but they've shown they can play. give em' some time.

i think they had an ugly but capable q45. perhaps the next generation will be as pretty on the outside as the rest of their lineup. iknow its due for replacement sometime soon. poor thing looks like a baluga got buisy with a crown vic (full-size ford).

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/25/2006 12:10:56 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

1995e34: Thanks for your insight. I was looking for honest comments like these from the general public. I will make sure that the Infiniti brand will not lose its focus in the years to come. (from a friednly insider...)

— essentielle (View Profile)

Posted on 8/26/2006 4:02:45 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

essentielle, do you have a position with infiniti?

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/27/2006 2:07:17 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Fortunately or unfortunately, yes.

— essentielle (View Profile)

Posted on 8/27/2006 9:40:05 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

i'd say fortunately. but i don't know how they are to work for.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/27/2006 2:12:31 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Are you an insider as well?

— essentielle (View Profile)

Posted on 8/27/2006 5:37:59 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

no, i'm a mechanical engineering student. i hope to be in the industry as soon as possible. i'm looking for work in the industry at the moment. my interest lies in increasing performance of vehicles while reducing environmental impact.

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 8/27/2006 5:54:14 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I'll stick with my Z.

— JDAVIS169 (View Profile)

Posted on 10/19/2006 10:30:54 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1