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Old 01-24-2006, 10:02 AM
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Default Just drove friends 2005 G35 couple automatic

I turn the VDC off; I have to admit, it's a fun car; she doesn't even have the Sports package but the car handled pretty well. I was able to control the drift nicely as well. While fish-tailing I noticed it didn't have limited-slip diff in the back. Overall, the car is very balanced.

Speed wise; I think it is as fast as my 2001 6 speed; I can't tell. But, off the line; we should be able to beat it with a good launch.

Oh, afterwards; I got into my S4; we have great interiors. It's amazing that 5 year old car has better interior than an new $35K car.
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Default that car will not beat or even run with your car.

the turn in low 15 second times with the auto. and 14.5-14.7 with the manual tranny.
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I think only the 6 speeds get an LSD. It's still a good car for the money.
Old 01-24-2006, 10:32 AM
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Default it's 'somewhat' good competition to the bmw m3...performance wise...

As quality/fit-finish/pricing...m3 all the way.

Can't go wrong for 35k though.

Just my 2 cents
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Default I've pulled on my friend's six-speed by about a car length.

Nice cars. Interior room and shifter are much better than ours.
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errr, its barely faster then a 330. it won't run with an S4 or an m3.
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Default uh, an M3 is almost a full second faster through the 1/4 mile....

I think a stock B5 S4 (do they really exsist anymore) vs a stock 6 speed G35 coupe would be close from a roll on.
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I think you meant to say "3 series" and not M3. 330 I agree with, M3 is faster.
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Default really? i drove a 6 speed one and the whole time i just thought about how slow the car felt

car had tight suspension but actually felt heavier then the S.
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Yea i drove an automatic and was so dissapointed with the performance and quality


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