I liked the G35 alot when I test drove it too, mucho power, good handling, pretty spacious interior for a $35,000 car, but it just didn't handle like the 3 series BMW, especially the xi (awd), and there much lighter then the competitors. You can get a really nice 325i for $35,000, or a base 330i for the same. I've said it before and i'll say it again, nothing handles like a BMW (except a 911), to bad the 3 series is underpowered, hopefully the next generation will have a little stronger engine.