Lexus vs. Infinity

[Pick]

Originally posted by BLU CIVIC
oh that was odd...i looked and it said 5-speed...mabey it was that IS sport wagon or i was lookin at somethin else

I'm almost 100% sure it is 6-speed. I could double check.

[TatII]

the IS comes 5 speed. its the exact same transmission found on the non turbo supra which is a 5 speed.

[Pick]

Originally posted by TatII
the IS comes 5 speed. its the exact same transmission found on the non turbo supra which is a 5 speed.

OK. Thanks for the info.

[Jimster]

The I35 is completely indestinquishable from our Maxima QX- except for the VQ35 option. It is too heavy, too boring and isn't as accomplished dynamically as it's European FWD competition (Peugeot 6O7, Renault Vel Statis and Alfa Romeo 166) I can see little logic in choosing one over a standard Maxima. At least the Maxima knows it's a Maxima

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Originally posted by Jimster
The I35 is completely indestinquishable from our Maxima QX- except for the VQ35 option. It is too heavy, too boring and isn't as accomplished dynamically as it's European FWD competition (Peugeot 6O7, Renault Vel Statis and Alfa Romeo 166) I can see little logic in choosing one over a standard Maxima. At least the Maxima knows it's a Maxima

THe VQ35 option is what makes it awesome! I've seen the Euro spec's and I don't like them. They are nice over here in the U.S.

[Jimster]

Originally posted by Pick


THe VQ35 option is what makes it awesome! I've seen the Euro spec's and I don't like them. They are nice over here in the U.S.

My point is that there is no justification for buying it over a Maxima- because in the Maxima you can get a 6 speed, VQ35 and a great looking car for less than the I35- There is however a lot of justification to buy a G35 over a Maxima- even though the two cars aren't related

[Pick]

Originally posted by Jimster



My point is that there is no justification for buying it over a Maxima- because in the Maxima you can get a 6 speed, VQ35 and a great looking car for less than the I35- There is however a lot of justification to buy a G35 over a Maxima- even though the two cars aren't related

Agreed, but they aren't very comparable. The only thing they have in common is the VQ35, 6MT, and 4 doors. The similarities end there.

As for buying one, if you don't care about a manual tranny and want luxury and a nice ride with a fast V-6 engine, the I35 is your ticket.