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Re: Grabby Brakes a Con? (Reply to this comment)
by drive571
Citing the stopping power of the brakes as a con would, indeed, be strange. It was the brake pedal's feel that I couldn't get used to, as its response to gentle inputs seemed unnaturally touchy to me. There are other cars with extremely strong brakes that offer firmer, more natural pedal feel--the MX-5, 3-Series, and Corvette, for example.
That said, I do know a number of people who enjoy grabby pedals--specifically, those in the VW Jetta and Golf--because it's a constant reminder of the car's ability to stop. Guess it's a matter of taste.
- P.J.
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Feb 22 '06
9:23 am PST
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Grabby Brakes a Con? (Reply to this comment)
by shanejayhayes
listing the power of the brakes on the G35 as a con seems down right strange. The G35 has probably the best brakes in the industry (stops better than a Ferrari actually).
Don't know about you but I like knowing I can stop my car at anytime with complete control.
Great review overall. I love my G35 with all my heart and it has always been very good to me.
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Feb 21 '06
12:51 pm PST
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by nad_masters
With the price in the same range as the performance-only STI, same power, weight, just RWD instead of AWD - I'm wondering if the G35 is another path I should think about in the future. :)
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Dec 26 '04
12:50 pm PST
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Re: Subaru (Reply to this comment)
by drive571
My experience was that the G35 only feels a little classier. It's got a higher beltline that makes the cabin feel more enclosed, and its engine noises are deeper-chested than the Subaru's thrashy tenor.
But Subaru actually has the advantage in structural solidity, interior quality, and handling confidence. Allowing for differences in personal tastes, I'd call it a draw between the two. Interesting to be comparing Subaru with Infiniti, though, huh?
-PJ
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Dec 06 '04
12:10 pm PST
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Subaru (Reply to this comment)
by pvreditor,  in Cars & Motorsports
I haven't driven an Infiniti but my expectation is that it has a classier feel than a Subaru. That said, I thought that the turbo engine in the 2005 Subarus was excellent... I think people are gonna love 'em.
I had a Mitsubishi pickup truck years ago that had a stiff shifter when it was cold out. The owner's manual said that if shifting was stiff in cold weather that the 75W-90 gear oil in the transmission could be replaced with 10W-40 motor oil. I did this and the transmission was MUCH easier to shift. I don't know if Infiniti says the same thing in its manual, so I'd have to study the situation before recommending it.
Incidentally, the manual transmission in a 2001 Corvette uses Dexron III automatic transmission fluid!! I helped my neighbor change the fluid in his 'Vette a couple weeks ago and was very surprised to see this. Although there is a sticker a couple inches away from the transmission filler port stating that Dexron-III ATF should be used, I didn't believe it. We checked the manual and it also said Dexron-III ATF for the MANUAL transmission, and a visit to an autoparts store confirmed it. Weird!
--Bob
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Nov 09 '04
6:26 am PST
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Re: Too bad about the transmission (Reply to this comment)
by drive571
Thanks for stopping by. I have no idea about the oil improving the transmission feel... maybe?
I wasn't really expecting the oversteer either. I had read about it in some magazine tests, but figured it only manifested itself in high-speed track driving. The G35 did push just a little near the edge, but I didn't think I could get the tail to slide in low-speed, autocross-style driving.
There are still a few cars left for me to test in this market segment, but the Subaru Legacy GT is shaping up to be my favorite. Quite the surprise!
-PJ
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Nov 08 '04
6:47 pm PST
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Too bad about the transmission (Reply to this comment)
by pvreditor, in Cars & Motorsports
I wonder if synthetic gear oil or even motor oil might make the shifting easier. Too bad that such a seemingly simple thing cast doubt on an otherwise nice car.
Funny about the oversteer... I would have expected understeer from this car.
Nice review!
--Bob
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Nov 06 '04
4:31 am PST
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