I'm looking to get another car and I posted this on the Bimmer board, but I maybe able to get some knowledgable advice here from those that know either or both of these cars.
'Need help from you Bimmer Heads. I'm in the process of getting a new car. I have my eyes on the entry level, so I'm only looking for either a 2006 BMW 325 OR a Infiniti G35, both in manual tranny. This will be a ultilitarian vehicle for me because whenever I can I ride my Suzuki Hayabusa as a main form of transportation in this traffic ridden town we call Los Angeles. It will mainly be used when I: go out with my girlfriend, grocery shopping, can't ride because it's too cold, too hot, or too wet from rain. So the only thing I want to upgrade is the headlamps to Xenon (I upgraded my Hayabusa to that and am hooked on the visibility at night, plus I do have astigmatism).
I've not gotten a quote on the G35 yet, but a BMW dealership in downtown L.A. quoted me $33720 out the door price (but will take 10 weeks to build because what I'm asking for doesn't exist on the west coast).
Few questions:
#1. Is $33720 OTD a good price for a basic 325 sedan, manual tranny, xenon, everything else standard?
#2. I'm not really concerned all that much about the "ultimate driving machine" because I have my ultimate riding machine (the Hayabusa), but still would like a lively car. So can I also get that from the G35? I heard for the approximate same price, there's more features that's standard than the BMW.
#3. I don't remember where, but I heard that BMW has a myrid of mechanical problems, consuming 1 quart of engine oil in 2000 miles, little knick-knack problems like blown brake lights, signal lights, etc... Is the mechanical reliability of a BMW really inferior to the famous Japanese reliable cars?
Your input is appreciated.
By the way, I'm not the type of guy that likes to change cars all the time. That's why I'll finance and keep it until I decide to give it away. My current car, 1997 Acura 2.2cl manual tranny that still runs like a champ and good aesthetic condition is going to my girlfriend.'
'Need help from you Bimmer Heads. I'm in the process of getting a new car. I have my eyes on the entry level, so I'm only looking for either a 2006 BMW 325 OR a Infiniti G35, both in manual tranny. This will be a ultilitarian vehicle for me because whenever I can I ride my Suzuki Hayabusa as a main form of transportation in this traffic ridden town we call Los Angeles. It will mainly be used when I: go out with my girlfriend, grocery shopping, can't ride because it's too cold, too hot, or too wet from rain. So the only thing I want to upgrade is the headlamps to Xenon (I upgraded my Hayabusa to that and am hooked on the visibility at night, plus I do have astigmatism).
I've not gotten a quote on the G35 yet, but a BMW dealership in downtown L.A. quoted me $33720 out the door price (but will take 10 weeks to build because what I'm asking for doesn't exist on the west coast).
Few questions:
#1. Is $33720 OTD a good price for a basic 325 sedan, manual tranny, xenon, everything else standard?
#2. I'm not really concerned all that much about the "ultimate driving machine" because I have my ultimate riding machine (the Hayabusa), but still would like a lively car. So can I also get that from the G35? I heard for the approximate same price, there's more features that's standard than the BMW.
#3. I don't remember where, but I heard that BMW has a myrid of mechanical problems, consuming 1 quart of engine oil in 2000 miles, little knick-knack problems like blown brake lights, signal lights, etc... Is the mechanical reliability of a BMW really inferior to the famous Japanese reliable cars?
Your input is appreciated.
By the way, I'm not the type of guy that likes to change cars all the time. That's why I'll finance and keep it until I decide to give it away. My current car, 1997 Acura 2.2cl manual tranny that still runs like a champ and good aesthetic condition is going to my girlfriend.'
