I'm considering buying the g35 coupe....I haven't really done much research on it yet. But, I was just wondering if there is a 2004 g35 coupe out because all I keep hearing about is the 2003. And if there is a 2004 model, what are the improvements over the 2003. The major gripes seem to be some interior flaws, I'm just wondering if they fixed any of those issues. Right now, I own a 97 5 series bmw. And, I'm going 2 Dr coupe style for the next purchase, which will be either this year or next year. I mean, just going by the looks and raw performance, the g35 seems like a lock, but I'm wondering if I should wait for the 2005 model (if there will be one). Any info is appreciated...thanks in advance.
There is indeed a 2004. If you're getting a 6 speed, then you should definitely get the 2004 because it has an LSD. The 2003 does not. If you're getting an auto, you could get either one, but only get the 2003 if you can get a great price on it. Right now you won't really have any selection and the ones that are left will be either loaners or cars they couldn't sell.
I haven't yet heard what changes are going into the 2005.
For those that have the car, would you change anything about the suspension? Some complain its not smooth enough, mainly on bumpy roads that you'll find in places like nyc. That's one concern of mine since this is pot hole city over here in Brooklyn. But, I'll only be here another year, as I'm going off to houston to live. I'm so eager to get the car, I just don't want to jump the gun. But I might wait for the 2005 and there's practically no changes. My wife is saying wait, my pockets are saying wait...but everytime I see one on the street, or I look at pictures I feel like I can't wait...
FG35 I really doubt they will change anything to the suspension. The 350Z suspension is VERY STIFF, but teh G35 is pretty smooth each time Ive been in it so i dont really have any complaints about it. Go buy the 04 the 05 i dont see will have any changes to it.
2003 G35C / 6mt / DG & Graphite / Nav / Premium / ETA April 6th
I have a 2004 cpe automatic...to the best of my knowledge the only major changes are as follows:
Limited slip rear w/sport pkg
supposedly faster 6 cd changer
tire pressure monitor/sensor
the addition of one new color/twilight blue(dark metallic)
early models such as mine had old style shift knob (auto only)
the latter productions have new style shift knob similar to the FX
I think that may be all that has changed...after all you can't really improve too much on a good thing....there has been alot of talk about the quality of some cosmetic parts in the interior...but for the most part its an awesome automobile...2old4this
04 cpe ivory pearl/willow/5at/prem/sport wheel pkg/clear corners and Piaa's
fg35, the suspension is pretty stiff, but that's because it's a sports car first and a luxury car second. Don't expect it to be as soft a ride as a Lincoln; it's designed to let you feel the road. And that feel is very strong--if you want a smooth car, this may not be the one for you.
Yeah, there seems to be 2 major types of drivers....those that want a very smooth comfortable ride, and then there are those that want to feel the road. I'm not sure which type of driver I am. I guess I'm in between. I want the speed but I don't want to be extremely uncomfortable when I hit a small bump in the road. I understand the g35 is a sports car and it's built with speed in mind. I just don't see how that translates into a bumpy ride. You can pretty much blame this on my lack of knowledge on the details of car engineering. But, for those that do know, why is this...why must a sports car have a bumpier ride than a luxury car? I know a negative of a sports style suspension is a harder ride, but what are the positives other than the feeling of hugging the road? Don't take this the wrong way, im not bashing the g35 (I'm definitely getting one),but I'm just curious. I'm not really a car enthusiast(..yet) but it seems the G35 is definitely spurring my interest in cars, and I want to know as much as I can before I purchase it.
I wouldn't say the ride is "extremely uncomfortable"; they just had to strike a balance and chose to be harder than most lux cars. And the roadfeel isn't really that bad; it's mostly in your hands, not your back. It certainly doesn't fatigue you, even after long trips.
The reason for having a tighter suspension on sports cars is to improve handling. The less a car rolls, the better it corners. The stiffer the springs are, the more often the tires are in contact with the road. I don't know how the physics works, but it does! The G handles great.
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2004 G35 Coupe vs 2003 G35 Coupe
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