07' BMW 328i coupe vs 07' Infiniti G35 coupe

The Stig's U.S. Cousin · 12-05-2011, 11:30 PM

I'm getting a new car soon, and I'm stuck between the 328i coupe and the G35 coupe. I like the 328i coupe a bit more, but I feel like its lacking a little power. I guess my main question is: Is the BMW a better daily driver?

If so what color?

There are a few other things I guess I should add to this post: I'm 18 so the insurance is a big factor, my parents think the 335i is to fast, and unfortunately they won't allow a manual no matter what car I go with.

Impervious · 12-05-2011, 11:36 PM

Between a 328 and a g37, I'd go g37 but between a 328 and just a g35, I'd go 328 without a doubt.

Kolyan2k · 12-06-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stig's U.S. Cousin

I'm getting a new car soon, and I'm stuck between the 328i coupe and the G35 coupe. I like the 328i coupe a bit more, but I feel like its lacking a little power. I guess my main question is: Is the BMW a better daily driver?

If so what color?

328 does lack power a bit, but if you get it in manual it should be much faster then auto tranny version. i would go with 328i for sure over g35. make sure to get sport package at least.

ndog14 · 12-06-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Kolyan2k

328 does lack power a bit, but if you get it in manual it should be much faster then auto tranny version. i would go with 328i for sure over g35. make sure to get sport package at least.

+1

Sport package, manual 328

apc3libras · 12-06-2011, 10:54 AM

Def go with the BMW. I was looking at G35s before I bought mine and I don't regret it at all.

justinnum1 · 12-06-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Impervious

Between a 328 and a g37, I'd go g37 but between a 328 and just a g35, I'd go 328 without a doubt.

This.

hwa786 · 12-06-2011, 12:04 PM

ha! most of us on this forum came from a G35!

EDM92 · 12-06-2011, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by hwa786

ha! most of us on this forum came from a G35!

No? lol

OP, are you strictly after a naturally aspirated car? I'd say go with the 335i, but it isn't one of your options. If it's not power you are after, go with the 328i. If you are after power, go with a 335i, not a G.

eaglesfan83 · 12-06-2011, 12:12 PM

328i for sure. Much better than a G35.

Nalod · 12-06-2011, 01:22 PM

Manual and sport. If not, then get the G.

dick.breakey · 12-06-2011, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bargamon

Manual and sport. If not, then get the G.

this. im a 6 speed only guy and the quality of the finish and the handling of the bmw sedan sold me over the g. the exhaust note is sweet imo from the g, but the finish just isnt there. it wasnt as quiet and overall it just didnt have the same solid feel. but as the guy i quoted said, if your getting an auto and you just want the extra power while staying n/a, the g might be a better option.

as for color, no one can tell you that. thats completely your own preference

abee20 · 12-06-2011, 01:33 PM

Go with the 328i manual. Much more refined than the G35.

mashimarho · 12-06-2011, 01:36 PM

VQ35 was nice. But the inline 6 is my favorite.
I kind of miss my G.

edirtaynine · 12-06-2011, 01:37 PM

depends what you're looking for in a daily driver... but imo (as well as pretty much this entire BMW forum lol), the e92 328 is "nicer" and "better" overall except in power mods.

Wild Squid · 12-06-2011, 01:43 PM

Neither, get the 335i. No excuse not to.

TBolts10 · 12-06-2011, 10:47 PM

I miss my G. I'd take it over a 328 any day.

NjPrince · 12-06-2011, 10:53 PM

No No No, Infinity's are garbage.

Inspired · 12-06-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Njprince0226

No No No, Infinity's are garbage.

It is Infiniti. Not Infinity.

And I would take a G35 any day of the week over a 328i. I rather drive a Camry with more power than a 328i..

gunnerxq · 12-06-2011, 11:34 PM

There are a few other things I guess I should add to this post: I'm 18 so the insurance is a big factor, my parents think the 335i is to fast, and unfortunately they won't allow a manual no matter what car I go with.[/QUOTE]

That's weird my dad actually forced me to get a manual he didn't listen to my mom telling me to get an automatic. It was the best thing that was ever forced onto me though. Now I'm a manual guy for life. Try to convice your parents of the benefits, better fuel efficiency and better control in the snow. I mean you are their precious child wouldn't they want what's best for you?

Starboy · 12-06-2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by gunnerxq

There are a few other things I guess I should add to this post: I'm 18 so the insurance is a big factor, my parents think the 335i is to fast, and unfortunately they won't allow a manual no matter what car I go with.

That's weird my dad actually forced me to get a manual he didn't listen to my mom telling me to get an automatic. It was the best thing that was ever forced onto me though. Now I'm a manual guy for life. Try to convice your parents of the benefits, better fuel efficiency and better control in the snow. I mean you are their precious child wouldn't they want what's best for you?

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manual does deliver a very good sense of controling thats why I enjoy it

The Stig's U.S. Cousin · 12-07-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by gunnerxq

There are a few other things I guess I should add to this post: I'm 18 so the insurance is a big factor, my parents think the 335i is to fast, and unfortunately they won't allow a manual no matter what car I go with.

That's weird my dad actually forced me to get a manual he didn't listen to my mom telling me to get an automatic. It was the best thing that was ever forced onto me though. Now I'm a manual guy for life. Try to convice your parents of the benefits, better fuel efficiency and better control in the snow. I mean you are their precious child wouldn't they want what's best for you?

[/QUOTE]

I wish that was the case, but for some reason my parents don't want me to get a manual. "It is a distraction"- my dads words, I responded with- "I have to be paying attention to the road and RPM's if I'm driving a manual or i won't know when to shift." Im pretty sure he just doesnt want me racing, and thats the main reason I can't get a manual.

jngjng72 · 12-07-2011, 05:38 PM

the 328i is a very smooth car and a great daily driver. Had both a 2007 coupe and a 2007 xi sedan and both were great. G35 is nice but I was never a big fan of the interior.

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Impervious UNC FTW 28 Rep 741 Posts Drives: Black Sapphire 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Between a 328 and a g37, I'd go g37 but between a 328 and just a g35, I'd go 328 without a doubt.
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apc3libras Lieutenant Colonel 38 Rep 1,691 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: UTAH iTrader: (3) Garage List 1999 BMW M3 [4.00]	Def go with the BMW. I was looking at G35s before I bought mine and I don't regret it at all. __________________ 2007 BMW 328I Monaco Blue /// 1999 BMW M3 Titanium Silver /// 2007 BMW 328I Sparkling Graphite (sold)
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hwa786 Lieutenant 59 Rep 508 Posts Drives: 08 BMW 328xi Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Metro Detroit iTrader: (0)	ha! most of us on this forum came from a G35! __________________ 2008 BMW 328xi Sedan - Montego Blue Metallic
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Nalod Major 80 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NorthCarolina iTrader: (0)	Manual and sport. If not, then get the G.
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abee20 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2016 F30 340i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	Go with the 328i manual. Much more refined than the G35.
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edirtaynine Major General 87 Rep 6,088 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	depends what you're looking for in a daily driver... but imo (as well as pretty much this entire BMW forum lol), the e92 328 is "nicer" and "better" overall except in power mods.
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Wild Squid Banned 22 Rep 626 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i coupe Msport AW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	Neither, get the 335i. No excuse not to.
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TBolts10 Second Lieutenant 42 Rep 241 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tampa iTrader: (1)	I miss my G. I'd take it over a 328 any day.
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NjPrince Captain 85 Rep 789 Posts Drives: 22' M3 Comp Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	No No No, Infinity's are garbage.
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gunnerxq Lieutenant Colonel 240 Rep 1,838 Posts Drives: 2015 335i xDrive 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (1)	There are a few other things I guess I should add to this post: I'm 18 so the insurance is a big factor, my parents think the 335i is to fast, and unfortunately they won't allow a manual no matter what car I go with.[/QUOTE] That's weird my dad actually forced me to get a manual he didn't listen to my mom telling me to get an automatic. It was the best thing that was ever forced onto me though. Now I'm a manual guy for life. Try to convice your parents of the benefits, better fuel efficiency and better control in the snow. I mean you are their precious child wouldn't they want what's best for you? __________________ Former E90 325i: Koni special active red, eibach pro-kit springs, Remus exhaust, stage 3 intake manifold,Stage 2 AA tune, BMW Short shift kit. Silicon intake pipe. M3 control arms front, M3 rear. ECS trailing arm with whiteline bushings. Purple powerflex subframe bushings. Yellow power flex upper shock mounts. Single mass flywheel OE weight.
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jngjng72 Private First Class 18 Rep 193 Posts Drives: 335 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: LI iTrader: (0)	the 328i is a very smooth car and a great daily driver. Had both a 2007 coupe and a 2007 xi sedan and both were great. G35 is nice but I was never a big fan of the interior. __________________ 2007 E93 335i Alpine White Auto/CPP/ZPP/ZSP 2012 CT200H 2009 X5 Workhorse/Kidmobile
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