Saab 9-3 vs Infiniti G35 sedan
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Saab 9-3 vs Infiniti G35 sedan
G35 sedan
nice options
260hp 3.5L v6
ATTESA E-TS AWD(same setup as on the gtr)
its only availible in a 5spd automatic, with tiptronic shifting
OR, 6spd MT
no AWD, but it is RWD, with close mission with short throw shifter
Saab 9-3 sport sedan
shown with the aero kit
2.0T with 210hp
6spd MT
TCS(traction control system)
i dunno, both look very sexy, but im gonna swing towards the G35 just cause u cant just turn down the GT-R drivetrain
nice options
260hp 3.5L v6
ATTESA E-TS AWD(same setup as on the gtr)
its only availible in a 5spd automatic, with tiptronic shifting
OR, 6spd MT
no AWD, but it is RWD, with close mission with short throw shifter
Saab 9-3 sport sedan
shown with the aero kit
2.0T with 210hp
6spd MT
TCS(traction control system)
i dunno, both look very sexy, but im gonna swing towards the G35 just cause u cant just turn down the GT-R drivetrain
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Originally posted by WannaBFast
20 more hp but.. awd not availible
20 more hp but.. awd not availible
Tough one, 20 more HP and its 223 LBS lighter then the G35 sedan 6spd mt and its 492 lBS lighter then the G35 Sedan AWD .... I dont think that AWD is all that worth it here. Too much weight.
Tough Call...
Oh man, i drove the g35 the other day and i fell in love with it. Id say G35!!! That **** is so fast. But i drove a sedan auto. Still ****in fast. I was doin 120mph on a regular street.
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20 more hp but.. awd not availible
20 more hp but.. awd not availible
Anyways... go get the current Car and Driver. They did the 35K sedan Comparo. Saab finished second to last, the G35 won.
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Better power: weight ratio.
How much do you need AWD? If you don't have snow/ ice/ rain most of the year, RWD is great. (is the SAAB RWD?)
You'd have to spend less on the 9- 3 to get higher power output (turbos show plenty of gains for less $$)
Which one can you get cheaper?
Read some Euro mags on tuner 9-3s. You'll be impressed.
Better power: weight ratio.
How much do you need AWD? If you don't have snow/ ice/ rain most of the year, RWD is great. (is the SAAB RWD?)
You'd have to spend less on the 9- 3 to get higher power output (turbos show plenty of gains for less $$)
Which one can you get cheaper?
Read some Euro mags on tuner 9-3s. You'll be impressed.
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Rep Power: 381 Its funny how hung up on AWD people are nowadays. in Reality, AWD can actually be a performance liabilty. Think Much more power loss through the drivetrain. (The WRX with the 2.0L engine would be a DOG if it didnt have a turbo) The only time AWD really shines is in adverse weather conditions (Rain ect) other wise your probably better off with RWD.
and the obligitory autocross compairison. WRX is in D-Stock, and cant even beat an Integra-R(FWD) or a BMW 330Ci (RWD). another example STi and the EVO 8, both A-stock and they arnt even close to the Vettes that dominate the class.
Does this mean that AWD is bad? No, it just means its been Over hyped.
and the obligitory autocross compairison. WRX is in D-Stock, and cant even beat an Integra-R(FWD) or a BMW 330Ci (RWD). another example STi and the EVO 8, both A-stock and they arnt even close to the Vettes that dominate the class.
Does this mean that AWD is bad? No, it just means its been Over hyped.
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Rep Power: 0 g-35c all the way, if not get the g-35awd.....or wait till it comes out in 6speed and awd...so its basically a skyline gtr then! with a little less power! atessa awd system..cant beat it!
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g-35c all the way, if not get the g-35awd.....or wait till it comes out in 6speed and awd...so its basically a skyline gtr then! with a little less power! atessa awd system..cant beat it!
g-35c all the way, if not get the g-35awd.....or wait till it comes out in 6speed and awd...so its basically a skyline gtr then! with a little less power! atessa awd system..cant beat it!
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Nuff said... Dunno if i could chosoe between the 1.8T or the V6.....
Mmmmmm mabey a twin turbo v6 :-D
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Nuff said... Dunno if i could chosoe between the 1.8T or the V6.....
Mmmmmm mabey a twin turbo v6 :-D
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Rep Power: 339 Originally posted by Giuseppe
ZZYZX - If you left people here would be happy to only talk about 1/4 mile times. Thanks for being here.
ZZYZX - If you left people here would be happy to only talk about 1/4 mile times. Thanks for being here.
...... ZZYZX is just trying to make his point, isnt that the reason why ppl post anyway? I also feel AWD is over rated.... if youre willing to talk 1/4 mile, they may be good at the start, but they will fall behind due to drivetrain loss, unless you got some 500WHP AWD car. Although AWD has come a long way, but it may never defy the laws of physics, AWD = understeer... GT-R included... sorry.... that is how it is. I have a Best Motoring vid with a 1000PS skyline going on track... and boy was it understeering....... haha Registered!!
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Uh Oh ...... ZZYZX is just trying to make his point, isnt that the reason why ppl post anyway? I also feel AWD is over rated.... if youre willing to talk 1/4 mile, they may be good at the start, but they will fall behind due to drivetrain loss, unless you got some 500WHP AWD car. Although AWD has come a long way, but it may never defy the laws of physics, AWD = understeer... GT-R included... sorry.... that is how it is. I have a Best Motoring vid with a 1000PS skyline going on track... and boy was it understeering....... haha
Uh Oh
...... ZZYZX is just trying to make his point, isnt that the reason why ppl post anyway? I also feel AWD is over rated.... if youre willing to talk 1/4 mile, they may be good at the start, but they will fall behind due to drivetrain loss, unless you got some 500WHP AWD car. Although AWD has come a long way, but it may never defy the laws of physics, AWD = understeer... GT-R included... sorry.... that is how it is. I have a Best Motoring vid with a 1000PS skyline going on track... and boy was it understeering....... haha 
What did you think I meant? 
