Edmunds: G37 vs 335i
07-02-2007, 01:55 AM
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Originally Posted by bloodhound
Unless god was judging these cars, in an objective test the following should not be factors at all
Both cars should be scored against a baseline plain and simple....
Both cars should be scored against a baseline plain and simple....
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07-02-2007, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by anotha
is any one planning to contact the editors about the different testing grounds?
07-02-2007, 01:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jackygor
I understand where you are coming from, but sometimes you can like or hate a car without any reasons. However, it does seem pretty scatchy the way they put it...
and you mean sketchy? Cuz ur 1 typo from scratchy....
07-02-2007, 02:00 AM
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Originally Posted by bloodhound
You mean like if someone put 10g in my pocket, id like or hate it more too?
and you mean sketchy? Cuz ur 1 typo from scratchy....
and you mean sketchy? Cuz ur 1 typo from scratchy....
Anyways, write them an e-mail. Something is definitely not right in the comparo...
07-02-2007, 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by bloodhound
my post count doubled b/c of this "comparo"....if ppl thought i posted too much in this thread sorry...but you can kind of read my posts and see my thoughts building as i went thru the article...eventually leading to the one fact...the head to head comparo is nothing but horrible workmanship on behalf of Edmunds....
"Recommended Rating (2.5%): After the test, each participating editor was asked to rank the two coupes in order of preference based on which he or she thought would be best for the average consumer shopping in this segment."
Enthusiast? I don't think so.
"29-Point Evaluation (35%): Each participating editor ranked each car based on a comprehensive 29-point evaluation. The evaluation covered everything from exterior design to cupholders. Scoring was calculated on a point system, and the scores listed are averages based on all test participants' evaluations."
Can we see the 29-point evaluation please? I want to know what's actually in those points.
"Performance Testing (25%): Each coupe was subjected to a set of performance tests that measure acceleration, braking, speed through a 600-foot slalom course and lateral gs on a 200-foot skid pad. Scores were calculated by giving the better-performing coupe in each category 100 percent. The lesser performer was awarded points based on how close it came to the top car's score."
How much would have changed if the G37 didn't have the 4WAS that Edmunds really dislikes? It was even stated in the G37 full road test review but Edmunds still went along with it and tested a G37 WITH the 4WAS. The testing conditions weren't the same also.
"Price (20%): The numbers listed were the result of a simple percentage calculation based on the least expensive vehicle in the comparison test. Using the "as tested" prices of the actual evaluation vehicles, the least expensive one received a score of 100, with the remaining car receiving a lesser score based on how much each one costs."
Hmm... lets see, the 4WAS added to the total price. Edmunds obviously didn't like it even before this comparison test was released but they still had it. Infiniti gets the navigation in the G37 but the BMW doesn't? Why?
07-02-2007, 02:01 AM
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Originally Posted by jackygor
I say bloodhound should do it. I want to see what they have to say.
I doubt the letter i would rite (with no cussin, and very formal) would even get a response, or a response more than "if you dont like our work then dont read it"
They just look, read and sound sleazy at this point.....
07-02-2007, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jackygor
I agree with you! It is not even because the G37 lost, in fact I am not planning to get it, but this comparo is DEFINITELY biased towards BMW.
07-02-2007, 02:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Titanium
I loved the article. It was very good. 
Still not quite there yet with the 335, but I applaud Infiniti's nice try and hard work tough. Good value for the money.
Still not quite there yet with the 335, but I applaud Infiniti's nice try and hard work tough. Good value for the money.
07-02-2007, 02:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Titanium
I loved the article. It was very good.
Still not quite there yet with the 335, but I applaud Infiniti's nice try and hard work tough. Good value for the money.
Still not quite there yet with the 335, but I applaud Infiniti's nice try and hard work tough. Good value for the money.