Is the G25 going to depreciate the Value of the G series?
08-17-2010, 07:29 PM
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08-17-2010, 08:14 PM
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I know of a guy who would not spend a little extra for an Infiniti, but was more than willing to drop $30k on a Maxima.
08-17-2010, 08:26 PM
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If the G25 changes the perception of anything, it will change peoples perception of the G37 to be more upscale. Just like before I got my Altima, I would see an Altima coming and would see oh its another 2.5S and thought nothing of it. But because the 3.5SE was much more rare, every time I saw one, I thought of it as a much more upscale car because I knew it had the V6 and so on, and thats what I got. It will be the same for most people with the G37.
Now G37 owners won't be so eager to debadge their trunks. To me if I see a G thats debadged after the G25 has hit the market, I will assume its a G25.
Also, there is a chance that Infiniti will probably still sell MORE G37's versus 335i's and and IS350's due to the fact that they have had such success selling it in V6 form. I would imagine that the majority of G's sold are the G37 Journey and that model still remains at the same price. Pretty much this is a Win Win situation for Infiniti.
Also with every G sold, there is more chance of that owner stepping up to an M after that car. So more Gs sold equals more M's sold in the future.
Now G37 owners won't be so eager to debadge their trunks. To me if I see a G thats debadged after the G25 has hit the market, I will assume its a G25.
Also, there is a chance that Infiniti will probably still sell MORE G37's versus 335i's and and IS350's due to the fact that they have had such success selling it in V6 form. I would imagine that the majority of G's sold are the G37 Journey and that model still remains at the same price. Pretty much this is a Win Win situation for Infiniti.
Also with every G sold, there is more chance of that owner stepping up to an M after that car. So more Gs sold equals more M's sold in the future.
08-17-2010, 08:48 PM
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I have a hunch that the G25 won't do well
People buy the G37 because it is an under-appreciated car that, in performance, surpasses cars that cost more. The G25 will be under-appreciated and WON'T surpass cars that cost more. Who wants that?
08-17-2010, 11:23 PM
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This car will blow G37 sales out of the water...wait and see. Just like M35 sales blow away M45 sales, etc.
08-18-2010, 12:05 AM
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oh i miss hampton roads, VA. i went to william & mary, but i went to newport blues a lot. what i dont miss is all that humidity - the burg is a swamp!
as far as the G25 sedan, as long as they dont make a G25 coupe, then im okay with this.
what infiniti should do is go upmarket, b/c they need a 7-series, S-class fighter. i dont want the Q56 as the flagship - it's like a well-heeled fat girl who likes to wear high-end clothing.
08-18-2010, 12:55 AM
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The car looks the same so why would it bring Infiniti down? Its just priced lower with a smaller engine. Lets not forget G37's probably already sell around this price range with discounts...................................
The car will sell. And it will not make your G37 any less of a car............................
The car will sell. And it will not make your G37 any less of a car............................
08-18-2010, 07:08 AM
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08-18-2010, 07:14 AM
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as far as the G25 sedan, as long as they dont make a G25 coupe, then im okay with this.
what infiniti should do is go upmarket, b/c they need a 7-series, S-class fighter. i dont want the Q56 as the flagship - it's like a well-heeled fat girl who likes to wear high-end clothing.
08-18-2010, 07:42 AM
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Is that really the reason why people buy the G37? I don’t think it’s that simple. There’s much more to the car than the engine (and HP), and I think a lower price point in combination with greater fuel economy is something that will bring more people into Infiniti showrooms and driving off the lot with a new G. There are lots of people who would be willing to trade some of that 330 HP for a little better fuel economy and a lower purchase price. Those are the people who will buy and appreciate a G25.