It's June already, not a single review for Q50?
06-09-2013, 01:17 PM
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G35 Coupe, G37 Coupe, Q60
Time to bang my head against the wall.
06-09-2013, 09:16 PM
#77
That's a good game. Here's my ranking for overall design:
MB > Infiniti > Lexus > Acura > BMW > Audi > Cadillac
Although the ground rules are vague... so I'll weight that assessment based on appearance, performance, and image as it compares to the $50k market. In other words:
1. The presence and visual design of a Mercedes.
2. The power-to-value aspect of an Infiniti.
3. The elegant interior of a Lexus.
4. The reliability and mechanical excellence of an Acura.
5. ...and then the rest.
MB > Infiniti > Lexus > Acura > BMW > Audi > Cadillac
Although the ground rules are vague... so I'll weight that assessment based on appearance, performance, and image as it compares to the $50k market. In other words:
1. The presence and visual design of a Mercedes.
2. The power-to-value aspect of an Infiniti.
3. The elegant interior of a Lexus.
4. The reliability and mechanical excellence of an Acura.
5. ...and then the rest.
06-10-2013, 08:14 AM
#78
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My rankings for both exterior and interior design:
Infiniti > Audi > BMW > Lexus > Acura > Mercedes > Cadillac
I like the progressive design and emotional tone embodied by Infiniti. Both Audi and Infiniti play down the mechanical side, yet Infiniti offers greater value and durability than Audi.
Infiniti > Audi > BMW > Lexus > Acura > Mercedes > Cadillac
I like the progressive design and emotional tone embodied by Infiniti. Both Audi and Infiniti play down the mechanical side, yet Infiniti offers greater value and durability than Audi.
Combined exterior and interior weightings.
06-10-2013, 08:23 AM
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LOL @Cadillac. I don't even think it should be on the list.
06-10-2013, 01:47 PM
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All semantics aside, its still disappointing they changed the coupe name and nothing else.
06-10-2013, 01:57 PM
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Oops. I didn't know that about the Coupe history.
I suppose if that's the case, then Infiniti is still confusing the market, but only consistently so.
06-10-2013, 05:46 PM
#86
MB is more consistant with more good looking models.
06-10-2013, 07:05 PM
#87
Another apt comparison is the G37 Coupe. Myself and many others I know still find the 1st gen coupe markedly more attractive than the 2nd gen. When I see a well maintained 1st gen coupe on the road I still drool over that, the 2nd gen not so much because they decided to feminize the car and make it more on the cute side than the aggressive side and now it appears they went too far on the aggressive side with the Q50. Strictly looks wise Infiniti dropped the ball on the 2nd gen coupe perhaps in an ill fated attempt to get female buyers because I do notice a lot of women behind the wheel of the current coupe. I suspect the current G37 sedan will have that same nostalgia factor based on it being the last model that actually looks like an Infiniti. The G37 looks classy, the Q50 is trying to look trendy and trends always end.
06-10-2013, 07:32 PM
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Another apt comparison is the G37 Coupe. Myself and many others I know still find the 1st gen coupe markedly more attractive than the 2nd gen. When I see a well maintained 1st gen coupe on the road I still drool over that, the 2nd gen not so much because they decided to feminize the car and make it more on the cute side than the aggressive side and now it appears they went too far on the aggressive side with the Q50. Strictly looks wise Infiniti dropped the ball on the 2nd gen coupe perhaps in an ill fated attempt to get female buyers because I do notice a lot of women behind the wheel of the current coupe. I suspect the current G37 sedan will have that same nostalgia factor based on it being the last model that actually looks like an Infiniti. The G37 looks classy, the Q50 is trying to look trendy and trends always end.
Dust-prone brake pads that needed cleaning at least weekly
Lack of gas struts to hold open the hood
Pop-up nav screen that always seemed not to belong
A hidden oil dip stick that was near impossible to use
A noisy ride even with new tires
No memory seat controls available in California
Manual seat controls that were impossible to find with the doors closed
Outdated 6 CD changer rather than 9.8GB hard drive music box
No traffic alert available for nav system
There could be more but thats all I remember off hand.
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06-10-2013, 07:40 PM
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Another apt comparison is the G37 Coupe. Myself and many others I know still find the 1st gen coupe markedly more attractive than the 2nd gen. When I see a well maintained 1st gen coupe on the road I still drool over that, the 2nd gen not so much because they decided to feminize the car and make it more on the cute side than the aggressive side and now it appears they went too far on the aggressive side with the Q50. Strictly looks wise Infiniti dropped the ball on the 2nd gen coupe perhaps in an ill fated attempt to get female buyers because I do notice a lot of women behind the wheel of the current coupe. I suspect the current G37 sedan will have that same nostalgia factor based on it being the last model that actually looks like an Infiniti. The G37 looks classy, the Q50 is trying to look trendy and trends always end.
Way back~
58-67 Corvette
68-72 Chevelle & El Camino
67-69 Camaro
70-73 Cuda/Challenger
BMW 2002
Nissan 300 Z
A while back~
Acura Legend Sedan , Vigor Sedan, Integra Coupe, NSX
89-92 Toyota Supra
Honda S2000
Lexus IS 300
Acura TL (up to 2008), TSX
Infiniti G35 Coupe
Infiniti G35/37 (Sedan 2nd generation)
There's a jillion more but just a few that still look damn nice today IMO.
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