,06 Toyota Avalon Tourind or '06 Infiniti G35 Sedan - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

jimmykce1 · 11-26-2005, 07:59 AM

I have been trying to decide which of these two cars to buy next year. Its been tough because both are good cars. I would like to hear you alls opion on which one you would choose.

I know the G35 is RWD and Avalon is FWD.

dubbedavalon · 11-26-2005, 05:24 PM

I have a 05 avalon and I was also looking at infiniti g35 but I was looking at the 2door six speed. If you do look at infiniti you might want the AWD g35 4-door, I would buy that over the avalon. If you do not get the AWD buy the avalon all day. Both great cars and both look very good. both got very good reviews in Consumer Reports. I am a little basis because I sale toyotas but both good cars.

jimmykce1 · 11-26-2005, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by dubbedavalon

I have a 05 avalon and I was also looking at infiniti g35 but I was looking at the 2door six speed. If you do look at infiniti you might want the AWD g35 4-door, I would buy that over the avalon. If you do not get the AWD buy the avalon all day. Both great cars and both look very good. both got very good reviews in Consumer Reports. I am a little basis because I sale toyotas but both good cars.

Thanks for your opinion. I am leaning towards Toyota because of their quality and reliablity. I own a Toyota Thndra which my wife drives all the time and so far had no problems with it. I really like the Avalons with the ground effect kit on them, but that is only sold in the Se region. I wish I knew for sure that the 07's would be coming with this option in all states.

Ruffrydasean · 11-26-2005, 09:55 PM

The G35 Sedan looks like ass compared to the coupe IMHO, so if it were Avalon versus G35 Sedan.. i'd go for the Avi.. but the G35 coupe over the avi

92_Gen3_5SFE_LE · 11-27-2005, 09:18 PM

you could also look at the 06 Lexus IS 350 or 250,

The 350 would be near the top of the range but it would be cushier and sportier than the Avy or G35 and its a 4 door.

http://www.lexus.com/models/is/index.html

jimmykce1 · 11-28-2005, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 92_Gen3_5SFE_LE

you could also look at the 06 Lexus IS 350 or 250,

The 350 would be near the top of the range but it would be cushier and sportier than the Avy or G35 and its a 4 door.

http://www.lexus.com/models/is/index.html

I looked at the IS350 and the car has very little back seat room. The interior felt smaller than the G35. Other than the smaller interior its a nice car and a little out of my price range too.

PurpleDonkey · 11-28-2005, 01:30 PM

I looked at many other cars while considering the Avalon, including the GS, G35, M35/45 and others and the Avalon won because it was the nicest, most well rounded, comfortable car for the best possible price.

Some had more power, but sacrificed comfort or style or something else.

The Avalon is just the whole package.

alangc · 11-29-2005, 03:59 PM

I looked at several cars before buying the Avalon Limited. It is an exceptional car for the money. I would make the same decision again.

muchachomalo · 12-01-2005, 02:02 PM

The g35 has horrible back seat room. As far as engine goes the vq35 is the nissan work horse. It is in everything from the 350z to the 3.5 altimas and maxima and murano. My mom has a maxima and so far the vq35 has no problems. The g35 is basically a 4door 350z and the coupe is a 4 seater 350z with more luxury features. But I cannot stand the analog clocks that infitis have just for that reason I will never get one. Based on the fact that the back seat is practically non-existant and the analog clock is lame I would not recommend it but Mechanically it is sound and probally has quite a bit of power. I think the 350 is rated around 280hp.

In conclusion it is a luxury 350z with 4 seats but the rear 2 are worthless. Well maybe a little child will be comfortable. But serously 350s are so much fun. So I would imagine the g35 is tons of fun even the 4 door one. But if you are getting a 4door sedan wouldn't you like to have a rear seat where the back 2 are usable?

Jaggrey · 12-02-2005, 09:02 AM

Let us know what you decide. Even tho I'm nowhere near buying a new car I often wonder what car I would get when you compare the ones you mentioned (G35, M35/45, Avalon).

Also keep in mind the G35 is all new next year (I believe) so you might want to wait til then. Altho there's the possibility of 1st year bugs.

jimmykce1 · 12-02-2005, 09:37 AM

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In conclusion it is a luxury 350z with 4 seats but the rear 2 are worthless. Well maybe a little child will be comfortable. But serously 350s are so much fun. So I would imagine the g35 is tons of fun even the 4 door one. But if you are getting a 4door sedan wouldn't you like to have a rear seat where the back 2 are usable?

The back seats are not that bad as you make it. Its even worse on the new Lexus IS.

Jaggrey · 12-02-2005, 09:57 AM

Yea the rear seats on the G35C aren't bad at all (from sittin in them at the auto show :p) The Lexus IS was ridiculously small.

jimmykce1 · 12-03-2005, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaggrey

Yea the rear seats on the G35C aren't bad at all (from sittin in them at the auto show :p) The Lexus IS was ridiculously small.

I was looking the sedan not the coupe. The G35 Sedan also has a long wheel base than the Avalon.

Yes the G is due fr a design change next year, but I will be getting the car next spring.

Jaggrey · 12-03-2005, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jimmykce1

I was looking the sedan not the coupe. The G35 Sedan also has a long wheel base than the Avalon.

Yes the G is due fr a design change next year, but I will be getting the car next spring.

The backseat is smaller on the G than the Avalon isn't it?

MCX20-XLS · 12-04-2005, 04:22 AM

I would take the 6 speed G35 sedan @ 298HP.

Avalon is real nice but the G35 is a drivers car.