funny you should mention it because I've been hearing allot about this car from my pal who isn't a sports car guy but has been wanting a 'sporty' car ever since he became green with envy that I am cooler than him for having the best roadster ever made. he has trouble sleeping at night because I am cooler.
From a design point of view, I think its a better looking car than my Boxster (from the outside). But just slightly better looking. I've never really considered the front end of the 986/987 to be very ground breaking or awe inspiring as sports cars go. But in 911 terms it was definitely a big leap forward (Boxster and 1999-2001 911 are the same car up front) The "glorified VW" 911's of the past were plain dull and slightly fem for my taste. I always thought the 928 and 944 were much more modern in the 80's. The 2002-2004 911 was the best design for the front end of 911 ever me thinks. Too bad that wasn't ever incorporated into the Boxster.
anyhoo the g35 looks great but I don't consider it a sports car.
With sports cars it is or it isn't.
I don't believe in this 'Sport' sedan,
'Sport' SUV, 'Sport GTI' bla bla bla....
If you make a sports car in a 4 door version, the coupe loses all rights to being called a sports car. Guilt by association. Such is the case with the 2 and four door G35. the only exceptions to this 4 door rule are the SUbaru STI and Mistu EVO (especially with a GUINE peformance exhaust).
But more importantly the car is too heavy for the power on hand if its to be taken seriously as a sports car. Maserati Gran Sport? sports car. Maserati Quatroporte? not a sports car.
If you are looking for a comfy touring car that doesn't make you feel like a chauffer because of a rear seat and four doors, then the g35 is a great choice.
p.s.
they have to work on their color combinations. not enough options for such a nice looking car.
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