The G-spot

[SVT666]

Awesome.

[Laconian]

My BF spent some time behind the wheel.

[Cookie Monster]

Oh yeah, I saw a G vert a few days ago that had the license plate "CANOPEN". I thought it was pretty clever.

Also saw a top down G yesterday. Damn good looking cars with the top down.

[Cookie Monster]

Also, your windshield header has a lot of room for the visors and glass. My car has tiny little visors and a tiny light. Probably because the windshield is far more upright and less raked than your G.

[Laconian]

Yeah, the windshield is really raked, looks good from the outside, but A-pillars=:cry: and dashboard reflections=:cry:

[Cookie Monster]

It also makes it look slightly less airy since the windshield reaches over so far.

[Laconian]

That too. On the other hand, it means there is much less air turbulence entering the cabin while at speed. I can put up the windows and have a regular conversation without having to raise my voice.

I saw a lot of Miatas on the island where I stayed this weekend and it made me miss mine. I like most aspects of my car, but it lacks the endearing squirreliness of my old one.

[Cookie Monster]

So, the MDX's transmission is pretty much done. It slips in every gear and most of the time doesn't even shift into the next gear, so my dad decided to look at some other cars. I told him the G37 6MT was really nice especially since it comes fully loaded and is almost the same price as an equivalently spec'ed A4, but has way more power as well. We ended up test driving a used one (only one they had) and my dad is thinking about buying it.

I drove it for a bit, and holy shit, there is just SO much horsepower. Even in 6th gear on the highway there was a boatload of passing power, and I didn't even get on the throttle hard since the salesman was in the car. The throttle was a bit sensitive, but other than that, it was great. I loved the shifter as well, although the clutch didn't give me a great idea of where the engagement point was so shifts weren't very smooth for me.

The interior was OK, definitely not as nice as the Q50. Now my dad is trying to decide between a Q50 7AT or a used G37 6MT.

[Laconian]

Yeah the VQ offers lots of bang for the buck.

[2o6]

...the Q50 is out?



On another note, QXX is the dumbest name structure ever. Not memorable at all.

[Laconian]

What is the price difference between the G and the Q?

[Cookie Monster]

What is the price difference between the G and the Q?

Only G available is a used one with 20k miles. It's $30k vs $45k for a new Q50. Overall my dad likes the interior and exterior of the Q more than the G and isn't too particular about the 6MT, but he really likes the cost savings and he does like the manual.

2o6, the Q50 isn't supposed to be out but the dealership already had some on the floor and were offering test drives. Can't buy one yet, only in the second week of July, and some of the Q's had a "preproduction vehicle" placard on the dash.

[afty]

I found it was very difficult to find used 6MT G35/37s, and when you do find one, they tend to cost a bit more as well.  I really enjoy mine though, and I'm glad I bought the manual over the auto.  I find the car much more engaging to drive with a manual, and I really like the transmission.  The shifter has a very direct, mechanical feel that is very satisfying.  I agree that the clutch is awkward, though.

That said, $30k seems like a lot for a used G, even with low miles.  If you have the time, I would wait until a more reasonably priced one pops up.

[Cookie Monster]

I found it was very difficult to find used 6MT G35/37s, and when you do find one, they tend to cost a bit more as well.  I really enjoy mine though, and I'm glad I bought the manual over the auto.  I find the car much more engaging to drive with a manual, and I really like the transmission.  The shifter has a very direct, mechanical feel that is very satisfying.  I agree that the clutch is awkward, though.

That said, $30k seems like a lot for a used G, even with low miles.  If you have the time, I would wait until a more reasonably priced one pops up.

If you don't mind me asking, how much was yours? This one was a 2010 or 2011 (don't remember) and was in great condition other than a few scratches/nicks. There was a new black one available yesterday, but by the time we got back from our test drive it was already sold.

Anyways, looking on Autotrader, most G 6MT's seem to be going for $27-30k, depending on the miles. My dad said he'd try to talk them into lowering the price if the car is still availabe next weekend. In the mean time, he wants to check out the A4/S4 (there's an S4 that's optioned exactly the way he wants it for a good price, so he's going to check it out this week).

Also, I don't think he has much time. The MDX is getting to barely drivable status. I don't feel safe in it because you have to accelerate extremely slowly, otherwise it'll just start slipping. It won't make it up any hills, either.

[Raza]

If you don't mind me asking, how much was yours? This one was a 2010 or 2011 (don't remember) and was in great condition other than a few scratches/nicks. There was a new black one available yesterday, but by the time we got back from our test drive it was already sold.

Anyways, looking on Autotrader, most G 6MT's seem to be going for $27-30k, depending on the miles. My dad said he'd try to talk them into lowering the price if the car is still availabe next weekend. In the mean time, he wants to check out the A4/S4 (there's an S4 that's optioned exactly the way he wants it for a good price, so he's going to check it out this week).

Also, I don't think he has much time. The MDX is getting to barely drivable status. I don't feel safe in it because you have to accelerate extremely slowly, otherwise it'll just start slipping. It won't make it up any hills, either.

Your parents have an unreliable Acura and an unreliable BMW.

Has your dad considered an Avalon?

[CJ]

Your parents have an unreliable Acura and an unreliable BMW.

Has your dad considered an Avalon?

You have a point.

[Cookie Monster]

Your parents have an unreliable Acura and an unreliable BMW.

Has your dad considered an Avalon?

I'm kinda scared that he's considering an Audi, considering the bad luck my mom's having with the 7. Also, the MDX only has 115000 miles on it.

The MDX does sound damn good at redline though. I found this out because I spent most of the time in the car yesterday banging off redline since the transmission was slipping so bad.

[CJ]

Tell him to check out the S60 T6 R-Design. Seriously. The Audi is faster, but apparently the S60 is a better driver.

http://youtu.be/0ou34WouliA

[CJ]

2014 will have a TFT display and paddle shifters.

[Cookie Monster]

He doesn't like Volvos though and is seriously considering a stick. If he decides on an automatic I'll let him know about the S60 though.

Anyways, enough of the thread derailment. I really like the Q50. Looks great inside and out. I really want to test drive one. Wish it came with a manual.

[CALL_911]

The S60 has such strange proportions.

[CALL_911]

He should get a BRZ.

[Cookie Monster]

He should get a BRZ.

I tried that already.

[MrH]

Tell him to check out the S60 T6 R-Design. Seriously. The Audi is faster, but apparently the S60 is a better driver.

http://youtu.be/0ou34WouliA

you just posted a video that talks about how much better the audi is.

[afty]

If you don't mind me asking, how much was yours? This one was a 2010 or 2011 (don't remember) and was in great condition other than a few scratches/nicks. There was a new black one available yesterday, but by the time we got back from our test drive it was already sold.

Mine was $24k but was an '08 and high miles (60k).  I bought in in 2011, so it was fresh off a 3-year lease.  I didn't care that much about the miles since I don't drive very much, and I figured it will probably last longer than I will want to drive it.  It's not like it's a German car that will fall apart right after the warranty expires.   

[Cookie Monster]

Mine was $24k but was an '08 and high miles (60k).  I bought in in 2011, so it was fresh off a 3-year lease.  I didn't care that much about the miles since I don't drive very much, and I figured it will probably last longer than I will want to drive it.  It's not like it's a German car that will fall apart right after the warranty expires.   

I dunno, if my dad could bring it down to ~$28k or so I think it'd be a good deal. There's a new 2012 on the lot for $42.5k that my dad will call about. It's ridiculously overpriced though.

[GoCougs]

Dealer sticker on a used car is at best a suggestion. IMO one should automatically presume 15% off sticker.

[Cookie Monster]

Dealer sticker on a used car is at best a suggestion. IMO one should automatically presume 15% off sticker.

So a $31k G should automatically have $4k taken off?

[GoCougs]

So a $31k G should automatically have $4k taken off?

I would presume so, for my budgeting. My G37x sticker was $34,888 but purchased for ~$29,000. Previously, the Accord was much the same ($24,000 sticker, ~$21,000 purchase, albeit that was new). Dealers get those slightly used cars dirt cheap plus the name of the game in their business is volume and moving cars on and off the lot.

[Laconian]

My 'vert stickered for $55k. Got it with 20k miles for $33k.