Paint chips a problem on Gen 2 Solaras?

[slingshot]

For the price of a SLE Solara convertable you can get a better car. SO live with it!

infiniti g35 MSRP Price Range:
$31,550
(280hp w/ 270 lbs torque)

solara sle conv. MSRP Price Range:
$29,450
(220hp w/ 240 lbs torque)

And the g35 looks better!

You need to learn how to compare apples with apples not apples with oranges. For the G35 price you quoted, you get a pretty stripped down (features-wise) car compared to what comes with the SLE you quoted. If you add in features to the G35 to match it, you'll be mid 30's at the very least. Besides, Toyota sells the Solara way more below MSRP than Infiniti does with the G35 so the price difference is even larger. I'd say realistically there is an $8000 price difference between both cars comparably equipped in terms of what you'd pay. In addition you'd get a convertible and no G35 is a convertible. The G35 might look better on the outside but it is mighty cramped on the inside and trunkwise and to be cheap, INfiniti has many controls still set for drivers sitting on the other side.

[onefiend]

You need to learn how to compare apples with apples not apples with oranges. For the G35 price you quoted, you get a pretty stripped down (features-wise) car compared to what comes with the SLE you quoted. If you add in features to the G35 to match it, you'll be mid 30's at the very least. Besides, Toyota sells the Solara way more below MSRP than Infiniti does with the G35 so the price difference is even larger. I'd say realistically there is an $8000 price difference between both cars comparably equipped in terms of what you'd pay. In addition you'd get a convertible and no G35 is a convertible. The G35 might look better on the outside but it is mighty cramped on the inside and trunkwise and to be cheap, INfiniti has many controls still set for drivers sitting on the other side.

Base G35 has the same features an SLE Solara has (except for conv. roof ofcourse). Here's a side-by-side comparison of a base G35 and a SLE Solara Convertible. Also shows MSRP, and Invoice prices...

http://www.edmunds.com/apps/nvc/edmunds ... b=features

[slingshot]

I've looked at the G35 very closely and they do not have the same features for that price. For example, to get such Solara included features as auto-turn off and daylight lights and autodimming rear mirror you have to get the luxury package which is a couple thousand dollars extra. So the G35 ends up more money apples to apples.

Besides, the Solara you quote is a convertible! They usually have a big premium over non-convertible versions of the same car. This time Toyota didn't do that which is amazing.

[onefiend]

Would you really want those 3 features you just mentioned, those are the only three features that are not on the base g35. I could care less for those features you mentioned, what I would care about is performance. And ofcourse i'm gonna compare the best solara to the g35, you want me to compare a g35 with an i4 Solara SE? the base g35 comes well equiped with standard features. But if you want your auto-turn-off daylight lights and your auto dimming whatever then solara sle conv. would be the car for you.

[slingshot]

No, someone wanting a convertible does not compare a convertible against a non-convertible only against other convertibles. Therefore your whole argument is moot.

[Prophet]

The only time spending 30k on a car is the same as spending 25k on a car is when you're telling someone else how to spend their money.

You want an extra 25HP, a firmer ride, better balance on the corners and a shoddy interior? Spend 30k on a G35.

You want 225HP, a softer ride, solid handling and a superior interior? Spend 25k on an SLE.

Whatever makes you happy.

But don't treat them as if they're the same price, because they're not. If 5k means nothing to you, mail me a 5k check and I'll be glad to spend it for you.

[Pakin]

Yes, we are talking about two differently classed vehicles.

If you want the fair comparison, do it with the SE Sport w/ V6 and 5AT, which is $21,550 MSRP, just about $10,000 off there from the G35.

-paK +1

[fotodad]

The only time spending 30k on a car is the same as spending 25k on a car is when you're telling someone else how to spend their money.

You want an extra 25HP, a firmer ride, better balance on the corners and a shoddy interior? Spend 30k on a G35.

You want 225HP, a softer ride, solid handling and a superior interior? Spend 25k on an SLE.

Whatever makes you happy.

But don't treat them as if they're the same price, because they're not. If 5k means nothing to you, mail me a 5k check and I'll be glad to spend it for you.

Exactly right, Prophet!

Do you mind if I split that 5 grand with you?

[Prophet]

Do you mind if I split that 5 grand with you?

Well, I was planning on plunking the whole 5k down on #21 at the roulette table, but uh...yeah, ok, I'll share.

Just remind me to put aside $10 for some car wax!

[maoz]

I didn't mean for this thread to turn into an all out war! I appreciate all of the view points, and do agree that comparing an SLE convertible to a G35 coupe is just silly, obviously the convertible feature would add probably $7k+ to the G35. I'm trying to decide now between the SLE convertible and the Honda S2000. Any thoughts on this guys?

[NJConvertible]

2 very differnt cars.... S2000 will handle mutch better, but a very small trunk and no back seat.....