My vote goes to the Acura TL-S. The G35 is ugly(in the rear)! Why no dual exhaust? The cheap altima has it and infiniti can't even put it on a high end model. The TL-S is fast, luxurious, and has a great value!

 

U think dual exhaust make a car. Only the G coupe has duals, no other Infiniti has dual exhaust. Mercedes don't have duals on most models that doesn't make it cheap!!!

 

No, but it makes the ass end look a whole lot more sporty.

 

Ok...I voted. It was a hard call between the TL-S and IS300 for me. The IS is a much more fun car to drive, but small and quite pricy. The interior isn't cheap, but it doesn't look that high class either. The TL packed the best value, roomier, and is a faster sprinter, but felt like its size when driving and TL's are not an uncommon car around here. But saw a Aegean Blue Peral Acura TL-S with full factory body kit and spoiler today. :drool: Now you don't see that color everyday, let alone one with a full factory appearance package. I voted for the 5 year old TL. It looks something like this, except I like the TL-S' stock rims:

 

I pick the IS300.

The G35 is too big for my tastes, and the 325i would make me feel like a yuppie snob driving it. I like the CTS but like the G35 it's a bit too large. The rest I wouldn't even consider.

If you're comparing the TL-S to the IS300, you obviously don't get the point of the IS300. It's not supposed to be roomy or practical. It's a sports sedan with a marginal backseat so that if your buddies just absolutely force you to drive them somewhere, they can sit in the crappy legroom and headroom. Which the next time around, will encourage them to drive.

For anyone to make a statement like "the Accord and Altima have more power than most of the cars in this comparison" means you have no understanding of vehicle dynamics whatsoever. OK, so a front wheel drive family sedan has more grunt than a rear wheel drive sports sedan. You still won't see me comparison shopping the two.

Oh, my rankings:

IS300
325i
G35
CTS

Only ones I've driven are the Lex and Bimmer, so I just ranked the other two based on who makes em.

 

Obviously you haven't even seen the CTS either.

 

It actually looks pretty good in person, especially in a darker color. Besides, good motor + RWD + stick shift...how bad can it be? The IS300 has a striking resemblance to a $14k Mitsubishi Lancer from the front and nobody seems to be complaining about that. Hell, I picked it as my favorite out of this bunch!

It's alright, I wouldn't expect a bunch of Accord-loving nancy boys to like the CTS anyway.

 

TLS for value, bang for buck, and quality fit and finish.
If G35 had a highline interior or at least Accord like interior, instead of the cheap plastic Altima look, it would have won my vote. Until Nissan/some Infinitis increase their quality of materials used I will remain a loyal Honda customer.
1. TLS
2. G35
3. IS300
4. C320

 

My vote is for the 325i...although I do think the 330i should be included. The X-Type in the list is the top model 3.0 as opposed to the base 2.5, the A4 is generic, and the price of the BMW and Merc are not far off from any of these. I don't like the G35s looks, especially the interior, the IS300 is too small, CTS is ugly as sin and looks cheaply built. BMW set the mark for entry level luxury with the 3 series and this is what everyone strives to hit.

I think Saab has done a great job with the new 93. The exterior looks have improved, as well as the interior seating, while keeping the Saab trademark look. It should be a well recepted by the general public and Sabb enthusiasts alike.

 

The G35 has a better motor, is also RWD and is going to have a 6-speed stick shift.

The CTS is ugly. When the CTSi (with the 350hp GEN III V8 and a 6-speed) comes out I'll give it some props.