Bill Ripple who owns Audio Connection in VaBeach has a G35 and a RX8. The mazda feels lighter and nimble whereas the G is pure horsepower and torque. His wife drives the RX8 and he picks the G. I looked at all models 40K and below (BMW's, Porsche, Audi, Mercedes, STi, etc.) and the G35 coupe was my favorite. The warranty, power, handling and style was what sold me. This is just my opinion, but I think the G has more class than the Sti or any Honda, yet performs admirably for a "grandpa" car. The 3.5 liter has been one of Ward's ten best for many years now. If you want to keep it in the high 20's or low 30's.....a Z is pretty sweet. You don't see many G coupes or Z's out there yet. Soon to change I'm sure....Good Luck

Rich