M35 Decisions.

[Philr32]

I'm after an M35 but have some questions. I'm not fussed on VQ25DET or VQ35DE I like them both. But I want keyless entry and black/grey leather no cloth or caramel leather, is that only available in a certain model? Is AWD worth it in regards to performance? As in handling and grip when launching/accelerating. How "smart" is the AWD system in terms of sensing wheel slip and sending more power to other wheels to compensate etc? Or is just a basic, rear wheels start slipping so then it send more power to the front wheels?

I understand these questions are probably common knowledge for most here but I've never really considered stageas until I had a family, cheers.

[Brick]

The awd system is awesome, it is the same system as the gtr uses to give you a guideline.

Motor wise depends on what you think want. If you plan on leaving it stock stick with the vq35de if you want to chasr power go the vq25det as it is stronger and much easier to make power with and a hell of a lot cheaper.

Edited June 21, 2015 by Brick

[Hertz Donut]

...although the VQ35 aftermarket support is much larger.

Don't know about the '01-'04 M35s but the '04-on models have keyless entry, you never have to take the key out of your pocket.

The AWD is great, I've spun up a wheel every now and then with robust corner exits at intersections but it's easy to control. Only downside is the 90kg weight penalty over RWD models.

[Brick]

The vq35de may have more after market options but is no where near as strong. If you plan on a power build using all those after market parts, especially additng boost you need to budget 10k plus for an internals build

Edited June 21, 2015 by Brick

[Hertz Donut]

Oh yeah definitely, it all depends on what your end goal is. IMHO I'd say go for 35 for a daily cruiser or "no expense spared" build, but a 25 if you're only throwing a couple of thousand at it.

[Philr32]

Thanks for all the replies. I slightly prefer the 25T over the 35 but if the right 35 came up I would take. It's for a fun(ish) family car. So all series 2 have keyless entry? Sounds like I'll go for the AWD option

[iamhe77]

Thanks for all the replies. I slightly prefer the 25T over the 35 but if the right 35 came up I would take. It's for a fun(ish) family car. So all series 2 have keyless entry? Sounds like I'll go for the AWD option

Drive one of each, then decide.

I have owned both for a number of years. Series 2 all the way.

[PN-Mad]

No, not all series two cars have "smart key". Some just have the normal central locking key/fob.