I am the original owner and delayed buying a new F Type Jaguar Coupe for two years because this car is so fun to drive and reliable. The tiptronic is available when I'm not driving in rush hour traffic and the automatic saves a lot of headache during rush hour. 3rd gear is the "go to" gear for most situations. The car has been extremely reliable with the scheduled maintenance with no major repairs. I also found Infiniti service costs very reasonable. My G35 is still going strong and should last another ten years. Given the 12 1/2 years of enjoyment to date and low maintenance costs, this car has been an absolute bargain.