I used to have an '04 TL and got a new G35x a few months ago. The G35x is (IMO) currently the best deal out there. For about the same price as the FWD TL-S (the G is actually a little bit less), you can get a G35X (AWD) with all of the same options (except navigation which comes standard on the TL-S) and overall a lot more car per $. I looked at the TL-S first, but the G handles better, is faster, is safer in the snow, doesn't squeal its tires off the line (my TL used to do it and it got annoying after a while) , and I personally think it is a better looking car. The only thing about the G I don't like is that I'm averaging 17.1 MPG wheras the TL used to get about 21-22. The G desperately needs a 6th speed for highway cruising with the automatic. My bottom line is that you really can't go wrong with either reliable japanese car, but drive both and I'm sure you'll see which is the better overall car.