Cool, Lexus makes good cars. I'd recommend them, though I've never been in a G35. My parents have always had a company car, and their last two have been the LS430. Fantastic cars.

The Mini is definitely not what you're looking for if your after a slightly larger car now, but I still recommend test driving one. They're simply a hell of a lot of fun to drive. It's like a long free ride at the go kart tracks.