Funny, that's exactly where I came from. Bought my 6MT off the showroom floor in '03, then had to sell it two years ago to pay my divorce attorney.Got a VX about 9 months before I sold it, and now it's my daily driver.
I do miss that sweet exhaust note and the thrill of driving a stick from time to time, but I have to say I get much more daily enjoyment from driving the VX. If you bought a G35 coupe you were probably all about the sports car looks and great handling - I don't think you'll be disappointed by the VX at all.
Oh and btw, those guys on the G35driver.com forum are pricks. This board is MUCH better.