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I have no wind noise that comes at a level to complain about and certainly nothing to justify the replacement of a rear door! :surprise:
First, The car does not have auto locks. Ifigure this day and age with the thought of car jackings this would be a standard feature. As I drive off I have to remember to pres the lock button to secure the kids in the the back seat.
Second, Heated mirrors would have been a plus. The dew thelast few mornings has made backing out of my driveway a small problem.
Third, Backup sensors. I no they have a the package with the tv monitor on the trunck, but at this day and age this should be standard on all cars and suv's. I reallymiss that feaure on my Expedition.
Fourth, The ability to scroll down on the music. You can only see six songs. If you touch the down on the screen or use the wheel it changes the song. Not thought out well.
Just some thoughts on this car. I really enjoy the ride and the sounds system kick some rearend.
Normally, the rear window disable switch is overridden by the drivers controls, as it is on every other car I've driven. This way one can limit the access by kids but yet still have control.
Good News!
If you have a G35x, your outside mirrors are heated.
From the manual:
Defrosting outside mirrors (if so
equipped)
The outside mirrors will be heated when
the rear window defroster switch is operated.
Shame on your salesperson for not showing you that. :P
I have a 05 G35 sedan with intelligent key, but it seems to
be different system than yours. So far, I haven't had problems with it, just had to replace battery on one fob.
I believe this is a serious problem and Infiniti is already
working on replacing those keys for 07 G35 owners.
Considering that you only had this car for 3 weeks, Infiniti
and dealership should pay for all or most part of this repair. And also should give you a loaner at no charge.
I would go back and be very deligent and speak with G.M. or
Service manager and demand to take care of this problem.
Remember, cry baby gets fed, so you have to do what you have
to do in this situation. If they are not very helpful, call
Infiniti and also tell the dealership you will go to a local
T.V. station to report your disatisfaction. Most likely that
will get the attention, especially if they are a large dealership.
good luck
"DETROIT (Reuters) - Nissan North America (7201.T: Quote, Profile, Research has a warning for customers: placing your electronic key too close to your cellphone could leave you stranded.
The automaker is asking customers driving new models of two of its flagship sedans to keep their car keys and cellphones at least an inch apart to avoid disabling the "intelligent keys."
Cellphones kept near Nissan's I-Keys -- wireless devices designed to allow drivers to enter and start their cars at the push of a button -- can erase the electronic code on the keys, rendering them unable to unlock or start the cars.
The problem has occurred on the 2007 Nissan Altima and Infiniti G35 sedans -- two of their top-selling models, the company said on Thursday.
"We discovered that if the I-Key touches a cellphone, outgoing or incoming calls have the potential to alter the electronic code inside the I-Key," Nissan spokesman Kyle Bazemore said.
"The car won't start and the I-Key cannot be reprogrammed," he added.
The problem has occurred in a "very small percentage" of cars sold, Bazemore said. He also said a new version of the I-Key would be available in the fall.
Bazemore said current owners have been notified of the potential glitch via mail and can get new keys from dealers if they encounter the problem."
She swears she tried to open the door and couldn't. Then she tried using the door unlock button on the driver's side, to no avail.
Was this just 'user' error of some sort? Or is this how this car works?
But before he towed the vehicle away, he attempted to get the mechanical key out of the key fob slot with his screw driver and scratched up my dashboard.
Why did you put the mechanical key into the slot? You need to put the whole remote in there.
If you damaged other part of the car, I think you should pay for that (to be fair). However, you can always ask them to do it for free or some discount.
However, this morning, I start my car and start driving when the ABS, VDC, and SLIP warning lights come on. (This has happened about 3 times before but I would restart the car and the lights would turn off). So I hit the START/STOP button to turn off the car and the car would NOT turn off.
Luckily, I was at the end of my block and I backed the car up to my house. I kept pressing the START/STOP button and finally the engine shut off but the button stayed in "ON" mode. When I tried to restart the car, it wouldn't start.
I had the car towed to my local Infiniti dealership. I explained to them what happened and they said that this is the first case regarding this issue. After several attempts, the technician was able to start the car, but then about seven warning lights came on and have remained on. (My instrument cluster looks like a CHRISTMAS TREE with all the warning lights on).
The dealership is unable to determine the problem and gave me a loaner car. Who knows when I will get it back, but I hope they fix it and fix it correctly. I will let you all know what happens.
So all you 07 G35x drivers, BEWARE!!!!
The dealership is unable to determine the problem and gave me a loaner car. Who knows when I will get it back, but I hope they fix it and fix it correctly. I will let you all know what happens.
So all you 07 G35x drivers, BEWARE!!!!
Please keep us informed. Good luck.
I don't know the TSB off hand, but it's known.
I'll update if/when I find details
I first learned this all important tip when the wife bought her 2000 Honda Accord.
That was one of the first things the sales person warned her of when she was taking delivery.
After I finished eating the valet guy went to get my car but he couldn't start the engine with the "valet key".
The car needed the remote to start... Is this normal? My salesmen forgot to give me an instruction manual so I'm not sure if this is a problem with my remote/key or if this is normal?
The valet guy said he's driven the 07 G35 a bunch of times and said it doesn't need the whole remote to start... Hense the name being "valet key".
I have an 07 G35X
You're supposed to take the key out, lock your trunk and glove box, and hand him the fob.... not the key.
The key only opens the door and glove box.
It has nothing to do with the ignition, which is keyless.
The key does absolutely nothing but unlock the car's door.
Not sure where you are getting your info from, but I'd suggest a new source.
If you bought this car new, I would immediately demand an instruction manual from your dealer.
With the Alarm button placement on the Intelligent Key, I have on a number of occassions accidentally activated the car alarm. For example, the key is in my pocket. I lean against a counter and the alarm key is accidentally depressed. Next thing you know, the car alarm is activated.
I had a Jeep Grand Cherokee for 8-years that also had a key alarm button. Never once in the time I owned it did this accidental alarm activation occur. I have had the Infiniti for 3-months and this has occurred at least 5-times.
It just seems that the alarm button is fairly easy to activate. Maybe it should have been indented more into the key molding to make this a bit harder to occur. Just a thought.
I was outside on the ground, assembling a lawn aerator, and my fob was in my pocket. With the way I was sitting, the fob got pinched and the alarm went off.
It's the only time it's happened since getting the car in April.
I also had a 99 Jeep Grand Cherokee and yes, I also set that alarm off as well.
Did everyone here go from a Jeep to a G???
Small world.
If there is any fact to this, Infiniti should take note. Time for a targeted marketing blitz.
I am wondering if anybody that owns the car experiences this problem? If road and wind noise is an issue talking on cell phone or just a relaxing drive with the radio off.
I am coming from driving a 2007 BMW 328, which I find to be a smooth quiet ride.
I think this is due to the firmer suspesion as well as the sport tires. The increased noise caught me surprise too... I mentioned this earlier on this site but other people have not had a similar problem... Maybe my insulation didnt get properly installed at the factory?
My 07 G35x is quieter than the wife's 06 MDX.
I'm not unhappy with the road noise.
Perhaps it could be the tires on the car, that your G35x uses different size or brand? But that still does not account for the wind noise, it almost sounded like someone was sticking their hand out the window. Maybe its just a bad design and the side mirrors were not made to cut through the wind or something?
Maybe the thing to do is go back to the dealership and test drive a different car and see if it was just an isolated incident. If this is how it really is I would think there would be more complaints out there and I have not seen that many so I do have hope it was just a bad car I was in.
They're okay, but I certainly wouldn't put them on my top 5 list and once they're worn down some, they'll be replaced.
As for wind noise...
My car is not what I would consider Lexus LS quiet, but it isn't that bad either.
I've heard one or two other people complain about bad wind noise, but it's not wide spread either.
In fact, thinking back to the beginning of 07, some people said that the weather stripping on the door's corners were coming free.
I don't have that problem, but if that's occurring at all, it would cause some pretty loud wind at highway speed...something else to look for.
I would definitely consider another test drive in a different car.
Your description is WAY louder than mine.
At highway speed (75), I can carry on a comfortable conversation with the wife.
I can also hear my 4 yr old in the back seat, who is always very soft spoken.
Why are we responding to posts from almost one year ago?
As far as people complaining, isn't the title of the forum "2007 Infiniti Problems". I would think that as a community this would be a place that people would be able to communicate issues and problems they have or are experiencing. Also as a place that would lend some insight as to how some of those problems have been resolved.
A car is not car, if that were the case we would all be driving Hyundai Elantra's A car is something different to every person. There are no "good" or "bad" cars, if that were the case, then there would have never been any Yugo's, Pinto's or even Daewoo's purchased and on the road. What there are is different opinions, preferences and perceived values to every car.
Now your statement about BMW (and most people on here) is a bit off. I will not argue the fact that BMW's have a much higher MSRP price, but almost 90% of all new BMW's are sold as leases and BMW has historically had unusually low lease money factors and bizarrely high residual values. Making it an actually lower priced car if you choose to lease. Purchasing, yes, it is going to cost you more there is no doubt about it.
One last thought, and this seems to really confuse most car salesmen I have been dealing with. Just because somebody can afford something does not mean that is what they want. It seems the common theme is most people find the maximum amount they can spend each month and that will dictate which car they will buy and can pay for. If that where the case with me I would be looking at a Rolls or Maybach. The cars I am deciding between right now are the Infiniti G35, FX35 and the Honda Civic and my choice will be based upon where I feel I am getting the best perceived value.
And my question and concern about wind noise is valid, the noise it makes is not going to make me deaf and after 3 or 4 days in the car I would not even hear or notice it, but right now, doing test drives, I do notice it and is a concern in my decision process.
Just my thoughts I decided to share with the world :P
Clearly your experiences are not very representative!
The problem I have found with these particular forums is that you get all kinds coming in.
I'm just as guilty, I suppose.
I own a G35 and an MDX but I hang in the TL forums quite a bit as well.
The difference between me and those I have issues with is this...
I go into these forums and try to answer questions and give helpful advice. I know a little bit about the TL as it was second on my list when the G came home with me. I go there and wait in the shadows until something comes up that I can help with. I don't wait for a problem post and then pounce on it.
What happens here is, if I post something in the "G35 Problems" thread, there's always someone right there to bash it and talk about how the TL or the 3-Series doesn't do that.
This stuff drives me nuts, but I've learned to just filter them out as much as possible.
It's gonna happen and there's nothing that can be done about it, but it keeps me from posting questions, and I just stick to posting advice and answers.
I spend a good amount of time here and help out whenever possible, but I save my technical issues for when I get home and access some dedicated G35 sites, where this behavior doesn't occur.
Clearly your experiences are not very representative!
I'm not sure I understand what you mean.
Have you found otherwise, or are you going by trudesai & ttm's experience?
You have an 08 on order... did you test drive result in unacceptable wind noise?