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(1) When will the automatic 05 sedans be in the dealers? Here in San Diego, there are still no 05s and as many 04s as ever.
(2) Is the Bose audio worth having? Is it obtainable without the premium package?
(3) Is the willow leather much cooler than the black on sunny days?
(4) Will the 05 sedans need premium fuel? Will they run fine on unleaded, just with slightly less power?
(5) Do some exterior and/or interior colors have worse resale value?
Thanks a lot for any answers!
Any day now. I believe the cars left the U.S. port on 10/20.
"(2) Is the Bose audio worth having? Is it obtainable without the premium package?"
It's really subjective. Personally I don't like the Bose but a lot of people love it. If you can, listen to both and see if you think it is worth the extra. For 2005 it looks like the Bose isn't available seperately.
"(3) Is the willow leather much cooler than the black on sunny days?"
As a former resident of Riverside, I say "absolutey!". Remember there is a grey interior option for 2005.
"(4) Will the 05 sedans need premium fuel? Will they run fine on unleaded, just with slightly less power?"
The extra engine power needs 91 octane minimum.
"(5) Do some exterior and/or interior colors have worse resale value?"
Stay away from the Garnet fire and you should be fine.
Lots of info at http://www.nissannews.com/infiniti/2005vehicles/g35_sedan/index.s- html on the 2005 G35 sedan
Thanks a lot for any answers!
Thanks, Dan
The 2003 price is about what used models with 20K miles are going for. Sounds like a decent deal to me.
Is there a way to tell if this was an early 03 or later 2003.5?
At least to 04 base can be gotten in almost any color. If I can live with the blue and it's a 2003.5, I'll consider it.
Thanks again, Dan
I was told by an Infiniti dealer that any Nissan dealer could do normal service and most garages could do oil & filter changes and other routine stuff but that's probably not what drove the cost up.
Some of what I think is supposed to be done is...
Change plugs
Change Tranny Fluid (takes like 13/14 quarts...)
Oil/Filter
Fuel Filter?
Yes, a lot of "inspections"...
What else? What did they do for 190?
Thanks!
According to Infiniti, work done is;
* Replace engine oil and filter.
* Replace air filter.
* Change automatic transmission fluid.
* Rotate wheels.
* Inspect complete brake system, fuel lines and hoses, drive shaft seals and boots, steering, suspension, cabin air filter.
Edmunds does have this excellent resource re: maintenance. I own an I30t and pulled out my owners manual and compared the service schedule to Edmunds...seems Edmunds is right on!
The price of $800 is ridiculous...my So. Cal dealer will charge in that neighborhood actually. You need to be informed, be willing to ask for discounts, etc.
I'm scheduled for a service tomorrow 120K (the 60K interval, the big one...) and they wanted over 700. One difference is that the dealer recommends changing the tranny fluid. Neither Edmunds or the manual have that in there...but even without doing the tranny fluid my dealer wants $550. With tranny fluid it's around 700 plus....
Edmunds has an "in your area" deal re: cost but I think the market changes and the addition of this G35 a few years back made my dealer a fatter cat providing lesser service at greater cost.
I will take this info to my dealer tomorrow (Edmunds quoted cost on my I30 is $290) and see what gives and what they can do....
Do you know what month the change occurred? I've never noticed any difference in the back end but I don't see too many in my town (no Infiniti dealer) so it must be fairly subtle.
Wibble, I use Tustin Infiniti...
Thanks for your help.
Thanks,
cybersol
Are Nissan dealers allowed to do warranty work on Infinitis?
Not according to the Infiniti saleman I emailed about this issue.
The suspension of the AWD model is about 4" higher.
Does anybody know that if the G35x's suspension is adjustable? I want to lower the vihecle and increase the performance.
Thank you...
The interior of the cabin is very nice. I went with the Rosewood trim. Also, the center console was redsigned for 05, and the hump on the left of the console does not cut into my leg as it did in the 04 that I drove. The interior is more refined as well. The only fault that I notice so far is that Infiniti took away the hot plug that was to the right of the console. The only hot plug is in the arm rest (and the cigarette lighter). You run out of electrical outlets once you plug in a handsfree cell phone and an FM adapter for an ipod.
Another quirk is that the memory seats do not also remember the position of the side mirrors. I park my car in a garage in NYC every day, and the mirrors are also changed from my driving position. How much programming does it take to have included that feature? Also, the car doors do not automatically lock when you are in drive going over any speed. I just turned in an Audi when the threshold was 9 mph. Other than these quirks, I like the car a lot.
My dealer seems to think this is normal. HELP PLEASE!!
My dealer provides me loaners and I'm well past the warranty service. We agreed during my purchase that as long as I owned the car I would get a loaner...get it put in writing as part of your purchase contract...good luck!
On Saturday, I drove both of the 2005s prepped and ready to be driven at my local Infiniti dealer. (I understand that they have others – “out back”. And they still have many 2004s.) One had only sunroof and sport suspension, the other had the Premium C Package and no sport suspension (and the wood - $250?). One $33K and change – the other $35K and change – MSRPs.
Initial impression of the interior is that it is a pretty nice place to go about the business (and pleasure) of driving. It does still (initially) feel a bit narrower and feels a bit more confining than what I am used to. (I need to check some interior dimensions again – I believe there is just over an inch difference in front shoulder room. Feels like a larger difference.) The front seat is generally comfortable, but I am amazed that they did not move the adjustment controls from the right front edge. Bizarre.
The dash and other interior surfaces appear upgraded as advertised - and more acceptable now. (Were marginal at best in 2003.) Both power tilt and telescope (manual on non-Premium) for the steering wheel is appreciated. The leather “boot” around the shift lever is a nice touch. The new interior color - gray (sand?) is what I would buy. The previous 2 choices were either too dark or too light for me here in Georgia. I suppose the Rosewood is a matter of taste – I think it is OK.
Trans. I drove both vehicles exclusively in “manumatic” mode, as this is how I now drive my current car over 90% of the time. I was particularly interested the “rev match on downshift” feature reportedly part of the ’05 upgrade. This is one of the primary reasons that I decided it was worth a test drive. It certainly makes an attempt at a “rev match” – but in several attempts (downshifting to a lower gear when it would result in significant 1500+ rpm bump) it seemed a bit “uncoordinated.
Trans. continued. The automatic, sequential downshifts – all the way to 1 at a stop – would require a bit of recalibration for me. In the sense that I am used to NO downshifts (unless I actually move the lever) from 4 or 5 until below 10 MPH. And no downshift from 2 or 3 – at any speed – unless I move the lever. I am used to not having to be aware of when such automatic downshifts occur. And in heavy stop and go traffic, I typically start in 2nd gear – as no significant acceleration is required - or possible.
Trans. Torque converter is rather loose – meaning that large rpm swings occur when locked in a high gear and applying throttle. Not necessarily good or bad – but different. Hmmm . .
Final Drive Gearing. I am used to lower rpm at cruise. I suppose I could get used to it. This is probably part of why the acceleration feels acceptably quick – and why the EPA highway fuel mileage is no higher . . . OTOH, the acceleration and mileage are quite similar to what I now drive. [3.9L V8 and 5 speed automatic – and likely a bit heavier.] With comparable fuel mileage, I do like the G35’s 20 gallon fuel tank better than the 18.1 gal. I have now . .
Engine. The 3.5L Nissan / Infiniti motor has been widely acknowledged to be exceptional in power delivery and smoothness. No argument from me. Infiniti appears to have allowed a slightly more aggressive exhaust note for ’05. And the engine noise that I found slightly intrusive in the ‘03s appears now reduced to an acceptable level.
The Sport Suspension appears acceptable (from a ride perspective) for me. The LSD and larger tires (and more attractive wheels, to my eye) would likely provide an improved (enlarged) performance / handling envelope. For these drives, though, I was more interested to determine if any ride sacrifice would be worth it, to me. Looks like it would. Glad to be able to buy the suspension / wheels / tires without any other visual / external cues. (“spoiler”, etc.) I certainly did not push the car’s handling, but it was quite comfortable on the winding rural route I drove and steady and composed at highway speeds – up to 70 / 75. Odd that wind noise from the sunroof, in full “vent” position, seemed somewhat intrusive at 45 – 55 but seemed fine at 70 – 75. Interesting.
Concerns:
Long distance driving - seat comfort. (And they have heaters – but no “coolers”.) I sometimes drive 5 or 6 hours in a day.
The general manager / sales manager offered to let me drive one for a few hours to further evaluate.
We’ll see.
It appears that there is still not even minimal (Avg. MPG, DTE) information display without the Nav. Odd.
Outside rear view mirrors are a bit too small for my taste. A potential issue for me when driving in Atlanta area traffic.
Overall, this revised and updated ’05 seems an improved package, and would probably be enjoyable to drive. It is (as some of their Ad copy suggests) a responsive and relatively refined sporting sedan.
- Ray
Keeping the G on my “short list” – for now . .