Infiniti G35 Sedan 2006 and earlier

podochigae

Congratulations on your new G35x - it's a fantastic car, very fun

to drive. I've already added 400 miles in 2 weeks, it's so fun.

And Chicago is getting 6-10" snow today, and already I notice

the AWD is performing very well. I am seeing several other

posters also receive prices around $34k or so (without

rosewood), so it's a great time to buy!

 

I bought the car in Michigan, and when I started driving it around here in Chicago, I noticed that the compass was slightly off. I read the manual, and it said that there may be a discrepancy because true north is different than magnetic north. There is a map in the manual that divides the US into several zones, similar to time zones. When you start the engine, press the button below the compass for 5 sec. A number will appear - this is the zone #. Look in the map for your zone #, and press the button as many times more to get the zone you live in. It's pretty simple, but you do need to look at the map in the manual.

 

good luck!

pearl

I will be buying a new car in the Spring and interior quietness is one factor I will consider. I currently own a 97 BMW 528, which in addition to very excellent performance is also incredibly quiet to ride in (road/wind/etc noise is very low). I had wanted to buy another 5 series but the new E60 was such a turn off that I am looking elsewhere, with the G35 and M35/45 being on the list. Noise perception can be subjective, but would appreciate any comments from owners on how their G35s stack up against others in their experience. Thanks!

dieter

Thanks for the information and yes, it was pretty simple. I guess I didn't read the manual as well as I thought. Not sure if I want to say "lucky you" with all of the snow you are getting but I must say I am anxious to try out the AWD. As you, I love the car and look for excuses to drive it. I have very few complaints just some minor ones regarding missing features. I wish the headlights would turn OFF regardless instead of only in the AUTO position. I wish the hood had hydraulic pistons instead of the old fashion metal rod to prop it open. I would like to get better than 19 miles to the gallon but I do love the rush of the almost instant power whenever you press the pedal. For the money it's in the top 5 or so as far as I'm concerned. Thanks again for your help and I hope you joy this car as much and as long as possible.

Dieter

gmk519

While the G35 is a "quiet" ride, I found it not as quite as other entry lux cars on the market. As you say, it is a matter of personal preference.

 

Driving my G35, here is what I've discovered:

 

1. Engine is very audible, particularly at higher RPMs. But for me, I find this a a rush, particularly when passing someone or gunning it to make the light.

 

2. Tire/traction noise is also noticeable. For instance, in the rain or snow you can hear the tires against the wet pavement. Again however, I find this a good thing. It keeps me conscious of the road conditions.

 

Other than that, very little outside interference in the cabin.

joeshan

FWIW dept.: I was in Columbus OH. last week and the AWD was great in the leftover snow/ice. Didn't slip or slide at all. I didn't even have to engage the "Snow Mode" to get started when in water on top of ice.

  Be careful going through crunchy ice boulders/ plow remnants, though. The old "ramming speed" approach will not bode well for air dams and splash guards. The RS-A's were fine in the snow, also.

joeshan

A little noisy on some surfaces, but much quieter than my '94 Accord.

  The engine note is quite an agreeable snarl on full-throttle acceleration (finally ended break-in period!).

ewegleitner

Hello everybody,

I am now a proud owner of a white 2003 G35 sedan 6MT with premium and sport packages. The in service date of the car was 8/2003 and it had 15,070 miles on it. It is in immaculate condition. The asking price was $26,900 and I got it for $25,590...they then rolled in the negative equity (approx. $2800) from my Volvo CC that died on me earlier that day...aside from the negative equity, how was my deal?

dieter

Joe.

You are correct about the air dams etc. on AWD vehicles. Ground clearance will always be something to worry about unless you are driving a 4X4 truck. I'm still also very carefully while parking by first judging the height of the curb, then I either pull up over it or stay a distance away. I'm still having trouble judging where the front of my car actually is without having to get out of the vehicle, which sometimes makes my car stick out more than it should. Need more practice I guess. Enjoy the snow.

Dieter

joeshan

I am also a little shy regarding curb heights. I just make sure that I'm not up against the curb when parking head in. For parallel parking, I use the side view mirror pointed downward, as the curbs could probably do a real number on the aluminium wheel.

  I found out (the hard way) about splash/mud guards and automatic car washes. If the car wash won't make good on replacement, Infiniti quoted $49.95 for a pair. Live and learn. The car wash type where the car stays still and the apparatus moves worked well, though.

alan6

I took delivery of my 2005 G35x in Nov 2004. It is everything I expected, except for two annoyances: the fuel consumption higher than advertized (14 mpg city even though I do not drive agressively), and the brief grinding sound at 20km/hr when starting (normal I understand).

 

I was not aware of the AWD engaging without the "Snow Mode" switched on. The dealer had stated that without it switched on, it only distributed power to the front when cornering by detecting the drop in vehicle speed. More insight into how the AWD functions with the "Snow Mode" off would be appreciated. Perhaps the Snow Mode should be reserved when actually driving on several inches of fresh snow rather than slushy conditions.

joeshan

As I am led to believe from magazine tests, the Infiniti website, and the salesman, the car is primarily RWD.

  Upon acceleration from a standstill (in all conditions), torque is distributed automatically, regardless of traction, in a ratio of 25% front and 75% rear. After a certain speed (I don't know what speed) is reached, 100% of the torque goes to the rear wheels.

  As needs be, torque may be divided up to 25% front and 75%rear on a continual basis.

  In the Snow mode, torque is distributed 50:50, until the car reaches a speed of 12 mph, whereupon normal operation ensues.

  This leads me to conclude (perhaps erroneously)that it may be impossible to induce wheelspin and tail sliding cornering in dry conditions, even with the VDC off, as the traction control is always on and the power will be distributed to the front wheels when rear slippage is detected. I am not yet ready to test this theory, as the car cost me 33K, and due to the high cost of fuel, tires, repairs, and insurance, I have vowed to drive more like a grownup :-)

dieter

Alan,

I too hear a brief sound after my first start up and then forward driving/acceleration. In my case it happens at 12 MPH. It sounds like it may be magnets engaging or disengaging, and I assume it involves the AWD systems distribution of power. What puzzles me is that I only hear it when I drive the car forward for the first time in any given day.

Dieter

indydriver

Are there any MT owners out there? Probably not, given the total lack of MT inventory on the ground in the midwest. If there are, I am interested in your impressions of the quality of the shift and clutch actions. These seem to be the only areas of criticism. However, if true, they are such a vital area of driver interaction, could be a deal killer. I have to rely on you MT owners out there for feedback since there are ZERO MT cars to drive at dealers.

colonel35

I replaced the OEM Michelin Pilot Sports on my G35 Coupe 6-speed (with about 35k miles on the clock) recently. Since I've moved up from Atlanta to the DC area, I wanted some level of winter capability--the Michelin's were a pure nightmare in even light snow--without the expense (and hassle) of a new set of wheels and winter-only tires. I was aware that all-seasons would incorporate some compromise, but hey, most things automotive are as well.

 

So I picked up a set of Continental ContiExtremeContact from Tire Rack. I ordered 245/40 on the fronts since they didn't have the OEM size of 225/45, but this results in a diameter/speedo error of only about one percent, which is tolerable. The whole package, shipped and then expertly mounted and balanced at a local shop, ran about $800.

 

After a 1000-mile jaunt up to Boston over the holidays (which included a 12-inch snowstorm), I can report they've performed admirably. In dry and wet conditions alike, they appear to hold on as well as the Pilots, and exhibit the same forgiving and gradual behavior when losing grip. Actually, they may have given some traction up to the Pilots, but since the fronts are now wider by 20mm, the additional rubber widens the contact patch and reduces understeer as well. I haven't driven through standing water, but I hope they will resist aquaplanning as well as the Michelins.

 

As for the snow, well, there's no comparison. The Pilots were astonishingly bad, like driving on oil-slicked ice, continuously confounding the ABS, traction, and VDC systems. The Conti's, while certainly no dedicated snow/ice tires, got me through the white stuff much more ably.

 

And, to my surprise, road noise doesn't seem to be any worse (which I had feared). Overall, I recommend the Conti's highly.

gmk519

Alan6,

 

I also have a 05 G35x AWD and the snow mode is to only be engaged in heavy snow, and should automatically shut off at around 12 - 15 mph.

 

That being said, this is still an AWD vehicle, and the electromagnetic clutch can and will distribute power to the front wheels if it detects a slip or loss of traction in the rear wheels.

 

When the AWD kicks in, you will see a light that says "slip" flashing on the dash. This is indicating that your rear is slipping and that power is being distributed. Unless you see this flash, your car should still be in RWD.

 

As for it engaging only in and out of turns, that is false. Since I've purchased my vehicle I've had it engaged several times on straight-aways (usually because I try gunning it through the slush).

giovanni1

What you are seeing is the Traction control and/or VDC system kick in not the AWD when you see that "slip" indicator as the AWD is always on and always changing based upon road conditions. For instance from a standing stop the traction is split 25% to the front and 75% to the rear.

laurasdada

Hi, Pearl:

 

My final two candidates for my new car were the G35X and Acura TL, with the TL ultimately emptying my wallet!

 

I did find the TL quieter in all respects than the G. The G engine noise, while louder, was qutie a lovely sound, though! The G had significant (to me, that is) wind and, to a lesser extent, road noise. A gentleman I work with bought an '04 G35X and was surprised at the wind noise at higher speeds (I guess his test drives were a bit tame!). But he still loves the car, as I'm sure I would have had I bought it.

 

Ultimately, the interior/exterior styling, smoother ride and less road/wind noise won out over the better handling of the G35X for me.

 

I know what you mean about the new 5er. I'm sure it's a great drive, but one does have to look at it (both interior and exterior) every day. I'm sure the committee that designed it must be pleased (it couldn't have just been Bangle, too many disparate exterior design elements to come from just one person...).

knr5

I think you will enjoy the MT on the G35. My car has a little over 18k miles with zero problems. The clutch and shifter are both firm and precise. They are not effortless like in many other cars, but very enjoyable all the same. The shift throw is short, moreover. I doubt it very much that you will find the MT so poor that it is a deal breaker. Many of the car magazines have also commended the G35 on its precise shifter. I have driven MTs all my life, and have driven several cars that I did not own all over Europe as well. The G35 shifter is the best of the firm shifters, like the BMW's is the best among the long-throw, effortless shifters (in my experience).

To be honest, most shifters today are very good -- very few remain rubbery and vague anymore, at least in anything above the basic transportation class. The 6-speed MT on the Golf I drove last June in the Benelux countries was superb, MUCH better than the MT 2000 SLK, 2001 C-Class coupe, Passat Wagon, (and Espace Van!) I drove in Germany, Austria and Switzerland a few years ago. So don't worry about the MT on the G35!

jfluke2

I just bought an MT... tough to find, but still possible. It took some getting used to the clutch and the gear shift coming from a 92 lexus sc300, but compared to that it's quick and the clutch engages much quicker. Took me a little getting used to (about 20 mins) but now I love it!!!

indydriver

Thanks for the feedback. jfluke2 is that an '05?

neo6

Picking up my new 2005 G35 sedan later this week. anyone out there purchased a cover for their car. I assume there are quality ones and cheap ones, would be interested in any referrals. Would also be interested in how a cover treats the paint - any scuffs or scratches from the cover itself? also, if the cover is on the car outside, does it hold moisture out well or do you have to dry out the cover as well?

indydriver

Great feedback on the thought process leading to your choice, Laurasdada. Very mature of you to be able to identify and distinguish those traits you find most important for you. I find myself having a real problem not getting caught up in C&D's (my favorite rag) point of view, which most of the time ends up being nitpicking of really good cars on traits that only show up at 10/10ths which 99% of drivers never see 99% of the time. Great examples of this with the G35 an TL are their observations about "notchy" shifting on the G and torque-steer with the TL. You have hit on the most important issues in one's daily interface with a car. Having said all that....here's where I'm at. I am considering the TSX, G and TL. If I feel I can make the TSX work for me (primarily an issue of fit, comfort and ride) I will get a 6MT, have a blast rowing the gears, feel good about driving a C&D 10 Best and be happy about not spending the extra $5K. So far, I have test driven one AT TSX for about 20 minutes and found nothing to scare me off.

 

If I decide to spend the extra G's, I will be torn between the auto TL and the 6MT G. For me it will come down to the decision of how sporting I want my ride to be, and if I go for sport, I'll get the G for RWD, better balance,handling, power and expect a slightly rougher edge. If I go "more civilized", I would probably go for an AT TL as you did. Tough decisions yet to be made but, how can you go wrong with these three great automobiles?

laurasdada

Thanks, Indy. I've been reading/subscribing to C&D since the 70s! In their semi-recent $30k sport sedan comparo, the G came out on top, followed by the BMW325 then the TL. They said if the TL was RWD, it might have been numero uno. Of course, they also said if the 325 had more power (or 330 cost a lot less...) as is usually the case, it would have won. In other words, great cars one and all!

 

As you correctly noted above, I chose the attributes that meant most to me, which makes the TL the best car in the world. For me. It just doesn't matter what the mags or message board gurus say. I value FWD for it's winter traction more than RWD for it's superior hadling. A coworker has an IS300 w/all-season tires. He is having a miserable winter so far. As he's used the term, " a couple of near-death experiences" I've encouraged him to buy a set of snows! But, winter will be over in 3 or 4 moths, say he...

 

I drove sticks most of my life. In fact, when I got married (since I had a company car), I taught the evil wife to drive a standard, bought her a Nissan Sentra SE-R and drove it as often as I could. When we were expecting our first, I upgraded her to a Saab 900 five speed (always been somewhat of a Saab Guy and watned to avoid minivan or SUV). Finally, when expecting child #2, she said she was tired of shifting, so I bought her the car all women seem to want, Lexus RX300. I commuted for a month in the 5 speed Saab to see what it would be like to commute/shift. It was a pain, so after changing careers (goodbye company car), I bought the M and now the AT TL. Good for me.

 

What a wonderful choice of fun, well built, reliable cars we have to choose from, huh? Not a bad choice in the bunch, keep us advised.

giovanni1

Why does Infiniti not offer the intelligent key with the manual? Also not including the outside mirror or at a minimum the drivers outside mirror as part of the memory package doesn't seem to make sense.

rob813

Does anyone know if there are any input jacks in back of the stereos (standard or Bose) offered in the G35 Sedan? It won't influence my buying decision; I would just like to know if there is a way to connect an iPod direct instead of using the FM Transmitter.

colonel35

No, there's no standard aux input. You can use either the FM modulator, or a direct connection by exploiting the satellite radio pre-wiring.

 

See the excellent article (for both options) at http://portableaudio.engadget.com/entry/7281864763241621/.

rob813

Thank you for the link Colonel. I may stick with the FM transmitter for a while, but will bookmark it for when I am ready to be a little more adventurous.

indydriver

Now, Infiniti is advertising them on TV. Still no stateside inventory. BTW, great slo-mo footage of a power drift, rear wheels spinning faster than the fronts (professional driver only, of course).

giovanni1

There are a bunch of 6MTs on dealer lots here is CA.

indydriver

I'd like to see some driving impressions from owners, especially regarding clutch/shifter action which some of the press was critical of.

giovanni1

What I'd like to know is why no itelligent key option with the 6mt.

colonel35

I'm guessing because the 6MT's engine can only be started by depressing the clutch.

giovanni1

Yeah I thought that too but the manual vettes still have the intillegent key, so I don't see why they can't make it work on the G.

shasta1

Has anyone had any major issues with their 2204 or 2005 G35 as far as reliability or maintenance goes? I know they are built in Japan (good news!), but do not want the many $$ in maintenance and problems I have had with American cars.

gil20

What would be considered a good deal at this point on a 2004 G35X with premium pkg? MSRP is $36,070. Thanks!

vikramg

Does anybody know if the sports tuned suspension package comes with summer tires only? Can I buy the package with all season tires. It snows in norther virginia. And G35 without a suspension package is a deal-killer for me. I dont want to buy the tires seperately if possible.

 

Any body has any advice, comments etc..

rick11

Colonel35, I'd appreciate your thoughts on the following if you have a moment:

 

I'm trying to decide among these cars. Any help will be appreciated. Below are my thoughts so far (after test driving all three at least twice). Any other cards I should consider?

 

All three I'm only considering only in manual transmission.

 

(1) I really like the power and tight suspension of the G35, but dislike it's fit and finish (looks cheap, buttons and knobs are a little tacky, and the headliner is the same cheap one as the one on my Grand Am rental). Also, the stereo isn't good either, I'm not impressed with the "Bose" system, and I'm not sure if I could easily replace it without the interior looking even worse, speakers fitting poorly or some other problem. When you turn it up (and I don't mean so that you can't hear people talk) it starts to sound bad (noticeable distortion) quickly.

     

(2) The Audi 3.0 Quatro seems like a nice compromise. I give up a significant bit of power and some of the tight suspension (even on the sports package), but the fit and finish is the best of the three, the stereo is really good, and I gain the all-wheel drive. It feels solid, it sounds good, it drives really well, and I'd feel really safe in it. I'm upset it doesn't have a real NAV system yet.

 

(3) BMW 330 So far I've only test driven the xi (see note below). I expected to be impressed and I was really disappointed (as compared to the Infinity). The BMI is also pricey, but maybe I'll decide it's worth it. I don't want to actually pay much over $35k (after dealing), but then the i will be cheaper than the xi anyway, if I decide to go with it. Still, it appears they're becoming hard to find (they've stopped making them and the next ones come out May-July). I'm still not sure why people say that the 330 ride (well, I'm actually still thinking of the xi ride, since I haven't driven an i yet) is better than the G35 because it seems softer. It definitely rocks more on turns and if you just jerk the car to the left and right quickly. The steering also isn't as tight as the G35. I wonder if people just like a softer ride than I do. It would be helpful to hear someone even just say, "Yeah, you seem to like a tighter ride than I do. I like the luxuary ride v. sports ride balance of the 330, but I realize I don't feel the road as much as in a G35." I like to feel the road because it gives me confidence I know just how the car is reacting to the road. I also like good feedback in the steering wheel. I also like a little more power than the 330 has.

 

One further complication--NAV:

I also would really like a factory navagation system. Audi won't have one until May (I'd consider waiting, but my last car was totalled--not my fault--and I don't know of a good short-term solution to just renting a car each week. Anyone know of a good way to rent a car for 5 months?).

I haven't seen BMW's NAV system yet, but I fear that will make it even harder to find a 330.

Infinity already has a reasonably nice NAV system.

(Note: I really liked the Acura TL's NAV system, but the ride is way too soft for my taste.)

 

My dream would be the G35 engine and feel with Audi fit and finish with the Acura NAV system.

 

I wondered if there might be a difference between the xi and i on handling. The Audi salesman I spoke with seemed very knowledgeable and was willing to discuss my understanding of the 330xi versus the G35 (and didn't even seem to mind we weren't talking about the Audi and that I might have written it off). He said he thought the xi might drive differently and suggested I drive an i. When I mentioned it to the BMW dealer over the phone, he told me point blank that I was wrong, that he knows the cars very well and they drive exactly the same. I'll have to drive one.

 

My last car was also a VW Passat V6. I loved it,

but missed having more power. It was a nice combo of great road feel,

excellent interior, and good power. I wish they made it with a

tighter suspension (so it didn't rock so much on turns) and a more powerful engine (or even just turbo).

 

Thanks for your advice,

 

Rick

pat

Rather than sidetrack this discussion with off-topic vehicles and cross-posts, let's post any responses to Rick in the discussion he created at this link: BMW 330 i/xi v Infinity G35 v Audi A4 3.0 Quattro v. ? Passat.

 

Thanks.

dieter

I just purchased a 2005 G35X with Premium C package, rose wood trim, and trunk mat for full size spare, for 34,600 plus 199.00 fees. Add to that 4 year registration and sales tax and my bottom line was 37,201.50

Dieter

indydriver

Yes, summer only 235/45/R18 W speed rated. You must get winter tires if you buy this configuration in the snow belt. I doubt if you can get them changed short of paying for another set. If I were you, I would search TR for tires available in the stock size just to see what is available. I think you will pretty quickly come around to the idea that you are buying this car to maximize its handling, so spend another $6-800 so you can enjoy the best of all seasons rather than the year round compromise of all-season tires.

lmacmil

The "Motormouth" (Bob Weber) column today had a question from a G35 owner with sport susp who said it was terrible in the snow. Duh! That's like a Hummer owner complaining about the gas mileage.

 

The question I would have (living in northern Indiana's snow belt) is: would the G35 with all season tires and TCS be any worse than a FWD car with all season tires w/o TCS?

pisciotta

If you change the original rims does that effect the tire pressure monitor system???

indydriver

Well, I can speak theoretically but not practically since I do not own a G35, at least not yet. The G35 w/ sport suspension should not go in the snow as well as a FWD for two reasons. 1. With a 54/46 weight distribution, the G35, like all RWDers doesn't have as much weight over the driven wheels as any front driver which typically has 60+% of the weight of the car on top of the driven wheels. 2. The tires on the sport suspension package are pretty wide at 235. A smaller tire bites through the snow better than a large tire because you will have more psi pushing down on the smaller contact patch. This is why TR sells winter tire packages for sports cars in a -1 configuration. One of the first cars I owned was a Datsun B210--RWD, weak 4 cyl, 4MT. But it was great in the snow because of the bicycle tires on it. You could easily drive it down the street at a 45 degree angle because it was so easy to hang out the rear end in a controlled drift.

 

All of the above doesn't mean that the G35 isn't adequate in the snow with AS tires. I just don't understand why one would get the sports pkg and then reduce the handling potential by putting on lesser performance tires. If you are going to go for the sports pkg, commit yourself to winter tires so you can have the best traction in every season.

colonel35

Your question is well-taken, but unfortunately a little vague. The single-most important variable for winter driving isn't traction control, ABS, 4/AWD, or stability control: it's the tires. Electro-mechanical wizardry can do wonders with proper traction, but traction is without doubt the deciding factor.

 

Indydriver is partially correct, in that thinner tires are better, but front-wheel drive is better only when first accelerating out of the deep stuff. From that instant on, the momentum shifts backwards and places increasingly greater pressure on the rear tires (and hence increasingly lesser pressure on the front tires). When making emergency maneuvers (braking and turning), front-wheel drive won't make a difference, whereas traction control and stability control certainly can help a great deal.

 

Bottom line: With my new AS tires (and the array of electronic assistants), my G35 is overall about as sure-footed as my wife's front-wheel drive Altima (also with good AS tires, but without traction/ABS/stability). They're both merely OK in the snow (relative to my car with the OEM summer tires, which were a nightmare). But I would take an '86 Camaro with Blizzaks all-around over a Range Rover with summer-only tires any snowstorm.

indydriver

Trying to figure out where I was only "partially correct". Your observations about weight transfer are more applicable to dry conditions under heavy acceleration. There won't be much weight transfer in slow-going heavy snow. And, what there is would be more likely in emergency stops where the weight is trying to transfer to the front tires where most of the weight of a FWD already resides. Not to get too nitpicky but, I think we're on the same page here. I'm happy to hear your G35 gets around in the snow allright with AS tires. I was responding to a thread that started with the premise of having the sport suspension which, at least for '05, comes with 18" wheels and summer only high perf tires. I also concluded by saying my general comments about RWD vs. FWD doesn't mean the G35 with AS tires is not adequate in the snow, which you are confirming as "OK". I will always yield to an owner on actual driving experiences and I made it clear in my post you responded to that I don't own a G35 and was responding on a theoretical basis. I will stick by my original observation that, in general, FWD (tires being equal) will get around better in the snow than RWD.

vikramg

Thank you for all your great input. From all of the earlier comments, I conclude that having summer tires will be great for about 8-9 months of the year, and when it starts to snow, I should change the tires to either all-season or winter tires, preferably winter-tires.

 

It looks like I'll have to change between the summer and winter tires. That's twice a year, summer to winter and back from winter to summer.

 

Here's my other quesiton. Given the fact that the tires need to be changed by professionals and it will cost money everytime, does it make sense to buy the wheels as well and mount the winter tires on it by a proffessional and then change the whole unit by myself at home twice a year.

 

Any comments and suggestions??

lmacmil

"Given the fact that the tires need to be changed by professionals and it will cost money everytime, does it make sense to buy the wheels as well and mount the winter tires on it by a proffessional and then change the whole unit by myself at home twice a year."

 

Absolutely.

colonel35

You can get a set of 17" steel wheels for the G35 w/ winter tires for around $1300 mounted, balanced, and shipped to your door. That will save you around $100 at the beginning and end of every season to swap the different tires over the same wheels. Although, I've heard a couple people in the past mention that Costco offers unlimited lifetime tire swaps if you buy through them, which I find hard to believe but it might be worth checking out.

smithdrgs

what type of tires come with the '05 G35X, automatic? I saw a 200? G35X with bridgestone EL42's, and i've read about some with goodyears and michelins. If you read the acura tl problems board, they seem to sereously hate the tire (although who knows how widespread this is in reality). they complain of flatspotting and vibrations. that's why i'm asking what kind come the '05 G35X aautomatic. thanks

rviradia

I've read some pretty high mpg figures in this and other forums, what's everyone's average gas mileage? I have a 2001 540i 6-speed (with dinan intake, air flow meter, throttle body, and exhaust) and get about 18.5 mpg average 50/50 city/highway.

 

I'm about to buy a G35 sedan, (going to have to check out the ride on the 6mt when they come in to see if I go with auto or manual), but I was expecting about 400 miles out of a tank, which now doesn't seem realistic after looking around.

 

Thanks