Infiniti G35 Sedan 2006 and earlier

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  • tbonephiletbonephile Member Posts: 20
    What are people getting for fuel economy when cruising on the highways
  • cheerioboy26cheerioboy26 Member Posts: 412
    I just got 25.5 mpg on a 325 mile run this weekend. Probably 98% highway miles, with a litte bit of slowdown for traffic, about 75mph average. I have a 2003 5AT. I used 12.7 gallons IIRC so I still had a ways to go before empty.
  • bobh2bobh2 Member Posts: 3
    Been reading this site for months and finally made the move! Picked up my 05 G35 sedan--lakeshore slate, stone interior, wood package and navi. Love it! Will have to wait for the weekend to figure out the navi and other stuff, but it is a beautiful car! One question--I passed on the extended warranty. But what was that "finishing touch" offer? Something about treating the leather seats and exterior finish? They wanted like $695 for it, so I said no. Something I should look into doing? Thanks to all of you for the valuable information--I truly felt like an informed buyer!
  • colonel35colonel35 Member Posts: 108
    Congratulations on the new car, and for not falling for sleezy and useless dealer add-ons.

    You can buy an extended warranty up until the time your factory runs out (and maybe even after?). And the "finishing touch" is just an excuse to double the dealer profit on the car. My advice is simply not to bring food or drink in the car. Leather in general is relatively easy to keep clean--invest in a good cleaner/conditioner like Lexol, and you'll be fine.
  • xdetatchxxdetatchx Member Posts: 1
    Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and i apologize if this question has already been posted. I have an '04 G35 sedan and was wondering if it is possible to purchase a factory navigation system, and if so, where might i go about buying it. Thanks.
  • coronet68coronet68 Member Posts: 18
    I just picked up a 2005 G35 RWD auto w/Premium and Performance package with the cool 18" wheels (wheels are a very open spoke design like the new M35/M45 w/19" sport option wheels) sfter much research. I had already known that the G35 was a great sports sedan and relative bargin. However, it was only after I got looking at the new M's that I fully checked out the '05 G35 and found it had added more features (e.g. heated & memory seats), better looking grill front end, better perf. package (235/45/18 vs. prev. 215/55/17), limited slip, larger brakes (same size as on new M35/45), and 20HP and 10 ft/lbs torque to an already great car that sold me. It seems like the absolute stealth buy for performance sedans to me (especially when compared to new well rated M35 which has same power with ~400 lbs more of weight). I have not even been able to find a car mag/web review of the '05 to see how much it improves on the '04 models already great performance #'s.

    As noted in earlier posts, this package comes only with 235/45/18 summer tires. The car I wanted had the Bridgestone Turanza ER33 which I have heard bad reviews/ratings of on tirerack. Another perf. package car had Goodyear NCT 5 tires I had not heard of but I requested a switch hoping these will be an improvement. I have not been able to find much on them except on the Goodyear site so I hope I made the right choice. The tread looks much better than the Bridgestones except they look pretty blocky so I'm a little concerned about wet handling with them.

    Anyone else with this package have info/feedback on the NCT5's? I haven't decided whether I'll be going for winter tires yet - I did this on my last car and still found that even with separate wheels switching still quite a bit of a hassle and that there are a few excellent real high performance all seasons (Michelin Pilot A/S & Continental) that don't give up that much summer performance (esp. if compared to lesser summer tires like Turanza's). I'm going to see if either any of these become available in 235/45/18 and/or whether 245/45/18's are close enough to still fit,....
  • prophetprophet Member Posts: 72
    Just purchased an M35 and have trouble checking the V6 engine oil level (don't get a clear level indication due to residual oil in the dip stick passage). Any suggestions or is it just me?
  • colonel35colonel35 Member Posts: 108
    Sorry, it's practically impossible to retrofit the factory navigation system into a model that was built without one. I think one or two folks have tried it, but it would cost several thousand. Better bet is to go with a quality after-market unit like Magellan.
  • wink0101wink0101 Member Posts: 3
    I'm comparing the G35 and a TL. The main reservation I have about the G35 is that it is rear-wheel drive and I live in Minnesota. I refuse to drive an automatic, so the AWD isn't an option for me. Anyone have experience/comparison on how it does in the winter vs. front wheel drive?
  • lmacmillmacmil Member Posts: 1,758
    Put snow in the search function and you'll find lots of opinions. Most say you better get 4 snow tires.
  • esfoadesfoad Member Posts: 210
    I agree. My last car was a Crown Vic and I had snow tires. It was a tank. I only changed to AWD so I don't have to change tires twice a year. Lazy, I guess. I also looked at the TL. Beautiful car but has torque steer and is smaller insiode than the G35. Good Luck with your decision.
  • chrubblechrubble Member Posts: 1
    Does anyone know if the 2005 g35x offers fold-down rear seats, either standard or as an option? I remember the 2004 model offering it as an option, but I can't find any mention of it any more...
  • esfoadesfoad Member Posts: 210
    The seats don't fold, but they do recline if you have the option package "C". You only get the ski passthrough in the arm rest.
  • realty_prorealty_pro Member Posts: 85
    I too just bought an '05 sedan with the sport suspension ( 18 inch rims and Goodyear NCT 5 tires). I have a Black Obsidian exterior with a Stone leather interior. I live in the south so I can't address your question, but I can attest to the overall performance of the G. I have pushed my G to the twisty limits and it sticks like glue. In addition, it has real RWD horsepower to pull out of ever turn with authority. I personally can't see any other car that could hang with a G. Except for a porsche or some other exotic car. Test it out for yourself.
  • brianlbaileybrianlbailey Member Posts: 22
    I have a 2003 G35. Does anyone in the forum know how / if I can get the HP up to the level of the 05/06 G's?

    Since the year / models have the same engine, I'm curious if the extra HP was optained through mechanically modifying the engine or via other means.

    Thanks for any information or links.
    Brian
  • realty_prorealty_pro Member Posts: 85
    I believe the extra power came from a better flowing intake and exhaust. If you really want to boost the power, put a supercharger on it. That would put the G in corvette territory.
  • perunestperunest Member Posts: 42
    I looked at the Acura TL and would have purchased it if it had been rear wheel drive. I'm a performance car enthusiast. I autocross my Miata and sometimes my BMW Z3 3.0i. Most people who drive for fun prefer rear wheel drive and a manual transmission. To me, driving an automatic seems similar to making love with a wet suit on. You lose a little of the sensation of involvement. I just ordered my G35 sedan 6 speed (they build mostly automatics) and it should be in by early June. I've driven my Miata, a BMW 2.5Ci and many other cars in the snow. The key is to get good snow tires. I've been buying them from the Tirerack for many years. I live in the hill towns of western Massachusetts, where we can get more than 200 inches of snow. If there is a blizzard expected, I drive a 4 wheel SUV, which also has Blizzak snow tires. If the snow is packed down or shallow I have never had trouble getting around, once I switched from all season tires to "good" snow tires. Usually, I buy the tires mounted on rims, so I can swap them myself.
    The G35 is a great car, even with an automatic. The 6 speed is my personal preferance. I considered the new BMW 330Ci, but it's not as attractive as the G35 (my opinion), it's much more expensive, and it has less power. It does handle a little better at the limits, but that's not enough to overcome the G35 advantages.
    As for the person who likes the Subaru I would suggest the WRX STI, which can acquit itself quite well on an autocross circuit. My Miata always blows away the Subaru Legacy GT.
  • dgdanieljr1dgdanieljr1 Member Posts: 5
    He is graduating from HS and heading college. Anyone have any suggestions on how good this car is?
  • lmacmillmacmil Member Posts: 1,758
    If you get him a G35 now, what is he going to have to look forward to when he gets out on his own? If you've got enough money to spoil him with a G35, then you should have enough sense to know that no college freshman needs a G35 or any other car in that league. (No offense intended.)
  • dgdanieljr1dgdanieljr1 Member Posts: 5
    Can not say that I disagree. What would you recommend? I had a Crossfire that the dealer had to buy back. :lemon:
  • derfoderfo Member Posts: 36
    Low HP, Good gas mileage, and a good crash record!! Look around.
  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,620
    Honda, Toyota or Nissan, BUT at the entry level.

    I've seen many posts of this sort over the past years, and the basic message seems to be: "We've had to work all our lives (so far) to afford vehicles of this type, so it seems unfair that someone should just be given one."

    I agree, by the way.

    My kids shared a very old Honda Accord for a couple of years while they were in high school, after which the elder bought out my interest in it. He's still driving it, as it approaches 200K. My daughter drives our '94 Dodge minivan, probably only because the price is right.

    I live in an area in which many of the high school students drive better cars than I could afford until I was 30, but I try to not think of all of this as sour grapes.
    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • lmacmillmacmil Member Posts: 1,758
    What cars are in your family? If you think he needs a car as a freshman (most colleges discourage this), give him the oldest one and get yourself a new ride. If he's going to live at home and commute to school, then I understand why he'd need a car.

    My oldest son had no car until he was a junior and bought himself a 5 yr old Geo Prizm. We gave #2 son a 11 year old minivan with 100,000+ miles on it as a sophomore but when it became unreliable we leased him a Toyota Matrix for his junior/senior years. Although that violated my "no college kid needs a new car" philosophy, he needed something that would haul is full size keyboard and the Matrix was cheaper than buying a used, late model SUV.

    Good luck.
  • dgdanieljr1dgdanieljr1 Member Posts: 5
    I understand what you are saying. I had a lot of freinds who started with very entry level cars. I also had a lot of friends who started with very nice cars by yesterdays standards. I am adverse to maintainece thus I tend to lease. I also want my kids in safe cars that are dependable. When you factor in 3-4 warrentys and road side assistance the payments on these cars verses oldler cars with AAA and higher maintenance I am not so sure the cheaper cars are as cheap. They are not as safe.

    The kids have to get around and sharing is just not an option with their schedules. My wife and I do not have time to always carry them around for the sake of proving a point that can be taught in other ways.

    It is all a crap shoot.

    My real question was how good is the car?
  • lmacmillmacmil Member Posts: 1,758
    According to Consumer Reports, the G35 had average reliability in 2003 and above average in 2004. Every 4 cyl Camry and every 4 cyl Accord since 1997 (as far as the 2005 issue goes back) has above average reliability.

    You can get a very nice, reliable car for a lot less than a G35. What you can't get in these (or any other forums) is anything other than anecdotal data based on extremely small sample sizes.

    Good luck.
  • tdiddytdiddy Member Posts: 5
    I'm 21, just graduated university, got stand up for the young people :)
    I'm considering buying my own G35x (seems more practical/bigger then the 3 series, don't want Fwd of Acura TL plus can't get it w/o sunroof), but I'm sure everyone will assume my parents bought it for me. There are many mature, intelligent young people in university that are far more suitable for this type of car then some older, mid life crisis dads (not anyone in particular but we all know these people are out there) who really need to be driving a minivan, and we look way better in them too!

    sorry but I had to present the other side of the story.
  • lmacmillmacmil Member Posts: 1,758
    If you can afford a G35 at 21, that's great and you should get it. I think what some of us (middle-aged dads) were saying is that a parent shouldn't spoil an 18 year old by getting him/her a G35 as a first car. It builds an "entitlement" attitude which is part of the problem with today's youth, imo.

    I promise to say no more on this topic. :)
  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,620
    Exactly.

    And I'm quite likely to say more on this topic, since it comes up so regularly.

    To the original question, the G35 has shown itself to be very reliable.
    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • teamboultonteamboulton Member Posts: 27
    I have the same concern. I live in Indianapolis, and while we don't get a lot of snow, we get some. I was initially looking at the G35X because I know that rear wheel drive vehicles do not do well in the snow. But, the dealer salesperson is talking me out of it, saying the all wheel drive is not necessary. He says that the rear wheel drive's traction control system is sufficient to handle the snow/rain around here.

    What is everyone's experience with the rear wheel drive version in the snow/rain?
  • lmacmillmacmil Member Posts: 1,758
    "What is everyone's experience with the rear wheel drive version in the snow/rain?"

    Opinions on this will run the gamut from "don't worry about it" to "you'll need dedicated snow tires for the RWD version." I think in Indy, you'll probably be ok with RWD except for those rare snowfalls where you get >6" at one time.

    Priot to about 1980 you (or your parents) drove only RWD cars without traction control and managed to survive.
  • akotigaakotiga Member Posts: 11
    Got my 2005 G35x in February here in NJ and drove it in the snow twice. Handled perfectly. However, the car I traded in for it (1997 BMW 3 Series RWD w/ traction control) handled very well in the snow as well. I think as long as you have traction control the FWD vs. AWD vs. RWD argument is not that big a deal. The added weight of the AWD is a slight negative but I decided to give AWD a shot anyway.
    Knowing what I know now, my next car will probably be an RWD Infiniti or BMW w/ traction control.
  • mike048mike048 Member Posts: 10
    It's tough this kid car dilemma. I just bought a 05 g35x, my first car in 13 years. I gave my showroom condition 92 Infiniti M30 convertible to my 17yo daughter. Everyone thought I was spoiling her - little did they know that the dealer offered me $1400.00 on a trade. I think I would draw the line at buying her a G35.
  • realty_prorealty_pro Member Posts: 85
    Wise decision. I too had a trade-in, 2000 Honda Accord, but the dealership was trying to rob it from me. So, instead I robbed an 05 from them, just $500 over invoice and kept my Accord. :shades:
  • derfoderfo Member Posts: 36
    Ordered an 06, 325i, Premium and Auto. Dealer wanted to give me $3500.00 trade on a 97 Cutless Supreme, leather, and everything, spotless!!. It had 46,000 miles on it. We are going to give it to my Grandson in a week ,graduates this weekend from college ! This will give him a very reliable car at a cost of Zip!!
  • patpat Member Posts: 10,421
    Your grandson is very lucky and I hope he appreciates being given what many people have to work very hard for.

    In any case, this discussion is about the G35, not the 3-Series and not what vehicles folks should or shouldn't buy for children, grandchildren, etc.

    So let's everyone get back to talking about the G35.
  • derfoderfo Member Posts: 36
    Understand, was commenting on dealers poor trade in's and proper cars for Kid's!!!
  • joeshanjoeshan Member Posts: 70
    My 11 year old daughter (she's a car guy, too! :D ) will get our '04 G35X when she hits seventeen, after she completes a highway survival course such as Bondurant,etc. We even let her choose the color (Garnet Fire/Willow) when we bought it.
    Then, we may get an M35 or 45 ;)
    I want her in something safe and reliable when she starts to drive.
  • cdnpinheadcdnpinhead Member Posts: 5,620
    Good plan.

    A 6-year-old G will still have a lot of life left in it, along with some good family memories.
    '08 Acura TSX, '17 Subaru Forester
  • shbrlyge1shbrlyge1 Member Posts: 2
    I had a 2003 G35 Sedan purchased in March 2002 which I had through January of this year when I was hit and the vehicle was totaled. Living in Minnesota I was hesitant at first about buying a rear wheel drive vehicle. But after driving it through essentially three winters I had absolutely no problems. I think you instinctively drive the vehicle a little more cautiously knowing that you have rear wheel drive. All wheel drive gives you a false sense of confidence that I think can cause you to take more risks. I loved my first sedan so replaced it with another but the only thing that the dealer had available at the time was the G35X. Honestly I am a little disappointed with the new car. It feels quite a bit heavier, has more body roll, is not as fast (despite the addtional HP) and sits at least 1.5" higher than my old sedan. Hope this helps.
  • thickcommishthickcommish Member Posts: 15
    Consumer reports says this car requires 93 octane, Edmunds says regular. Which one is it? Thinking about buying the car and with gas prices where they are it is a consideration I need to make.
    Thanks
  • esfoadesfoad Member Posts: 210
    The G35 with AT WILL run on regular fuel but you will lose some performance. For maximum performance and mileage, premium is recommended. However, the manula transmission cars with 298HP REQUIRE premium fuel.
  • colonel35colonel35 Member Posts: 108
    In general, stick with what the manual says, not what you read in magazines. There've been anecdotes about all these engine variations running fine on regular unleaded, but the engine computer is governing ignition and timing to avoid pinging, which will lower engine output some. Since only 91 is required for premium, however, you can safely mix a 50:50 blend of 93 and 89 (since 91 isn't sold too frequently).
  • realty_prorealty_pro Member Posts: 85
    Great advice. What's an extra hundred dollars over a one-year period? Not much considering you are buying a $30K plus car.
  • wlhuangwlhuang Member Posts: 4
    I have a 2005 COUPE and have the exact same problem. Good job on being able to identify the exact scenario that recreates the problem! I agree w/ another user that replacing the unit won't do any good, and I don't want to take chances w/ them messing up the fit (I don't think I could deal w/ any more rattling noises) so I'll just live with it! :)
  • cruiser27cruiser27 Member Posts: 9
    What kind of real world gas mileage are people getting with the G35x AWD?
    I heard its on the low side of the 17-24mpg that its rated at.
    I'm considering a G and Volvo S60-T5 for purchase in July, and since I drive 33,000 miles per year, gas mileage is one aspect I'm looking into...
  • esfoadesfoad Member Posts: 210
    My car has 2300 miles on it so far. My first tank of gas returned only 17mpg. Since then, I have a high of 23mpg with mostly highway miles on and a low of 21mpg with a mix of city/highway miles. I'm expecting her to improve some with more miles on her.
    Not too bad considering I came out of a 2001 Crown Victoria where I averaged 20mpg on the highway and only 15-16 in the city/highway duo. So, with AWD and the power and solidity of this car, I think it's a fair trade even with the extra cost of super fuel.
  • sysadmin1sysadmin1 Member Posts: 122
    I have 5900 on mine in and purchased end of Feb. I commute 140mi round trip doing 70-90mph and am getting a consistent 23mpg with a high occasionally 24.5 or so. Very little city driving with a few full on toll booth starts to redline...Occasioanl full throttle starts and stuff but I try to keep it to a minimum to keep the mileage up. But have not gotten less than 22 ever. 95% highway driving.
  • kjjkjj Member Posts: 9
    Hi, everyone.
    I'm about to take my G35 sedan for a big repair to Rosenthal Bodyshop (in Mclean, Virginia) referred by Rosenthal Infiniti in Vienna, Virginia. Does anyone have any experience with this bodyshop? Any recommendation for an bodyshop in DC metro area? Thanks!
  • colonel35colonel35 Member Posts: 108
    I've heard a rash of complaints about Rosenthal's sales and service departments, but nothing in particular about their body shop. My G35's rear bumper was replaced last year by the body shop at Jim Coleman in Bethesda (which also services their other manufacturers), and I was satisfied with the work, although it was relatively minor ($400) job.
  • akotigaakotiga Member Posts: 11
    Got my G35x in Feb. and I've been getting an even 20mpg over the last 2 months. Commute 40miles roundtrip. Total 3200 miles up to this point.
    Mostly highway travel. Was hoping for better.
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