Infiniti G35 Sedan 2006 and earlier

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  • kscbruinkscbruin Member Posts: 10
    Any idea on what the wheel specs are for the 16" and the 17" wheels? weight? offsets?

    Thanks...
  • ruskiruski Member Posts: 1,566
    I used to drive my Chrysler 300M with AutoStick on all the time.

    I now drive my 02 Acura TL-S with the SportShift on most of the time.
  • neo_gtrwneo_gtrw Member Posts: 76
    If people buy cars based on reliability alone, bmw would be out of business by now. The fact is many enthusiasts will overlook the minor problems if their cars offer enough driving enjoyment.

    Please stop comparing TL-S to the G35! They both have 260hp, but the similarity ends there. G35 is RWD and will have entirely different driving characteristics.
  • g35manng35mann Member Posts: 37
    Not a clue, but given the cost of the vehicle, I can't imagine they are *not* interchangable. Weight difference is likely to be unnoticeable without a very accurate scale. I sure am not going to notice the weight through my right foot.

    When you're on ice/snow, maximum G-ability in the corners in the dry ain't much of an issue, avoiding curbs is. ;-)

    Some quick math shows 205/65/16's are within 1% of the overall diameter of the factory 17"-ers. Works for me. 205/65 is a bit odd of a size, but I'm sure it's out there. This means, your speedo/odo is spot on, as is your gearing. No need to confuse the already confused automatic's shift points by changing gear ratios, right?

    G35Mann
  • stender27stender27 Member Posts: 1
    The only blue pictures that I know of- which is the color I ordered so I hope I like it- is on the yahoo under clubs/groups G35 forum. There is some pictures on the www.nissan.co.jp/SKYLINE, but I don't think it is absolutely the same color. Hope that helps.
  • jww551jww551 Member Posts: 43
    gandhim3 - Sports suspension doesn't seem to noticeably affect normal road driving or make potholes or bumps worse. Where you do notice it is in sharp cornering. I know we're not supposed to drive that way but boys will be boys.

    dmmattix - Thanks, you did a better job of explaining the understeer/oversteer than I did. I don't know if you've driven both suspensions but the sports suspension does reduce the understeer to what I would consider very minor. Even with the regular suspension it's not bad. Of course, I'm a geezer who started out in the sports car world with a '59 Austin Healy 100-6 so I'm pretty amazed at the ride and handling of many of today's cars. The G35 is a damn SEDAN and can run circles around some of the "sports cars" I've owned.
  • g35manng35mann Member Posts: 37
    Aw, jww551, you've got me concerned now. I almost wouldn't know what to do with unwarranted oversteer. ;-)

    A pickup and snow is a similar challenge...I'll just have to remember that.

    I have to admit, during the test drive, I was downright surprised at how 'cushy' it was while exhibiting almost no body roll. Remember, current car is an '85 Fleetwood, a RWD model, so I knows me about body roll. I hate to think what that car would be like, the current one, *without* the rear anti-roll bar. Ack!

    I've gotta see this desert platinum...the dealer calls..... argh.....checkbook be twitching, again.

    G35Mann
  • ruskiruski Member Posts: 1,566
    I remember reading earlier on this forum that the memory seats are not linked to the remotes. I don't understand why they decided to offer this feature half-baked. Although my wife's RX300 is the same way (also RX300's memory does not include mirrors :( It kind of almost defeats the purpose of the memory - I have to open the door and press the memory button and wait for the seat to move to my position. And what if it is pooring outside?

    If it were linked to the remote, the seats would move to the correct position by the time I walk to the car. That's how my Buick Riviera and Chrysler 300M used to work and it was very convenient. 300M's memory was the best - it included two positions for the driver's seat, two radio stations that played last, and the mirrors. Plus it had the seat moving back a couple of inches when the key was taken out of ignition.

    Acura TL's memory is also not quite right. It is linked to the remotes, but the seat only starts moving AFTER you open the driver's door. What the heck is then the remote for?
  • g35manng35mann Member Posts: 37
    What?! The memory works the mirrors too! Way cool, I just assumed they didn't, as I've never seen it mentioned anywhere.

    Now, to have the car know which remote is unlocking it, and have it 'get ready' for you...well, that might just freak me out. ;-)

    I thought the G has an entry/exit bit, wherein the seat does move back for entry/exit. Could swear I read that somewhere.

    FWIW, on the Cadillac DeVille, the memory goes to *all* radio stations/settings, seats, mirrors, and even the climate control. At what point am I just an 'extra' for the car to take care of?

    G35Mann
  • jww551jww551 Member Posts: 43
    Think a minute about what you are saying. The memory, if programmed correctly, is designed to make it easier to get into and out of the car. It doesn't move into driving position until you're ready to drive. The I35 is the same way and so are a lot of other cars. Imagine, your wife is 4'9" and 90lbs and you are 6'3" and 240lbs. If the remote set the seat, you are in trouble if you opened the car with her remote. Then you'd really spend some time standing in the rain trying to get the seat where you could get in. This way, with any remote or with a key, the seat is in position for you to enter/exit and adjusts to the proper driving position when you want it to.
  • kscbruinkscbruin Member Posts: 10
    Yeah, just wanted to know the specs of the stock wheels, to see if getting light weight forged wheels will make any difference... Because I saw that the 350Z will have "RAY's" wheels for the Track Model, and wondered if those will fit as well... but if the original wheels are light to begin with, then there's no point in going out to buy $2500 wheels... except to look different.
  • g35manng35mann Member Posts: 37
    Yeah, I'm hoping a ton of bolt-on stuff for the new Z-car will transfer over. Nothing like having a 5.5 0-60 car for a song....

    Wheels and suspension are usually model specific, so don't be surprised if the bolt hole patterns on the Z are different enough so those wheels go on nothing else.

    G35Mann
  • gandhim3gandhim3 Member Posts: 191
    Because I saw that the 350Z will have "RAY's" wheels for the Track Model

    The 5-spoke wheels that come with the Sports Package on the G35 are Rays wheels as well.
  • cheerioboy26cheerioboy26 Member Posts: 412
    I will also be buying from Rosenthal....I've been there for a test drive. Interested in hearing your experiences. My salesperson POC is Terrence, although I bent the ear of the GM (Ken I think) Saturday as it was very busy.
  • coolgcoolg Member Posts: 7
    Are the lease rates obtained from the Infiniti website close to the lease rates that are being quoted by the dealers. I'll probably be looking to lease one in a month and a half or so. MY local dealer is advising against using the rates on the infiniti web as a guide. I am not sure if he is trying to ensure that he can get more out of me or if he is just trying to warn me to be ready. I finally test drove a premium, wood, xenon, winter G35 and all I can say is SWEEEEET...
  • kscbruinkscbruin Member Posts: 10
    Are they forged as well? Any idea how much those 5 spoke 17" wheel weigh?

    Did you see on Japan's Nissan website they have what appears to be... sport springs and stiffer struts with F/R Anti Sway bar's for $185,000 yen... about $1500 USD.. wonder if NISMO will bring that over.
  • gandhim3gandhim3 Member Posts: 191
    Do not know the details of those wheels, but I do know that they are Rays wheels - found that info from the official Nissan Japan site as well.

    As for all the other goodies, Nissan is supposed to be be bringing over NISMO branded products for Nissan vehicles and R-Spec brand for Infiniti. Supposedly they want to do something like what BMW and Benz do with their respective M and AMG brands.

    From what I have read, one of the first kits Infiniti plans to sell for the G35 sedan is to bring it upto the same HP as the G35 coupe.
  • g35manng35mann Member Posts: 37
    Aw, they got a delivery over the weekend, and one G is in the showroom with the nav system. That is just too cool to *not* have.

    Desert platinum is as I expected, medium silver instead of screamin' silver. I'd do, I guess.

    That Q keeps a'callin' me....
  • pearsondpearsond Member Posts: 22
    Rosenthal is where I did a test drive while visiting my father. Purchased my last Infiniti (G20t) from Charles Barker in Virginia Beach. I will be working w/ them again. Charles Barker extremely professional bunch. Nothing whatsoever bad to say about them. Rosenthal seemed to share the same approach.
  • pearsondpearsond Member Posts: 22
    You summed it up perfectly once again. G35 owner gaulking over S2000 and vice versa. I'll be driving sedans until my daughters out of college...then it's a 6 sp convertible for sure. Only have to wait another 14 yrs, so the G will have to do me until then. Especially if no better then $1000 under MSRP. Wish me luck!
  • zubazuba Member Posts: 58
    This car sounds pretty nice, and the price looks good. Are you new owners impressed with your purchase so far. What car came in second in your selection, and about how much is a loaded G35 going for?
  • infin1infin1 Member Posts: 16
    "SLEAZE MODE" does not deserve a reply. please do not consider this a reply!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • 35fan35fan Member Posts: 40
    Hi, my name is Thomas and I'm a G35aholic. :-)
    Picked up my car last night from the dealer. I checked the other cars he had received - the milage was similar on all. The shop had driven them all (to make sure everything was ok) :-) I'm sure the guys in the back were fighting for the opportunity.
    Love this car. It passed the smile test - what a joy to drive!Took it out on the highway and through some winding country roads.
    I'm glad Infiniti doesn't have a major sales campaign going - the dealer received his allotment of nine cars with no owner's manuals. So, for a few days, I'm driving my car as a "loaner".
    I've tried to baby this car, but it's hard. THis car is fast. It corners so tight. Taking cloverleaf exits at 20 mph over the posted limit has no effect. Minimal body lean. I want to push it harder, just to find the limits. I find myself wishing for a panic situation, just so I can test the car. Sick, eh?
    The car fits me like a glove. 5'-8, 165 lbs. Everything is within arms reach. The steering wheel controls are well placed. It's difficult to locate at night, but I'm sure I'll learn where they are. The amber lights are nice on the interior. But, we really do need an Infiniti flashlight to read the clock. It should have been backlit.
    My review would only repeat many of the positive posts above. This is not a BMW wannabee, or even an anti-BMW, but it is a solid alternative at less mony. Depends on what flavor you like. The quirks seem to be very minor.
    One interesting point was that the wind noise was minimal with the moonroof open, at least in comparison to other models.
    The manumatic transmission was ok. I felt like I needed to learn more about it. But if you're looking for the manual feel, you'll have to wait for a few months. The automatic shifts seemed very fast and right on schedule. It would be nice if 5th gear was higher.

    Maybeg35, perhaps it's worth losing a couple of toes? :-) Probably even with surgery, it would be less than 5 series.

    Also saw the blue and green cars. Both are good looking. The blue is very dark - almost black. The green is lighter - kind of eucalyptus leaf color.
  • zubazuba Member Posts: 58
    Ok - Congrat's - sounds like you got a great car! Two questions for you - what was your second choice after the G35, and what options did you get on your car - at what price? I am leaning towards a 530, but have just started to look at the Acura TL-S and now the G35 for less $$?
  • ruskiruski Member Posts: 1,566
    well, I always use my remote and my wife has hers. I never even touch her remote. This way I know that when I press the Unlock button, my seat will have moved to my position by the time I get to the car. Well, not with the TL-S - I still have to wait in the rain after opening the door, while the seat moves.

    Trust me, it is really annoying to not have your seat ready for you. My wife is 5'4" and when I have to drive her RX300, it is a major pain to press my #2 button and watch the seat slowly move back before I can get into the car.

    P.S. I just checked the G35 brochure and confirmed for myself that G35 does have the easy entry/exit feature that moves the seat back

    P.S. #2 I still think that the remotes should be linked to the seat memory. For those who don't like the linkage, it could be disabled - Acura for example allows to disable the remote linkage.
  • italia10italia10 Member Posts: 10
    instead of harping on all of the moot points the car has or doesn't have to offer for the initial NA market release. Maybe in 3 years the G will become a combination Lexus, BMW, Ferrari...but for now let's just cherish the fact that we can finally be excited about a car that instills a passion to drive without the overpriced roundel on the hood.
  • 35fan35fan Member Posts: 40
    When I began looking in early January, I had my sights set on a BMW 3 series. Test drove 330, and Acura, Lexus. Infiniti was not an option. The company I work for is doing some work for Nissan though, so I learned about the VPP. see www.insidenissan.com. I drove the I35, and as I researched, ran across this bulletin board, back in the old days, when it had 500-600 entries. I read here, Freshalloy.com and Infiniti.com and liked what I learned. I put a deposit down before the end of January. Very uncharacteristically, but it's a mild mid-life crisis.
    I was really discouraged about BMW's attitude about repairs. During my test drive, the salesman warned me how expensive they were. And BMW owners seem to know their service managers too well. After driving japanese cars for 12 years, I consider a service call a major event.
    And I like the philosophy behind the G.
    With the VPP, the purchase price is close to invoice price. Of course, until my signature is on the dotted line, nothing is fixed.
    Previously, I've always enjoyed negotiation. Finding the right car, pretending that it's not the right car, walking away, playing dealers against each other.
    Best advice, drive lots of cars. Scroll back 80 posts or so and read memphisslim1 (sp). He had some good comparisons with BMW.
  • dmmattixdmmattix Member Posts: 77
    Ahem brother!! I really enjoy driving for the first time in a long time. Even the 97 A4 did not have enough power and handling capability to really make me grin (the last of the 20v engines and no sport suspension). With the G35 every corner (even just making a left turn) makes me push it just a little bit, just enough to be able to tell this is a SPORTS sedan!! I haven't had this much fun driving since I had to get rid of my 944. This is a gas!! Tonight I took a hairpin on ramp rated at 35mph at 70, I also found the limits of the Bridgestone all seasons ;))

    jww551 - Well, my first car was a 55 Ford ragtop then an MGA with a B motor back in the mid '60s so I guess I fall into the old geezer status myself.
  • gandhim3gandhim3 Member Posts: 191
    Finally, some marketing details (If you have kept up with this forum, you know what I am talking about - everyone else please ignore).


    http://www.nissannews.com/infiniti/news/products/reljanel20020318123935.shtml

  • stsurbrookstsurbrook Member Posts: 285
    Well, my wife and I are waiting for a Sport model to show up here in Memphis so we can make sure we want it. According to our dealer, the config we want is not available anywhere in the US (ivory-pearl, any leather interior, premium, sport, aero, nav).

    BTW, does anyone know for sure that the mirrors move with the seat memory? I tried to set it up at the dealership with one of the test cars, but could only get the seats to work. Kind of disappointing if they won't because it can't cost more than a dollar (probably in the cents) to do it and at this level, I kind of expect it.

    One thing that surprises me is that no one has mentioned that the car comes with reclining rear seats. I don't know about any competitor's cars that have that... :) Yeah, and I DO have to sit in them occasionally.

    Anyway, I'm a bit surprised to hear people even mention understeer in the same breath as the G35. I used to be an amateur road track racer (had a '78 RX-7 with mucho suspension work) and this car handles ever bit as well as it did. I tried VERY hard to get it to exhibit anywhere near the same amount of understeer (plowing through corners rather than actually turning) that the Acura (OK, NOT a good comparison) or the Lexus IS300 and couldn't. Well, maybe I could, but the salesman's knuckles were stark white and I was a bit afraid he keel over if I pushed it much harder. Anyway, the other cars just were not as well behaved.

    Looks like my wife and I are going to have to wait 10-12 weeks for a special order because it appears we can't get our config. However, if we do order, I'm going to lobby her to also get the aero body kit so the wait will be worthwhile!

    Glad to hear that 17% stiffer figure on the sport suspension. Should make it worth the wait.

    I'm wondering if I drove the same car as some of you. When I was playing with the manumatic, I thought it was significantly faster than the regular automatic in my informal testing, but I was flat out getting on it.

    Hmmm, I just can't get the handling out of my mind. Oh, and it moves pretty well too... ;)
  • dmmattixdmmattix Member Posts: 77
    I wonder if the Infiniti has an programability in it's convience module (that's what Audi calls it). Audi seems to put the same computer in all their cars regardless of the country they sell it in. They manage it with a series of digital switches (ok they set/unset bits). They have a diagnostic tool to enable the tech to 'program' features (or 'unprogram'). I wonder if Infiniti has anything like this. There is even a company that sells the cable hookup and computer program to put on your laptop to 'program' the Audi. It is called VAG-COM.

    I would think things like whether the lights stay on after you turn the ignition off (and/or how long the stay on) could be programmed. Daytime Running Lights, memory seats, those sorts of things.

    Has Nissan ever had such a thing??

    Mike
  • 35fan35fan Member Posts: 40
    Who wants to build an index?
    Chapter 1 Rumors Posts _ thru _
    Chapter 2 Invoice Prices Posts _ thru _
    Chapter 3 Prop Rod Posts _ thru _
    Chapter 4 Reclining Seats Posts _ thru _
    Chapter 5 Real Estate Prices Posts _ thru _
    Chapter 6 Photos Posts _ thru _
    etc
    :-}
  • dmmattixdmmattix Member Posts: 77
    The reason we mention understeer is that the vehicle does have a static 52/48 weight distribution. It is designed to go to 50/50 or even 48/52 under acceleration. If you go into a turn and reduce speed you push even more weight onto the front wheels hence understeer. Now it's nowhere near a TL's understeer (you actually should try an I30...) but it is there. However once you use the throttle the weight goes back to where it should be and bingo neutral to slight oversteer. The VDC keeps you from going overboard and with 260hp that might be a good thing..

    I was conversing with an SCCA instructor on a BMW board last year and he was stating that heel/toe was outdated (but that's another story). The standard cornering theory was to brake into the curve and accelerate through and out of it. The G35 and presumably the BMW 330 is ideally suited to do just that.

    About the STS (sport package). You do realize the wheels are the same size (17X7) as the 17" regular wheels are? The tires are the same size also (215/55 x 17). They are just performance variants unless you add the Winter (sport) option, then they put the All seasons back on. Discovering this was the major reason I went ahead with the standard suspension package...

    I have been looking and posting to find aftermarket rims (17X8 would be nice) but so far no bites.

    Mike
  • stsurbrookstsurbrook Member Posts: 285
    I do realize that the only difference in the tires between the sport and standard (premium and non-premium) packages is that the sport is W-rated and different rubber compounds for better handling (something that can make a big difference in handling AND road noise) whereas the standard suspension package only has V-rated tires. What the heck, I am not very likely to get the car even CLOSE to its tire rating for either tire. :)

    BTW, does anyone know what the G35's top speed is governed to?

    However, the better tires, in combination with a stiffer suspension (and hopefully larger anti-sway bars or whatever the equivalent is), can potentially significantly enhance the handling of an already great handling car. If it does so without increasing road noise or by obnoxiously transmitting surface irregularities through to the cockpit, then it might be a real win-win situation. MIGHT... :)

    Scott
  • gabmangabman Member Posts: 284
    I originaly waited to see the Cadillac CTS, when that was a bust I moved onto the Acura 3.2TL S type, I even had one on order. I was in the market for a new car before the G35 came out and truthfully I didn't know much about the G35. I saw the G35 at the car show here in January but because I was deciding between the caddy and the Acura I didn't pay enough attention to the G.My Acura arrived around the end of Feb but because it was a 2003 Acura Canada would not release it to my dealer until March 15/02. This led me to Infiniti, the first day that the car came in. After a test drive I was sold and leased it on the spot.

    I did like the Acura however a few things were bothering me, the main one being that I felt I was settling instead of getting something I REALLY wanted. Other negative features were
    A) Sport suspension was real stiff and I really felt all the bumps of the road, was close to the SUV I was commig out of.
    B) wanted black interior but had big problems with the fake black wood.
    C) Was bothered by the fact that the TL was going to be completly redone for 2004 which comes out in Jan 2003. Word is it may be rear wheel drive.
    D) Started to read the TL board and was hearing about transmission problems, engine problems and lots of rattles.
    E) The outside of the S Type is Identical to the regular TL save the S badge. I was seeing alot of tl's on the road and was starting to see that the there were alot of drivers that had way more grey hairs than I do. ( That did it).

    Am a firm believer that things happen for a reason so fortunatly the only reason I have to look back is to look at all the cars in my rear view mirror that I am leaving in the dust.

    Happy car hunting
  • gabmangabman Member Posts: 284
    Congrats on the car. I told you it would be hard to stay off the throttle, this car just wants to go. Don't worry about the manual, there is nothing exciting in it, everything is very user friendly, I figured it all out before I glanced at the book. Usually happens this way on every new car I get.

    Don't know if your past cars had self dimming mirror but I am very impressed by it. Had it been an option I think I may have passed on it, now I would never get a car without one.

    I have been reading some posts about the gauges being unreadable in the sun, funny I have not experienced this, whats your read on it?

    ALso I like the manumatic, think it works fine but can't be compared to a normal stick, so perhaps all the complaints I am reading are from true 5 speed manual lovers.

    Enjoy, if you need any questions from the manual answered until you get yours, let me know.
  • gabmangabman Member Posts: 284
    Am with you on the convertable. Have 3 teenagers myself, the two that are driving are eyeing my keys in the worst way. One has a Sentra the other one just got her permit, think I might just get her the convertable and take the pressure off of my keys.
  • c3po33c3po33 Member Posts: 67
    I have had my G35 for a week now and I’m still loving it.

    I would like to find out myself how exactly the manual mode works myself.

    If I’m stopped at a light and I switch to manual mode the read out says 4m, if I’m going 80 MPH on the freeway and switch to manual mode to read out says 4m and the car revs up since it’s going from 5th to 4th speed. Is this the way it supposed to work?

    It would be really cool if when you put the car on manual mode the readout would just tell you the current gear the car were at. For example if I was stopped at a light and put the car on manual mode it should say 1m, and as I start moving the readout would change as the gears were changing. Then I could use the + and – buttons only if I wanted to change from that particular gear. I’m not going to use manual mode too often so it’s not a big deal to me but this would be cool. I usually downshift only when I have to make a quick stop anyways and with these brake I don’t see that happening too often anyways.

    For those that have asked at 70 MPH my transmission is revving at 2,500 RPM and at 80 MPH it reads 2,800 RPM.
  • 35fan35fan Member Posts: 40
    Thanks. In answer to your questions, I agree that the self-dimming mirror is a great feature. You never have to think about it.
    I've driven day and night and the gauges have been visible at all times. I have no problem reading the gauges under bright sunlight.
  • 9sunset9sunset Member Posts: 23
    I am new to this board.
    I am very interested in the G35; but wonder how well it will perform in snowy/cold climate in
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada?
    Currently I am driving a 99 Maxima (FWD), would there be a big different in handling on
    snow and icy road ?
    Can anyone share their experience?
  • gabmangabman Member Posts: 284
    Hi I am in Montreal, have had my car for almost 2 weeks. We had about 7" of snow on Monday night, was a bit worried as I have 17" low profile tires on my car. Was planning on putting 16" winter tires and steel wheels on for next winter, did not really think we would get anymore snow this year ( I should have known better) 4 more inches expected later today, more than the whole Winter.

    Anyways G35 has Traction control which is a help in the winter. I had no problems on monday night however you have to remember that the temperature was not below zero and this does effect tire performance. I came out a big SUV and have to tell you my G behaved better than my SUV when it was not in 4 wheel drive. Strange but the truth.

    I think with 4 winter tires you will not have any problem especially in TO, you guys don't get as much snow as us, but then again some of your drivers in TO, oh Oh I better not go there.

    Anything else let me know
  • speedracer3speedracer3 Member Posts: 650
    These guys give great gifts. I heard that you folks got an Infiniti clock, we got a great Swiss Army watch when we got our Maxima, and I am still waiting for the Palm100 that Infiniti is supposed to send me for driving the I35.
  • memphisslim1memphisslim1 Member Posts: 37
    I reported earlier my experience in getting a new G35 about a week ago and the process I went through in purchasing the car. Received nice feedback from several of you, which was appreciated since that was my first post to a car forum (am still learning how this forum works).

    For the last two days, I have been driving my G in heavy rain and want to share this experience with you, since it is a bit different than the high performance sports prior review and most of what I’ve been reading here. In fact, experiencing the safety features of the G under adverse conditions was a new and completely different experience for me compared to the fun of last weekend. As much as I hated to take my new G out in bad weather, I didn’t have a choice as all family vehicles were being used and I needed to pick up someone and drive the 40 minute commute to work. Then the sky unloaded so much rain that I found myself indeed testing the limits of this car. The G handled extremely well in some very bad weather situations. The safety features of the G were impressive as they kicked in and I couldn’t believe how the car hugged the road maneuvering in rush hour traffic during a downpour as debris flew into the road. I could feel the computer brake system working as I swerved to avoid a rush of water (some minor flooding on some streets here in Memphis) and hit the brakes. The adjustment was unbelievable to me, and the cabin remained serene and the windshield crystal clear from the automatic climate control. After I calmed down (there were some garbage cans moved by the water to the middle of the street) I marveled at the ride. The car went exactly where you pointed it, and handled as well in bad weather (the brakes were completely wet) as it did boosting the gas on a country road on a sunny day. Later, on the drive home after work I fluctuated between no music, and kicking up the Bose system to forget about the terrible weather outside. As I later parked the car in my garage, I found myself wishing for a sunny day to open the moon roof and take the G out on country roads.

    It’s still raining here in Memphis but I caught a ride to work today with the guy I drove in yesterday. This guy who drove with me who is normally quiet and reticent was so impressed with the car that he couldn’t stop talking about it the entire drive home.

    The rain stopped when I got home and I asked my wife if she wanted to take it out. She did, and came back awed. I just can’t bear at this time to see the black paint specked with mud from the drive yesterday, so I went out and bought a lambs wool mitt and a new car shampoo safest for clear coat finishes, and can’t wait to suds up the G in couple of days and restore the shine. This car just keeps growing on me and it is such a blast to drive.

    One last comment…can’t tell you how much I enjoy this forum, and the information and insights shared. I remember as I gathered information for a year how valuable checking out Edmunds and the consumer reviews were to me, and so I’m glad to be able to contribute. As G35man said, we seem to be forged from the same block of aluminum.
  • zubazuba Member Posts: 58
    Can you or anyone tell me a decent price for a new loaded G35? Are they on lots available or by order only, and are they selling for MSRP only? Do they have a Nav system and is it good?
    Like I mentioned earlier, the TL-S has no flash, and is FWD. At age 37 I want some sport and fun from my new car. I am now between I believe to be a 36K G35 and a 44K BMW 530! To some of us 8k is a lot of $$.

    Thanks
  • kd6aw1kd6aw1 Member Posts: 116
    Just ordered a white G35 with the premium package and GPS navigation system. No one at the dealer was able to properly demonstrate or explain the navigation system nor can I seem to find any detailed information on the net. If anyone can fill me in it would be very helpful, the salesman is currently looking for our desired car and came up with other colors but we only wish white. I am presently driving a 1999 white Nissan maxima SE and after 3 and one half years it still looks and drives like new. The white is a very practical and elegant color and it will probably look like new for a good ten years unlike some of the darker colors. Also from a safety aspect it is more visible either night or day. We are very excited about getting our new car and have high hopes that the salesman will find one soon. Any help with the GPS would be greatly appreciated.
  • jwilson1jwilson1 Member Posts: 956
    I'd be a bit upset if my transmission worked the way you describe: as I understand it, when you go from auto to manu it behaves according to a program separate from the transmission -- at a stoplight it shows 4th gear. This could, in fact, be dangerous -- what if you switched into the gear in order to hold second on a hill and, instead, it decided 4th was a good idea.

    I can't believe a car as well thought out as everyone here is relating could behave that poorly. The Acura, the Audi and BMW all act the way you (and I) assume is correct and I can only think that yours must be malfunctioning for some reason. Unless I've misunderstood you, I'd get it back to the dealer post-haste!

    Take care.
    Joe W.
  • zubazuba Member Posts: 58
    I am curious - what did you pay for your car, and what age bracket is the G35 marketed for?
  • gabmangabman Member Posts: 284
    Great write up, thanks for taking the time to let us all in on your experience, Wish I only had to deal with rain, it has been a snowy week here, with 4 more inches expected later today.

    Am jealous,as I cannot wash my car myself as weather is not condusive, I made the guys at the car wash use new mitts and chamois. They have a habit of scratching cars, and you know black shows all

    take care
  • c3po33c3po33 Member Posts: 67
    jwilson1 - I don't understand why it does this either but I think Gabman (could have been someone else, can't find post) said his did the same thing (4m at stoplight). Maybe baron58tc has some insight to this.
  • keyrowkeyrow Member Posts: 214
    Memphisslim1, and anyone else, I own a detailing business and I will happily provide you with the methods we use. So if you do your own car care rather than using a detailer shoot me an email and I will send you the best procedure to use to prepare your car for that first waxing. My email address is in my profile, just click on my moniker above to access it.

    BTW, I don't know which car shampoo you purchased but I have found Sonax Gloss shampoo works better than any others, and I have tried them ALL. The lamb's wool mitt is definitely the way to go. I use two at a time, one for the top half and one for the bottom.
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